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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Eau Claire Plaza opens as a new destination for community, culture, and connection
The City of Calgary officially opened the newly redesigned Eau Claire Plaza today, unveiling a vibrant, all-season public space for community gatherings, festivals, and everyday connections. The plaza is a key part of Calgary’s Downtown Strategy and was made possible in part through funding from the Government of Alberta’s Municipal Stimulus Program. The reopening marks...
Fluoride returns to Calgary’s drinking water starting today
The City of Calgary reintroduced fluoride into the drinking water system today, joining other Alberta municipalities including Edmonton, Lethbridge and Red Deer that already fluoridate their water. To protect public health, The City will be adding fluoride to achieve the 0.7 milligrams per liter (mg/L) as recommended by Health Canada to enhance oral health. The...
Dashcam footage shows head-on crash at NE Calgary intersection
Dashcam footage posted online shows a violent head-on crash in the middle of a Calgary intersection on Wednesday. A YouTube user posted the dashcam video that shows the collision at Barlow Trail NE and 23 Avenue NE just before 2 p.m. The footage appears to show a black SUV attempting to make a left-hand turn...
Road rage fight between driver, e-bike rider leaves man hurt: Calgary police
Police are looking for a man who was riding an e-bike after a road rage incident in southeast Calgary left another man hurt. Calgary police were called to 36 Street and 26 Avenue SE around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a fight. Investigators say an argument between the driver of a vehicle and an...