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Monday · Aug 24, 2026

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11:27
PM
Pulse

In Good Company guys social event is happening September 5 at Tool Shed Brewery

Calgary guys social meet-up is go — Saturday, September 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tool Shed Brewery's Tap Room. Tell staff you're there for the 'In Good Company' event. People who...

10:51
PM
Pulse

European couple needs a wood saw and an Amazon favour

English/Polish couple traveling across Canada are hitting Calgary in a few days — looking for someone to lend them a wood saw for five minutes for a camper adjustment, and to...

10:15
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Neighborhoods

Okotoks extends outdoor concert series after weather postponement

Prairie Dogz rescheduled to September 3; Dino Martinis perform this Thursday as series stretches an extra week.

8:08
PM
Pulse

Red Honda CB500F stolen from Silversprings last night

A 2014 red Honda CB500F with custom muffler, brake and turn lights was stolen off the street in Silversprings overnight. Police report number: 26384374. If you saw anything,...

8:00
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Tonight

The Beach Boys

Grey Eagle Event Centre - Calgary

7:38
PM
News Brief

WestJet flight attendants ratify new contract with 90% support after brief strike

The three-year deal includes more than 18% in wage increases and new compensation for ground work. The airline faced over 80 flight cancellations during the one-day August shutdown.

7:08
PM
Pulse

Free all-ages writing workshop Wednesday at Good Neighbour

Free writing workshop this Wednesday, August 26 from 6–8 p.m. at 110 3 Ave SE. Low-stakes creative writing and sharing, anti-racist framing. All ages welcome.

6:38
PM
News Brief

City installs traffic-calming measures at 50 Calgary schools as pedestrian deaths surge

Speed bumps, curb extensions and flashing beacons are aimed at reducing collisions during pickup and drop-off. Fifteen pedestrians died on Calgary streets last year.

6:08
PM
Pulse

Halo 3 LAN party rave this Friday at Skunkworks

Calgary's getting its first half-rave, half-Halo 3 party this Friday at Skunkworks Distillery. Ranked competitive play starts at 10 p.m., social play all night. Free slushies...

5:38
PM
News Brief

Steven Zwick sentenced to life in prison for second-degree murder of Chelsea Davidenas

Text messages showed the 29-year-old Airdrie man and a co-accused plotted to lure, confine and sexually assault women. Davidenas died during the assault.

3:14
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Pulse

Road construction noise rules caught Calgarians off guard

A 311 call revealed city road construction is exempt from noise complaints between 12 and 4 a.m.—apparently honking is the only safe communication method.

2:52
PM
News Brief

Enmax's new $240M downtown substation now powers half of Calgary's core

The 35,000-square-foot No. 1 Substation at 830 9th Avenue S.W. replaced a century-old facility and serves roughly 20,000 customers across downtown offices and residential high-rises.

2:29
PM
Pulse

Car shows drew crowds downtown and at BMO Centre this weekend

Car shows filled downtown Calgary and the BMO Centre this weekend, with outdoor galleries along 9 Ave and the Tuner Spirit Show drawing photo-happy enthusiasts.

2:07
PM
News Brief

Steve Alker wins Rogers Charity Classic in playoff over Y.E. Yang at Canyon Meadows

The New Zealand golfer's one-hole playoff victory gives him his second PGA Tour Champions win of the season and 12th of his career.

1:44
PM
Pulse

Interest building for monthly Bow River bike and birding rides

Someone's gauging interest in a monthly bike meetup along Calgary's pathways to cruise and spot migratory birds and local residents. Bring binoculars.

1:22
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Eat & Drink

Starbucks brings fall menu to Calgary starting Tuesday with pumpkin, banana bread, and new chai blends

New drinks include Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha, and Pumpkin Spice Chai, alongside returning seasonal favourites.

12:37
PM
News Brief

Two people face 189 charges after defrauding Calgary Costco stores of $30,000

Police seized methamphetamine, credit card equipment and a stolen TV after searching a northeast home following months of fraudulent purchases.

7:49
AM
Pulse

West Hillhurst went dark this morning

The entire West Hillhurst neighbourhood lost power early this morning. Residents are posting about the eerie sight of the whole area blacked out — no word yet on what caused it...

7:04
AM
Pulse

Mammatus clouds spotted over Calgary

Pouch-like mammatus clouds rolled across the Calgary sky this morning. The rare formations typically show up after thunderstorms and mean severe weather could still be on the...

6:19
AM
Pulse

Southwest helicopters circling for over an hour

Helicopters have been hovering over southwest Calgary for at least an hour this morning with sirens sounding earlier. Details are still unclear on what's happening, but locals...

5:34
AM
News Brief

Alberta's debt delinquency rate highest in Canada at 2.45 per cent

Equifax report shows Alberta leads country in non-mortgage debt defaults, driven partly by interprovincial migration bringing financial baggage.