🚑 Breaking & Incidents
- Two people shot on Victoria Park/Stampede LRT platform; suspect arrested. Police say the shooting occurred shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Victoria Park/Stampede station after an argument between three people; both victims were taken to Foothills Hospital, one initially in life-threatening condition and later upgraded to stable, and officers arrested an alleged shooter downtown without incident.
- ASIRT opens probe after police shoot suspect in southwest Calgary. Alberta Serious Incident Response Team confirmed it is investigating an officer-involved shooting in southwest Calgary; the file was referred to ASIRT and the agency will determine whether criminal charges or policy breaches warrant further action.
🚨 Crime & Public Safety
- High River man charged with second-degree murder after woman found with gunshot wounds. Jarret Stobbe, 36, appeared by CCTV from the Calgary Remand Centre on a charge in the death of 36-year-old Cayla Bleeker; RCMP say officers found Bleeker with gunshot wounds after two 9-1-1 calls and Stobbe’s next court date is Aug. 7.
- High River homicide case continues in court. A High River man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a woman’s shooting death; court documents show formal proceedings are underway as RCMP continue their investigation.
🏛️ Government & Politics
- City of Calgary begins implementing 'Safer Together' public-safety plan amid cost concerns. Council approved the Safer Together framework in May and this week received an implementation update that outlines 15 initiatives over four years targeting public spaces, housing needs and supports for well-being, while some councillors expressed concern about the potential costs of the plan.
- Calgary councillors signal likely property tax increase as budget talks begin. Council voted 8-7 to direct administration to plan for increased property tax revenue in 2027 as a planning guide for the 2027–30 budget cycle, and Mayor Jeromy Farkas said residents should expect "some level of increase" as council plays "catch-up" on essential services and infrastructure.
- Calgary records a very dry July while Edmonton floods; cleanup costs large in Edmonton. Environment Canada data cited Edmonton receiving 533.8 mm through June and July versus Calgary’s 10.4 mm in July; the City of Edmonton estimates storm cleanup at $20–30 million so far.
💼 Economy & Business
- WestJet flight attendants on strike; airline suspends most bookings until at least Aug. 5. CUPE local 8125, representing about 4,400 WestJet cabin crew, confirmed a strike after last-minute talks failed; WestJet has begun winding down jet flights and says Encore flights continue while the suspension of bookings is in effect until Aug. 5 pending resolution.
- WestJet dispute forces one Edmonton competitor to rebook early, costing thousands. Agility competitor Anneli Hilton rebooked flights out of Edmonton amid strike risk and reported thousands in extra hotel and rental costs after changing her itinerary to avoid potential job action affecting an Aug. 5 flight to Ottawa for the AAC championships.
- Pembina confirms non-binding deal for up to 10% stake in proposed West Coast pipeline. Pembina Pipeline told investors it entered a non-binding agreement to take a 10% construction interest with an option for another 10% at commercial operation, calling the move part of its strategic "connect" bucket and noting protections for cost overruns and return expectations.
🏥 Health
- Albertans grieving 11-year-old Parker's death call for better protection for vulnerable children. Following the near two-week search and death of Parker, Autism Edmonton urged public training on safely responding to lost or distressed children; executive director Cassandra Rascal highlighted widespread grief and urged calm, informed responses when encountering vulnerable children.
- Measles quiet in Alberta but public-health experts warn risk remains. Provincial health officials report a lull in measles cases while cautioning the virus still poses a risk, and they recommend continued vigilance in vaccination and outbreak response measures.
🎨 Community & Culture
- Calgary community gathers to mourn 11-year-old boy after nearly two-week search ended in death. Hundreds attended vigils and gatherings in Calgary following the end of the search for Parker, with community members and volunteers who took part in the 11-day operation coming together to mourn the boy.
- Support dog program trains animals to help Calgarians during disasters and emergencies. A local support dog initiative is being highlighted for training dogs to assist people through disasters and emergencies, with program leaders describing deployments and training tailored to large-scale responses.
🏈 Sports
- Vernon Adams Jr. throws CFL-high 21st TD as Stampeders beat Tiger-Cats 44-20. Adams went 18-of-25 for 252 yards with his 21st touchdown pass of the season in Calgary’s 44-20 road win over Hamilton, Dejon Brissett had six catches for 109 yards, and Calgary improved to 4-4.
- Tommy Stevens and the Roughriders edge Edmonton Elks 28-26 after weather delay. Backup QB Tommy Stevens scored three touchdowns as Saskatchewan improved to 5-2, while Edmonton slipped to 6-2; the game included an hour-long weather delay and featured a dramatic late-game sequence of missed kicks and turnovers.
🚨 Section ordering note
Items are grouped and ordered by reader interest within each section and sections are sorted by item count, with breaking incidents first.
