
Alberta limits photo radar, Calgary seeks exceptions
Alberta's new photo radar regulations have officially taken effect, reducing its use across the province. The changes limit photo radar to school zones, playgrounds, and construction zones, and prohibit its use on provincial highways. Additionally, the "speed on green" feature for intersection cameras is now ...
8h ago

UCalgary engineering students display innovation at annual design fair
The University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering is hosting its annual Design Fair on Tuesday, featuring 138 capstone projects by graduating students. These projects, spanning mechanical, biomedical, and software engineering, offered practical solutions to real-world problems. Memorable projects included a tr...
9h ago

Fatal crash on Stoney Trail claims life, investigation ongoing
A fatal crash late Tuesday on Stoney Trail N.W. near Nose Hill Drive has resulted in a lengthy road closure as Calgary police investigate. The collision, which occurred around 11:50 p.m., involved a dark-colored Dodge Ram pickup truck and a white sedan. The woman driving the sedan, believed to be in her 50s, sustained ...
11h ago

Differentiating Canadian products from others proves to be difficult for shoppers
Many Canadians have pledged to purchase non-U.S. products in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Some consumers are finding it difficult to discern which products to buy, as a product's "nationality" is far more complex than it's made out to be. Nearly every beer brand that is considered Americ...
Apr 01, 2025

Many Trojans athletes honoured at SAIT Athletics banquet last Thursday
Hundreds of SAIT Trojan's athletes and staff were in attendance for the event, and dozens of those athletes received awards for their accomplishments during the 2024-25 season. Some received multiple awards like Women's Basketball star Brooke Baker who is graduating from SAIT and will be missed by the Trojans who just ...
Apr 01, 2025

Sait student housing
With the winter semester wrapping up, SAIT students are being asked to share their thoughts on campus housing. SAITSA has launched a housing survey to get feedback on things like rent costs, living conditions, and overall affordability to help improve student life in the future. One major complaint is the gym. Many stu...
Mar 31, 2025

Transit Safety
A violent incident at a Calgary LRT station has renewed concerns about transit safety. Around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, a woman waiting for her train was grabbed and pushed by a man. The attack, captured on video, has sparked widespread discussion about security on Calgary Transit. Sage Dacquel, a frequent transit rider who...
Mar 31, 2025

RCMP warns Albertan's after a recent surge of spoofing calls
This past week, the RCMP came out and spoke about the recent surge of spoofing scam calls in Alberta. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), spoofing is a cybercrime technique that is when someone is disguising their identity and using a trusted resource to trick people. These types of scams are often ...
Mar 30, 2025

Rain barrel rebate program for spring 2025
The City of Calgary has teamed up with Green Calgary to help get Calgarians ready for spring and summer gardening while saving some money. The program gives Calgary gardeners the opportunity to receive a $50 rebate on up to two rain barrels starting April 1, 2025. The program was started in 2023 while Calgary was faced...
Mar 27, 2025
Stampede Parade Marshal Announced!
Big news, Calgary-Shania Twain is going to kick off the 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade as the Parade Marshal! The famous Canadian country music star will lead the parade on July 4th, making the start of this year's Stampede extra special. The Calgary Stampede Parade has been the official start of the Stampede since 1912,...
Mar 27, 2025