Calgary Local News Digests

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

Hailstorm causes $80M in damages in Regina. Over 10,000 insurance claims have been filed following the June 9 storm, which wreaked havoc on vehicles and properties. ↗

Calgary man sentenced to 4 years for transit attack. Curtis Baker-Spence was punished for his role in a violent assault on a 66-year-old transit operator last year. ↗
17-year-old charged with attempted murder at Calgary school. After threatening staff and students with a knife at Lester B. Pearson High School, police arrested the youth. ↗
RCMP canine injured during armed robbery pursuit. The police dog was hurt while tracking a suspect in High River, following a masked gunman robbing a local business. ↗
Edmonton police seek help in child luring case. Authorities released images of a suspect's vehicle involved in the reported luring of two young girls. ↗

First Nation Chief demands apology from Premier's office. After a controversial comment by a senior staffer, Chief Sheldon Sunshine calls for reconciliation. ↗

Solar panel recycling fee backlash hits Alberta. The newly implemented fee is sparking significant resistance from the local industry, concerned about high costs. ↗

Extreme weather hikes Alberta insurance premiums. Homeowners are hit with premium increases up to 400%, attributed to escalating weather-related claims. ↗

Elks' president labels name change a 'disaster'. As they prepare for their home opener, the Edmonton Elks continue grappling with the fallout from their 2021 renaming. ↗
Mitchell leads Ticats to victory over Lions. Calgary native Bo Levi Mitchell throws five TD passes, leading the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a 41-27 win. ↗