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Turns out most of you are firmly team no-trampoline. We asked whether you have (or would consider getting) a backyard trampoline, and 80 per cent said no, and never will — citing everything from safety concerns to firsthand stories of trampoline-related injuries. A smaller group who do have one swore by strict rules and a safety net, saying it made all the difference.

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The Bearspaw South Feeder Main Replacement Project is on track, with about two kilometres of new steel pipe now installed across 12 work areas in Bowness, Montgomery, and Parkdale. That's part of a larger, more than 6-kilometre replacement effort that began receiving its first steel pipe segments on June 18.

"The first segments of steel pipe arrived on June 18, 2026, and since then crews have been working rapidly to have it installed making significant progress in just one month," said Darren Finney, Manager, Major Projects. "The commitment of our teams, contractors and the impacted community continues to drive this project forward for all Calgarians."

Construction is split into two stages. Stage B, which kicked off in June along 34 Avenue N.W. in Bowness, now has 40 segments of new feeder main installed across three blocks, using an open-cut method that lets crews restore roads, sidewalks, and property access as they move through each section. That work is expected to continue through the end of the year.

Stage A, meanwhile, involves microtunneling between the Shaganappi Pump Station and 73rd Street N.W. Crews are close to finishing that tunneling and the concrete carrier pipe that will house the new steel main, with more than 1,100 metres of feeder main already installed inside that carrier pipe. This stage is expected to wrap up within the next month.

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🥾 Search efforts are underway in Waterton Lakes National Park for an 81-year-old B.C. hiker last seen July 19. Parks Canada is focusing on the park's western portion, with aircraft assisting the ground search.

🐻 Alberta is once again allowing hunters to use dogs to track black bears this year, a practice meant to support caribou recovery by managing predators. Wildlife advocates worry off-leash hounds could disturb or harm other species, including grizzlies.

🌳 Calgary forestry crews are heading to Edmonton this week to help clear storm damage under a new mutual aid agreement between the two cities. Edmonton has been dealing with more than 3,000 storm-related issues since recent severe weather.

🖥️ Rocky View County, which borders Calgary, has voted to pause new data centre proposals while it develops a clearer regulatory framework. The pause will stay in place until the county finalizes its Emerging Sector Strategy this fall.

💰 Calgary city council is considering a 20 per cent increase to ward budgets, which would raise councillor office funding from about $370,000 to $455,000. Mayor Farkas says it reflects rising demands tied to population growth.

🏫 Calgary's public schools will welcome nearly 2,000 more students this fall, along with hundreds of new teachers and dozens of new classrooms. CBE bus fees are also rising, from $360 to $500 for the year.

Calgary is getting a new community soccer pitch, backed by a partnership between the federal government, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, and the City of Calgary. The project is part of Jumpstart's broader goal to build 25 community soccer pitches across the country by 2029, backed by more than $2 million in federal funding through Sport Canada.

The pitch will be free to use, with the City working alongside Jumpstart, the federal government, community groups, and residents to shape the project through planning and public engagement. No site location or timeline has been set yet — those details will come after that engagement process wraps up.

"Calgary continues to see strong demand for quality sport and recreation infrastructure," said Deputy Mayor and Ward 4 Councillor DJ Kelly, tying the project to the City's GamePLAN recreation strategy. She said the partnership will help make recreation more accessible while giving kids more chances to play and connect in their communities.

The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, secretary of state for sport, pointed to this summer's soccer momentum across the country as inspiration for the project, saying it will give Calgary kids a shot at everything from casual neighbourhood games to bigger dreams on the international stage.

Marco Di Buono, president of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, said the goal is to create safe, welcoming spaces for kids to play and build confidence, and that Jumpstart is looking forward to working with the Calgary community to bring the project to life.

🍴 Cluck N Cleaver: A Beltline spot serving up scratch-made fried chicken, started by two sisters — one of them a celebrity chef. The standout is the Mother Clucker, a chipotle hot sauce chicken sandwich piled with blue cheese mayo, coleslaw, and pickles.

🍴 Rain Dog: This Inglewood beer bar treats craft brews like fine wine, pairing them with Northern European-inspired food and leaning heavily on local breweries down the street. The menu shifts often to keep pace with seasonal ingredients.

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🎟️ Tango 2 Echo Fest: Greenview Industrial hosts a two-day festival over the long weekend — an after-dark Night Shift market on August 1, followed by a car and motorcycle show on August 2. Free and all ages, now in its eighth year.

🎟️ Annual Heritage Day Festival: Eau Claire Plaza celebrates over 30 countries' cultures on August 3 with music, dance, food, and community booths. Runs noon to 6 p.m., free to attend.

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