Wednesday · Jun 3, 2026
400 Calgary students showcase arts projects at Werklund Centre
Grades 1-12 students present their changemaker projects after 7,500+ hours of creative learning.
School bus fees jumping nearly 40 per cent next year
Calgary Board of Education riders will pay $500 annually starting 2026-27, up from $360. Rising fuel and labour costs are driving the increase.
Mosquitoes likely to spike in next few weeks after wet weekend
Recent rainfall has created ideal breeding conditions. Peak season doesn't hit until mid-July, but a bloom is expected soon.
City drops housing and climate from core priorities
Calgary is narrowing its focus to public safety, transit, and infrastructure for the remainder of 2026.
Horse Rescue hosting open house Saturday, June 6
Calgary's Horse Rescue is opening its doors Saturday, June 6. If you've ever wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes, this is your chance to visit.
Man shot in Beltline park on Wednesday afternoon
A shooting in Connaught Park left one person with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police continue searching for the suspect.
Dog attack at Sue Higgins park leaves two pets injured
A grey pit bull attacked two small dogs at Sue Higgins Park around 10 a.m. Wednesday. The owner was nowhere to be found. Both pets — a French bulldog and mini dachshund — were...
Holy Trinity Academy wins three awards at provincial band festival
Wind ensemble and symphonic band brought home Superior Band and Adjudicator's Choice awards in Red Deer.
Free CUFF screening tickets to Popstar available tonight
Someone's giving away two free CUFF tickets to tonight's 7 p.m. screening of Popstar: Never Stop Stopping at Globe Cinema because of a knee injury. If you're interested, hit up...
Alberta launches $4M trades training pilot to fast-track certifications
A new adaptive learning program will help over 200 workers earn skilled trades certifications while staying on the job.
6 Calgary donut shops worth the detour this week
From artisan dips to made-to-order flavours, here are the best spots to celebrate National Donut Day on Friday.
Diamond Valley lodge replacement project clears major funding milestone
Town commits $1.25 million to 50-suite seniors residence set for 2028 construction.
Come From Away - Calgary
Theatre Calgary - Max Bell Theatre
Come From Away - Calgary
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Bragg Creek residents still haunted by 2013 flood despite new defences
Millions in berms and flood walls have reduced risk, but locals say the trauma lingers as water levels rise with each heavy rain.
Murder suspect ordered to stand trial in fentanyl death case
Mohit Sandhu faces first-degree murder and attempted murder charges in connection with the 2020 poisoning of an 18-year-old Chestermere resident.
Free fare zone safety debate backed by transit data
Calgary's downtown free CTrain zone isn't the safety problem some councillors claim it is, according to new data analysis. The evidence suggests concerns may be overstated...
Okotoks man charged with possessing over 500,000 child abuse images
One of the largest collections ever found by Alberta police was seized from an Okotoks home. The suspect was released and is set to appear in court in August.
Olympians leading Calgary Stampede parade in July
Olympic gold medallist moguls skier Mikael Kingsbury and short track speedskater Courtney Sarault — who won four medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics — are set to ride as...
Red Line closed Friday and Saturday for maintenance work
CTrain service from Chinook to City Hall will be offline June 6–7. Shuttle buses will replace rail service on affected segments.
Measles exposure alert at Westhills medical clinic
If you were at Rockyview Westhills Medical Clinic (220 Stewart Green S.W.) on May 11 between 10:06 a.m. and 12:31 p.m., you may have been exposed to measles. Health officials...
Northwest Calgary daycare on probation over supervision lapses
Fit Kids Care will operate under provincial restrictions until September after failing to report incidents and provide adequate oversight.
What it takes: Alberta business leaders on success, ambition, and integrity
Four inductees into the Southern Alberta Business Hall of Fame share the values that built their legacies — and their advice for the next generation.
Tailgunner Brewing's new cocktail bar opens this month
Felina's arrives at the Sunalta brewery on June 12, pairing craft cocktails with Tailgunner beer and Acme Pizza in one stylish space.
Alberta ERs still waiting for promised triage liaison physicians
Four months after pledging to station doctors in waiting rooms, the government and medical association are still negotiating pay.
Two pedestrians hit by Honda Pilot in northeast Calgary
A man in his 50s and a man in his 20s were struck Tuesday afternoon at 20th Avenue and 32nd Street N.E. Their conditions have improved to serious.
New women's cardiovascular clinic opens at South Health Campus
A $5 million donation funds the Harold and Betty Allsopp clinic, the first of its kind in Western Canada focused on women's heart health.
someone spotted a bright light in the sky
one of those nights when the whole city's looking up asking the same question. posts flying in asking what's in the sky. classic calgary moment.
Calgary lost 23% of water to leaks in 2025, city approves $342M fix
Over 120 million litres daily escaped through aging pipes. Council backed the investment to find leaks faster and avoid building a second water plant.
blue sky hitting different in calgary rn
that sky today is a mental health cheat code. honestly don't know how people do it in cloudier cities. sure we've got problems but all those sunny days are huge for mood. pure...
Blackfoot filmmaker Trevor Solway's documentary debuts on National Film Board
Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man spent four years in production and won a Directors Guild of Canada award at Hot Docs.
workers keeping calgary safe during big rain week
big shout to the folks at TransAlta and the City for keeping us safe this week. no idea what all goes into water management but they clearly lost sleep over it. modern...
Alberta's new combined ID cards launch July 2 with health number built in
Driver's licences and ID cards will now include personal health numbers and citizenship markers. Paper health cards will be phased out.
Okotoks man charged after 500,000 child abuse images seized
One of the largest collections ever found by Alberta police was discovered during an investigation that began in January.
Starbucks brings back the Unicorn Frappuccino this summer
The viral drink from 2017 is making a surprise return to Canada before the season ends, marking its first reappearance in nearly a decade.
Can you hatch frogs in Calgary for a school project?
A parent's asking if it's possible to raise tadpoles through metamorphosis like they do with chicks and butterflies — or if praying mantis eggs are a Calgary-friendly option instead.
Someone's looking for Black Country, New Road tickets
Looking for 1 or 2 tickets to Black Country, New Road on June 19th if someone has extras they can't use.
Afghan widow hit by runaway vehicle, family's streak of tragedy continues
Aysha Amiri was pinned against a wall outside a pharmacy Monday, suffering a fractured hip. Her husband died in a collision last year.
Are corner stores dying in Calgary or making a comeback?
As historic grocers fade, small-format retail is having a moment across Canada — but the economics and regulations still weigh heavily.