Tuesday · Sep 15, 2026
Someone's asking welding practice spots in Calgary
Just finished welding school and need somewhere to practice over break? r/Calgary's got your question—folks looking for places to use their own gear and pay for supplies....
ECCO landfill fire under control but hotspots persist
The Calgary Fire Department says the ECCO Recycling facility fire in Shepard is under control—not out, but making positive progress. Crews are capping and smothering the...
RCMP recover 15 firearms after break-and-enters across southern Alberta
Search warrant in Crossfield yields stolen guns and ammunition. Investigation into residential and storage locker thefts ongoing.
Alberta on pace for deadliest year on roads since 2015, RCMP warn
192 deaths recorded Jan–Aug as dangerous driving offences spike across the province. Speeding, distraction and impaired driving up sharply.
Gas prices jumping to 184.9 at Calgary pumps this week
Gas prices are creeping up to 184.9 cents per litre across Calgary. Some stations are still holding at around 153.9, but the jump's happening. Winter blend switchover is...
& Juliet (Touring)
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Macleod Trail construction backing up traffic both ways since April
Macleod Trail's been a mess since April—traffic stretches from Shawnessy to Anderson North in the morning, and they've closed an exit and lanes near James McKevitt heading...
CBSA seizes 215.5 kilograms of cocaine in two separate truck interdictions at Coutts border
Officers intercepted two commercial trucks arriving from the U.S. in July, discovering 90.94 kg in the first and 124.6 kg in the second shipment.
Referendum voting challenge: get 10 people to vote on October 19
Alberta's holding a referendum on October 19 and someone on Reddit's throwing down a challenge—vote yourself, then convince 10 people to vote, and have them each convince 10...
Man sentenced to 20 months for killing father of 4 after running stop sign
Augustin Henry, 57, ignored five sets of rumble strips and flashing lights before the collision that killed Daniel Bzdel in rural Rocky View County in 2020.
Calgary man charged with uttering death threat against PM Mark Carney
Jamie Dacosta, 31, was arrested after RCMP and Calgary Police investigated threats posted to a YouTube account in late July. He appeared in Calgary court today.
Calgary NDP candidate Kyle Campbell wins Shaw byelection by 582 votes
Campbell's victory in the longtime Conservative stronghold marks the UCP's first-ever byelection loss and signals shifting voter sentiment in the south Calgary riding.
Extortion and shooting series update: 19 charged with 59 offences
Calgary police have charged 19 people with 59 offences in the ongoing extortion-shooting series that's seen 51 extortion-related incidents since April 2025, with 19 shootings...
Pizza Culture ranked 80th best pizzeria in the world, only Canadian spot on 50 Top Pizza list
The Edmonton Trail restaurant climbed one spot from last year on the prestigious international ranking, earning recognition for its Neapolitan craft and European sourcing.
Calgary marks 10-year progress on truth and reconciliation commitments
City council heard an update on its work toward the 94 Calls to Action, with wins on housing, memorials and procurement—but barriers remain for Indigenous businesses.
September skyline and fresh air before winter cold sets in
September weather hasn't been spectacular, but locals are reminding each other to get outside and catch the evening light now before the cold and dark of January arrive.
Police seize $88K in drugs, cash and firearms in three-month Calgary trafficking investigation
Two people charged after searches in Auburn Bay and McKenzie Lake yield cocaine, methamphetamine, psilocybin and multiple weapons.
Oakridge deer stealing bird feed, proving squirrels innocent
Guess it wasn't the squirrels all along—a condo resident in Oakridge finally caught the real culprit on camera. Turns out it's the deer.
Beltline pub owner releases 'Death Sentence' beer to protest Green Line at-grade alignment
Bottlescrew Bill's co-owner Geoff Allan argues the surface-level track along 10th Avenue will devastate local nightlife during years of construction.
Great Horned Owl spotted hunting near Calgary condo complex
A Great Horned Owl showed up in an Auburn Bay condo parking lot, perched on the LRT lines and flew right over a resident. They think it was hunting hares in the area. "So lucky...
Flair Airlines signs 15-year engine maintenance deal with Lufthansa Technik Calgary
Partnership allows Flair to service LEAP-1B engines locally instead of in Germany, Texas or China—cutting turnaround from 10–15 days to one day.
