1. Calgary woman kills attacker in reported act of self-defence (Edgemont)

• What happened: A woman fatally stabbed a 48-year-old man, identified as Shahbaz Ahmed, after he allegedly attacked her with a knife during a meeting to discuss renting a house in NW Calgary’s Edgemont community.
• Police position: Described the incident as "a clear-cut case of self-defence." No charges will be laid.
• Aftermath: Ahmed’s death prompted another man, Harold Heninger, to come forward saying he had a similar frightening encounter with Ahmed in June 2023. Reports indicate Ahmed had a lengthy history with the law.

2. Bearspaw feeder main — water restrictions may end this week

• Usage numbers: City residents used 499 million litres on Tuesday, down from 503 million on Monday but still above the 485-million-litre target.
• Safety tests: Alberta Health Services confirmed water in the repaired section of the Bearspaw feeder main is safe to drink.
• Timeline: City officials said the Bearspaw feeder main could be back in operation by Friday if remaining steps proceed as planned. Michael Thompson, Calgary’s GM of Infrastructure Services, spoke at a Wednesday press briefing.

3. Calgary CAO stays in role after closed-door debate

• Context: The city CAO remains in position despite calls from several councillors for leadership change after the Bearspaw feeder main ruptured for a second time in under two years.
• Independent review: A panel found systemic issues dating back about two decades, with deferred inspections and governance gaps. The original feeder main failure occurred in June 2024.
• Impact: The Bearspaw feeder main supplies roughly 60% of Calgary’s drinking water, raising political pressure and calls for accountability.

4. Alberta to test drinking water in 200+ government buildings for lead and copper

• Scope: Request for proposals covers more than 200 provincially owned buildings (including the legislature, museums, two young-offender centres and courthouses).
• Objective: Ensure water safety, report results and recommend corrective action. Infrastructure Minister Martin Long’s office says many buildings are ageing.

5. Business groups urge Alberta to scrap new wine tax

• Tax details: The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission implemented the wine charge in April 2025; levies range from 5% to 15% depending on per-litre price.
• Example: A Dirty Laundry Merlot that sold for $29.99 is now $35.49 under the new levies.
• Claim: Business coalition says they weren’t consulted and the tax hits consumers amid affordability pressures.

6. Early-morning fire damages three homes in Cornerstone (northeast Calgary)

• Timeline & location: Call came in just before 6 a.m. to Corner Gate Place; crews found heavy smoke and flame coming from the back of a home in the alley.
• Response: Firefighters deployed a large-volume hose line, knocked down the fire in the primary home, then entered to check for extension into the roof. Two neighbouring houses had exterior and smoke damage; at least one household displaced.