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Canadian payments platform Moneris—a major tech player here—is being bought by U.S. private equity. Part of a wave of Canadian tech companies getting absorbed by American corporations. Raises questions about Canada's digital sovereignty.
Calgary residents reporting shocking water bill spikes—some up 3x with normal usage. One person had one less person in the house, utilities unchanged, and still got hit with a massive charge. Something's off with how the city is billing.
Calgary's first Cigarette Run Club is happening Wednesday, August 19th at 6:30pm at Barb Scott Park downtown. Five-kilometre run followed by smoking and yard games. Free, unserious, meant to be stupid fun. Don't smoke or don't run? Come anyway, just hang out.
Bike theft is spiking in Calgary, with thieves using angle grinders to cut through u-locks. Register your bike on BikeIndex (bikeindex.org) — Calgary Police check stolen bikes against the registry and have been getting them back to owners.
The Calgary animal adoption agency is facing investigation over its dog dieting practices involving tropical fruits, fasting, and grapes. Details are still developing on what sparked the inquiry.
Heads up Hidden Valley — a bobcat with at least 4 kittens showed up in someone's backyard. Watch out for young kids and pets if they're roaming the area or near the road.
Environment Canada issued a funnel cloud statement for today. These clouds usually aren't dangerous, but there's a chance rotation could intensify into a weak landspout tornado. If you see a funnel cloud nearby, take shelter. They can topple trees and damage roofs.
One parent discovered their kids' taekwondo camp was run by a 17-year-old volunteer with no guaranteed training while the instructor stepped out for hours. When they called provincial government and child services, they learned summer camps don't require an adult present.
Private residential properties along the Elbow River between downtown and Glenmore Reservoir block the continuous path, forcing bikers, runners, and walkers onto local streets. Some locals are pushing the city to prioritize an uninterrupted riverfront trail.
The Pretty Reckless played Grey Eagle Event Centre last night with Taylor Momsen and the band delivering an energetic set of new and old songs. Big crowd showed up — some people even brought toddlers.
New menswear spot Modern Ambition is setting up shop in Core downtown. Looks like solid stuff, but locals are noticing the store's advertising campaign could've leaned way harder into the Calgary angle.
Someone's been capturing the chaos of heavy traffic on Calgary roads, and the phrase "ok I turn now good luck everybody else" is stuck in everyone's head. An instant classic.
Free festival finale called Caldera drops at the Loading Dock on 11 Street SW (701 11 St SW) August 15 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Noisemakers from Toronto and across Canada — ANGELPHROOT, LITTLE SNAKE, and more. Deep electronic, hip hop, IDM, bass. No cover.
That crack you heard in the SW communities around 4 a.m. was legitimate — folks reporting the loudest thunder they've ever heard. Stay inside during storms, everyone.
Latvian ultrawalker Christian is knocking out roughly 50 km daily from Vancouver to NYC under World Runners Association rules. He's camped in Inglewood tonight and heading toward Strathmore tomorrow. Already crossed Australia and New Zealand — 5,000+ km down. If you spot him on the highway, say hi.
ramune drinks are hard to find in Calgary right now — some people spotting similar Japanese sodas at t&t but not the actual bottles. Amazon's got them but the markup's wild.
Something smells rancid in the SE and SW right now — one person's describing it as "an abattoir with compost added." Folks are checking their neighborhood for sources but nobody's pinpointed it yet. If you've caught a whiff and know what's causing it, let people know.
14th Street SW dog park keeps having the same problem: two unleashed huskies attacking leashed dogs, and their owner taking forever to grab them. Three incidents this year. Collars would help (dogs have none). Other dog owners are having to step in to separate them.
Forgot to put your green bin out? Someone's watching. A Calgary compost driver spotted a neighbour in her housecoat this morning, realized she'd missed the pickup window, and actually stopped the truck to pull her bin out for her. Small gesture, massive vibe.
Shaganappi Point tee times are gone in under a minute on weekends. Folks are asking if a bot is the only way to book now.
