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Jamie Dacosta, 31, the Calgary man charged over a YouTube video that offered gas money to anyone willing to “slaughter” Prime Minister Mark Carney, is expected to plead guilty, his lawyer says. A deal with the Crown also covers a separate extortion charge. Sentencing could wait until 2027, and he isn’t the only Alberta man charged with threatening Carney this fall.
A new Real Canadian Superstore opens Nov. 26 at Buffalo Run on Tsuut’ina Nation, bordering southwest Calgary. The roughly 100,000-square-foot store is the first Superstore in Alberta designed with an Indigenous community, with artwork by four Tsuut’ina artists. It joins the Costco that opened there in 2020, with a Walmart coming to Taza next.
A young bull moose crashed through a Calgary office window in Midnapore on Tuesday morning and wandered the lobby. The building manager thought it was a prank until he saw it himself. Fish and Wildlife officers later found the moose, treated it for minor cuts and moved it west of Water Valley.
Walden’s library is currently a 64-square-foot greenhouse. That’s about to change. Calgary has broken ground on its first combined fire station and public library, a $34.2-million project at 969 Walden Drive S.E. that will serve Walden, Legacy, Chaparral and Wolf Willow. Here’s what’s being built, what changes during construction and when it’s expected to open.
A pedestrian is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle at Martinbrook Gate and Martindale Boulevard N.E. early Monday. The driver stayed at the scene. It happened on the same road as the crossing the City of Calgary ranked its highest-risk unsignalized intersection for pedestrians this summer, and council decides on funding for fixes in November.
Chondra Fox, a 23-year-old Jingle Dress dancer from the Kainai Nation, is the 2027 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess. Her Blackfoot name, Naamitapiaakii, means Lone Woman. She’s the third woman from Kainai in a row to hold the title, which dates back to 1965. Here’s who she is, what it took to win, and how to see her, or book her, next year.
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Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while connecting and sharing experiences with others. Our coffee social is a great way for people of all ages to make new friends in a welcoming and safe space. Feel free to drop in anytime during the event, while supplies last. Please consider bringing your own reusable
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while connecting and sharing experiences with others. Our coffee social is a great way for people of all ages to make new friends in a welcoming and safe space. Feel free to drop in anytime during the event, while supplies last. Please consider bringing yo
Public input is a vital part of Calgary's planning process but knowing when, where, and how to provide feedback can be challenging. Whether you are new to planning or are looking to strengthen your ability to review development permit or land use amendment applications, this session explores where t
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while connecting and sharing experiences with others. Our coffee social is a great way for people of all ages to make new friends in a welcoming and safe space. Feel free to drop in anytime during the event, while supplies last. Please consider bringing your own reusable
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while connecting and sharing experiences with others. Our coffee social is a great way for people of all ages to make new friends in a welcoming and safe space. Feel free to drop in anytime during the event, while supplies last. Please consider bringing your own reusable
Visit the <b><strong>Alberta Health Services Fall Risk Management information booth</strong></b> to learn about how to make day-to-day activities easier, remain independent and reduce the risk of falls. <ul><li value="1" dir="ltr">Drop by, ask questions, and pick up helpful resources during Fall Pr
Join a gentle fitness class that includes a combination of seated and standing exercises that will enhance core strength, balance, posture and confidence. Each event will also host a short educational presentation by Alberta Health Services Fall Risk Management Program. To register, go to <a href
Visit the Alberta Health Services Fall Risk Management information booth to learn about how to make day-to-day activities easier, remain independent and reduce the risk of falls. Drop by, ask questions, and pick up helpful resources during Fall Prevention Month. To register, go to calgary.ca/livea
