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HighOnCity · The Calgary Archive

Saturday · Aug 22, 2026

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11:53
PM
Pulse

Deerfoot south closed—use Peigan east

All lanes on Deerfoot south are shut down right now. Traffic's being diverted onto Peigan east. Avoid if you can.

11:08
PM
Pulse

Power out around Wolf Willow SE

Anyone else in Wolf Willow area in the SE without power right now? Seems like an outage is affecting the neighborhood.

10:23
PM
Pulse

Night market at the old Toys R Us on Macleod Trail

Calgary Night Market is running through tonight at the former Toys R Us location on Macleod Trail. Lots of food trucks and activities happening.

10:00
PM
Tonight

Common Saturdays - Free RSVP

Commonwealth Bar

10:00
PM
Tonight

Pawn Shop Block Party - Day 2 Afterparty

Pawn Shop Live (formally known as Union Hall)

9:38
PM
News Brief

Calgary businesses brace for tariff impact as trade talks collapse

After 18 months of tariff adaptation, local companies face 50% U.S. duties with little warning—Tool Shed and other firms scramble to adjust supply chains again.

7:06
PM
Pulse

Crestmont resident posts video of distracted driver flipping after hitting parked car

A Subaru Crosstrek hit a parked Honda in Crestmont and flipped, likely because the driver was texting. Driver walked away unhurt.

6:00
PM
Tonight

globalFEST

Elliston Park

5:36
PM
Pulse

Bugs crawling out of hills and swarming backyards across Calgary

Something's got to be biting — people across the city are reporting bugs crawling out of hillsides and covering their patios. Photos show swarms everywhere.

3:15
PM
Pulse

Ski season outlook: milder temps and less snow coming to the Rockies

A "super" El Niño means the Bow Valley and Canadian Rockies are bracing for milder temperatures and less-than-average snowfall this winter. Ski season's looking lean.

2:53
PM
Pulse

Two planes flying close together spotted over Crowchild/Glenmore this morning

Two planes were spotted flying west over the Crowchild/Glenmore area just before 10 a.m. Saturday, flying close together in the same direction. Neither showed up on flight...

2:30
PM
Pulse

Peter Maher celebrated — Flames fans, players gather for beloved broadcaster

Family, friends, former hockey players, and generations of Flames fans gathered Friday at First Alliance Church to celebrate the life of Peter Maher, the play-by-play voice of...

2:30
PM
Tonight

Cavalry FC v. Atlético Ottawa

ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows

2:30
PM
Tonight

Atletico Ottawa at Cavalry FC

Spruce Meadows

1:45
PM
News Brief

Speed puzzling transforms quiet hobby into competitive sport — World Championships draw 3,800 competitors

Puzzle enthusiasts are racing the clock in competitions that have exploded from under 1,000 competitors in 2022 to nearly 4,000 at last year's world championship.

1:23
PM
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City's graffiti crew shows taste — lets Parker stay up

The city's graffiti clean-up crew removed all the other tags but left Parker up. Respect the vibe.

12:38
PM
News Brief

U.S. tariffs hit $28 billion in Canadian goods; Carney vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation

After failed negotiations, 50% tariffs on everything from hockey equipment to smartphones took effect Saturday. Canada is matching them.

7:07
AM
Pulse

Provincial by-election called in Calgary-Shaw for Sept. 14

Calgary-Shaw provincial by-election is set for September 14. Ballot is live.

12:07
AM
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Stampede on 35mm film — something different

Someone shot the Stampede on 35mm film with a Harman Switch Azure stock and the photos hit different. Worth checking out.