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08/04/2023

We talked to a few of Calgary's elite players about some of the tricks and skills game fans should watch for in the Women's World Cup as it enters the do-or-die knockout stages. A team's fate can go one way or another in this round, and you'll likely see a step-over used to try and deke the defence right out of the tournament.

08/03/2023

The Calgary Zoo has achieved a significant wildlife conservation milestone this summer. For the first time, the endangered Vancouver Island Marmots have been successfully bred at the Archibald Biodiversity Centre located southeast of Strathmore.

08/02/2023

Are you a visual artist ? 🎨🖌

We're looking for digital visual artists and creators to help us with the design of our winter Make the Season Kind mug.

This paid opportunity is your chance to be part of a legacy of collector mugs that have been a big part of CBC Calgary and our city for more than a decade — all while helping raise funds for the Calgary Food Bank.

Interested in being part of this year's campaign? Please email us at [email protected] with three samples of your existing work OR your take on a design around this year's theme: kindness.

Help us capture why Calgarians are known for their generosity and kindness in the community.

* applicants must be residents to Calgary and surrounding areas
* this is a paid opportunity
* only portfolios submitted by Aug. 11 will be considered

07/31/2023

We talked to a few of Calgary’s elite players about some of the tricks and skills fans should watch for in the Women’s World Cup.⁠
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Goalies are the game’s last line of defense, but they can quickly ignite an offense. ⁠
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Here, we learn how to do a cross transition with a throw.

Photo: Rick Bowmer/The Associated Press

07/31/2023

The Transportation Safety Board has started looking into the cause of a small plane crash that left six people dead in the Rockies west of Calgary.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.6922673

07/29/2023

RCMP said five passengers and one pilot were onboard the aircraft, which had left Springbank Airport near Calgary around 9:30 p.m. en route to Salmon Arm, B.C., for a church function.

Six people are dead after a small plane crashed Friday night in the mountains west of Calgary.

07/29/2023

After vandalism of rainbow sidewalks and murals, protests against public libraries, schools and community LGBTQ events, Alberta RCMP urged people to report any behaviour they suspect could be a hate crime.

Following the vandalism of rainbow crosswalks, protests at public libraries, schools and LGBTQ community events in Alberta, RCMP and Calgary police say they’ve seen more hate crimes directed at the community.

07/26/2023

With car show season upon us, CBC News caught up with local enthusiasts to discuss their passion for cars, the community and the hobby that brings them together.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.6912360

07/25/2023

As Canada's women's national team heads into its second game in the 2023 World Cup tournament, we spoke to some of Calgary's elite soccer players about some tricks of the game.

Photo: Hamish Blair/The Canadian Press

07/24/2023

Women’s cricket in Alberta has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years. A team from the Alberta Women's Cricket League has a diverse mix of about two dozen players ages 12 to 35.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.6909427

07/24/2023

Wild horses have long been a presence in Alberta, but some ranchers see them as nuisances and want them off their land. Hear how an organization and a team of veterinary students are fighting to protect the animals.

07/22/2023

She's elusive, sneaky, and has an independent streak. Meet Coocookachew, the "ninja peacock."

A mischievous peahen is on the loose and entertaining residents of Crowsnest Pass, Alta., with her shenanigans.

07/21/2023

Last night we held our first open mic night at Springboard Performance and celebrated the incredible talent in our community.

From rap, poetry, song and dance, we saw worlds that don’t typically collide come together.

Thank you to our partners The Alcove, Madhuban Performing Arts, Tribe Artist Society and Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth for helping making the night a success and helping curate the evening. And thank you to all of the artists for sharing your passion and soul with us. It was an evening to remember!

Stay tuned for the web and video recap next week.

Photos: Parth Iyer, Shivek Kanwar |

07/19/2023

What's a rabona and why you should watch for it this month during the Women's World Cup of soccer.

07/18/2023

The Calgary Flames will retire former goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff's number 34 next season.

Kiprusoff's number will be raised to the Scotiabank Saddledome rafters March 2.

07/18/2023

During a summer punctuated by bouts of hazy, orange-tinged skies, wildfire smoke is taking a toll on the health of some Calgarians.

During a summer punctuated by hazy, orange-tinged skies, wildfire smoke is taking a toll on the health of some Calgarians.

07/18/2023

The chair of the Alberta Beef Producers says where drought conditions are affecting producers, the situation has grown severe.

The president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta says a dire situation has emerged for various municipalities, especially in the southern and eastern parts of the province, which is leading to a need for conversations around the future of agriculture in Alberta.

07/14/2023

Dance instructors in the city say many are unaware of some of the risks that come with more acrobatic moves in Western partner dancing.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.6900768

07/14/2023

Realizing she needed a safe sanctuary for her mother and son after escaping from the Ukrainian war, Olha Zharko chose Calgary. While she's thankful to begin a new life, she can't help but worry about her husband and other family members back in Ukraine.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.6905699

07/09/2023

Playing can damage body parts that aren't used to the rigours of the sport, especially before players learn proper technique.

Pickleball has been around since the 1960s, but its popularity has picked up in recent years — and so have injuries. A recent report suggests the paddle-based game could cost Americans and their health care providers $377 million US in 2023.

07/07/2023

An estimated 300,000 spectators lined the streets to watch floats, marching bands and dignitaries go by for the Calgary Stampede parade.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.6900041

07/07/2023

Your fast food fix may be the same, but the bill may not be. Franchise owners set the price, and that may save you money or cost you.

07/05/2023

Dealing with death is something most people want to avoid, but a small group of students at Mount Royal University is hoping to break the taboo through their studies in Funeral Services.

07/03/2023

Clean up is underway after a massive tornado tore up farmhouses and fields over the weekend.

07/03/2023

Historically overlooked, disabled community celebrates as Heritage Park unveils fully accessible rail car.

07/02/2023

RCMP say 14 houses have been damaged, and five of those homes have been destroyed.

RCMP say 14 houses have been damaged, and five of those homes have been completely destroyed, after a devastating tornado hit Mountain View County in central Alberta.

06/30/2023

Soon the days of Calgarians stepping into a new month, greeted by a shirtless Calgary firefighter in their "Hot Stuff" calendar will be gone.

After 36 years, the Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society (CFBTS) is discontinuing its famous "Hot Stuff" calendar. The 2024 edition, to be released this fall, will be its last edition.

06/29/2023

As Alberta's opioid deaths trend upward, there are a number of groups trying to save lives at street level. To them, it's not about getting drug-dependent people off the streets. It's about making sure they are safe and that someone is looking out for them.