Calgary birders and photographers have been flocking to the Inglewood Chicken Sanctuary in latest weeks, hoping to catch a glimpse and perhaps a photograph of the uncommon and endangered red-headed woodpecker. Native photographer Rika Raes says she’s by no means seen a red-headed woodpecker earlier than, though she’s taken loads of pictures of different birds…
A transfer proposed by Calgary’s mayor to introduce a municipal lobbyist registry amid an RCMP investigation into allegations of corruption has been endorsed by the province, based on a authorities spokesperson. Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas revealed Thursday he has been working with others on council to carry ahead a movement to determine a registry of…
Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension A back-and-forth battle between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders got here right down to the foot of Winnipeg kicker Sergio Castillo, and like so many occasions all through his Bombers tenure, the veteran got here by means of within the clutch. His 38-yard subject purpose…
Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension The Alberta authorities is warning anybody who could have visited a southwest Calgary medical clinic on Could 11 that they might have been uncovered to measles. The potential publicity occurred on the Rockyview Westhills Medical Clinic, situated on Stewart Inexperienced SW, between 10:06 and 12:31 on Could…
Calgary’s Memorial Drive came to a pause on Friday as mourners walked to the site of the May 2023 police shooting that left two people dead. Exactly three years ago on May 29th, a low-speed police chase ensued in pursuit of stolen vehicle with three occupants. Police reported “rapidly changed dynamics” during the incident which…
The free fare zone in downtown Calgary will stay in place for now, after metropolis council voted to defer a call on its future till subsequent 12 months. After a prolonged debate Tuesday night, metropolis council voted 9-6 in favour of a closely amended advice to defer deciding on whether or not to maintain or…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Football has been at the centre of Kane Hart’s life for the past six years. The sport serves as both a physical and mental health outlet, giving him a community he’s relied upon more than he could have imagined. “We sweat together, we bleed together, we cry…
For more than two decades, the sights and sounds of GlobalFest have drawn thousands to northeast Calgary for a late-summer tradition. But organizers say they have found a new home across the city at Spruce Meadows for the 2026 event. “Elliston Park was an amazing space, but we were outgrowing it,” explained GlobalFest chief operating…
Alberta RCMP confirmed a man has died following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning at the intersection of Highway 1 (Trans Canada Highway) and Range Road 281, just east of Chestermere. The Mounties said they received a call about “a serious motor vehicle collision” around 8 a.m. Wednesday. A 73-year-old male driver of one of the…
