Tuesday · Sep 22, 2026
Former Calgary police officer appeals dismissal over sexual misconduct conviction
Const. Michael Oakey's lawyer argued before a review board Tuesday that the presiding officer's decision lacked proper reasoning and was unreasonably harsh.
New northern Calgary suburbs built cheap and jammed together, residents frustrated
Reddit's blowing up about new developments popping up in the north — low build quality, multi-family units crammed with zero yard space, and infrastructure that doesn't support...
Calgary Economic Development and province launch free Level Up trade program for Alberta businesses
The new program offers on-demand online learning and workshops to help small and medium-sized businesses expand into international markets.
White rabbit spotted in Abbydale, someone's looking for help
Someone's been spotting a white rabbit on dog walks around Abbydale for the past week — definitely not wild. They can't adopt it themselves (have dogs that'd hurt it) but want...
Okotoks resident calls for protocol after police euthanized injured deer in Cimarron
Roxy Hamilton is pushing the Town of Okotoks to develop guidelines for handling injured wildlife humanely after a fawn was killed Saturday.
Calgary council backs Green Line at-grade downtown route, ends years of debate
Council voted 12-2 Tuesday to approve the revised alignment stopping at 10th Avenue in the Beltline, the only option within the $6.24-billion budget.
Truck bursts into flames and explodes in southeast Calgary, no injuries reported
A fully engulfed truck caught fire on 17th Avenue and 42nd Street SE Tuesday before exploding, triggering hazmat response. The vehicle was empty when firefighters arrived.
Check your electricity rate and lock in savings
A reminder to drop by your provider and check rates—one person just locked in electricity 30 cents per kilowatt-hour cheaper than their previous rate. If you save even $40 a...
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Small plane forced to land on Trans-Canada Highway west of Banff
A single-propeller plane made an emergency landing on Highway 1 near a wildlife overpass on Tuesday afternoon with no injuries reported.
Puppy spotted at 70 St NW and Bowness Road
A puppy, possibly a German Shepherd, was spotted wandering onto the road and into alleys at 70 St NW and Bowness Road Tuesday. If you're missing a pup or see it around the...
Overdose calls spike 143% as downtown Calgary businesses shutter and staff strain
Calgary firefighters responded to nearly 6,000 overdose calls in the first seven months of 2026, with wards 7 and 8 hit hardest and business owners reporting revenue drops.
WestJet Calgary call centre workers voted 89% in favour of joining Unifor
WestJet's Calgary contact centre workers just voted 89% in favour of unionizing with Unifor. First collective agreement negotiations are up next.
Calgary 911 staff missed chances to help 11-year-old Parker Wells, city admits
An internal review found that procedures weren't followed when the non-verbal autistic boy went missing from his day home in July. Nearly 50 minutes passed before police were notified.
Passenger rail backers filed Calgary-to-Banff proposal with Alberta government
Someone's pushing for passenger rail between Calgary and Banff. The proposal just went to the Alberta government — let's see if it actually goes anywhere.
Over The Top Pop Shop opens first Calgary location on Crowfoot this week
The Airdrie-based dirty soda and snacks shop is launching its first Calgary outpost with customizable drinks, ice cream, and movie-theatre style treats.
Tool Library is coming back to Calgary
Calgary Tool Library is reopening after years of closure following COVID. The library's partnering with The Rehabilitation Society of Calgary to provide space and run the...
17th Ave is still buzzing as summer winds down
A 4K walking video of 17th Ave captured the Red Mile at full energy on a late summer night—busy patios, restaurants packed, crowds out everywhere. The vibe's still there as...
Pro-Canada side struggles against separatists' money and messaging advantage
Polling shows most Albertans would vote to stay in Canada, but the separatist campaign has raised three times more money and dominates online conversation.
Someone's hunting for Taiwanese tea in Calgary
A Redditor's been drinking Sun Moon Lake Ruby Black Tea from Taiwan lately—naturally sweet with cinnamon and mint notes—and wants to know if other Calgarians are into Taiwanese...
Albertans will vote on opt-out from federal programs without losing funding
Question 8 in October's referendum asks whether Alberta should seek constitutional changes allowing provinces to opt out of federal programs while keeping their funding.
Alberta ballot questions are confusing and people are hunting for plain-English translations online
Getting mail-in ballots for the October referendum and the questions make no sense. "Sustainable levels"? How does "Albertans first priority on employment" even work? People...
