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Calgary News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Calgary: Suspicious death at Tomkins Park leaves community in shock | June 22

Calgary police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found injured at Tomkins Park and a police shooting on Deerfoot Trail, raising public safety concerns. Meanwhile, Parks Canada is fighting white-nose syndrome in Alberta bats and Alberta’s premier criticized the Calgary Stampede’s noise bylaw amid opposition to a coal project near Grassy Mountain.

Calgary: Cyclist killed in Tuxedo Park collision | June 21

Calgary police are investigating a cyclist's death in Tuxedo Park after being struck by a vehicle on South Centre Street, while severe weather with hail and rain hit the city, prompting a yellow alert. Authorities are also seeking public help to identify a suspect in a Marlborough shooting linked to two vehicles.

Calgary: Calgary man sentenced for transit attack | June 20

Calgary's local news highlights a man with a violent past sentenced to four years in prison for a transit attack, the Alberta government's new carbon pricing policy, and scrutiny over the province's dual practice health care model. The episode also covers the Hamilton Ticats' win and Calgary's World Cup fan experiences.

Calgary: Calgary councillor resigns after re-election, sparks political debate | June 19

Calgary councillors face political turmoil as Ward 13's Dan McLean resigns mid-term, while Bruce Johnson's death sparks demands for policy reform. City officials also clash over Stampede noise rules and late-night concert bans, with critics calling for better consultation.

Calgary: Calgary's Gabriella Durante drafted into PWHL | June 18

Calgary's Gabriella Durante becomes first local player selected in PWHL Draft by Seattle Torrent, marking a milestone for Calgary hockey. Public safety alerts in Banff National Park and Calgary's water safety reminders highlight ongoing community concerns.

Calgary: Judge denies bid to keep Calgary drug sites open pending appeal | June 17

Calgary's supervised drug consumption sites remain under legal threat after a federal judge denied an injunction to keep them open, following similar rejections in Red Deer. The city also faces rising construction zone speeding, with over 400 tickets issued this year, and delayed plans for its long-term growth management strategy.

Calgary: Calgary police seek public help in extortion investigation targeting South As... | June 16

Calgary police are seeking public help in an extortion investigation targeting the city’s South Asian community, with photos of suspects and a vehicle released. Meanwhile, political tensions rise as Calgarians support Mayor Farkas over Premier Danielle Smith’s property tax hike, and a controversial Alberta independence billboard in Taber remains standing.

Calgary: E-bike safety concerns grow as Calgary faces peak cycling season | June 15

Calgary officials move forward with a lobbyist registry after RCMP probe, while e-bike safety concerns rise ahead of peak cycling season. A pro-separation billboard remains in a rural Alberta town, and a school bus crash in Edmonton leaves four students hospitalized.

Calgary: School bus crash injures four students in Edmonton | June 14

Calgary: A school bus crash on Yellowhead Trail in Edmonton hospitalized four students, raising road safety concerns, while Pigeon Lake Provincial Park faces chaos from a 100,000-caterpillar swarm. Calgary’s mayor announced a lobbyist registry to boost transparency, and the city’s Stampede Park celebrated Indigenous culture with a new First Nations Rodeo and Relay.

Calgary: School bus crash injures four students in Edmonton, prompting emergency respo... | June 13

Calgary: Four students hospitalized after a school bus crash on Yellowhead Trail in Edmonton raises road safety concerns, while city council advances a lobbyist registry motion. Alberta separatist candidates face declining support in Calgary amid shifting public sentiment.

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