Wednesday · Sep 2, 2026
CBE hired 475 teachers and 240 support staff for current school year as enrolment stays flat
The Calgary Board of Education responded to questions about staffing, confirming 475 additional teachers and almost 240 Educational Assistants hired as of the first day of classes.
Hot water tank at 11 years? Sediment buildup means replacement time
Someone just got their 11-year-old hot water tank inspected and it's full of sediment — replacement time. They're asking Reddit where to find a good-quality unit at reasonable...
UCP weighing jail time and $10K fines for illegal dumping
Alberta's considering tougher penalties for illegal dumping — possible jail time and fines up to $10,000. The UCP is exploring the move to crack down on the problem.
North Calgary Water Servicing Project moving 30M litres daily by next year
North Calgary's getting a new water pipeline to fix the Bowness bottleneck. Crews have already laid six kilometres of the 22-kilometre feeder main — by early next year it'll...
Calgary council seeks property tax hikes totaling 42.5% over four years
Council narrowly voted to request a preliminary budget preview showing steep tax increases from 2027–2030, though final numbers won't come until November.
Alberta Sheriffs officer won't face charges for AI-generated intimate images
An officer created sexually explicit deepfakes of three coworkers before Canada criminalized the conduct. ASIRT says internal discipline must follow.
A traffic ticket can triple your insurance at renewal
A driver who'd been claims-free for 30+ years got two minor tickets and lost their good-driver status. Insurance premiums tripled at renewal—the fines are only the start.
Woman struck by vehicle on Red Mile suffers life-altering injuries
A pedestrian was seriously hurt Wednesday afternoon when struck near 17 Avenue and 9 Street SW. Police are investigating.
Sun Kil Moon
Commonwealth Bar & Stage
Sun Kil Moon (Fka/Aka: Mark Kozelek)
Commonwealth Bar
Juvenile bald eagle spotted in Wolf Willow
A juvenile bald eagle roughly the size of a wild turkey was spotted at the edge of a slough in the Wolf Willow community in deep south Calgary. Locals are surprised and thrilled.
Calgary council to choose Green Line downtown route by September
Three downtown alignment options—two elevated, one surface-level—will go before the Executive Committee on Sept. 8 as council narrows the path forward.
Alberta doctors and liver specialists coordinate to catch more hepatitis cases
Physicians in Calgary have identified gaps in hepatitis testing and management, pinpointing disease hotspots and working to reduce wait times for specialist care.
Kinjo workplace drama sparks conversation
People on Reddit are sharing stories about working at Kinjo and what they've seen go down. Thread has people calling out workplace practices.
Record $1M+ cash seizure marks largest single haul in ALERT history
Calgary organized crime investigators seized over $1 million in cash and roughly $1.2 million in drugs during a July 30 search in Skyview, with two people now facing...
Parker graffiti art covered
The "Parker" graffiti tribute that was up around the city just got covered. People were hoping it would stay.
Feast on Fourth returns to 4th Street this month with $10 dishes from 16 restaurants
Calgary's budget-friendly food festival runs September 23–27 with signature dishes from Abbey's Creations, Vin Room, Urban Butcher, and more, all priced at $10.
Calgary's housing strategy tightens focus to 10 key actions from original 98
The city is streamlining its housing plan to prioritize non-market housing for an estimated 110,000 Calgary households unable to afford a home.
AI identifies Calgary's 50 riskiest pedestrian intersections, council eyes $6M fix
The city scanned 17,000 intersections to pinpoint high-risk spots. Design work could begin in 2027 if funding passes.
Swing dance social at Riley Park Tuesday night
Swing dancing social at Riley Park on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. — drop-in beginner Lindy Hop lesson first, then DJ'd social dance at 7:30. No partner or experience needed. Pay what...
Airdrie Community Health Centre dedicates bench in honour of long-serving volunteer
Audrey Raw logged more than 18,000 volunteer hours over 24 years before her death earlier this year.
79-year-old dies after head-on collision with Calgary Transit bus on Bowness Road
The driver's GMC Canyon crossed the centre line Friday morning. Police say speed and alcohol were not factors.
