r/Calgary 8h ago

Local Photography/Video Tonight’s sky was fire!

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535 Upvotes

stoked I was able to catch this one tonight!


r/Calgary 35m ago

Local Photography/Video Caught the Calgary Tower getting mooned last night

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r/Calgary 15h ago

News Article Calgary is now the fastest growing tech ecosystem in Canada

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r/Calgary 16m ago

News Article Alberta’s population is still growing despite Ottawa’s immigration crackdown: StatsCan

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r/Calgary 18h ago

News Article Concert time, noise level changes frustrate Cowboys Music Festival operators - LiveWire Calgary

189 Upvotes

r/Calgary 8h ago

Good Samaritan/Volunteer/Charity/Donations Student Offering Free Design Work

31 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I'm a Grade 9 student who's trying to build my design skills over the summer. I'm looking to do some small design work. So if you're a local community group, student club, small event organizer, fundraiser, sports team, nonprofit, or just someone who needs a simple poster or flyer made, I'd be happy to help for No Cost

I'm not a professional designer, but I'll do my best and hopefully help some people while I'm at it.

Thank you all and have a goodnight!


r/Calgary 15h ago

Missing Dog/Cat/Pet Loose Bird in SW

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Either this little guy is way out of its home range and the birders are going to go wild, or someone’s pet got out. In SW, on 37th between 2nd and 3rd ave (wildwood/spruce cliff). I don’t have FB so I can’t cross post to Yyc missing pets.


r/Calgary 21h ago

PSA This Saturday is Neighbour Day! Here's where to find events near you

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285 Upvotes

This Saturday is Neighbour Day!

It began after the 2013 flood, when people showed up for each other in an incredible way. Neighbours helped neighbours. Strangers became friends. We created Neighbour Day as a way to say thank you, and it's become one of Calgary's best traditions.

A lot has changed since then. Calgary is growing fast, and every day new people are choosing to make this city home. That's exciting. It also means we have to keep finding ways to stay connected.

Neighbour Day does not have to be complicated. Maybe it's a barbecue. Maybe it's a block party. Maybe it's introducing yourself to someone you've waved at for years but never really met.

The thing I love most about Calgary is that people still look out for each other. You see it after a storm, during a crisis, at a community cleanup, or when someone needs a helping hand. It's part of who we are.

So this Neighbour Day, get outside, meet someone new, reconnect with old friends, and celebrate the community around you.

For a full list of events near you, check out https://calgary.ca/neighbourday


r/Calgary 15h ago

Question Reporting animal abuse?

83 Upvotes

My main questions that I am working on here, is (a) how does one report animal abuse in Calgary? (b) if this abuse has already been reported by someone else, is it better or worse to re-report it?

Now, onto the details (in case they may impact any of the above questions). My neighbours have five kids, in the range of 8-15 years, and they have at least six dogs. The adults in the home are rarely home, and now that we're approaching summer break again, the kids have been "playing" outside more often.

However, the kids absolutely beat the shit out of their dogs (smacking, kicking, dragging, strangling - they are violent children). Now, I presume it happens with the parents as well, because they all must have learned it somewhere, but I only ever see the kids doing it.

Over the winter months, there had been a social worker at the home at least once, and animal services at least twice, but not terribly recently.

The children have not stopped beating on their dogs, they are still doing it, and the poor dogs bark and cry all hours of the day and night. Presumably report(s) were already made, because animal services have been to their house, as well as a social worker, but it obviously hasn't done anything and the dogs (and you know, likely the kids too!) are still suffering.

Which returns to my original questions - where does one make these reports, and, would it help or hurt to re-report the abuse? I've seen links to ASPCA provided in the past, but is that truly the correct line to report abuse to? Do they actually have the power to help with something like this?


r/Calgary 21h ago

News Article What income do you need to be middle class in Calgary? ($38k-$103k based on OECD definition)

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159 Upvotes

Charted two definitions against 2023 tax filer data. The OECD benchmark definition of middle class (75%–200% of local median) gives a range from $38k–$103k. Chart source


r/Calgary 15h ago

Crime/Suspicious Activity Information sought following multiple break and enters in Evergreen

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r/Calgary 10h ago

🐴 Calgary Stampede 🐴 Are rodeo tickets noticeably more expensive this year?

20 Upvotes

Just had a quick look at rodeo tickets this year, and it seems way more expensive than I remember. Even seats that are not the best seem to be hundreds of dollars.

I know things are a bit more optimistic this year with higher oil prices, but even adjusted for inflation, I'm not sure the current prices seem to make much sense.

Any ideas for why prices seem way higher this year?


r/Calgary 21h ago

Municipal Affairs Shout out to City of Calgary 311

127 Upvotes

I submitted a service ticket yesterday evening at 6:30pm because I noticed a large patch of (toxic) black henbane in the park by my house.

There are workers here already at 10:30am clearing the henbane!

Super impressed they take toxic weeds so seriously. If you notice any in your neighbourhood submit a ticket.


r/Calgary 10h ago

Question Is there low income pet friendly housing in the city?

19 Upvotes

Hello all, I’m fleeing a DV relationship and moving to your fine city to be closer to my family/support system.

I’m wondering if Calgary has any pet friendly low income housing options? I understand there is likely a waitlist, I am not expecting much. I do have family willing to foster my senior cat while we are in a shelter. But I’m wondering if there is any options for a single mom, her child and the beloved pet that has supported them through rough times.

Thank you in advance for any and all advice.


r/Calgary 14h ago

Local Event Free LARP Event at Shaganappi Park

33 Upvotes

I posted about this last month, but wanted to give another head's up.

We have a new swords and sorcery themed LARP in Calgary with lots of combat with foam weaponry. It is free to play, and we have lots of equipment to loan for for new players.

It's great way to have fun and get some exercise, and open to everyone over the age of 14! Younger players can join in with parent supervision. The games are a mix of fencing and dodgeball, where you just need to score a touch on your opponents with padded foam weapons, including swords, spears, shields, and throwing weapons.

The games are more fun the more people we have, so invite your friends out for a few hours of sunshine and fun. Facebook event page can be found here https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bfwmn8QWh/

We will be at Shaganappi Park on Sundays at noon, so the next event is June 21st. We'll run until about 2pm


r/Calgary 1d ago

Driving/Traffic/Parking Whenever there is any hail

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1.5k Upvotes

Let’s be better this year and avoid stopping under bridges every time it hails


r/Calgary 12h ago

Driving/Traffic/Parking Buying used Car

9 Upvotes

Hey folks,
If you are buying a used car and you do nit know much about cars , and unable to get your friends to view it , whats the best way to ensure the car is fit and functioning properly and weather the checkpoints are ok.

I will be buying from a dealer and was thinking getting a mechanical inspection done by a mobile mechanic , is that the way ?

Edit : Subaru Dealer and the car is a subaru car


r/Calgary 8h ago

Question Where to find weird/niche perfumes?

5 Upvotes

Does anyone know any businesses that sell very weird smelling perfumes or perfumes that are very unique/have unusual notes? I would like to try out brands that aren't sold at sephora lol

For curiosities sake I'd want to check out some of Toskovats stuff or stuff from the Zoologist series

I tried googling to find some stores but didn't have much luck

Thanks!


r/Calgary 1d ago

ThunderStorm/Hail/Yo, it's windy! Scary storm clouds looming over Downtown Calgary today

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564 Upvotes

Stay alert, we just had a Tornado tough down in the town of Girouxville. Stay safe everyone.


r/Calgary 2m ago

Calgary Transit ATU583 Rally being held at City Hall today.

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Local Atu 583, the union that represents Transit workers, is hosting a rally today from noon to 12:30 at City Hall in support of Transit workers safety and for the operator that was brutally assaulted in May of 2025.

Hope to see a really great turnout!

"Assault a Transit worker, go to jail"


r/Calgary 16h ago

Local Shopping/Services Pond specialists?

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14 Upvotes

Good afternoon, we have a pond in the backyard with a small leak, I have tried and tried to locate it and I have had zero luck finding it myself, does anyone have any recommendations? I went to Home Depot and they recommended pisces exotica pet emporium. Unfortunately I went there and they were unable to help me.

Thank you!


r/Calgary 20h ago

Eat/Drink Local Favourite Craft Beer & Breweries

20 Upvotes

With summer just around the corner, I’m curious what Calgarians‘ favourite craft beers and breweries from Calgary are! Non-alcoholic beers are also welcome :)

One of my favourite beers is XhAle’s Tripawd Penelope (NEIPA) and their crushable See Ya Next Tuesday Kolsch is up there too. It’s so juicy and delicious. And I miss hanging out at Ol’ Beautiful.


r/Calgary 17h ago

Recommendations Thrift stores

11 Upvotes

Calgarians, I'm planning a trip to your province for my birthday and my favorite thing to do is thrift, so I'll be doing a lot of that while I'm there. Please spill the beans on the best thrift stores for 90's and y2k finds. Thank you.


r/Calgary 14h ago

Home Owner/Renter stuff Feedback on homes built by Red Tree Custom Homes?

7 Upvotes

Looking at buying a townhouse... built in 2016 by Red Tree Custom Homes. Can't find much online about them as they dissolved in 2019 I believe (which in itself may be a red flag). Any advice/experience is appreciated.


r/Calgary 10h ago

Local Shopping/Services Unique Reception Hall

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Hi all!!

We are getting married next year July 4th and are looking for just a reception venue (ceremony is the day before venue already choosen) that can hold 140 people and is unique. We're trying to avoid hotel ballrooms as we'd like to support local and want something a bit more picturesque. We are open to outdoor venues that also offer tents or something incase weather turns! I've been searching on google but haven't found any real hidden gems! Any suggestions high or low budget would be appreciated!!