# calgary (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 12 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover calgary. Page: Feed: --- ## [Back-to-school fair to provide resources to Cochrane families](https://www.cochranetimes.com/news/local-news/back-to-school-fair-to-provide-resources-to-cochrane-families) _2026-08-20 · Joshua Chalmers · Cochrane Times_ Cochrane and area families can learn about local resources for students at the Back-to-School Family Resource Fair on August 29. The Cochrane and Area Family Resource Network will be hosting the free community event with more than 35 local organizations participating. “Starting a new school year comes with plenty of excitement, but it can also \[…\] ## ['Step in a good direction': Northern Albertan artists combatting vandalism one mural at a time](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/murals-graffiti-northern-alberta-local-art-vandalism/wcm/2a4bdcd7-2423-44bd-bf59-cf9f5cd076f9) _2026-08-20 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The RMWB is investing $120,000 in a graffiti abatement 'mural fest,' engaging youth across the region in 'meaningful community work' ## [Sports Weekend Preview – August 20, 2026](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/sports-weekend-preview-aug-20-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Jason Beisick · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ NFL – NEWS Preview: Las Vegas Raiders vs Houston Texans After a joint practice with the Houston Texans, the Silver and Black face the team again this Thursday. Read more HERE Where to Watch, Listen or Livestream L.A. Rams vs New Orleans Saints Here’s how you can watch, listen to and live stream the Rams \[…\] ## [Lorg is the artist they always wanted to be on new album ‘I Fell for Fantasy’](https://www.reverie-online.com/interviews/lorg-i-fell-for-fantasy) _2026-08-20 · Gabrielle Cadiang · INTERVIEWS - REVERIE_ Photo credit: Dallas Houston Long before I Fell For Fantasy , L Morgan was known as one-half o f SALES, the beloved indie-pop project they co-founded with Jordan Shih. For many listeners, myself included, SALES soundtracked some of our most formative years, making the chance to speak with Morgan, now creating under the name Lorg , feel especially significant. Their Debut album out today, I Fell… ## [Northern Alberta woman charged in alleged $800,000 Heritage Society fraud case](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/crime/800000k-fraud-northern-alberta-rcmp-investigation-charged-laid/wcm/b5da255d-2343-42ba-931a-de4907e202a9) _2026-08-19 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The Fort McMurray Heritage village has since closed its doors to the public after a unanimous vote from the RMWB council to temporarily take control of the Heritage Society's assets ## [Rocky View Schools students can get ready for their first bus trip with My First Ride event](https://www.airdrieecho.com/news/local-news/rvs-first-ride) _2026-08-19 · Joshua Chalmers · Airdrie Echo_ Rocky View Schools’ (RVS) students taking the school bus for the first time this upcoming school year will have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the bus ahead of time at RVS’ My First Ride event. RVS is hosting the event at the RVS Education Centre, 2651 Chinook Winds Drive SW in Airdrie, on August \[…\] ## [The lingering problem of academic racist Nathan Cofnas. Cast him out.](https://jeffpropulsion.substack.com/p/the-lingering-problem-of-academic) _2026-08-19 · Jeff Pearce · Jeff Propulsion_ Just to be clear, this is not yet another Jason Arday piece. ## [“We want to help you achieve energy dominance”](https://paulwells.substack.com/p/we-want-to-help-you-achieve-energy) _2026-08-19 · Paul Wells · Paul Wells_ Hodgson in Houston, Carney in Toronto: Tuesday night’s surprise has been a long time coming ## [Humpday Hopes: Attendance at two Edmonton Football Games, More Music Themes](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/humpday-hopes-attendance-at-two-edmonton-football-games-more-music-themes/) _2026-08-19 · Len Nunes · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ Hump day, the presumed middle of the week for folks. The point of the week the water cooler chat has dried up and the weekend, while in focus, is still too far away. So let’s talk about some hopes heading into the weekend. Edmonton vs Edmonton in CJFL clash this Saturday Previously on Shotgun Sports, \[…\] ## [Keyano College reports nearly $800k in student awards, announces new $50,000 endowment for female students](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/local-news/keyano-supports-indigenous-femeale-students-awards/wcm/989ee01c-cb81-4f48-9b96-0ed8a3b3d920) _2026-08-18 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The endowment will be in effect for the 2026-2027 academic year and will provide two awards annually, one specifically for a female First Nations or Métis student ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gzFOATXZLnC3) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## ['We want nothing to do with separatism': Thomas Lukaszuk drives anti-separatist Unity Bus across Alberta](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/national/thomas-lukaszuk-forever-canadian-fort-mcmurray/wcm/bb75beb9-4d8c-474f-8d6d-d342c9a4c0d1) _2026-08-17 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The Forever Canadian movement is grassroots, volunteer-led, opposing petition backed by former Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk, who said that most Albertans want to remain Canadians and that the push from the UCP and separatists has caused "amazing division" within the province ## [Let’s talk Edmonton Elks possible home playoff opponents](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/lets-talk-edmonton-elks-possible-home-playoff-opponents/) _2026-08-17 · Len Nunes · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ For the first time since the name change, Edmonton Elks fans can legitmately talk about hosting a playoff game at Commonwealth Stadium. Not completely reliant on hope but actually based on fact, talk about a home game in November. No hoping the Club goes on a winning streak in October while multiple other teams go \[…\] ## [Sports Weekend Wrap Up](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/sports-weekend-wrap-up-4/) _2026-08-17 · Jason Beisick · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ NFL – NEWS Mendoza Mania Finally Hits the Playing Field fearless of tight windows, Fernando Mendoza used pinpoint accuracy to move the Las Vegas Raiders offense in his first preseason action. Read more HERE Rams Rookie QB Ty Simpson Shines Ty Simpson shined in his preseason debut against the Kansas City Chiefs. Read more HERE \[…\] ## [The Saturn Return](https://samhester.substack.com/p/the-saturn-return) _2026-08-16 · Sam Hester · The Drawing Book_ An unfinished comics collection ## [3 Thoughts on the Edmonton Elks 42-12 Blowout Victory Versus the Toronto Argonauts](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/3-thoughts-on-the-edmonton-elks-42-12-blowout-victory-versus-the-toronto-argonauts/) _2026-08-16 · Scout Hnatuik · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ Sometimes you get smacked in mouth, and other times you do the smacking. The Edmonton Elks did the smacking on Saturday. In front of over 22,000 fans at Commonwealth Stadium the Green and Gold faced the Double Blue Toronto Argonauts for a matinee game exactly 1 week after they started their match versus the Montréal Alouettes, but this time, the battle would take place in the Concrete Cathedral… ## [Suspect charged in violent break and enter in downtown Fort McMurray](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/violent-break-and-enter-fort-mcmurray-crime/wcm/a43f781a-1f44-4d0d-a2fc-77722a998135) _2026-08-14 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ Police say the suspect, who fled on foot, left a trail and was found injured in a nearby neighbourhood ## [Warrant issued for Fort McMurray man allegedly involved in aggravated assault](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/crime/fort-mcmurray-assault-calagary-edmonton-suspect/wcm/3d6df513-3252-4da0-8931-3b711bdc4cdf) _2026-08-14 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ Police say the suspect's whereabouts are currently unknown, but he frequents the Fort McMurray, Edmonton and Calgary areas ## [OPINION: The BCHL Needs a Rebrand](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/opinion-the-bchl-needs-a-rebrand/) _2026-08-14 · Len Nunes · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) heads into the 2026-27 season with twenty teams, five of them from Alberta. Back on June 3rd, one of the notes from the 2026 Annual General Meeting Recap was “Governors identified Alberta expansion as a priority” (hello Cold Lake?). This is a league that removed itself from Hockey Canada \[…\] ## [Montreal 1976: State capacity's original sin](https://paulwells.substack.com/p/montreal-1976-state-capacitys-original) _2026-08-13 · Paul Wells · Paul Wells_ The Olympics were supposed to demonstrate the power of idealism. Then everything fell apart ## [FACILITYCalgary - August 12, 2026 issue](https://facilitycalgary.substack.com/p/facilitycalgary-august-12-2026-issue) _2026-08-13 · Mark Kolke · FACILITYCalgary_ ~ FACILITYCalgary is a weekly newsletter ~ focus on what impacts Calgary from a business, oil & gas and commercial real estate perspective ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SN5qeaFzSCIK) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Sports Weekend Preview](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/sports-weekend-preview-2/) _2026-08-13 · Jason Beisick · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ NFL – NEWS NFL Preseason Begins Thursday! Probably not a lot of entertainment value this week, but here’s what to watch for as NFL Preseason kicks off Thursday. Read more HERE Watson Starts Ahead of Sanders in Week 1 Deshaun Watson will start in Week 1 of Preseason followed by Shedeur Sanders in Week 2. \[…\] ## ["I'm gonna get in big trouble": Bizarre video shows driver filming reckless stunt on Highway 63](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/im-gonna-get-in-big-trouble-bizarre-video-shows-driver-filming-reckless-stunt-on-highway-63/wcm/195e8bf4-e551-493c-803b-edf1a5a006a8) _2026-08-12 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ Wood Buffalo RCMP Traffic Services are investigating the dangerous driving that was captured on video ## [Applications to open for Cochrane area social non-profits grant on August 17](https://www.cochranetimes.com/news/local-news/grant-august-17) _2026-08-12 · Joshua Chalmers · Cochrane Times_ Cochrane area non-profits could get a boost with applications opening up for the Cochrane/United Way Partnership Grant. In its seventh year the partnership grant, provided by Cochrane Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and United Way of Calgary and Area, has provided more than $500,000 to local organizations. “Local organizations understand the needs of our \[…\] ## [Suspect charged following stabbing incident that landed one person in hospital](https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/crime/downtown-stabbing-victim-hospitalized-fort-mcmurray/wcm/9baa661d-3c21-48cc-9656-43341f2c06fe) _2026-08-12 · Itoro Umanah · Fort McMurray Today_ The victim is facing non-life-threatening injuries at this time, police say ## [Wednesday Wishes: Two Edmonton Trades to Delete, Taco Taste Off this Saturday](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/wednesday-wishes-two-edmonton-trades-to-delete-taco-taste-off-this-saturday/) _2026-08-12 · Len Nunes · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ The Mayan Calendar was misinterpreted to have read that the world would end in 2012. For fans of the Double E, then General Manager Eric Tillman brought doom much sooner than the Mayan’s suggested date of December 21st. On May 12th, franchise quaterback Ricky Ray was traded for a kicker! Okay, the return also included \[…\] ## [Cochrane Backpack Program to help local families as they return to school](https://www.cochranetimes.com/news/local-news/cochrane-backpack-program-2026) _2026-08-12 · Joshua Chalmers · Cochrane Times_ Cochrane students can get the supplies they need for school through the annual backpack program. The program gives Kindergarten to Grade 12 students from eligible families backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies. “Every child deserves to begin the school year feeling confident and ready to learn,” says Kim Krawec, Manager of FCSS, Town of Cochrane. “The \[…\] ## [Mountain goat removed after hoofing it to Bragg Creek-area home](https://www.cochranetimes.com/news/local-news/mountain-goat-removed-cochrane-area-home/wcm/20eb8c78-5cdf-4ab5-a80b-a2226f84ab83) _2026-08-11 · Bill Kaufmann · Cochrane Times_ The goat refused to leave the owners’ deck for two days ## [Calgary, Rocky View County sign deal to advance Prairie Economic Gateway](https://www.airdrieecho.com/news/calgary-rocky-view-county-sign-deal-to-advance-prairie-economic-gateway/wcm/70c1e852-3df6-48e9-8cf6-d1fcc402a9ef) _2026-08-11 · Scott Strasser · Airdrie Echo_ The port, which the city hopes to be operational sometime next decade, aims to generate $7 billion in economic growth and create up to 30,000 jobs. ## [What's the word for the smallest possible amount of peacekeeping? A "Canadian"](https://paulwells.substack.com/p/whats-the-word-for-the-smallest-possible) _2026-08-10 · Paul Wells · Paul Wells_ Lloyd Axworthy is sad to see Canada do less peacekeeping. It's a bit late ## [Paul Wells Road Show: Calgary SUBSCRIBER PRE-SALE ON NOW](https://paulwells.substack.com/p/paul-wells-road-show-calgary-subscriber) _2026-08-10 · Paul Wells · Paul Wells_ Paid subscribers can buy tickets to my Calgary Road Show with Danielle Smith and Jeromy Farkas ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AlzjhHTREEcf) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## ["Time's Arrow, Time's Cycle"](https://samhester.substack.com/p/times-arrow-times-cycle) _2026-08-09 · Sam Hester · The Drawing Book_ Old Calgary comics and Tennyson's Ulysses ## [3 Thoughts on the Edmonton Elks 48-30 Loss to the Montréal Alouettes](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/3-thoughts-on-the-edmonton-elks-48-30-loss-to-the-montreal-alouettes/) _2026-08-09 · Scout Hnatuik · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ Montréal vs Edmonton. East vs West. Potential Grey Cup Match Up. On Saturday afternoon the Alouettes hosted the Elks for what could have been a spectacle of a football game between the 2 leading teams of their respective divisions in the Canadian Football League. Unfortunately for the viewers and the Edmonton Elks themselves, the game was not as spectacular as most had hoped for. Instead we… ## [Successful Edmonton Huskies Season Opener](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/successful-edmonton-huskies-season-opener/) _2026-08-09 · Len Nunes · SHOTGUN SPORTS NETWORK_ The following insight from the Canadian Junior Football Leage (CJFL) website is all this football fan knew heading into last nights game: After a successful onside kick to start the game, it was #13 Wyatt Matson who was the starting QB for the Huskies. #7 Andy Lina started at running back helping the team move \[…\] [Listen](https://shotgunsportsnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000033606.mp4) ## [Announcing The Paul Wells Road Show: Calgary!](https://paulwells.substack.com/p/announcing-the-paul-wells-road-show-05b) _2026-08-07 · Paul Wells · Paul Wells_ On Sept. 28, with the premier and the mayor taking turns on stage, what ever will we find to discuss? ## [Ada Lea sends her postscript from the bush](https://www.reverie-online.com/interviews/ada-lea-end-is-a-wave) _2026-08-06 · Hayden Merrick · INTERVIEWS - REVERIE_ Ada Lea has a band with her friends. It’s not a ‘real’ band because they don’t record or tour, and only one song has a name: “Big Boy Train” or something like that, she can’t quite remember. On the other hand, the band is very real. “It’s honestly the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” says Lea, the arty indie can-do-it-all musician whose career has been affiliated with the Montréal scene… ## [Charges laid against two Cochrane residents after months long Cochrane RCMP drug trafficking investigation](https://www.cochranetimes.com/news/local-news/charges-laid-against-two-cochrane-residents-after-months-long-cochrane-rcmp-drug-trafficking-investigation) _2026-08-06 · Joshua Chalmers · Cochrane Times_ Two Cochrane residents have been charged after an investigation by the Cochrane RCMP led to the seizure of drugs, weapons, and cash during the execution of search warrants on a residence in the Heritage Hills neighbourhood of Cochrane and a residence in Calgary. 37-year-old Mansour Askari-Sobi and 36-year-old Chelsea Oshier, both of Cochrane, were charged \[…\] ## [Working smoke alarms prompt quick response to Bayside fire](https://www.airdrieecho.com/news/local-news/working-smoke-alarms-prompt-quick-response-to-bayside-fire) _2026-08-06 · Joshua Chalmers · Airdrie Echo_ The Airdrie Fire Department is reminding residents of the importance of working smoke alarms after they were alerted to a fire at a townhouse in Bayside on Wednesday, July 5. The home, on Bayside Avenue SW, was unoccupied at the time of the fire, but neighbours were alerted by the residence’s working smoke alarms. “The \[…\] ## [Cochrane conman's prison term could total 15 years if he doesn't come up with a nearly $1-million fine payment](https://www.cochranetimes.com/news/crime/cochrane-conmans-prison-term-could-total-15-years-if-he-doesnt-come-up-with-a-nearly-1-million-fine-payment/wcm/62165b99-cdb8-4b6c-96ce-1cd7214aaad5) _2026-08-06 · Kevin Martin · Cochrane Times_ Convicted Cochrane conman Scott Brooks could be forced to serve up to a 15-year prison term if he doesn’t pay a court-ordered fine of nearly $1-million. In a written decision posted online, Justice Robert Armstrong sentenced Brooks to a 10-year penitentiary sentence in connection with multiple fraud schemes committed over an eight-year period. But the \[…\] ## [FACILITYCalgary - August 5, 2026 issue](https://facilitycalgary.substack.com/p/facilitycalgary-august-5-2026-issue) _2026-08-06 · Mark Kolke · FACILITYCalgary_ ~ FACILITYCalgary is a weekly newsletter ~ focus on what impacts Calgary from a business, oil & gas and commercial real estate perspective ## [How I spent my summer holidays](https://samhester.substack.com/p/how-i-spent-my-summer-holidays) _2026-08-02 · Sam Hester · The Drawing Book_ Comics & photos from my trip to Germany ## [Aaron Lung Finds a New Beginning in ‘Tomorrow Is the First Day of Your Life’](https://www.reverie-online.com/interviews/aaron-lung-tomorrow-is-the-first-day-of-your-life) _2026-07-31 · Jess Arcand · INTERVIEWS - REVERIE_ Long before releasing his own music, Vancouver's Aaron Lung was helping bring other artists' creative visions to life. As a producer, photographer, and music video director, he's become a familiar name within the city's DIY scene, collaborating with artists including Perfect Person (Noah Williamson) while also working alongside viral musician and visual artist Sophia Stel, who recently co-directed… ## [Rocky View County pausing two Springbank recreation projects as they develop recreation strategy](https://www.cochranetimes.com/news/local-news/rocky-view-county-pausing-two-springbank-recreation-projects-as-they-develop-recreation-strategy) _2026-07-30 · Joshua Chalmers · Cochrane Times_ Rocky View County is pausing four recreation projects, including two in Springbank, as they develop a county-wide recreation strategy. The conditionally approved projects include a community event centre and an indoor court and track space in Springbank, as well as a rec centre in Langdon and a rink facility in Indus. Rocky View will be \[…\] ## [FACILITYCalgary - July 29, 2026 issue](https://facilitycalgary.substack.com/p/facilitycalgary-july-29-2026-issue) _2026-07-30 · Mark Kolke · FACILITYCalgary_ ~ FACILITYCalgary is a weekly newsletter ~ focus on what impacts Calgary from a business, oil & gas and commercial real estate perspective ## [The baby-bear fallacy](https://paulwells.substack.com/p/the-baby-bear-fallacy) _2026-07-29 · Paul Wells · Paul Wells_ Sometimes "just right" is a trap ## [Cochrane to host Fruit Tree round-up for third year](https://www.cochranetimes.com/news/local-news/fruit-tree-roundup-three) _2026-07-27 · Joshua Chalmers · Cochrane Times_ For the third year, the Town of Cochrane is asking residents to put unwanted fruit to good use with their Community Tree Fruit Round-Up. Residents are invited to gather fruit from their yards to donate to local initiatives while also preventing excess fruit from attracting wildlife, such as bears. “The Community Tree Fruit Round-Up continues \[…\] ## [The summer reading club 2026](https://paulwells.substack.com/p/the-summer-reading-club-2026) _2026-07-24 · Paul Wells · Paul Wells_ A bookstore owner, a Delacourt, your host the music geek, and Shannon Proudfoot on this summer's books and some memorable books from all the summers gone by [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208377951/d4e60e18eac486a2dbf45155d1c797a2.mp3) ## [Airdrie earns prize as Alberta's Most Active Community in 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge](https://www.airdrieecho.com/news/local-news/airdrie-earns-prize-as-albertas-most-active-community-in-2026-participaction-community-challenge) _2026-07-23 · Joshua Chalmers · Airdrie Echo_ Airdrie has earned the title of Alberta’s most active community in the 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge. The challenge encourages physical activity in the community throughout the month of June and aims to name Canada’s most Active Community. Airdrie was one of 387 communities to participate in the challenge across Canada and earned $10,000 for being \[…\] ## [Austin Post-hardcore band Porcelain Set to Play Canada this summer Ahead of Sophomore Album, ‘Today’s Minor Victories’](https://www.reverie-online.com/interviews/porcelain-apocalypse-interview) _2026-07-23 · Jess Arcand · INTERVIEWS - REVERIE_ Photo credit: Pooneh Ghana Austin post-hardcore outfit Porcelain have spent the past several years earning a reputation as one of Texas' most compelling live bands and for most bands, a successful debut is a launchpad. For Porcelain, it became a reason to slow down, reflect, and enjoy the moment. The quartet—formed by veterans of Austin's thriving underground scene, comprised of vocalist Steve… ## [For immediate release: FACILITYCalgary - July 22, 2026 issue](https://facilitycalgary.substack.com/p/for-immediate-release-facilitycalgary-c1f) _2026-07-23 · Mark Kolke · FACILITYCalgary_ ~ FACILITYCalgary is a weekly newsletter ~ focus on what impacts Calgary from a business, oil & gas and commercial real estate perspective ## [City of Airdrie looks to gain insight on how youth view the community through photo project](https://www.airdrieecho.com/news/local-news/city-of-airdrie-looks-to-gain-insight-on-how-youth-view-the-community-through-photo-project) _2026-07-21 · Joshua Chalmers · Airdrie Echo_ The City of Airdrie is looking for input from youth on their experiences with safety, belonging and daily life in the city through photography. The city’s Airdrie Through Your Eyes – Youth Photovoice Project is open to local youth between 15 and 24 years old. The city will use the insights gained from the submitted \[…\]