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Ismaili Muslim Community serves thousands at 29th annual Stampede breakfast

More than 5,000 attendees gathered for pancakes and bharazi Saturday as Mayor Farkas and Lieutenant-Governor Lakhani highlighted...

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Federal government invests $40 million in Contemporary Calgary's planetarium overhaul

The transformation of the Centennial Planetarium into a public art gallery enters its final phase, with construction set to begin fall 2027.

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Premier Smith rides Calgary Stampede parade to mixed crowd reactions on separation debate

Danielle Smith heard both cheers and jeers Friday during the Stampede parade as Albertans voiced strong views on the October 19...

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Experts warn Albertans to prepare for another smoky summer as B.C. fire risk looms

After earlier wildfire smoke from Saskatchewan and Manitoba, meteorologists warn southern B.C. drought conditions could bring more smoke...

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Severe thunderstorms with tornado risk and baseball-sized hail threaten Alberta today

Central Alberta faces high-risk severe weather through today. Calgary falls under a moderate risk zone with wind gusts up to 90 km/h and...

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Calgary Stampede grandstand show dazzles with fireworks, acrobats, and drone displays

The 2026 Grandstand Show features 118 Young Canadians, Argentine acrobats, Irish tap dancers, a Wheel of Death, and a drone show...

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Man dies after RCMP open fire during roadside altercation near Irricana

An officer discharged their service weapon during an altercation on Highway 9 around 6:20 p.m. Friday. The Alberta Serious Incident...

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A$AP Rocky headlines Calgary Stampede's first weekend with family day Sunday

A$AP Rocky performs Saturday at the Scotiabank Saddledome, while Sunday marks Family Day with free admission until 11 a.m. and a pancake...

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Sikome Lake reopens after $6M overhaul just in time for summer heat

Calgary's beloved beach in Fish Creek Park is back with new change rooms, entry booths, water safety centre, and freshwater wells.

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Air quality warning remains in effect as wildfire smoke lingers over Calgary

Smoke from northern Saskatchewan wildfires has pushed air quality to moderate-risk levels. Conditions are expected to improve Wednesday.

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Calgary Stampede rodeo opens with 210 competitors chasing history

Utah's Stetson Wright won day-money in saddle-bronc riding Friday, eyeing a triple crown of PRCA titles never achieved before.

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Father and son compete at Calgary Stampede 100 years apart, continuing family rodeo legacy

Lynn Edge is carrying on his family's tradition of rodeo competition at the Calgary Stampede, a century after his father competed there...