Sunday · Aug 30, 2026
Currency exchange rates in Calgary are all over the place
someone's looking for the best spot to exchange cash for euros in Calgary — says every place has different rates and reviews don't always match what you see quoted. tough to...
Looking for a traditional landline in Calgary
someone's moving to Calgary and hunting for a copper-based landline that works without power. turns out that's harder to find than expected — most providers want fiber now.
Military helicopters doing low passes over Calgary
people asking on Reddit about military helicopters with guns flying low over the city. could be training, could be transit — nobody's confirmed yet.
Thunder Run waterslide takes final riders before Village Square overhaul
Calgary's iconic slide, which opened in 1994, closed Sunday after 32 years. Mayor Jeromy Farkas and comedian Andrew Phung were among the last to ride it.
Calgary Transit app arrival times not matching real wait times
The real-time app says buses are "0 minutes away" but riders are still waiting 5-10 minutes. One person even waited at a stop where the route begins to see if buses could stay...
New car prices in Calgary way higher than Edmonton — potential savings of $5k-6.5k
Used car market in Calgary is brutal (sellers asking only $5k off MSRP for 2025 Camrys with 40k+ km), so one buyer went new and found Edmonton and Wetaskiwin dealers...
Telus outage in Huntington Hills for days, no resolution time in sight
Huntington Hills has been without internet, phone, or TV since Tuesday. Last update said "the anticipated resolution time is ." — literally nothing. Copper wire theft is the...
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (18+) - Calgary - Sunday
Prince's Island Park
Propagandhi
The Arrowhead - Calgary
Propagandhi w/ The Flatliners Live in Calgary
The Arrowhead
Premier Smith celebrates Alberta's 121st birthday at Heritage Park with optimism on province's future
Premier Danielle Smith addresses crowd at Heritage Park Sunday on Alberta Day, touting province as economic engine. Heritage Park hosting event for third consecutive year.
Diesel engine runaway on Deerfoot this afternoon
A truck smoking out Deerfoot Sunday afternoon — looked like an engine runaway burning its own engine oil.
Snow arrives in Alberta's high country as summer ends abruptly in the mountains
Late August snow falls on high-altitude areas of Alberta Sunday morning. Banff Sunshine and Lake Louise ski hills already seeing winter conditions.
globalFEST
Spruce Meadows
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - In Concert
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
60% thunderstorm chance at Heritage Park this afternoon
Planning to hit Heritage Park today? Weather's looking uncertain — 60% chance of thunderstorm this afternoon. Worth checking the forecast before you head out.
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival - Calgary - Sunday Afternoon Show with Matteo Lane, Tig Notaro, and Bob the Drag Queen (18+)
Prince's Island Park
Downtown Calgary at night: full 4K walking tour with no commentary
Stroll Walking Tours just released a real-time 4K HDR walking tour of downtown Calgary after dark — no commentary, no storytelling, just the city exactly as it is. The walk...
Volunteers installing beaver pond levelers this weekend at Bebo Park and Sikome Lake
Volunteers are spending the weekend installing pond levelers at Bebo Park and Sikome Lake to manage recurring beaver-related flooding. The devices are long pipes with cages...
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival - Calgary - Sunday Pass with John Mulaney, Matteo Lane, Kevin Nealon, and more (18+)
Prince's Island Park
How is Cal and Gary vodka a $20 handle in Alberta but nowhere in BC?
Someone visiting from Vancouver is amazed — no such thing as a $20 handle exists back home. Is it Alberta's liquor privatization? Are potatoes just easier to distill on the...
Things to do in Calgary this week: August 30–September 5
John Mulaney and major comedians anchor the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival at Prince's Island Park this Sunday; Audien and Jessica Kirson follow midweek with electronic and stand-up.
Global Fest at Spruce Meadows disappointed crowds with fewer tents, less culture
Global Fest moved to Spruce Meadows this year and something shifted. Down to 18 tents (some crammed with 2-3 countries), the vibe felt way less about culture and education and...
Calgary Wild FC extends unbeaten streak to five with draw against Vancouver
The women's soccer team fought back from behind twice but conceded a stoppage-time goal on Saturday at home. Goalkeeper Sarah Keilty-Dilling made her professional debut.
East Village still feels disconnected after years of slow development
Someone living there for years says the East Village remains an underdeveloped island surrounded by parking lots, bisected by the C-Train, and not growing fast enough to...
Man found dead in targeted shooting on Cornerstone Boulevard N.E.
Calgary police investigating a fatal shooting early Sunday morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
TD insurance hail deductibles and premiums have residents questioning coverage value
TD's hail protection is looking pretty rough—$5k deductible with a max payout of 35k means you're really only covered for 30k worth of damage. Add a $5k annual premium increase...
