Thursday · Sep 3, 2026
Deerfoot City fitness park has a parking problem
The new fitness park at Deerfoot City is free to use but impossible to reach — no legal parking anywhere nearby, just private lots with tow-away signs and no-parking streets....
Calgary's riskiest pedestrian intersection flagged as drivers run stop signs, phones distract walkers
Martindale Boulevard and Martindale Gate NE in Ward 5 tops city safety analysis. Residents and students report close calls, and a flashing beacon could help, one neighbour says.
Snowbirds fly final CT-114 jets at Grey Cup in Calgary
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will fly their iconic CT-114 aircraft for the final time at the Grey Cup in Calgary. Expect the flyover posts.
Calgary think-tank warns Alberta separation could cost $200B to set up, $50B+ annually
Canada West Foundation report ahead of October referendum says independent Alberta's economy could shrink, job losses likely, and per-person debt could hit $80,000–$95,000.
Two musicians spotted performing on 12th Ave and 11th Street
someone's looking for two musicians who were rapping and singing on 12th Ave and 11th Street around 11:45 a.m. today — one had long dark hair, the other short bleached hair,...
International students facing deportation after Calgary protest get backing from 250+ organizations
A dozen students handed removal orders during an August protest are now supported by Amnesty International, church and labour groups demanding the charges be suspended and...
Craig Conant
The Laugh Shop
Women of Courage peer support training program now open for applications
CMHA Calgary is running a 15-week, trauma-informed peer support program for survivors of gender-based violence (domestic and/or family violence). 60+ hours of learning,...
Ward 14 councillor leaks confidential budget showing potential 20.2% tax hike
Landon Johnston acknowledged releasing preliminary documents outlining steep property tax increases for 2027–2030, sparking conflict with Mayor Farkas over transparency.
Reddit post explores what Calgary neighbourhood compares to Edmonton's multicultural northside
Someone on r/Calgary asked what local area mirrors Edmonton's northside—a neighbourhood filled with Muslim residents, Mediterranean shops, Yemeni cafes and hijab stores—but no...
Reddit users ask where to catch college football in Calgary bars this weekend
A Calgary fan is looking for a spot to watch Oregon vs. Boise State at 1:30 p.m. MST this Saturday—asking Reddit if local bars like Brewhouse or Home and Away will have it on.
Alberta referendum on separation could weigh on Calgary's cooling housing market
A referendum set for October 19 has left real estate professionals uncertain about its effect, though current market softening is mainly driven by migration shifts rather than...
Grocery deals thread: weekly roundup for September 3–9
Weekly grocery deals post dropped for this week. PC Optimum points at Superstore and No Frills (1,000 points = $1), Scene+ at Safeway and Sobeys (100 points = $1), Save on...
Reddit thread: New couple asking about Calgary for their fresh start
Young Algerian couple weighing Calgary for their move to Canada through Express Entry. Comparing it to Toronto and Vancouver because the cost of living is way lower. They're...
Vintage signs spotted under vinyl siding on Centre Street
Workers peeled back vinyl on the National Building at 1604 Centre Street N and uncovered vintage signage underneath — National Building, Dairy Queen, Custom Furs. Pretty cool...
Calgary's house prices fall as Okotoks and High River lead regional slide
Benchmark prices dropped 1.8% year-over-year in Okotoks to $608,400 in August, with detached homes falling even steeper across the region.
Bright white headlights turning night into day for Calgary pedestrians
Pedestrians are squinting their way through Calgary nights — modern headlights are so bright people need sunglasses after dark. And somehow they stay on full blast even in...
