Canmore business owner moving to online store due to worker shortage
Changes in immigration and cost of living has forced one business owner's workforce to leave
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Calgary city council applying for tariff relief from Ottawa
City's total tariff risk is in the hundreds of millions of dollars, supply chain director says
Calgary Herald · Oct 5, 2026Councillors' executive committee endorses proposed $90 water utility rate spikes by 2030
'Delaying investments now will keep rates lower in the short-term but it will increase the risk that things will fail and it will lead to higher costs in the future,' says city official
Calgary Herald · Oct 5, 2026ECCO Fire Remains Under Control as Monitoring Continues
Calgary Fire Department and partner agencies continue suppression, containment and monitoring efforts at the ECCO fire site in southeast Calgary.The incident remains under control and stable. Crews continue to use specialized landfill-fire suppression techniques, including soil capping and management of localized venting areas, as part of ongoing containment efforts. Specialized landfill-fire experts have been engaged to assess the incident and provide recommendations. Current tactics are based
City of Calgary Newsroom · Oct 5, 2026Two charged in $1 million fraud scheme
We have charged two people in connection with a series of frauds involving investment opportunities, university admission, immigration services and loans.Between February 2021 and June 2023, it is believed the suspects obtained approximately $1 million from multiple victims through several fraudulent schemes.Investigators believe victims were persuaded to provide money based on claims involving profitable investments, assistance securing admission to prestigious universities and the ability to f
City of Calgary Newsroom · Oct 5, 2026Suncor sells of N.L. offshore assets, other oilsands giant bulks up Alberta holdings
Suncor is selling offshore assets in Atlantic Canada as it focuses on its oilsands holdings, while Cenovus is buying a smaller peer to grow its own footprint in northern Alberta.
Global News Calgary · Oct 5, 2026Cenovus Energy looks to grow as it signs $5.7B deal to buy Athabasca Oil
Athabasca Oil has 40,000 barrels per day of oilsands production currently, but Cenovus Energy sees the opportunity to ratchet that up to 115,000 by 2032.
Global News Calgary · Oct 5, 2026Missing person – Sarha
We are asking for the public’s help to locate a woman who has been reported missing.Sarha, who is also known as Mousie, 32, was last seen on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., in the southwest community of Rutland Park. Sarha’s last known location was the 7-Eleven located at 3508 37 St. S.W.Sarha is from Rocky Mountain House and may be unfamiliar with the Calgary area.There is currently no indication that Sarha’s disappearance is the result of foul play, however police
City of Calgary Newsroom · Oct 5, 2026Calgary Stampede selects Best Seat in the House as 2027 poster
Titled Best Seat in the House, this year’s Calgary Stampede poster entices people to see the sport for themselves at the upcoming Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Created by 23-year-old Keagan George of Barhead, Alta., the poster was unveiled on the morning of Oct. 5 and drew inspiration from the 2015 version, which pictured chuckwagons […] The post Calgary Stampede selects Best Seat in the House as 2027 poster appeared first on LiveWire Calgary.
LiveWire Calgary · Oct 5, 2026Max Green improvements welcome but more attention needed on north central BRT, Yule says
Construction is underway to improve Max Green service in north Calgary, and while it’s welcome news, one area councillor says more is needed. Starting this fall, there are improvements being done in the 78 Avenue NE bus loop and operator break space, along with upgrades to the break space at the North Pointe Transit Terminal […] The post Max Green improvements welcome but more attention needed on north central BRT, Yule says appeared first on LiveWire Calgary.
LiveWire Calgary · Oct 5, 2026Update #2: Police investigate fatal stabbing
Charges are pending against a man believed to be connected to the fatal stabbing that occurred on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in the community of East Village.One man is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.Thank you to the media and public for their assistance in identifying the suspect.Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:TALK: 1-800-222-847
City of Calgary Newsroom · Oct 5, 2026Why the Flames placed Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal on waivers
The Calgary Flames placed Connor Zary, a former first-round draft pick, and Brayden Pachal on waivers on Monday
Calgary Herald · Oct 5, 2026Report of Republicans working with Alberta separatists is ‘concerning,’ says Tory MP
'Absolutely nobody has a right to promise away Alberta's birthright, which is our natural resources,' said Dane Lloyd, the Tory MP tasked by with convincing Albertans to stay.
Global News Calgary · Oct 5, 2026Barrhead artist's bull rider poster wins Calgary Stampede Youth Poster Competition
Winner takes home $10,000 scholarship
Calgary Herald · Oct 5, 2026Alex Ovechkin to play nine more games in Canada
Alex Ovechkin has announced the 2026-27 NHL season will be his last.
Global News Calgary · Oct 5, 2026Vehicle involved in fatal B.C. crash was in Banff first and RCMP are looking for information
A 23-year-old Invermere man died when the car he was in went over an embankment
Calgary Herald · Oct 5, 2026Amber Alert issued for 7-year-old girl after abduction: Alberta RCMP
Valleyview RCMP have issued an Amber Alert after a seven-year-old girl was reportedly abducted from her home.
Global News Calgary · Oct 5, 2026Why Carson Carels leads list of Flames' top prospects to watch in 2026-27
Chosen sixth overall, Carels scored at same point-per-game rate as third overall pick Manny Malhotra despite being a defender.
Calgary Herald · Oct 5, 2026Lions sign Beaulieu to one-year contract extension
The B.C. Lions signed Canadian defensive back Cristophe Beaulieu to a one-year extension Monday.
Global News Calgary · Oct 5, 2026Alberta Safeway workers endorse new union contract with Sobeys, avoid strike action
Alberta Safeway workers part of UFCW Local 401 endorsed a new five-year union contract with Sobeys and will avoid strike action, the group announced on Saturday. This follows a 10-day voting period involving around 6,000 Safeway eligible workers who voted 91 per cent in favour of the agreement and halted the strike action planned to […]
Calgary Herald · Oct 5, 2026