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Music festival makes history with largest drag show ever

A music festival in Calgary has made history, securing a Guinness World Record for the largest ever attendance at a drag artist stage show. Cowboys Music Festivals’ drag artist stage show, ‘Drag Me to Cowboys’, attracted a whopping 7,423 attendees on July 11, according to Guinness World Records (GWR). The…

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A stormwater pond in Calgary appears filled with Prussian carp; the invasive fish can produce all-female clone-like offspring and spread through drainage routes

In Calgary, invasive Prussian carp are infiltrating the stormwater system, creating a serious threat to local ecology. These fish breed swiftly, endangering aquatic life and city infrastructure. Simultaneously, encounters with elk in Canadian parks are becoming more perilous than those with bears due to their massive size and unpredictable behavior,…

The Times of India

Indian students in Canada denied of post-graduation work permit start hunger strike: 'We studied here, we deserve to work here'

A few Indian students of Portage College in Calgary, Canada, started a hunger strike as part of their ongoing protest against Canada Immigration's decision to deny them a post-graduation work permit. They said they waited for some positive outcome as they have been protesting for a few days now but…

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Cops play missing autistic boy’s favorite Disney music in desperate bid to find him

Locals have been urged to not approach the missing boy and to instead contact the authorities if they spot the 11-year-old

The Independent UK

After paying $32000 tuition fee for 2 years, Indian students in Canada told they are not eligible for post-graduation work permit

Thousands of students, mostly Indians, who attended the business management diploma program offered through Portage College and the Canadian Institute of Osteopathic Therapy in Calgary, are in limbo as they are not getting a post-graduation work permit from Canada.

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Pierre Trudeau: 'The state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation' and a pivotal moment for gay rights in Canada

Everett George Klippert was the last person in Canada to be arrested, charged, prosecuted, convicted, and imprisoned for being gay. Klippert was originally from Kindersley, Saskatchewan, and was raised in Calgary, Alberta. In 1965, he was picked up by police for questioning in connection with a case of suspected arson.…

The Times of India

16 men, including Indian-origin accused, arrested in Canada after South Asian extortion probe; all released on bail except one

In a significant crackdown, Calgary police charged 16 men, primarily of Indian descent on visas, linked to a widespread extortion scheme targeting the South Asian community. While mugshots of 15 suspects have been publicly released, only one remains detained, with the others granted bail. Investigators are examining possible connections to…

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Why Edmonton Businesses Are Losing Ground to Vancouver Competitors (And How to Fix It)

Edmonton has no shortage of ambitious companies. From energy sector consultancies to independent trades operations, professional services firms, and a growing roster of tech startups, the city's business community is competitive, resourceful, and increasingly digital-first. And yet, when you pull back the curtain on organic search visibility across major Canadian…

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Ethan Klein Files Defamation Lawsuit Against iDubbbz For Implying That He's A 'Molester'

YouTuber iDubbbz confirms Ethan Klein has filed a defamation lawsuit against him in Calgary, escalating their ongoing dispute beyond online platforms.

International Business Times UK

Alberta court rules two men guilty in deadly roadside shooting east of Calgary

Two men, Arthur Penner and Elijah Strawberry, were found guilty of second-degree murder for the August 2024 roadside shooting death of Colin Hough, an employee of Rocky View County. The jury also convicted them of two counts of armed robbery, including stealing Hough's vehicle and shooting another surveyor. Both men…

The Economic Times

As Calgary’s poet laureate, I’m interested in poetry as a form of civic listening

“Should taxpayers fund poetry or potholes?”

The Conversation

Absorb Software Launches Absorb Aura, the AI Engine Powering the Agentic Learning System that Drives the Business Forward

CALGARY, Alberta, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Absorb Software, the leading global learning technology company, today launched Absorb Aura, a coordinated system of specialized AI agents designed to drive enterprise growth through employee upskilling, departmental training for sales, engineering, and customer-facing teams, as well as education for customers, partners,…

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4 Indians arrested in extortion-kidnapping in Canada, cop says he's never seen case like this

A man was kidnapped but he was not the target. The kidnappers took the man to his friend's house who was the real target. The first man was just a bait to make the second man come out of his house, which did not happen. The failed kidnapping-extortion bid ended…

The Times of India

The 2026 OHS Crackdown: Why Calgary's Oil & Gas Sector Is Overhauling Safety Training

Alberta’s 2026 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) changes are sending shockwaves through Calgary's corporate energy sector. With stricter penalties and updated mandates, top-tier oil and gas companies are realizing that reactive safety measures are no longer enough to protect their workers or their bottom lines.

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Canadian man Germanpreet Singh wanted for firing gun with intent in Calgary; police warn public not to approach

Police in Calgary are searching for a 22-year-old man accused of firing a gun with intent, as authorities warn the public not to approach him.

The Times of India

‘Whoever made that rule should be fired’: Canada school’s ‘no food zones’ during Ramadan sparks row

A school in Canada's Calgary has landed in controversy after introducing “no food zones” in its cafeteria to support Muslim students observing Ramadan. The move, aimed at promoting inclusivity, has instead ignited a wider debate on how far institutions should go in accommodating religious practices.

The Times of India

Canadian couple Swati Narula and Kunwardeep Singh walk free after 8kg fentanyl bust; charges stayed due to 'lack of public interest'

Two Calgary residents were arrested after police found nearly eight kilograms of fentanyl hidden in their vehicle during a traffic stop on a highway in Saskatchewan (Canadian province).

The Times of India

Navjot, Attarvir, Balwinder and Manpreet Singh charged after $2.3 million in suspected fentanyl seized in Brampton

Police have charged four men and seized more than $2.3 million worth of suspected fentanyl as part of a major drug trafficking investigation that stretched from the Greater Toronto Area to Alberta.

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Sports Illustrated

Ski Jumping Is Buzzing Over Canada Beekeeping Olympian Abigail Strate

When she’s not training the 2022 Winter Olympics bronze medalist spends her days collecting honey. At the Milan Cortina Olympics, she’ll have a different golden reward in mind.

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This Doggie School Bus Drives Pups To Daycare, And Here Are 50 Photos From Their Daily Trips

Ever wondered what it would look like if dogs had their very own school bus adventure? In Calgary, Canada, one pet lover turned that idea into reality with Ruff & Puff – a custom school bus that picks up pups from around the city and takes them on daily adventures…

The Guardian - UK

Ocado says Canadian partner closing robotic warehouse in latest setback

Shares in Ocado fall almost 10% after revealing Sobeys will close Calgary site that uses UK group’s delivery technology

International Business Times UK

The Ruthless Travelling Crime Group Now Hunting Families in Calgary Suburbs

Calgary Police are probing a series of break and enters amid concerns they may be linked to an organised travelling crime group.

LiveScience

Why do European cities have milder winters than those in North America, despite being at the same latitude?

London is at the same latitude as Calgary, Alberta. So why is the Canadian city about 15 degrees Fahrenheit (8.3 degrees Celsius) cooler in January?

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MLS Wants Winter Soccer? Canadian Premier League Final Had Insane Bicycle Kick in Blizzard

The Canadian Premier League final pitted Atlético Madrid's sister team, Atlético Ottawa against Calgary's Cavalry FC.

Woman & Home

Is navy blue the new black? Duchess Sophie's elegant midi dress in Canada says so

The Duchess of Edinburgh re-wore her Erdem frock in Calgary and gave a masterclass in how to wear navy

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