Calgary Local News Digests

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

Severe thunderstorms hit Calgary area. Environment Canada issued a yellow severe thunderstorm warning for Calgary and surrounding areas, indicating potential for strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain. The warning, issued early afternoon, continued through the day before ending in the evening. ↗
School bus crash sends four students to hospital in Edmonton. Four elementary students were taken to hospital as a precaution after their bus crashed into a ditch. The accident involved 49 students and seven adults, but there were no serious injuries reported. ↗
Fort McMurray residents repair potholes themselves. Residents, frustrated by the lack of official road maintenance, are taking matters into their own hands. Local businessman Mohamed Tarrabin leads the initiative to fill potholes on Highway 63, citing vehicle damage as a significant concern. ↗

Calgary and Edmonton police honor slain Ontario officers. Flags at police headquarters were lowered to half-mast in tribute to two officers killed in the line of duty. This gesture follows protocol for honoring fallen officers across the country. ↗
Calgary police investigate double tragedy in Temple. A woman and her child were found dead in their home, with police confirming the child's death as a homicide and the mother’s as a suicide. This tragic event underscores ongoing community safety concerns. ↗
Lethbridge police to use body cams. Starting June 15, Lethbridge officers will begin wearing body-worn cameras, with plans to inform the public when recording. This move aims to enhance transparency and accountability. ↗
Calgary's supervised drug site set to close. Alberta's mental health minister announced the closure of Calgary's first supervised drug consumption site at the end of June. Street-level intervention teams will be introduced as a replacement. ↗

Province greenlights Calgary's lobbyist registry. Amid an RCMP investigation of alleged corruption, Calgary’s mayor seeks to enhance transparency through a municipal lobbyist registry, now supported by the provincial government. ↗
RCMP probes city hall corruption in Calgary. Court documents reveal that RCMP is investigating allegations of a bribery attempt for council votes, involving searches at the homes of former and current city officials. ↗
University of Calgary to study Alberta separation costs. The Alberta government has commissioned a study to assess the financial implications of the province's potential separation, alongside forming an expert panel to review findings ahead of a referendum. ↗

Oilpatch anticipates need for 72,000 new workers. With aging workers retiring, the Canadian oil sector faces impending labor shortages over the next decade, highlighting a critical workforce planning challenge. ↗
Canadian oil supply tightens amid export disruptions. Wet weather and power outages at oil sands sites are contributing to reduced exports, affecting inventories at the Cushing hub in the United States. ↗
Calgary homes lose Canada Post delivery. Some Calgary addresses are among 485,000 nationwide set to lose Canada Post home delivery services as the service shifts to community mailboxes. ↗

Caterpillar invasion disrupts Alberta campground. Pigeon Lake sees a large infestation of forest tent caterpillars, affecting campers and causing concern over ecological impacts. ↗
Calgary celebrates FIFA World Cup with watch parties. The city and local businesses are organizing events for soccer fans to gather and watch World Cup matches together, fostering community spirit. ↗
Delayed sinkhole repairs frustrate Coach Hill residents. Ongoing delays in addressing sinkhole issues are causing significant disruption for residents, emphasizing infrastructure challenges in Calgary. ↗

Riders ready for season opener against Lions. After a bye week, the B.C. Lions prepare to face champions Saskatchewan Roughriders, with star quarterback Nathan Rourke optimistic about the matchup. ↗

Rockslide closes Canmore hiking area. Alberta Parks closed trails near Canmore due to a rockslide, affecting popular hiking spots like Grassi Lakes. This closure highlights ongoing safety monitoring in the region. ↗