Craig Momney

Digital Journalist

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• Calgary artist gets some closure years after art heist

  All the paintings at Saturday's exhibit still had evidence stickers on them from the police investigation.

  Canada

  Nov 18
• ‘What they’ve given me is priceless’: Calgarians stuff a truck in support of local veterans

  A local group of veteran supporters braved Saturday's chillier temperatures during an annual event in support of raising food and funds for local and national veterans charities.

  Canada

  Nov 10
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• Restaurant owners fear dine-and-dash on the rise: ‘They knew what they were doing’

  Several restaurants in Calgary have seen an uptick in people ditching out on paying their bill and a few owners believe the same culprits are behind the food and drink theft.

  Crime

  Nov 6
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• Airpods help Calgary woman, police find 2 vehicles after back-to-back carjacking and theft

  First, Jaimie Pidlubny was carjacked at knifepoint — then, her personal info inside the stolen Jeep led the thieves to her home, where a second family vehicle was taken.

  Crime

  Oct 29
• Local academy honours fallen soldiers at Calgary’s Field of Crosses

  A local Calgary academy continued its annual tradition of installing thousands of flowers at the Field of Crosses in remembrance of southern Alberta’s fallen soldiers.

  Canada

  Oct 28
• Poppy campaigns kick off in Calgary

  On Saturday, Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Calgary Branch 285 officially kicked off its poppy campaign near the time capsule at Chinook Mall.

  Canada

  Oct 26
• ‘They would be like jail cells’: Pineridge residents upset over 10-bedroom house

  Residents of the Calgary neighbourhood of Pineridge are demanding the city do something about an 1,100-square-foot, 10-bedroom house.

  Crime

  Oct 22
• Calgary environmental charity offers tips for winterizing your rain barrel

  According to Green Calgary, Alberta winters can take a toll on rain barrels and by winterizing them, it keeps the barrel from cracking and keeps them functioning properly.

  Canada

  Oct 14
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• Hundreds walk, run in support of Calgary families affected by dementia

  Hundreds of people laced up for the annual Alzheimer Calgary Walk and Run, raising money in support of Calgary-area families who are impacted by dementia.

  Health

  Oct 13
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• ‘I will not be silenced’: Calgary radio host attack caught on CCTV

  A Calgary radio host is speaking out after he was attacked outside a banquet hall in northeast Calgary over the weekend.

  Canada

  Oct 1
• ‘It was just like a horror movie’: Alberta terrier survives cougar encounter

  The attack comes about two weeks after a cougar killed a house cat at a home southwest of Calgary.

  Sep 25
• Field of Crosses to return to Calgary on Nov. 1 with more than 3,000 memorials

  On Saturday, dozens of volunteers began cleaning the crosses that will make up this year's Field of Crosses memorial project in Calgary, which will be on display starting Nov. 1.

  Canada

  Sep 23
• Alberta public sector workers rally to ‘send message to the government’

  Talks are underway for new collective agreement between the province and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).

  Canada

  Sep 7
• Calgary football league charity passes fundraising milestone for sick children

  The Calgary Minor Football Charity Jamboree announced Saturday it has raised more than $500,000 over the past 14 years in support of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alberta.

  Canada

  Aug 19
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• Construction underway for southeast Calgary school playground

  Planning for a new playground at Haultain Memorial School in Calgary began in 2019. Installation is underway so students can see it for themselves when classes resume in September.

  Canada

  Aug 14
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• ‘I’m heartbroken’: Wood carver hopes to get tools back after long weekend theft

  Calgary artist Adam Baker lost $4,000 in tools to thieves over the long weekend. Baker uses chainsaws and other equipment to carve animals from wood.

  Crime

  Aug 8
• Cigarette believed to be cause of Deer Run duplex fire: Calgary Fire officials

  A representative with Calgary Fire tells Global News that they believe the Deer Run Drive fire on July 21st may have been started by a cigarette in a planter pot.

  Fire

  Jul 29
• Health experts recommend staying inside as wildfire smoke fills Calgary skies

  With smoke filling the skies above Calgary, health experts are suggesting that people stay indoors as much as possible.

  Health

  Jul 23
• ‘I totally cried’: Condolences after Calgary polar bear’s sudden death

  According to the zoo, the incident occurred when two polar bears were seen sparring – which is described as normal behaviour by the zoo – before Baffin went under the water.

  Canada

  Jul 21
• Some dogs suffering from heat exhaustion as Alberta heat wave continues

  Depending on the temperature outside, experts say a dog left in a vehicle could dehydrate in less than five minutes.

  Health

  Jul 19
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• Alberta unveils plans to tackle rural crime

  A new surveillance team has been launched to help fight rural crime in Alberta.

  Crime

  Jul 18
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• Calgary Stampede closes in on all-time attendance record

  During a press conference on Sunday, officials with the Calgary Stampede announced they have welcomed 1,331,280 guests to the Stampede grounds in 2024.

  Canada

  Jul 14
• Hero neighbours rescue cat from house fire in southwest Calgary

  As flames engulfed the house next door, three men forced their way into the Woodbine home, kicking down the door and rescued Henry the cat.

  Fire

  Jun 13
• Holding onto a memory: Why 2 Calgary seniors are taking a unique ride

  Mike and Bev Pannett mark World Bicycle Day with a ride on a trishaw bike. The couple are trying to make as many memories as they can as Bev battles Alzheimer's.

  Features

  Jun 3
• Tens of thousands flock to Lilac Festival as business booms for 600 Calgary vendors

  Huge crowds descended on the downtown core on Sunday, packing 4th Street for the 33rd annual Lilac Festival. Organisers say it's the biggest one day festival in Western Canada.

  Canada

  Jun 2