Tuesday · Sep 1, 2026
Yellow tap water after time away? Calgarians asking what causes discoloration
Reddit thread has Calgarians asking what causes tap water to turn yellow after vacation. Water runs clear after a few minutes of flushing, but people are wondering if residue...
Working poor in Calgary doubled to 5.6 percent as housing costs soar
A new report from Vibrant Communities shows the gap between wages and living costs has widened dramatically, with renters struggling most.
Reddit thread explores Calgary countryside nostalgia from five years ago
Throwback photo of Calgary foothills with perfect light hitting the hills just right is getting traction on r/Calgary. People sharing memories of the region's landscape and...
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Calgary police, Alberta Sheriffs executed 91 warrants downtown in two-day sweep
Calgary Police and Alberta Sheriffs' Fugitive Apprehension team just wrapped a two-day downtown operation that netted 91 warrant executions and 18 arrests. Of the warrants, 77...
Calgary home sales fall 16% in August as prices decline across most property types
Only 1,660 homes changed hands last month, with the benchmark price dropping to $569,800. Apartment-style homes saw the steepest decline at 8.2%, reflecting buyers' preference...
Calgary man charged after stolen truck chase through southwest neighbourhoods
Travis Lee Cramer, 31, faces flight from police and dangerous driving charges after a high-speed pursuit on Aug. 22 that crossed residential streets in Southwood and beyond.
Premier Smith outlines education investments ahead of 2026-27 school year
Alberta's premier and education minister will highlight education spending in Calgary Tuesday, amid ongoing teacher concerns over overcrowded classrooms and student complexity.
10-minute bus intervals drawing support on social
A proposal for 10-minute intervals across Calgary's entire bus network is circulating on Reddit and getting traction. The plan argues frequency is reliability and would cost...
Calgary man charged with fraud in alleged $164 million Ponzi scheme
Craig Michael Thompson, 49, faces two counts of fraud and money laundering over a scheme that defrauded more than 1,000 investors between March 2020 and April 2024.
Reddit thread about Canada Post goes viral for absurdity
A Reddit post about Canada Post just hit and people can't believe what they're seeing. Thread's blowing up with folks weighing in on whatever Canada Post pulled this time.
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival at Prince's Island Park wrapped this weekend
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival at Prince's Island Park went down this past weekend with Bill Burr, John Mulaney, Matt Rife and more. If you missed it, locals are still posting...
Alberta's October referendum could reshape Bow Valley's temporary workforce
Five immigration-related questions on the ballot could restrict services for the region's 260,000 temporary workers and non-permanent residents across the province.
