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I’m an admitted scaredy-cat, too faint of heart for horror movies, but I LOVE all things Halloween. So for the next 72 hours, I’ll be binging Halloween TV specials (mostly comedies) with a gluttonous amount of candy within arm’s reach.

That’s my ideal spooky season. And Halloween landing on a Saturday, so I get Sunday to nurse my sugar hangover? Chef’s kiss 🤌

There’s still a plethora of things to do around the city to get you in the ghostly mood, from ticketed events to a simple walk around Inglewood after dark. Seriously, though, why does Inglewood seem to have more ghost stories per capita than the rest of the city? Until the City changed it last week, the McKenzie Towne traffic circle was the scariest place in Calgary to me.

— Ben

👀 In today's edition:

Halloween is Saturday, and Calgary has its share of ghostly hauntings. Here are some of our favourite paranormal tales around town.

💧 Council backed a plan to raise water and wastewater rates by nearly 75 per cent over four years. The typical homeowner could pay up to about $90 more a month by 2030. The final vote comes during budget talks the week of Nov. 23.

🚿 Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions start Wednesday, Nov. 4, and last about four weeks while crews connect the new Bearspaw South feeder main. The City is asking everyone to keep showers to three minutes or less.

⏰ In Case You Missed It: Alberta isn't falling back this Sunday, Nov. 1. Here's what changes under Alberta Time.

🏛️ Council also rejected a pause on new bike lanes and voted down a request to be more transparent on every line of City spending.

🏘️ The City is selling two sites to non-profits that plan to build about 200 affordable homes in Midfield Heights and Dover.

🎭 Calgary is writing its next 30-year arts and culture plan, and wants 🫵 to weigh in. You have until Nov. 15.

🪔 Diwali is Sunday, Nov. 8. Here's how to celebrate safely, and why personal fireworks are still banned.

🚔 Two people are charged with indignity to a dead body after human remains were found at a Skyview Ranch home. An autopsy is set for today.

🚑 A man shot in northeast Calgary early Sunday was dropped off at hospital in a stolen vehicle. He's in critical condition.

🎤 Calgary's FunnyFest is putting on two comedy fundraisers in Wainwright on Nov. 4 and 5 for families affected by the CFB Wainwright fire.

📋 Seniors and their families are using this readiness organizer to help keep daily life going when someone needs to step in at short notice. (Sponsored)

There’s a fresh coat of paint and a new, youthful shine on the 77-year-old locomotive that greets you at the gates of Heritage Park. We were at the unveiling of the newly restored steam engine on Tuesday. Here’s what the park had to say about its history and what it means to them.

❤️ The Flames Foundation is giving $100,000 to families of the soldiers killed and hurt in the Oct. 17 fire at CFB Wainwright. Part of Monday's 50/50 draw went to the fund, too.

🏒 The Oilers shut out the Flames 4-0 in Edmonton on Wednesday night. Tristan Jarry stopped all 24 shots he faced. The Flames are back home Friday against Seattle.

⚽ Playoff soccer is on this weekend. The UCalgary Dinos host Canada West quarter-finals Friday at McMahon Stadium: the men play Thompson Rivers at 4 p.m., and the women play Victoria at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Mount Royal's women host Trinity Western at 1 p.m. at MRU Stadium Field.

⚽ Cavalry FC opens its CPL semifinal against FC Supra du Québec on Sunday. Eastern clocks fall back that morning and ours don't, so kickoff is 3 p.m. here (TSN, OneSoccer). The second leg is at ATCO Field on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m.

🧀 Luc's European Meats: The farmers market charcuterie favourite now has its own shop at Southcentre Mall (100 Anderson Rd. S.E.). Hosting this weekend? It makes charcuterie boards and grazing boxes for pickup, no 24-hour notice needed.

🧪 The Potion Room: The Inglewood bar (1211 9th Ave. S.E.) is pouring a Halloween menu this month. Try the Stabbed From Behind (salted caramel, vanilla and espresso), or the Ride My BroomStock mocktail with lychee, black chai and Asian pear. Adults only.

🥗 Smart Meal Planning for Real Life, Nov. 12: “What’s for dinner?” Learn tips to save time, reduce waste and stay on budget. (Free, online class) (Sponsored)

Have a food or drink suggestion? Message us and we might share it.

Thu Oct 29 — Chris Murphy: Progressive Rock Vol. 1 with Peter Elkas, Modern Love, 8 p.m. · $37.73

Fri Oct 30 — Sebastian Bach with special guest Quiet Riot, Grey Eagle Event Centre, 8 p.m.

Sat Oct 31 — Haunted House Party, Commonwealth Bar, 10 p.m.

Sun Nov 1 — Bridesmaids "Besties Brunch" screening, The GRAND, 1 p.m. · $15

Tue Nov 3 — The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats in a Cage Tour, Scotiabank Saddledome, 8 p.m.

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