📍 Calgary · Wed, Jul 8, 2026 · 22 articles · 66

Massive Data Center for Alberta, Police Shooting Controversy & Rockslide Closes Banff Climb — Calgary Wednesday

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Family of woman fatally shot by Calgary police speaks out. Relatives of the Edmonton woman killed during a June police confrontation express their shock and concern over her mental health struggles at the time.
  2. Man charged in Calgary stabbing incident. A 31-year-old faces multiple charges after allegedly stabbing another man outside Sunalta CTrain station, leaving the victim initially in life-threatening condition.
  3. Accused in Edmonton murders testifies lack of memory. Justin Bone, on trial for two murders, claims he was unaware of the attacks due to his drug-induced state prior to being arrested.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. Meta to invest $13 billion in new Alberta data centre. The massive project in Sturgeon County aims to create 3,000 construction jobs and 300 permanent positions, marking a significant private sector investment in Canada.

🌦️ Weather & Roads

  1. B.C. wildfire forces highway closure, evacuation alerts issued. The Brunswick Creek fire in Fraser Canyon has grown to 18 square kilometres, closing Highway 1 and prompting further evacuations.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Calgary tourism colors take over Toronto subway station. A downtown station in Toronto showcases a Calgary-themed color palette and references to attract visitors to the city.

🏈 Sports

  1. Stampeders seek third straight win in Montreal. Calgary quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. aims to replicate his remarkable recent performance against the Alouettes this Saturday.

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Rockslide closes popular climbing area in Banff. Following a substantial rockslide in the Rundle Rock area, Parks Canada enforces closures, though no injuries were reported.

📰 Also Today

  • Charleston Hughes joins Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
  • Tech giants attend Calgary Stampede's oil industry bash.
  • Albertans face rebate portal access issues.
  • Alberta man among dozens arrested in child exploitation probe.
  • Revival of past pipeline proposals gains momentum.
  • Mount Royal data breach compromises personal information.
  • Rising food prices lead Calgarians to gardening, with mixed savings.
  • Ticats to start Dolegala at QB vs Roughriders.
  • Elks and Redblacks looking to enhance running games.
  • Helicopter company fined for illegal fuel dumping post-crash.
  • Carney's influence begins shaping Senate decisions.
  • Extreme weather impacts Canadian living costs.

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