The wife of an Ontario lawyer allegedly involved in a transnational drug smuggling ring told his bail hearing Thursday she never saw her husband receive luxurious gifts or suspicious amounts of cash from clients in their decades together. Federal prosecutors asked Mandy Paradkar about the couple’s finances, assets and work as she continued her testimony...
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December 12, 2025December 12, 2025News
Police identify man killed in SE Calgary shooting; one suspect remains at large
Calgary police have identified the victim of the city’s 14th homicide of the year and are asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect still at large. Emergency crews responded to reports of gunshots around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday in the area of 69 Avenue SE and 20 Street SE. Officers arrived to find a...
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December 12, 2025December 12, 2025News
Calgary set to ring in the New Year with downtown celebration
Calgarians looking for a way to ring in the new year can head downtown New Year’s Eve as the city prepares to welcome 2026 with music, skating and a midnight fireworks show. New Year’s Eve at Eau Claire Plaza and Prince’s Island Park will begin at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 and will feature live...
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Calgarians urged to stay safe and off storm ponds this winter
As temperatures fluctuate and winter activities begin, The City of Calgary is reminding Calgarians that rivers, the Glenmore Reservoir, waterways and storm ponds are not safe to be on. There are more than 350 storm ponds located across the city that help reduce flooding and clean storm water before it goes back to our rivers....
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The City of Calgary and MaxWell Realty announce new naming sponsorship for Calgary Soccer Centre
The City of Calgary is proud to announce a new 10-year naming sponsorship agreement with MaxWell Realty that will officially rename the Calgary Soccer Centre to the MaxWell Soccer Centre. This exciting announcement reflects a shared commitment to active living, community connection and long-term investment in one of Calgary’s most vibrant recreation hubs. This sponsorship will directly support the day-to-day operations and investments that will contribute...
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Council approves 2026 Budget focused on affordability and priorities
Council has approved Calgary’s 2026 Budget after hearing from Calgarians about the importance of affordability and essential services. In response, Council reduced the proposed property tax increase while making strategic investments in Public Safety, Transit, Infrastructure and Housing to meet the needs of a growing city. The budget reflects Calgarians’ priorities and builds on the previously endorsed four-year plan. “Council has come together as a team to adopt a...
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Calgary Conversations: Trash talking through the Season of Giving!
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...
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December 5, 2025December 5, 2025News
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,...
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December 5, 2025December 5, 2025News
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...