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Saturday · Oct 17, 2026

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11:34
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Pulse

Raccoon spotted south of Sue Higgins on the bike path

Saw a masked bandit just south of Sue Higgins on the bike path today. If you're out that way, keep an eye out.

10:34
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Pulse

Trees falling downtown from today's crazy winds

Trees are coming down all over downtown Calgary right now from the wind gusts today. Whole branches falling, some trees coming down completely — be careful out there if you're...

10:00
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Tonight

Matt Sassari @ Common Saturdays

Commonwealth Bar

10:00
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Tonight

Matt Sassari

Commonwealth Bar & Stage

9:41
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News Brief

Power outages force extended voting hours at Sherwood Park and Strathcona polling stations

High winds Saturday knocked power at multiple advance voting locations across Alberta on the final day before the October 19 referendum. Elections Alberta extended hours to...

9:34
PM
Pulse

Power out in Glamorgan from the wind

Power's been down in Glamorgan for the last hour and a half. Hope this gets fixed soon but with how hard the wind is going, might be a bit.

7:34
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Pulse

No wait at Nifty Fifties polling location in Calgary-Varsity Parkdale

The Nifty Fifties voting location in Calgary-Varsity Parkdale has no line right now and staff are ready to move people through fast. If you're in the area and haven't voted yet...

7:05
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Tonight

Nanaimo Clippers at Okotoks Oilers

Viking Rentals Centre

7:00
PM
Tonight

Tiny Hitman Tour 2026 - Bear Ghost w/ Sarah and the Safe Word & Spaceman Bob

Dickens Pub

7:00
PM
Tonight

Bear Ghost

Dickens Pub - Calgary

7:00
PM
Tonight

Gedfest Yeg

Pawn Shop Live (formally known as Union Hall)

6:34
PM
Pulse

Wind gusts near 90km/h expected Saturday afternoon

Wind warning in effect for Calgary today with gusts expected to reach up to 90km/h. Trees coming down downtown — stay alert if you're out walking.

5:00
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Tonight

BC Lions at Calgary Stampeders

McMahon Stadium

2:03
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Eat & Drink

Five Calgary spots where fondue and champagne pair perfectly this fall

From a Swiss classic at a Northeast eatery to a hidden speakeasy's Emmental-Gruyère blend, fondue lovers have options — and some offer bottomless pours.

2:00
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Tonight

Pacific FC at Cavalry FC

Spruce Meadows

2:00
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Tonight

Cavalry FC v. Pacific FC

ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows

1:00
PM
Tonight

Red Deer Rebels at Calgary Hitmen

Scotiabank Saddledome

7:49
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Pulse

Stunning chinook sunset painting the sky right now

Chinook winds bringing that golden-hour magic to Calgary this evening. If you're outside, the sky is doing something special.

7:04
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Pulse

BBQ season dilemma: clean it up before winter or keep grilling through the freeze-thaw

Calgarians are debating whether to winterize their BBQs now or keep using them all season. The freeze-thaw cycle trashes metal parts, so some folks do a full fall cleanup and...

6:19
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Pulse

Sky looking wild after Drumheller today

Someone flying Calgary to Toronto snapped photos of the sky just past Drumheller this morning — the light and formations are absolutely something. Worth checking if you're...

5:34
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News Brief

Boil water advisory issued for 100 Eagle Ridge and Heritage Park homes after main depressurization

Alberta Health Services ordered the city to issue the advisory Friday after unexpected depressurization during planned water-main repairs prevented quality guarantees for...