Wednesday · Oct 14, 2026
Glacier Ridge Village voting was smooth—short lineups at midday Wednesday
Voter at Glacier Ridge Village in the Foothills cast a ballot in 5–10 minutes Wednesday midday with barely a lineup. Advance polling runs through October 17 here and across the...
Google Maps is sending voters to the wrong parking lot at Spruce Meadows
Spruce Meadows advance voting: Google Maps will dump you in the wrong parking area. Use lots 7 or 8 instead. Someone's been redirecting lost voters all day.
Calgary's drinking water infrastructure faces billions in upgrades, high risks remain
The city needs billions in water upgrades by 2035 to address aging pipes and potential system failures, though near-term funding appears adequate.
Election worker told voter photo ID and second ID were both required
Voter says an election worker at an advance polling location incorrectly told them they needed photo ID plus a second piece of ID. Waited 45 minutes overall.
Darcy Oake - Calgary
Bella Concert Hall
UB40 - THE UNSTOPPABLE TOUR 2026
Grey Eagle Event Centre
UB40
Grey Eagle Event Centre - Calgary
Menzingers and Hot Water Music played the Palace last night
The Menzingers hit the Palace and kept delivering; Hot Water Music's back after years away. Both bands crushed it.
Branford Marsalis
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Calgary homebrewers hunting for local ingredient shops
Ten-year homebrewer looking for recommendations on where to buy hops and yeast locally as homebrewing stores keep closing in the city.
Former Calgary bar owner Grant Cichacki faces trial on five sexual assault counts spanning 13 years
Crown alleges he sexually assaulted five women from the bar industry, each plied with alcohol at his home; trial expected to run through November 6.
69th Street LRT station lockdown ends after arrest
Someone was arrested off one of the trains around 2:40 p.m. at 69th Street Station and things are back to normal now.
Okotoks municipal centre glows blue and pink for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
The illumination joins 77 Canadian landmarks in a Guinness World Record attempt by Oak's Tree of Love to recognize losses on October 15.
Elections Alberta staff told voters to remove Canada and Alberta apparel at Spruce Meadows poll
Voters say they were barred from wearing flag-marked clothing during advance voting; Elections Alberta later clarified the policy was misapplied.
Gambling ads everywhere, and people are noticing
Gambling ads are all over—Google, YouTube, social media, transit. One r/calgary post calling it dystopian. Everyone's seeing the same stuff plastered across the city.
Mayor's taking transit to hear what's actually broken
Mayor's riding the bus and CTrain regularly to listen to operators and riders about what's not working. Says transit is essential—when buses don't show and trains delay, people...
More than half of Alberta doctors surveyed would leave if province separates
An Alberta Medical Association survey of 1,649 physicians found 59% would either retire early, leave practice or remain uncertain as the Oct. 19 referendum approaches.
Voting lines at Grace Presbyterian today
Someone on r/calgary wondering how long the wait is at Grace Presbyterian Church on 15 Avenue Southwest for advance voting. If you're heading out today, bring a book.
Wind gusts to 90 km/h expected across Alberta today, Calgary stays milder
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued wind warnings for Edmonton, Lloydminster and surrounding areas Wednesday. Calgary faces gusts up to 40 km/h.
Calgary Transit posted winter snow detours — check if your route is affected
Calgary Transit just posted planned snow detours for winter. If your bus route got reshuffled in North Central or elsewhere recently, check now to see how it changes when the snow hits.
Menzingers ticket available at the Palace tonight
Someone has a spare ticket to Menzingers and Hot Water Music at the Palace tonight. First come, first serve — message /u/ProfessionalTennis49 if you want it.
