South Alberta
Calgary
Population 1.34MCode YYC
Daily Hive Calgary•1h ago•Local
12 incredible things to do in Calgary this week: Sept. 21 to 25
If you’re on the hunt for something to do in Calgary this week, you’re in luck; the city is full of amazing things to check out. From hockey games at the Saddledome to awesome fall walking tours, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here are 12 incredible things to do in Calgary this week. C...
CBC Edmonton•2h ago•News
Alberta researchers investigate how zombie parasites take control of ant brains
Researchers from Calgary and Lethbridge are zeroing in on how a zombie parasite found in southern Alberta manages to invade the livers of cattle, elk and deer by first hijacking the brains of ants.
Global Edmonton•11h ago•News
Calgary Stampeders down Ottawa Redblacks 40-38
A 62-yard field goal by Rene Paredes, for the longest of his career, with two seconds remaining gave the Calgary Stampeders a 40-38 win over the visiting Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL on Saturday.
City of Calgary•17h ago•Muni
ECCO Landfill Fire Update- Sept 19
ECCO landfill fire remains under control as crews continue targeted suppression efforts The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) continues suppression operations at the ECCO Recycling facility landfill fire in southeast Calgary. The fire remains under control, and crews are focused on accessing, isolati...
Daily Hive Calgary•22h ago•Local
7 Calgary coffee shops that are perfect for late-night study sessions
School is in session, and if you’re more of a night owl than an early bird, finding somewhere to work into the small hours can be tricky. Luckily, there are plenty of coffee shops all over Calgary that are open well into the night, so you can treat yourself for a job well done with a fun drink or...
Daily Hive Calgary•1d ago•Local
8 awesome concerts to check out in Calgary this October
October is almost here in Calgary, and that means another month full of concerts. From rock and roll to country to pop, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether your favourite band is coming to town or you’re just looking for a night of live music, here are eight awesome concerts to chec...
Medicine Hat News•1d ago•Local
Clean tech firm’s emissions plan includes cement production pilot near Taber
pwachter@lethbridgeherald.com Calgary-based clean tech company CURA Climate Inc. has raised US$10 million to advance technology aimed at reducing emissions from cement production, including a pilot project planned for the Taber area. Financing was led by Zacua Ventures, with participation from Sa...
Medicine Hat News•1d ago•Local
Alberta police watchdog investigating two separate deaths involving police
bwagner@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s police watchdog is investigating two separate deaths tied to police, including a woman shot by Calgary officers and a man who died in an Edmonton holding cell. On Thursday the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, or ASIRT, released an update providing new ...
CBC Calgary•1d ago•News
Elections Alberta less than halfway to its goal of 60K referendum election workers
With just over a month to go before the fall referendum, Elections Alberta has hired 25,000 election officers, roughly 35,000 short of its goal.
CBC Calgary•1d ago•News
Popular viewpoint on highway to Banff to close
Alberta plans to close a popular Highway 1 pullout at Lac des Arcs after years of safety concerns from nearby residents. The province plans to rebuild the westbound entrance ramp, but funding for the $1.4-million project hasn't been secured and there's no timeline yet.
Rebel News•1d ago•News
Calgary councillor admits leaking secret budget docs amid property tax fight
Ward 14 Coun. Landon Johnston says Calgarians deserve to know what council was discussing behind closed doors as the city weighs budget scenarios involving double-digit property tax increases.# YouTube-embed:vX31CLEMgd4 A fight over taxes and transparency is boiling over at Calgary City Hall afte...
CBC Calgary•1d ago•News
Calgary council divided on whether city should take official stance on Alberta separatism
Mayor Jeromy Farkas said he anticipates bringing urgent business or calling a special meeting for city council to debate whether to take an official stance on the upcoming Alberta independence referendum this fall. But some councillors argue the debate is outside their jurisdiction.
Global Edmonton•1d ago•News
Desperate Stampeders host winless Redblacks
Two CFL teams on the ropes for different reasons seek traction Saturday at McMahon Stadium.
City of Calgary•1d ago•Muni
ECCO landfill fire update-Sept 18
The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) continues suppression operations at the ECCO Recycling facility landfill fire in southeast Calgary. The fire remains under control , with activity confined to the landfill site as crews continue working toward full extinguishment. During the last operational peri...
CBC Calgary•1d ago•News
University of Lethbridge was wrong to cancel Frances Widdowson 2023 lecture, judge rules
A Court of King's Bench judge has ruled the University of Lethbridge's decision to cancel a lecture by former Mount Royal University professor Frances Widdowson was "fundamentally and fatally flawed" because it didn't consider a Charter-protected right.
CBC Calgary•1d ago•News
Huge wildlife corridor project is 1st Canadian finalist for Earthshot Prize
What if wolves, caribou and other wildlife could roam through protected lands from Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. to Canada's Yukon? A project to create such a massive habitat corridor has become the first Canadian finalist for Prince William's annual environmental prizes.
Daily Hive Calgary•1d ago•Local
5 reasons why Canadians are loving São Paulo as a vacation destination
You can only take so much vacation time in any given year, so why not opt for a destination that gives you several experiences in one? São Paulo, Brazil, is just the place for Canadians who want a winter getaway that checks all of their boxes, and WestJet now offers a non-stop flight out of Calga...
CBC Calgary•1d ago•News
Norval Morrisseau masterwork not seen for 40 years unveiled at Thunder Bay Art Gallery
After 40 years in storage, a rare masterwork painting by Ojibway artist Norval Morrisseau has been unveiled at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery in northwestern Ontario. The painting is on loan from EA Studios Calgary, and is described as "very spiritual" and "very powerful."
Daily Hive Calgary•1d ago•Local
Corus no longer under Shaw's control after huge debt restructuring
Corus is Canada’s largest independent broadcaster, and after some recent financial restructuring, it is no longer under the Shaw Family Living Trust’s control. Shaw and Corus have had a relationship since 1999. Shaw cut its corporate ties with Corus in 2019 when it sold off a huge stake in the br...
CBC Calgary•1d ago•News
Woman in life-threatening condition after she was hit by school bus in southwest Calgary
Calgary police say a pedestrian is in life-threatening condition after being struck by a school bus in the southwest community of Somerset Thursday.