Mounties and fire crews are currently at the scene of a large house fire in Airdrie. Emergency crews were called to the Bayside community in southwest Airdrie before 1 p.m. for reports of a fire. A caller to the 660 NewsRadio newsroom says smoke can be seen from a distance crews are asking onlookers to...
Calgary police are looking for a man accused of two sexual assaults in Central Memorial Park last week. Investigators say around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, a woman was walking her dog through the park at 12 Avenue and 4 Street SW, when a man came up to her and asked to pet her...
The Alberta government says Premier Danielle Smith has been in talks with a multinational oil and petrochemical player about selling two million barrels per month of province-owned heavy oil. It said in a news release that there was a meeting on Monday, but it did not identify the company or say what part of the...
Thirteen-year-old Axton Kohut-Hunt is wise beyond his years, as the hockey player embraces leadership and resiliency on and off the ice. Axton Kohut-Hunt – Hockey Catch exclusive glimpses into the lives of Calgary’s top athletes and sport ambassadors with the 660 NewsRadio Calgary Athlete of the Week. Nominate your star athlete or ambassador for their...
Work has started on renovations to the newly-renamed Cowboys Park in downtown Calgary. Fencing was up and shovels were in the ground at formerly known Millennium Park — the renovations are part of a naming sponshorship deal with Cowboys which wants the area for its outdoor concert series. The city says phase one of work...
A local dog is on a long road to recovery after a dangerous porcupine encounter in NW Calgary earlier this year. The dog, Ava, ended up with a snout full of quills after encountering a den filled with porcupines while at an off-leash area at Nose Hill Park with her owner. The damage was so...
A group of students at a southeast Calgary high school are planning a walk out on Thursday afternoon in support of striking school support staff. The Canadian Union of Public Employees’ (CUPE) Local 40, who represent 800 striking custodial and maintenance workers at the Calgary Board of Education (CBE), say the students at Lord Beaverbrook...
Road rage between two drivers led to one of them being struck by the other in a parking lot in northeast Calgary on Wednesday afternoon. Calgary police say they were called to a Denny’s restaurant at McKnight Boulevard and 4 Street NE around 1:55 p.m. for reports of someone being struck by a vehicle. Investigators...
Today, City Hall School commemorated a significant milestone: 25 years of dedicated service in teaching young Calgarians about active civic engagement and community involvement. This unique educational program has been instrumental in showing students how they can directly contribute to strengthening their communities and shaping the future of their city. City Hall School offers teachers...
The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) is once again opening its application process for firefighter recruits. Anyone who meets the minimum requirements, is ready for a life of service to the community and is committed to fitness, is encouraged to apply online until March 31, 2025. The CFD anticipates hiring 130 – 150 probationary firefighters from...