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Stampeders Fall in OT, AGLC Raises Pint Prices & Student Charged — Calgary Saturday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Former student charged with attempted murder at Calgary high school. A serious incident unfolded at a Calgary high school, where a former student faces attempted murder charges. The police have provided few details about the attack, but the situation has sent ripples of concern throughout the community.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Calgary man with 'horrific record for violence' sentenced for bus driver attack. A local man with a history of violent behavior has been sentenced to four years for attacking a bus driver. This case highlights ongoing concerns about public safety on Calgary's transit system.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. AGLC's alcohol price hike to raise pub prices by $2 per pint. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis agency is increasing the minimum alcohol prices, meaning a more expensive outing for pub-goers. This move may impact the hospitality industry and customers alike.
  2. Cowboys Music Festival organizer warns new rules may drive acts away. The festival faces challenges under new regulatory measures, threatening to push acts and potential revenue out of Calgary. This could affect the local entertainment sector and festival-goers.

🏈 Sports

  1. Roughriders edge Stampeders in thrilling 40-37 overtime win. The Stampeders faced a tough loss against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, with Tommy Stevens securing the win in OT. This defeat marks a challenging start to the season for Calgary's team.
  2. Elks triumph over Alouettes with 32-29 overtime victory. The Edmonton Elks celebrated a successful home opener by beating the Montreal Alouettes. This victory strengthens their positive start to the season.

📰 Also Today

  • Discussion on GLP-1s explores cancer prevention benefits.
  • Quartet of sisters joins University of Calgary sports teams.
  • Evolution of nightlife shows partying habits are changing.
  • US drug trafficking claims against Canada disputed by fentanyl czar.

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Source Articles (10)

Calgary man with 'horrific record for violence' who attacked bus driver gets 4-year sentence

One of two Calgary brothers who assaulted a bus driver in what the Crown described as a “senseless, harmful and appalling” attack was handed a four-year sentence on Friday.

General Jun 20, 2026

Cowboys Music Festival organizer makes noise that new rules could drive acts, business out of Calgary

Weeks before the kickoff of one of the Calgary Stampede's biggest music festivals, an organizer is pushing back on new restrictions that will cut down the maximum cap on volume and bass levels, and force weeknight concerts to end earlier.

General Jun 20, 2026

Former student charged with attempted murder at Calgary high school

A 17-year-old boy is facing a charge of attempted murder after what police say they believe was a premeditated attack at Lester B. Pearson High School, where he was formerly a student.

General Jun 20, 2026

U.S. claims about higher drug trafficking from Canada don't match the data: fentanyl czar

As the U.S. claims its crackdown on drug trafficking at the border with Mexico is triggering more criminal activity from Canada, fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau is pushing back — saying the numbers "really haven't borne that out."

General Jun 20, 2026

Your next pint could cost $2 more after AGLC raises minimum price for alcohol at bars

New rules, which were announced on June 9 and took effect immediately, set the minimum price for draft beer at $0.25 per ounce, up from $0.16 per ounce.

General Jun 20, 2026

Is nightlife dead? Not quite, but the way people party has evolved

While nightclubs and bars are still popular options for those looking to have a good time, event promoters and entertainers say party habits have evolved — and many are adapting their business models to cater to the shifting demand.

General Jun 20, 2026

Quartet of sisters to play for University of Calgary rugby and wrestling teams

Eighteen-year-old twin sisters Kayel and Austyn will join their big sisters Jai, 22, and Danyka, 20, to play for the University of Calgary Dinos Women's Rugby team this upcoming school year.

General Jun 20, 2026

Should everyone be on GLP-1s? What the science really tells us about cancer prevention and other benefits

The laundry list of possible health benefits from GLP-1 drugs seems to get longer by the day, from cancer prevention to combating addiction. But while there’s no question these medications show immense promise beyond their use for diabetes and weight loss, science is still catching up.

General Jun 20, 2026
Elks beat Alouettes 32-29 in overtime

Elks beat Alouettes 32-29 in overtime

Justin Rankin ran in a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Cody Fajardo carried in the winner himself as the Edmonton Elks stopped previously-unbeatable quarterback Davis Alexander, holding on to win their home opener 32-29 in overtime over the Montreal Alouettes on a rainy Saturday.

Sports Jun 20, 2026
Roughriders down Stampeders 40-37 in overtime

Roughriders down Stampeders 40-37 in overtime

Tommy Stevens scored the winning touchdown in overtime for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a 40-37 victory over the host Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.

Sports Jun 20, 2026