Friday · Jun 12, 2026
60,000+ parcels near transit stations face downzoning with no replacement plan
August 4 blanket rezoning affects areas where density supporters suggested growth; Mayor Farkas says trust-building required reverting to low-density zoning first.
Screwworm ban forces Stampede rodeo competitors to find new horses
Canadian Food Inspection Agency blocks Texas livestock over first screwworm case since 1966; barrel racers and ropers facing last-minute changes for July rodeo.
Calgary doctor named to lead national preventive health committee
Dr. David Keegan of Cumming School of Medicine chairs new advisory panel replacing task force criticized for slow breast cancer screening updates.
World Famous Fridays Summer Jam - Free RSVP
Commonwealth Bar
Iraqi World Cup debut draws fans searching for downtown celebrations
Iraq's first time in the World Cup and someone wants to watch with other supporters downtown — looking for a watch party or gathering for the game.
Mayor pushes transparency on Cowboys Park sponsorship deal
Jeromy Farkas says Penny Lane Entertainment's 10-year naming agreement kept too secret; festival set to run July 2-12 at downtown venue.
DJ Mina - Presented By Nightshift Entertainment
Pawn Shop Live (formally known as Union Hall)
Deric Cahill
The Laugh Shop
Scotland fans hunting for watch parties with proper atmosphere
Scotland fans in Calgary looking for a spot to catch the games with real Scottish vibes — anyone know where the best watch parties are?
Alberta to study cost of separation with $1.5M research push
University of Calgary tapped to analyze provincial breakaway scenario; economist Jack Mintz leads expert advisory panel reviewing findings.
Fortress Mountain gets green light for all-season resort expansion
Alberta approves master development plan; resort aims to scale back daily visitors to 8,300 and complete additional environmental work before final sign-off.
Blake Whiten
Ranchman's Cookhouse and Dance Hall
Come From Away - Calgary
Theatre Calgary - Max Bell Theatre
Come From Away - Calgary
The Palace Theatre - Calgary
Dallas Smith (18+)
Spruce Meadows
Deric Cahill
The Laugh Shop
Free sports discovery event for youth ages 6-17
Sport Calgary's holding a free All-Sport One Day event where kids can try ringette, soccer, hockey, whatever — no equipment to buy, no team commitment, no pressure. Perfect...
Murder trial set for woman found dead in NE Calgary home nearly four years ago
Gregg Stanley Dodge, 46, will face a jury trial starting April 5, 2027, in the 2022 death of Rhonda White in Crescent Heights.
City Council focusing on pedestrian traffic safety
Council is tackling rising pedestrian deaths in the city. The conversation's heating up — people are pushing back on anything that sounds like a 'war on cars' and refocusing on...
Nose Creek Players mark 40 years with comedy murder mystery in Airdrie
The volunteer-run troupe is staging Peter Gordon's parody 'Murdered to Death' on June 19—a play that blends Agatha Christie and Monty Python.
Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr) w/ Cassia Hardy
Modern Love
Elections Alberta braces for massive recruitment drive: 60,000 workers needed
The agency received 6,500 applications in three days but still needs tens of thousands more for the October 19 referendum on 10 separate ballot questions.
Supervised drug consumption site closing June 30
Calgary's supervised drug consumption site is shutting down June 30. If you or someone you know uses it, now's the time to find out what services are moving or continuing elsewhere.
Airdrie Public Library sees 79% jump in visits after moving to Inspire
The library recorded 398,009 visits in 2025 after relocating to the downtown Inspire complex, nearly double the previous year's traffic.
Fraudster's secret commission conviction overturned; fraud counts stand
Jeffrey Ber's secret commission charge was overturned by Alberta Court of Appeal after a panel sided with the defence on how Blackbird Energy classified a $104,000 payment.
Traffic deaths spike as Calgary seeks stronger safety measures
The city recorded 38 fatal collisions last year—up from 2024—with pedestrians accounting for nearly half. Council wants a sharper policy push.
looking for a spot to catch the Canada game this afternoon?
Looking for somewhere to watch the Canada game today with sound and a crowd? Someone on the Westside is asking if there's anywhere that'll let in teenagers under 18—17th Ave...
Calgarian summits Mount Logan after two-year partner hunt
Tom Kitta, 47, reached Canada's highest peak on June 3, overcoming a solo-climbing ban and weather delays to stand atop 5,959 metres.
Smith's approval rating hits all-time low at 39 percent
Premier Danielle Smith's support has dropped seven points to her lowest approval since taking office, with the separation referendum cited as a key factor.
Grizzly Paw Brewing marks 30 years as Canmore's original brewpub
The mountain brewery, founded in 1996, is celebrating three decades with a Big Shiny Birthday Bash featuring live music and family activities on June 21.
Looking for dance lessons in Calgary? Solo dancer seeks beginner-friendly studio.
Solo guy early 30s in Willow Park wants to get into group dance lessons — Latin, ballroom, two-step, hip-hop, doesn't matter. Any beginner-friendly studios nearby worth checking out?
Best banh mi spot in Calgary?
Visiting from Perth, Australia, where banh mis are insanely good. Looking for roast pork banh mi recommendations — especially somewhere that does a big sandwich. Need to...
Where to watch Türkiye World Cup matches downtown?
Looking for a sports bar or venue downtown or in the Beltline where you can actually watch Türkiye's World Cup matches. Anywhere that caters to Turkish fans or community spots?
Double rainbow over SE Calgary tonight
Double rainbow lighting up the southeast sky tonight, with the inner one repeating multiple times over. Photos not great but worth the look if you're out there.
Okotoks singer Brettyn Rose debuts 'The Wild West'
Alberta Metis artist's six-song EP explores love, loss, and family fallout. Songs written over three transformative years.
Ireland's Daniel Coyle dominates Spruce Meadows showcase
Coyle wins two events at the National show jumping tournament, calling the grounds 'one of the best places in the world.'