Carolyn Kury de Castillo

Reporter

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• Calgary-born animator joyful about record-breaking success of ‘Inside Out 2’

  John Hoffman's career has gone from animator to story supervisor, and he now leads a team of animators working on the film 'Inside Out 2.'

  Entertainment

  Aug 5
• ‘It was killing me’: Calgary naturalist stops bird collisions on his windows with ‘zen curtains’

  From hi-rise buildings to bungalow homes, bird collisions with windows kill thousands of birds each year. A Calgary man is using bird curtains to solve the problem at his home.

  Canada

  Aug 4
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• Calgary artists invite pedestrians to grab spray paint, join Chinatown mural project

  The new mural will be unveiled at the Chinatown Street Festival on Aug. 17.

  Entertainment

  Aug 2
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• Calgary senior uses wildfire knowledge to escape while backpacking through Jasper

  A Calgary senior shares her story about how she was able to safely get out of the backcountry when her hiking adventure was overtaken but the Jasper National Park fire.

  Fire

  Jul 28
• Soot from wildfires, record heat adding to excessive glacial melt: Canadian scientist

  John Pomeroy, the Alberta-based director of Global Water Futures at the  University of Saskatchewan, says all the conditions were right for Jasper to go up in flames.

  Environment

  Jul 27
• Family and friends gather to remember Calgary woman who died in apartment fire and explosion

  A memorial was held for Calgary woman Gail Davies-Howard, who died in a fire and explosion on July 19 at George C. King Tower in the East Village.

  Fire

  Jul 26
• Pilot program offers some Calgary artists ‘lifesaver’ health insurance

  The Elephant Artist Relief Society, which supports independent artists in times of otherwise unsupported hardship, has now expanded to a health insurance subsidy pilot program.

  Health

  Jul 22
• Neighbours say they tried to rescue woman who died in Calgary apartment explosion

  An explosion rocked the King Tower on 6 Street S.E. Friday afternoon at around 3:45.  The force destroyed the wall off a nearby suite.

  Fire

  Jul 20
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• Man faces attempted murder charge after woman stabbed in domestic dispute

  A Calgary man is facing an attempted murder charge in connection with a domestic-related stabbing at an apartment building in southeast Calgary, police say.

  Crime

  Jul 14
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• Calgary irrigation company feels the pinch of outdoor water restrictions

  A Calgary irrigation company says stage three water restrictions imposed by the city are having an impact on keeping trees and other plants alive.

  Canada

  Jul 13
• Concerns raised about proposed West Hillhurst development

  Residents are concerned about a proposed development on Calgary's 19th Street that would see four houses replaced by 18 townhouse units and 18 secondary suites.

  Canada

  Jul 12
• Calgary was ‘very proactive’ ahead of feeder main break: pipeline expert

  Calgary was "very proactive" in tackling the feeder main break that has forced residents and businesses to limit their water use, according to an American pipeline expert.

  Canada

  Jul 7
• Millennium Park renamed Cowboys Park in Calgary’s west downtown

  Millennium Park has been renamed Cowboys Park. Many hope year-round events will breathe new life in the west side of downtown Calgary.

  Economy

  Jul 5
• Popular Calgary brewery destroyed, arson unit investigating

  Nobody was injured after a fire that destroyed a popular Calgary brewery on Sunday morning. Investigators are now working to determine the cause of the fire.

  Consumer

  Jun 30
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• ‘Hot spots’ targeted by Calgary police to make public places more accessible

  Seven people were arrested and face a total of 47 charges for drug trafficking, breaches of court-imposed conditions, fraud and weapons-related charges.

  Crime

  Jun 28
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• Ousted Chestermere mayor fights for his job back as voters go to the polls

  Voters in the City of Chestermere go to the polls to choose a new mayor and five municipal councillors on Monday. 

  Politics

  Jun 23
• Alberta woman with cerebral palsy fights to be able to use her mobility scooter

  Jennifer Clarke has launched a human rights complaint against the town of Olds after being told she can't use her mobility scooter to get around the central Alberta town.

  Traffic

  Jun 21
• Calgary explores using interim pipes to move water from Bearspaw plant

  The City of Calgary is exploring ways to move water from the Bearspaw Water Treatment Plant. City experts met with other sectors to exchange ideas over the weekend.

  Canada

  Jun 16
• Water crisis leads to uncertainty for Calgary Stampede, chamber warns

  Billed as the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," thousands of visitors and many extra animals are expected to show up for the Calgary Stampede from July 5 to 14.

  Canada

  Jun 15
• Calgary man travels to U.K. to meet the donor who saved his life

  Rod Neander went through rounds of chemotherapy at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary in 2019 to fight the lymphoma, but a stem cell transplant was the best option.

  Health

  Jun 10
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• Friends grieve teen fatally stabbed in southeast Calgary

  Calgary teenagers are mourning the loss of a friend, a 16-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed on Thursday night near the 1300 block of 41st Street Southeast.

  Crime

  Jun 7
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• Woman who overcame addiction now dying of cancer: ‘I’ve got one last fight’

  A Calgary woman who was diagnosed with terminal cancer after a life-long battle with addiction says she is ready for her last fight and has one final wish.

  Canada

  Jun 3
• ‘A life or death matter’: Alberta man dies of cancer before seeing oncologist

  The Alberta Medical Association says the provincial government needs to recruit more cancer oncologists to prevent more Albertans from dying while waiting for treatment.

  Health

  Jun 2
• Disaster response program expands as volunteers prepare for 2024 wildfire response

  Volunteer search and rescue teams are being prepared to respond to more requests in light of increasing frequency and severity of disasters.

  Features

  Jun 1
• Indigenous running team brings moccasins and ribbon skirts to the Calgary Marathon

  Calgary Marathon organizers invited an Indigenous running group to set up a tent at the finish line with members from several First Nations coming together.

  Sports

  May 26