Tuesday · Sep 29, 2026
Property taxes could rise 15% next year as Calgary council weighs city's costs
Preliminary budget numbers show a homeowner with a median-valued property paying an extra $52 per month in 2027, with larger hikes expected in years to come.
Watch yourself at Crowfoot LRT parking lot
Heads up at Crowfoot LRT — someone reported a suspicious interaction in the parking lot this morning around 7. Guy in a hat pointing and making calls near the vehicles. Trust...
Albertans vote on separation, immigration control and provincial power October 19
Ten ballot questions will ask voters whether Alberta should start the process to separate from Canada, tighten immigration rules, and shift power from federal to provincial hands.
Someone's holding a sign on Parkdale with lots to read
There's a guy with a sign on Parkdale Blvd near Memorial going westbound most days around 4:30pm. Sign's got way too many words to catch while driving — anyone know what it says?
Rocky View Schools completes summer upgrades across 20+ schools in region
Modular classrooms, accessibility improvements, mechanical systems overhauls, and security enhancements ready schools in Airdrie and surrounding areas for fall enrollment growth.
Calgary gets its first cyclotron for cancer scans and treatments by 2029
A $71 million radiopharmaceutical centre at Foothills Medical Centre will produce radioactive medicines locally instead of importing them from Edmonton.
Calgary property taxes could jump 15% next year
Preliminary numbers suggest Calgary property tax rates could spike 15% in 2027. Reddit's discussing what that means for renters, homeowners, and people already stretched thin.
Alberta, foundation announce $71 million for Calgary Radiopharmaceutical Centre opening in 2029
The province is committing $64 million over three years for construction, with the Alberta Cancer Foundation adding $7 million for research labs. Demand for scans is expected...
Lakeside Humidor can't find a store manager, offering $46.15/hour
Lakeside Humidor Vape-Smokes-Cigars filed an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) to hire a foreign worker for a store manager role at $46.15/h — claiming they can't find a...
Logan Donald Smith faces 32 charges after arrest at Varsity construction site
Smith, 29, was arrested September 16 on 10 outstanding warrants while allegedly stealing electrical wire. He's charged with firearms offences, drug possession, vehicle theft,...
Winter running in Calgary: how to keep your routine going
Someone new to Calgary is asking how to keep running through winter without face-planting on ice. Treadmill? Indoor track? Or just switch to CrossFit and wait for spring? Local...
Three youths sought in Whitehorn break-ins that caused over $300,000 in damage
Calgary police are asking for public help identifying three youths, aged 10 to 16, suspected in break-ins at three vacant homes on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27.
Saddledome turns 43: from Olympic bid dream to Calgary's defining skyline
The 1983 arena opened as a shiny spectacle to host the Winter Games. Now, as the Flames play their final season there, the city reflects on how a cowboy-culture name won over...
Heritage Tuxedo Park School catches fire; 1920s building was undergoing city restoration
Fire spread from basement to second floor early Tuesday; no injuries. Building acquired by city in 2022 for library, housing, and park redevelopment.
Alberta separation would cost Calgary 44,000 to 69,000 jobs, Chamber warns
University of Calgary economist estimates trade costs would jump 5–8%, reducing Alberta's GDP by $41–62 billion annually if province leaves Canada.
Alberta's new area code drops next year
Alberta's getting a new 568 area code starting June 10, 2028. It's an overlay, so your number won't change—568 just fills in when the current pool runs out. Still got plenty of...
10,000 litres of diesel stolen from three Calgary Mobil stations in weeks
BG Fuels reports $20,000 loss as thieves tap underground tanks; Calgary police investigating unusual thefts of scale.
One cleanup crew pulled 249 pounds from Calgary this weekend alone
A fall cleanup crew just hit 249 pounds of garbage in one go. That's 12,566 pounds for the year so far and 35,060 total lifetime. Someone out there's making a real difference.
Crane's been sitting on Telus building for 6 years—what's actually happening?
The crane on top of the Telus building downtown by the 1st Street C-train station hasn't moved in years. Scaffolding's up, equipment's everywhere, but like... actual...
New murals up on 7 Ave corridor
7 Avenue's getting some fresh colour. New murals just went up along the corridor and locals are posting about the designs. Worth a walk if you're in the area.
Ontario, Alberta premiers pitch Northern Shield pipeline as four-and-a-half-year build
Doug Ford and Danielle Smith announced plans for a 3,300-kilometre crude pipeline from Hardisty to Sarnia, promising Alberta-Ontario investment but leaving cost and timeline...
