Friday · Oct 9, 2026
Double rainbow spotted in Calgary skies Friday evening
If you caught the double rainbow after the rain Friday night—yeah, that happened. Pretty remarkable to see both arcs lighting up at once.
Mariachi band's backyard concert drew an angel-voiced cover of Flowers
Someone's mariachi band played an outdoor party in someone's yard and covered Flowers so beautifully a neighbour couldn't help but post gratitude. That's the kind of surprise...
Shuttle running from Somerset-Bridlewood CTrain to Spruce Meadows for referendum voting
Can't get a car to vote? Calgary Transit is running a shuttle from Somerset-Bridlewood CTrain Station straight to Spruce Meadows starting Tuesday, Oct. 13. Every 30 minutes, 9...
Community pours support into Deerhead Cafe after family's financial plea; record Saturday traffic follows
GoFundMe campaign raised nearly $10,000 for the Greenview Industrial staple as 70 per cent of new customers were returning regulars who didn't know how deep the struggle ran.
World Famous Fridays (Rap Night) - Free RSVP
Commonwealth Bar
Motion Turns Two - Hosted By Everyone Loves Manny
Pawn Shop Live (formally known as Union Hall)
Jason Cheny
The Laugh Shop
$22-million pedestrian bridge connecting Bridgeland and St. Patrick's Island under construction, opening 2028
Phase 1 of the Bow River crossing is funded by the General Hospital Legacy Fund and the city. A second phase will eventually replace the aging Memorial Drive link.
Man charged with robbery and assault after attempted carjackings in northeast Calgary Thursday
Amine Ayman Abdelli, 21, assaulted two motorists with bolt cutters at Martinvalley Crescent around 12:30 p.m. One victim suffered serious injuries.
Bakersfield Condors at Calgary Wranglers
Scotiabank Saddledome
DJ Jimi
Commonwealth Bar & Stage
JIMI - Bar Stars and Beauty Queens Tour
Commonwealth Bar
Alberta appeals court rules federal Impact Assessment Act still unconstitutional after Ottawa's revisions
In a 4-1 decision Friday, the court found the revised act still gives Ottawa overly broad power to stop projects in provincial jurisdiction.
Jason Cheny
The Laugh Shop
RAF transport plane spotted at Calgary airport near STARS hangar
A Royal Air Force A400M military transport landed at Calgary this week and is parked by the STARS hangar. Not a common sight at YYC — if you caught it, that's a rare one.
Alberta adds 23,000 jobs in September while Canada sheds 68,000; Calgary's employment rate highest among major cities
Alberta's economy outpaced the national decline, gaining jobs while other provinces contracted. Calgary's unemployment fell to 6.3%, lowest outside the prairies.
Honest Heart Collective w/ Guests TBA
Modern Love
Myles O'Connor, former NHL player and Calgary retail leader, dies suddenly at 59
O'Connor played for the New Jersey Devils and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim before taking over O'Connors stores. His son Logan plays for the Colorado Avalanche.
Downtown Calgary safety project wins national planning award for implementation focus
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design initiative recognized by Alberta Professional Planners Institute for moving beyond recommendations to real improvements.
Kars4Kids billboards back in Calgary after ad ban suspension
The Kars4Kids billboard returned to Calgary skies after a California court suspended an advertising ban. CBC reinstated the ads once the Canadian broadcast industry's...
Calgary massage therapist charged with five sexual assaults; police seek additional victims
Yuriy Zhivov, 53, arrested after four new accusers came forward following July charges. Police confirm no time limit for reporting sexual assault.
Snake spotted in Temple basement
Someone posted a photo of a snake in their Temple basement. Not exactly what you want to find down there on a random day.
Hotel Arts to Saddledome: is the walk safe with kids?
Planning to walk from Hotel Arts to the Saddledome for a concert in November with teens instead of fighting parking? Someone's asking if the 12-minute route is actually...
