📍 Calgary · Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 25 articles · 172

Festivals Meet City Hall, Tragic Sentencing Decision & Bears in Kananaskis — Calgary Friday

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Grizzly bear encounter captured in Kananaskis. A woman walking her dog in Kananaskis encountered an aggressive grizzly bear but safely avoided danger, thanks to the guidance of Wilderness Escape Adventures.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Calgary man charged with manslaughter in teen's overdose death. A 40-year-old man faces charges after a 16-year-old girl died from a carfentanil overdose, a potent opioid legally used only by veterinarians.
  2. Judge delays sentencing in crash killing 9-year-old girl. The emotional sentencing decision is on hold for Duane Nepoose, who admitted to causing the death of Victoria Desjardins in a stolen minivan crash.
  3. Supreme Court mandates disclosure in police misconduct case. The court ruled that past misconduct by an Edmonton detective must be disclosed in a related criminal case, spotlighting transparency in law enforcement.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Calgary festivals tackle planning and cost hurdles with city councillors. Local festival coalitions meet with officials over rising costs and planning issues amid noise policy debates.
  2. Gibbons votes to remain a town. In a decisive vote, 68.5% of Gibbons residents elected to retain their town status, aligning with Coun. Ashley Morrison's positive outlook.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Centre struggles with demand surplus. Calgary's centre is seeing doubled demand but decreased funding, underscoring the importance of their upcoming annual fundraiser.

🌦️ Weather & Roads

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🏈 Sports

  1. B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders seek season's first win. Both teams battle for redemption in Kelowna after facing early defeats, with key players sidelined by injuries.
  2. Edmonton Elks triumph over Blue Bombers 23-18. The Elks secured a late victory in a thrilling comeback against Winnipeg, showcasing resilience in their march forward.

📰 Also Today

  • Lethbridge neighbor speaks on alleged Montreal shooter's demeanor.
  • Flags fly high in Ponoka parade amid separatism debate.
  • Sherritt halts Alberta refinery as feed runs out from Cuba.
  • Banff skijoring event canceled for next year.
  • Calgary police officer facing assault charges.
  • CFL visit to Kelowna resonates for Christensen.
  • Tech giants Apple and Microsoft increase prices amid memory chip shortage.
  • 16 arrested in Calgary extortion probe; majority granted bail.
  • Ex-Alberta doctor loses appeal on 'cancer coaching' prohibition.
  • Surge in e-scooter injuries alarms Alberta doctors.

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