Paul R.G. Rodgers

Intern

Author Archives

• Surviving the Slump: eliminate Christmas stress by budgeting early

  Neglecting to save money and budget for Christmas earlier in the year results in incurring debt and spending money people don't necessarily have in order to afford the festivities.

  Consumer

  Jul 20, 2016
• Calgary man responsible for Islamophobic graffiti spree at Tuscany LRT released on probation

  The Calgary man who pled guilty to charges of mischief and inciting hatred after committing a spree of Islamophobic graffiti at the Tuscany LRT station in December, 2015 has been sentenced to eleven months behind bars, with credit for time served.

  Crime

  Jul 15, 2016
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• One in custody after ‘suspicious’ Calgary church fire

  Crews were able to quickly knock out the flames, minimizing damage to the church.

  Jul 6, 2016
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• Calgary Zoo set to exchange tigers with New Brunswick’s Cherry Brook Zoo

  In order to sustain endangered species, sometimes zoos will exchange animals to expand specific gene pools.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2016
• Surviving the Slump: Travel Alberta without breaking the bank

  Calgary-based travel writer and founder of Globe Guide Tamara Elliott came by the station to offer her expertise on how to get the most out of a summer vacation spent in Alberta.

  Consumer

  Jun 15, 2016
• Closing arguments heard at trial into 2013 swarming death of Lukas Strasser-Hird

  Closing arguments were delivered to the jury and packed courtroom Thursday in the 2013 swarming death of Lukas Strasser-Hird.

  Crime

  Jun 9, 2016
• Surviving the Slump: Calgary’s affordable summer camp options

  Not limited to any specific age group, and not excluding mom and dad, summer camps can be an invaluable life experience for kids.

  Consumer

  Jun 8, 2016
• ‘I didn’t murder anyone’: accused in Lukas Strasser-Hird swarming death

  Assmar Shlah told court he was unaware anyone had been killed, and was "shocked" when he was told he was being charged with second-degree murder.

  Crime

  Jun 8, 2016
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• Fundraising for Fort McMurray: Calgary events

  Local businesses, groups and individuals all over the city are responding to the devastating fires that have been wreaking havoc in Fort McMurray

  Money

  May 10, 2016
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• U of C study shows positive support around breastfeeding reduces post-partum depression

  According to new research, most new moms will encounter difficulties with breastfeeding, but positive advice can go a long way in avoiding postpartum depression.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2016
• Valentine Volvo: 70 years of service in Calgary amid economic highs and lows

  In 1946, two men recently back to Calgary from war were determined to create something together that they could call their own.

  Consumer

  Apr 25, 2016
• Court date set for University of Calgary MacEwan Hall dispute

  The SU’s injunction is part of the group’s ongoing effort to prevent the university from taking control of MacEwan Hall and the revenue it generates, though administration said it has no plans to “confiscate” revenue from the student group.

  Education

  Apr 25, 2016
• Calgary attraction parking rates: what’s different for summer 2016?

  Some of our city's attractions are having to implement or increase parking fees for the coming summer months in order to keep up with what they attribute to lot maintenance while combating falling visitor numbers due to the economic downturn.

  Consumer

  Apr 22, 2016
• City encourages Calgarians to try ‘green grilling’ this summer

  The City of Calgary has suggested some tips for "green grilling" that can maximize your backyard grilling experience, while ensuring a minimal eco-footprint.

  Environment

  Apr 22, 2016
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• Calgary Police Service calls attention to home security hackers

  Instances of hackers accessing home security cameras appear to be on the rise.

  Consumer

  Apr 21, 2016
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• $10K in guns stolen from northeast Calgary Cabela’s sporting goods store

  The perpetrator made a beeline for the four glass display cases that housed the firearms, making away with nine handguns and three restricted rifles with a total value of more than $10,000.

  Crime

  Apr 20, 2016
• Residents escape fire that started in basement of northwest Calgary home

  There was smoke damage to both levels of the house, fire crews said, and “significant damage” to the basement, where the fire started.

  Apr 20, 2016
• Two people killed and five injured in Trans-Canada Highway crash

  Two people were killed and five were injured in a crash west of Calgary on Wednesday

  Traffic

  Apr 20, 2016