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Calgary Zoo grizzly cub briefly gets loose from enclosure

One-year-old Fitz climbed above his containment barriers before opening and was tranquilized unharmed.

Emily Edwards

Federal funding supports 31 Veterans commemoration projects in Alberta

Aug 18, 2026

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Federal funding supports 31 Veterans commemoration projects in Alberta

Plus, Calgary Zoo grizzly cub briefly gets loose from enclosure

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Arts & Culture

Nearly $300,000 in federal funding supports 31 Veterans commemoration projects in Alberta

Aug 18, 2026

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Nearly $300,000 in federal funding supports 31 Veterans commemoration projects in Alberta

One project alone drew $48,000 to teach 1,000 cadets about No. 2 Construction Battalion.

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Business

Calgary, Rocky View advance plans for trade hub

Aug 13, 2026

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Calgary, Rocky View advance plans for trade hub

The Prairie Economic Gateway would be an inland port on CPKC's mainline, but no timeline is set.

Emily Edwards

Business

Federal government commits $3.2 million to skills training for Treaty 7 First Nations youth

Aug 13, 2026

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Federal government commits $3.2 million to skills training for Treaty 7 First Nations youth

Community Futures Treaty Seven will reach 165 young people through its Regional Skills Link Project.

Emily Edwards

Newsletter

Trade hub project east of Calgary moves forward

Aug 13, 2026

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Trade hub project east of Calgary moves forward

Plus, we've got tickets to give away for a concert on Sunday.

Emily Edwards

Newsletter

Aug 11, 2026

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City cracks down on noisy vehicles

Plus, Stephen Avenue's new bid to draw crowds back

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Crime & Courts

City cracks down on noisy vehicles along 17 Avenue this summer

Aug 11, 2026

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City cracks down on noisy vehicles along 17 Avenue this summer

Fines run $270 for exceeding noise limits and $300 for refusing a noise test, through August.

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City Hall

Stephen Avenue's new bid to draw crowds back

Aug 11, 2026

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Stephen Avenue's new bid to draw crowds back

Free evening and weekend parking at Harmony Parkade runs through June 2027, plus a new Safety Hub.

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Newsletter

Aug 6, 2026

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Free Alberta Day celebrations

Plus, Alberta gets its own butter-dipped soft serve, courtesy of two local makers.

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Food & Drink

Alberta gets its own butter-dipped soft serve, courtesy of two local makers

Aug 6, 2026

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Alberta gets its own butter-dipped soft serve, courtesy of two local makers

Made by Marcus and Terroir Artisan Butter have put a viral dessert trend on an Inglewood cone, for a limited time.

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Arts & Culture

Free Alberta Day celebrations coming to Calgary on Aug. 30

Aug 6, 2026

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Free Alberta Day celebrations coming to Calgary on Aug. 30

Heritage Park hosts a free all-day celebration on Aug. 30. Alt-country singer Kyle McKearney headlines, and a drone show closes the night.

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