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McAllister’s Historic Night, Nose Hill Search & Petition Verification — Calgary Saturday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Nose Hill west parking lot and Shaganappi Trail N.W. pathway closed while search for 11‑year‑old Parker continues. Calgary police said the west parking lot and pathway entrance off Shaganappi Trail N.W. will be closed throughout the weekend as the search enters its ninth day; Parker was last seen at about 12:52 p.m. on July 16 in the 5000–6000 block of Travis Crescent N.E., and police asked residents on Travis Street, Travis Crescent, Trail Drive, Taylor Crescent and Travis Place N.E. to repeatedly check vacant homes and surrounding properties; local real estate agents are coordinating checks of listings and police have collected footage from some residential cameras.
  2. Parks Canada charges hikers after grizzly run‑in with off‑leash dog in Banff National Park. Parks Canada laid charges after an encounter between a grizzly bear and an off‑leash dog in Banff National Park, according to the agency; the incident prompted enforcement action under park rules that require control of pets on trails and in backcountry areas.

🏈 Sports

  1. Tyreik McAllister scored three different ways as Stampeders beat Blue Bombers 52–30. McAllister rushed for a 17‑yard touchdown, caught a 56‑yard TD and returned a missed field goal 118 yards in Calgary’s 52–30 win in Winnipeg; the 28‑year‑old became the first CFL player since 1988 to score by rushing, receiving and a kick return in the same game and is the third player in league history with that feat.
  2. Nick Arbuckle led Argonauts to 26–12 win after Chad Kelly’s injury, Toronto improves to 3–4. Arbuckle completed 13 of 20 passes for 134 yards and added two carries for 28 rushing yards after entering when Chad Kelly left late in the first half; rookie kicker Brady Lidster made four of five field goals in his first CFL game as Toronto snapped a three‑game losing streak.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Elections Alberta verifies signatures for petition calling for independence referendum. Elections Alberta confirmed it has verified signatures for a petition that asks for an independence referendum, according to the agency; the verification moves the petition to the next administrative step under provincial rules.
  2. Alberta premier says she will not impose an alcohol ban in response to Trump’s threats. Alberta’s premier announced she will not retaliate against former U.S. president Donald Trump’s latest threats by imposing an alcohol ban, according to her statement.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Banff begins pilot program to open more child‑care spaces. The Town of Banff is piloting a program aimed at creating additional child‑care spaces, according to the announcement; the pilot is designed to test models to expand access to licensed care in the resort town.
  2. Alberta hosts first national disc‑golf championship in 25 years, drawing players to northern city. The province is hosting the first Canadian national disc‑golf championship in 25 years in a northern Alberta city, with disc golfers from across the country competing under the return of a national event.

📰 Also Today

  • Canada’s grocery competition problem under review, exploring local food‑hub solutions.
  • Tornado warnings have risen faster than tornado counts, trend noted in recent research.
  • RCMP confirm remains of missing Red Deer man found two years after B.C. river rescue attempt.

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Source Articles (11)

Elections Alberta verifies signatures for petition calling for independence referendum

Elections Alberta has verified the signatures for a citizen initiative petition looking to force a vote on whether the province should separate from Canada.

General Jul 25, 2026

Parks Canada charges hikers after grizzly bear run-in with off-leash dog in Banff National Park

A pair of hikers with an off-leash dog were charged after coming close to a well-known grizzly bear on a popular hiking trail in Banff National Park.

General Jul 25, 2026

RCMP say missing Red Deer man's remains found 2 years after river rescue attempt in B.C.

The remains of a Red Deer man have been found just over two years after he disappeared while attempting a river rescue in British Columbia.

General Jul 25, 2026

Tornado warnings are rising faster than actual tornadoes. Is that a good thing?

If you feel like you've been inundated with tornado warnings this year, it's not just you. Canada is not only on track for a record-setting tornado year, but warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada are outpacing the twisters.

General Jul 25, 2026

Canada's got a grocery competition problem. Are local food hubs the answer?

The Carney government's national food security strategy aims to both empower farmers and reduce consolidation by pledging a 10-year, $1-billion fund to establish as many as 40 local food hubs across the country. While experts acknowledge the proposal could help wrest control from the large grocery chains, some doubt it will lower Canadians' food bills.

General Jul 25, 2026
Stampeders stomp on Blue Bombers 52-30

Stampeders stomp on Blue Bombers 52-30

Tyreik McAllister put together among the rarest of performances in the CFL on Friday night, scoring three different ways to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a dominating 52-30 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Sports Jul 25, 2026

Disc golfers flock to northern Alberta city as province hosts first national championship in 25 years

Four hundred of Canada’s top disc golfers are competing at the Canadian National Disc Golf Championships in Grande Prairie, Alta. For the organizers behind the tournament, the event is the culmination of more than a decade of work to develop the city's disc golf courses and community.

General Jul 25, 2026

Banff piloting program aimed at opening more child-care spaces

Banff has just one licensed home daycare. The town is offering grants of up to $5,000 to encourage more providers to open.

General Jul 25, 2026

Alberta premier says she won't retaliate Trump's latest threats with alcohol ban

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she does not plan to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods with an alcohol ban, after the province banned American alcohol for several months last year.

General Jul 25, 2026
Calgary’s Nose Hill parking lot, pathway closed as search continues for Parker

Calgary’s Nose Hill parking lot, pathway closed as search continues for Parker

Calgary police are closing part of Nose Hill Park this weekend as search crews continue looking for 11-year-old Parker, who has been missing since July 16.

Canada Jul 25, 2026
Argos snap losing skid with 26-12 win over Lions

Argos snap losing skid with 26-12 win over Lions

Quarterback Nick Arbuckle made it look easy.

Sports Jul 25, 2026