Drew Stremick

Digital Journalist and Weather Specialist

Author Archives

• Calgary renews programs, awareness as homeless face dire challenges of winter

  The City of Calgary and 20 other partners have started the annual extreme weather response, providing seasonal day spaces and other services for Calgarians who are homeless.

  Canada

  Nov 30
• 2-alarm fire displaces 10, sends 2 to hospital in Calgary’s northeast

  A fire in the 100-block of Taradale Close NE on Saturday resulted in 10 people being displaced and two being sent to hospital in critical but non-life-threatening condition.

  Fire

  Nov 23
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• Annual Stuff A Bus helps address growing need at Calgary Food Bank

  Calgarians donated food items on Saturday for the annual Stuff A Bus campaign in support of the Calgary Food Bank. This year is more important than ever, according to organizers.

  Canada

  Nov 22
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• ‘Do your research, advocate’: Alberta radio host with brain cyst says long consult wait shows rural care gaps

  Alberta radio host Kim Johnston says his worsening symptoms and a months-long wait for a neurosurgery consult show how specialist delays are straining rural health care.

  Canada

  Nov 22
• Calgary grocer out thousands after multiple break-and-enter robberies

  Owners of a Calgary corner store say they will need to spend around $20,000 on repairs and upgrades after their business was broken into twice within the period of a week.

  Crime

  Nov 16
• Driver killed in wrong-way crash involving multiple vehicles on Sarcee Trail

  Calgary police are investigating after a man in his 40s died in a head on collision while driving his vehicle towards oncoming traffic on Friday night.

  Canada

  Nov 15
• Alberta unveils plan to improve health-care, critics not impressed

  Alberta's UCP government has unveiled its latest plans to help improve health care in the province, but so far critics are not impressed.

  Health

  Nov 14
• Increased chance to catch aurora borealis over coming days, says Calgary photographer

  Because of increased solar activity, the likelihood of seeing aurora borealis in Western Canada skies over the next few nights has increased, says a Calgary photographer.

  Environment

  Nov 9
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• Albertans shouldn’t expect a ‘general strike’ anytime soon

  While Alberta labour groups promised swift retribution after the province forced teachers back to work, the head of the union admits a general strike won't happen overnight.

  Canada

  Nov 2
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• Field of Crosses welcoming students despite Alberta teacher strike

  Field of Crosses and Valour Canada are working to ensure Alberta students can learn about the sacrifices made by members of the Canadian military from Southern Alberta.

  Canada

  Oct 25
• Results of 2025 municipal elections in Alberta likely not known for several days

  While this year's municipal elections are just days away, new rules mean some Albertans may have to wait several days to learn the results in their community.

  Politics

  Oct 16
• Alberta students, doctors want federal ban on flavoured e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches

  Alberta based advocacy groups are hoping to convince the federal government to follow through on an old promise to ban flavoured e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches in Canada.

  Health

  Oct 15
• Small business owners say Alberta teachers’ strike is hurting their bottom line

  Small business owners who count on spending by students say the Alberta teachers strike is having a crushing impact on their operations.

  Canada

  Oct 10
• Calgary driver concerned for others after base for traffic post damages his vehicle

  A Calgary driver is hoping the company responsible for traffic mitigation on Deerfoot Trail will pay to have his car fixed after it was damaged by materials left on the roadway.

  Canada

  Oct 9
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• Calgary volunteers plant more than 300 trees at Edworthy Park

  Dozens of volunteers were planting trees in a southwest Calgary city park on Saturday. The annual event has seen more than 550,000 trees planted across Canada since 2010.

  Environment

  Sep 20
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• Alberta mountain biking community mourns the loss of avid supporter

  Members of Calgary's mountain biking community are mourning the loss of their friend Jordan Phillip Goheen. He died after being hit by a vehicle on Sept. 12.

  Canada

  Sep 19
• ASIRT investigation clears Calgary police officers of wrongdoing in 2023 protest arrest

  Officers who responded to an Israel-Palestine protest in Calgary have been cleared of wrongdoing after a teen was forced to the ground and concussed.

  Crime

  Sep 18
• Alberta government hopes curbing immigration will help boost youth employment

  The Alberta Government wants employers to reduce their reliance on temporary foreign workers and boost youth employment as they look for more control on international immigration.

  Economy

  Sep 17
• Smoke from fertilizer facility fire sends 3 people to hospital in Hanna

  At least three people went to hospital on Thursday after an apparent chemical fire spewed plumes of smoke at a fertilizer blending facility in Hanna, Alta.

  Environment

  Sep 5
• Feeling unheard: Calgarians share their thoughts on city council

  Some Calgarians are frustrated because they believe city council needs to do a better job at listening to residents in the city when it comes to growth and development.

  Politics

  Sep 4
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• Calgary drowning victim remembered as kind, compassionate and full of light

  A young man who tragically lost his life when he drowned on Mahogany Lake on Wednesday is being remembered by friends as kind, compassionate and full of life.

  Investigations

  Aug 29
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• Alberta senior is speaking out after being victim of distraction theft

  A Calgary senior is speaking out in the hopes that others won't fall victim to the same tactics after they were the victim of a distraction theft earlier in August.

  Crime

  Aug 22
• Alberta parents prepare for potential job action by province’s teachers

  As students get ready to go back to class this fall, their parents are busy preparing alternative learning plans in case teachers go on strike in October.

  Education

  Aug 20
• Thousands of Calgarians turn out for ‘Marda Gras’

  Celebrating community, thousands of Calgarians made their way to the southwest neighbourhood of Marda Loop Sunday for the 40th annual Marda Gras street party.

  Canada

  Aug 10
• Calgary police investigate death of woman in targeted shooting Saturday

  Calgary police are seeking witnesses as they investigate what is believed to have been a targeted shooting. A 23-year old woman was killed in a parkade in Haysboro on Saturday.

  Crime

  Jul 20