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Calgary issues one noise ticket to Badlands during Stampede week despite 70 complaints
City logged decibel violations from music tents but enforcement has been sparse, following a pact with venues to reduce overnight disruption.
Calgary Stampede rodeo draws newcomers claiming Monday victories
Three first-time competitors took bronzes in roughstock events as rosters shift toward younger riders competing at the Greatest Outdoor...
Calgary summer school enrolment climbs as students see value in condensed course format
Both CBE and CCSD report thousands of high school students opting for summer courses to free up time during the school year.
Calgary Stampede noise complaints reach 70 in first four days; one ticket issued to Badlands
Cowboys Music Festival drew 40 complaints, Badlands 15, with peace officers confirming Cowboys stayed within noise limits.
Alberta unveils mustard-hued logo for Alberta Whisky as distillers gain international recognition
The new emblem marks rules passed in May requiring whisky to be made with Alberta water and at least two-thirds Alberta grain.
Corb Lund questions Elections Alberta's verification process after coal-mining petition rejected
The musician's Water Not Coal petition was ruled a failure after Elections Alberta estimated only 172,000 of 196,000 counted signatures...
Calgary city council split on how to respond to Alberta separation referendum in October
Mayor Jeromy Farkas wants to launch an anti-separation campaign, but not all council members agree on the city's role.
Alberta pharmacists scramble with rising prescription forgery attempts in first half of 2026
Calgary has received 35 reported attempts this year — 25 per cent more than all of 2025 — and police urge every attempt to be reported.
Calgary Flames sign defenceman Simon Nemec to five-year, $36.25-million contract extension
The 22-year-old Slovakian blueliner becomes the second-highest paid player on the Flames, just weeks after being acquired from the New...
Sikome Lake opens for 2026 season after $6 million, four-year renovation in Fish Creek Park
The artificial lake welcomes roughly 100,000 visitors annually. New facilities include a water safety centre, upgraded changehouses, and...
Two teens charged after northeast Calgary traffic stop uncovers 842 grams of suspected cocaine and fentanyl
Calgary police seized drugs worth an estimated $43,000, cash, and ammunition from hidden compartments in the vehicle.
Alberta cancer research gets $35 million boost for clinical trials across three cities
The funding is among the largest investments in a five-year clinical trial window for the Alberta Cancer Foundation, boosting...
