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Calgary police are asking for the public's help finding a missing 21-year-old named Preston, last seen in Silver Springs NW on April 9. His family is concerned for his wellbeing — if you have any information, please reach out to police.

On a lighter note, the University of Calgary had a pretty good weekend: 682 dinosaurs showed up on campus Saturday and stomped a Guinness World Record that had stood since last year.

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One of Calgary's most popular outdoor food festivals is back. Brewery & the Beast returns to The Confluence on Sunday, August 23, bringing together more than 60 chefs and restaurants from Calgary and Banff for an afternoon of live-fire cooking, craft drinks, and live music along the riverfront.

The all-you-can-enjoy format means guests can work their way through dishes from a roster that includes River Café, Major Tom, Shokunin, Posto Pizzeria, Rodney's Oyster House, and dozens more — all cooked over open fire and made with proteins sourced from farms and ranches across B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan. General admission tickets include food, non-alcoholic drinks, and eight alcoholic beverage tickets; VIP tickets bump that to ten and get you in an hour early at 1:00 p.m.

The festival has quietly built a community component into its DNA since launching in 2012, raising over $185,000 for culinary scholarships, mental health initiatives, and food security programs — making it one of those rare events where the cause is as much a draw as the food.

🔍 Calgary police are searching for 21-year-old Preston, last seen April 9 in Silver Springs NW. He has a medical condition and his family is concerned. Call 403-266-1234 or contact CrimeStoppers with any information.

🦕 The University of Calgary broke the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs on April 11, with 682 participants stomping the previous record of 468.

🏫 Alberta school trustees are warning that Bill 25 could hollow out the role of elected school boards — and may be a first step toward eliminating them. Education Minister Nicolaides has called that suggestion "completely baseless."

🏙️ A CBC News feature on downtown Calgary's social disorder found calls to police at a six-year high by end of 2025, with homelessness, addiction, and crime putting pressure on the city centre.

🕳️ Calgary's pothole crews are playing catch-up after a drawn-out winter delayed repair work. Drivers can report potholes at calgary.ca/potholes.

🎰 One person was taken to hospital in stable condition after a targeted shooting outside Ace Casino in northeast Calgary early Sunday morning. No arrests have been made.

⚖️ An Alberta judge has temporarily paused the verification process for the Stay Free Alberta separation petition while a First Nations constitutional challenge works through the courts. Signature collection continues until May 2.

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Calgary is getting its first-ever hot dog festival this spring, and it comes with a good cause attached. Dog Days runs from May 23 to June 6 at participating restaurants across the city, with $1 from every Dog Days hot dog sold going directly to the Pet Access League Society (PALS), a Calgary nonprofit that sends trained volunteers and therapy pets to over 55 facilities — including all Calgary hospitals, care facilities, schools, libraries, and emergency and domestic violence centres.

The roster is still growing, but already includes some well-known Calgary spots: Pigeonhole, Clive Burger, Lulu Bar, Good Cheer Brewing, Boogie's Burgers, Bastion Burger, and Hi5 Burger, among others. Each participating restaurant will put their own spin on the Dog Days hot dog, making it a good excuse to work your way around the city over the two weeks.

The festival is organized by Press & Post, a Calgary events company, and kicks off with a launch party at the dog-friendly Cold Garden brewery on May 23. More details on participating restaurants and special events will be announced on Instagram at @dogdaysyyc.

🍴 UNA Pizza + Wine: UNA is a neighbourhood pizza spot drawing inspiration from California, Spain, Italy, and France, with thin-crust pies cooked on stone deck ovens — crispy on the bottom, chewy in the middle. The kind of place you can pop into for a slice and a glass of wine or linger for the whole evening.

🍴 Blackfoot Truckstop Diner: A genuine Calgary institution, the Blackfoot Truckstop Diner has been feeding the city since 1956, when founder Edna Taylor opened what became Calgary's first truckstop diner — and eventually its first 24-hour spot. Nearly 70 years later, it's still going strong.

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🎟️ Aggie Days at Stampede Park: Aggie Days returns to Calgary from April 15–19, bringing live farm animal demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and agricultural competitions to the city. School days (April 15–17) are tailored for Grades 3–6 and require registration; family days (April 18–19) are free and open to everyone from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

🎟️ Murder at the Park — Death on the Dancefloor: A barn dance turns deadly in this interactive murder mystery at the Wainwright Hotel, running on select dates through May. Gather your crew, follow the clues, and try to crack the case — with live folk music and a cast of suspects to keep things lively. Tickets start at $120 plus GST, with a table of six available for $650 plus GST.

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