Sunday · Sep 6, 2026
Traffic backed up at Transcanda and 68 Street NE after incident
three lanes down to one at Transcanda and 68 Street NE. if you're heading straight on 68, better go right to avoid the u-turn signal backup — it's a mess.
SE Calgary home prices trailing assessed values by 3.3 per cent this quarter
SE Calgary detached homes selling about $24k below tax assessed value, June through early September. Walden the biggest gap at 10.6% below; McKenzie Lake nearly at assessment.
Afro & Indigenous Cultural Festival After Party
Pawn Shop Live (formally known as Union Hall)
Fewer earthworms showing up on Calgary sidewalks when it rains
Long-time Calgary resident noticed way fewer worms on sidewalks after rain compared to the 2000s—used to see tons, now just a couple if lucky on a walk. Wondering if pesticide...
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Two dead after plane crash in Kananaskis Country near Mount McDougall
A Cirrus SR22 departing Springbank airport lost power and struck a mountain Saturday morning. Recovery efforts are hampered by weather and terrain.
Wedding violinists no-showed, bride left scrambling
Couple booked violinists Megan Ann Konschuh and her husband (performing as The Charms/Official Duo Grande) for their wedding but faced disorganized planning, had to provide...
Alberta NDP asks Elections Alberta to investigate UCP campaign video using government footage
The NDP alleges the Calgary-Shaw byelection candidate's promotional video contained material only government could access, potentially violating campaign finance rules.
Time to shut down your irrigation system
heading into fall and the question is popping up: when do you shut down your irrigation system? a few folks have been caught scrambling when the forecast turns cold quick....
Maggy the Magpie's morning song
someone's captured video of maggy the magpie doing her morning song and it's adorable. locals know who maggy is by now — she's become a bit of a fixture.
Calgary student's climbing app guides rock climbers through risky mountain routes
Ben Pearman's ThreeTopo uses drone photos and 3D mapping to give climbers turn-by-turn directions on challenging peaks like Mount Yamnuska.
Mysterious synchronized lights spotted in Calgary sky
Someone spotted a weird synchronized light formation in the sky from their apartment this morning. No one's figured out what it was yet — could be drones, satellites, or who knows.
Things to do in Calgary this week: September 6–12
An orchestral take on Undertale anchors the weekend, while Tinariwen's desert blues and a slate of stand-up comedy round out a week split between wet mornings and clearing afternoons.
Calgary Pride Parade tomorrow at noon on 9th Avenue
Calgary Pride Parade is tomorrow at noon on 9th Ave from 5th St SW to 4th St SE. Rain coats recommended — bring friends and come celebrate. More info at calgarypride.ca.
Calgary's Michael Sametz wins silver in para cycling time trial at world championships
The 30-year-old earned his third podium finish at the worlds, bouncing back after four seasons sidelined by injury and illness.
