CALGARY – Reduce, reuse, recycle and rejoice! Entering the Christmas, Black Friday and holiday seasons, the latest episode of the Calgary Conversations podcast looks at ways to reduce waste during this time of giving and even offers up some gift-giving advice. As Calgarians celebrate, the amount of waste hitting City landfills and recycling and composting facilities will go up by 25%. “We’re already starting to see a lot more shipping waste,...
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Calgary Transit snow detours in effect city-wide starting Monday morning
With heavy snowfall forecasted across Calgary overnight and into Monday, all Calgary Transit snow detours will be in effect for the morning commute, to keep service moving safely and reliably. The snow detours will be in place for the first trips of the day on Monday, Nov. 24. Activating them city-wide at the same time...
Rogers Charity Classic tees off giving season with record-setting charity donation
The Rogers Charity Classic has kicked off giving season by raising a record-setting $26 million this summer for local charities, including Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids. The annual summer golf tournament brought together professional golfers, community leaders, and volunteers in support of youth-focused initiatives. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $164 million,...
Calgary police charge teen in case linked to overdose deaths
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with multiple drug-related offences following a five-month investigation into two fatal overdoses that occurred on the Tsuut’ina Nation earlier this year. Calgary police say the overdoses happened in June 2025, and officers launched an investigation that eventually identified a youth suspected of trafficking cocaine. According to police, the teen...
Hit-and-run crash leaves one hurt in NE Calgary
Calgary police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left one person hurt on Thursday afternoon in the city’s northeast. The collision happened around 2:45 p.m. near 42 Street and 108 Avenue NE. Police say a vehicle fled the scene after hitting someone who sustained injuries. Investigators are actively searching for the vehicle involved. Officers remain...
From siding to shingles: How Calgary homes are being built to resist hail damage
Builders in Alberta are racing to adapt to increasingly harsh weather, with two new projects in the Calgary region testing hail- and wind-resistant construction materials. The goal is to create a blueprint for storm-ready housing across Canada. Last August, a devastating hailstorm swept through Calgary, causing nearly $2.8 billion in insured damage — the second-costliest...
Couple’s proposal becomes bittersweet farewell to beloved rescue dog
Morgan Yont and Matthew Kaczur have been together for about six years, so getting hitched seemed like a natural progression for their relationship. It was also fitting that their rescue dog, Arlo, whom they adopted shortly after their love affair began, was there for the proposal — smack in the middle of photos taken to...
It’s one of the hottest days of 2025 – let’s stay cool and make every drop count Calgary!
With the sun cranking up the heat, Calgarians are encouraged to stay cool, stay safe and make every drop count. Don’t forget to sip water often, take shady breaks and cool off at one of Calgary’s many spray parks. Hot days also mean higher outdoor water use, particularly from lawn and yard watering, which can...
KPMG to begin community sessions with Calgarians on The City’s engagement process
CALGARY – KPMG is conducting an independent review of The City of Calgary’s public engagement. This review was initiated in response to a City Council Notice of Motion (Notice of Motion EC2024-1130 Strengthening Transparency: Improving Engagement with Calgarians) in October of 2024. As part of the independent review, KPMG is hosting community sessions in each...
2025 Calgary Stampede Parade Day – getting around
The Calgary Stampede is kicking off 10 days of fun, starting with the 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 4. Parade spectators are encouraged to walk, bike or use Calgary Transit to get into the downtown core. There will be a number of...