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Appeal denied for the Calgary man convicted of killing his wife with a U-Haul truck. He won't be getting a new trial.
ATCO customers could see franchise fees jump by $2.45 monthly starting next year if the regulator signs off. That's part of a bigger shift in how the city collects natural gas fees.
Rogers fibre line cut in the SE means some customers won't get restored until 9 a.m. Might want to check if you're affected before your morning commute.
Someone woke up to constant lightning and rolling thunder overnight with no rain in sight, grabbed a slow-mo video on their phone. The sky was just going off.
Monday hit hard with wildfire smoke choking the air, Rogers internet down after a fibre cut in the southeast, reports of active incidents, and vandals targeting telecom infrastructure across the city.
A leashed dog at Bankview dog park narrowly avoided an aggressive off-leash dog that charged and mauled smaller dogs while the owner struggled to regain control. Multiple nearby pets were injured in the incident.
Smoky air, an active shooter near Edworthy Park, and vandals cutting internet cables — it's been an intense day in Calgary. People are asking how to get through the evening without connectivity.
Hundreds of guests from the Residence Inn Marriott were evacuated to the street at 10th Avenue and 5th Street SW this afternoon due to a fire event. Guests have been trickling back inside.
A garbage truck smashed the traffic lights at Barlow Trail heading north at Centre Avenue in the NE, leaving it flashing red in all directions right now. Definitely take an alternative route.
The new City Golf Course logos have people fired up — each course has its own design (Shaganappi's skyline, Maple Ridge forest, Confederation Park bridge, Lakeview sailboat). Merchandise is flying too: golf towels, poker chips for $3. Locals are trying to collect all four before summer's out.
Anyone else noticing drivers making clearly bad moves, getting honked at, then honking back or flipping off the person who nearly got hit? Happened again on 14th Street tonight — white Bronco cut through oncoming traffic and then raged when called out. Baffling.
First time doing dragon boat and it was awesome. Community teams got less training but the vibe was so good — plus the mayor and other councillors were actually out there competing with everyone.
Lotta lightning in the south part of the city right now. People posting videos of the storm hitting Midnapore and surrounding areas.
someone spotted american pelicans, coots, cormorants, mallard ducklings, and a juvenile red-necked grebe at bridlewood wetlands park. pelicans are sticking around calgary this summer.
cat owner sharing update on huxley, who survived a coyote attack near chinook — his face is shattered, jaw and cheekbone broken, came terrifyingly close to a skull crush. he's trying so hard to be himself again. reminder: keep your cats inside.
new to calgary and want beginner skating lessons? people are comparing city of calgary, ucalgary, and winsport programs — asking about class size, instructor attention, actual learning, and whether it's worth the money.
The World Supercross Championship at McMahon Stadium yesterday had to wrap early when a storm rolled through. Still drew a solid crowd before the weather shut things down.
Seoul Korean BBQ is shutting down today after announcing the closure two days ago on Instagram. The spot's being replaced by Mapo Galbee, which already had its soft opening.
A Calgary couple just had quadruplets through IVF. That's four at once. No other details yet but it's the kind of thing that hits different when you see it actually happen in your city.
Someone paid extra for VIP at Rose Disco at Confluence yesterday and came away frustrated. The VIP bar had basically nothing — one beer, a gin cocktail, one vodka pink drink with sweetener. No tequila, no sodas, no sugar-free options. So yeah, everyone just went to the GA bar where there was actually stuff. Good theme, good music, good vibes dancing, but the premium experience didn't deliver.
