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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 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'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 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'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'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 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 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: 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: 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.

Calgary officials report Alberta’s 120 km/h speed limit on divided highways is reducing accidents, while a man faces up to nine years for fatally attacking a teen during a basketball game. The RCMP investigates corruption at Calgary City Hall as a new AI tool aims to tackle rising traffic collisions and a hiking area near Canmore is closed due to a rockslide.

Calgary police are investigating the deaths of a woman in her 40s and a child under 10 in Temple, while also seeking to search former mayor Jyoti Gondek's phone in a campaign contributor probe. Students in Camrose are protesting over violent Snapchat messages targeting girls, and city officials face decisions on emergency service rebranding and the Green Line expansion.

Calgary's health-care system faces ongoing delays as patients struggle with a complex process, while a critical collision near Beiseker leaves a patient and two EMS workers hospitalized. Premier Danielle Smith promotes Alberta’s energy expansion, sparking cross-province tensions with B.C. officials over pipeline discussions.

Calgary police sentence gunman to 15 years for fatal hotel shooting, as city grapples with rising gun violence and recent industrial area shootings. A teen faces charges after making a school shooting threat in northern Alberta, while legal tensions flare over a Toronto professor’s expert status in a sex assault trial.

Calgary residents are demanding action after a councillor called for $6 million in traffic safety funds amid rising concerns over preventable accidents, while an Edmonton man faced delays in emergency care due to ambulance shortages. Rocky View County is planning for tourism growth, and the Green Line transit project sparks debate over its downtown impact.

Calgary police are investigating a violent shooting incident in Beltline and East Village that left three people seriously injured, while provincial approval for the Calgary-to-Banff rail project moves forward. Wildlife officials warn of dangerous "bear jams" on Bow Valley Parkway during spring, and ambulance shortages in Edmonton prompt concerns over emergency response delays.

Calgary faces mounting tensions as debates over its climate declaration and a court ruling on the "duty to consult" First Nations cast doubt on a pipeline referendum and Alberta’s energy future. The city also grapples with health care priorities, property tax support, and controversies surrounding a Taber billboard and a hospital emergency response.

Calgary's Calgary Stampede continues to strain hotel bookings with 95% occupancy last year, while provincial rail plans aim to connect the airport to downtown and improve access to Banff. A daylight shooting at Connaught Park and a spike in impaired driving crashes highlight ongoing public safety concerns in the city.

Calgary police announced plans to seize vehicles of repeat speeders to curb reckless driving, while a man was convicted of manslaughter for illegally selling a rifle used in the deaths of two officers. A shooting at Connaught Park and a disturbing child exploitation case in Okotoks also dominated local headlines.

Calgary residents are facing critical injuries from a northeast collision and a fatal motorcycle crash, while city officials grapple with shrinking social safety nets and water leak challenges. Flooding warnings in Canmore and ongoing weather updates round out today’s local news.

Calgary officials confirm reduced flood risks due to $2 billion in mitigation efforts, while the Alberta government unveils a $1 billion student aid boost and reviews new pipeline routes to B.C. Premier Danielle Smith also warns of the economic impact of Alberta separatism.

Calgary's Local Wire update covers a roadside murder conviction of Arthur Penner and Elijah Strawberry, public safety concerns, and Alberta's independence movement. The episode also discusses rising fuel prices, a Calgary gas station's struggle, and a luxury hotel project in the city.

Calgary's Local Wire update covers the conviction of two men in a 2024 roadside shooting, a fatal collision near Rocky Mountain House, and flood warnings for the Bow and Pipestone Rivers. The episode also reports on a high-rise fire in downtown Calgary and the annual McHugh Bluff stair climb for military families.

Calgary residents rallied in Riley Park against provincial policies as fire emergencies tested the city’s emergency response, with two separate blazes forcing evacuations. The Local Wire also highlights a $342-million water infrastructure plan and calls for police reform following a fatal 2023 chase incident.

Calgary's Bow River water levels are rising due to snowmelt, with Lake Louise and Banff National Park issuing advisories, while Calgary's Olympic Plaza project kicks off amid concerns over inflated *Come From Away* ticket prices. RCMP are investigating an aggravated assault in Evansburg and Alberta's UCP faces internal challenges as moderates consider leaving the party.