Drew Stremick

Digital Journalist and Weather Specialist

Author Archives

• Keystone XL not the only option, says Canada’s energy minister

  Canada's minister for energy and natural resources says that the country shouldn't only rely on Keystone XL being approved as a way to boost energy exports.

  Economy

  May 1
• Calgary emergency management agency moving to create urban wildfire plan

  Calgary's emergency management agency is proactively preparing for potential disasters in our city by implementing an urban wildfire plan.

  Canada

  Apr 23
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• Albertans are the least satisfied with quality of life across Canada: StatCan

  A new survey from Statistics Canada shows that Albertans are less satisfied with the quality of life in Canada when compared to other Canadians.

  Canada

  Apr 20
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• Soccer fans in Calgary endure snow, cold for chance to see FIFA World Cup trophy

  Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, it's iconic trophy is visiting cities across Canada before the tournament begins in early June.

  Sports

  Apr 12
• Alberta snowpacks much deeper thanks to heavy snowfall

  Higher than seasonal snowfalls have helped boost snowpacks along the B.C.-Alberta border. Experts hope this will help alleviate drought conditions across Southern Alberta.

  Environment

  Apr 6
• Calgary hit by unexpected blast of spring snow, causing dozens of crashes

  It appears many Calgarians were caught off guard by a sudden and heavy spring snowstorm that blanketed the city during the busy Wednesday morning rush hour.

  Traffic

  Mar 25
• New research says Canada needs to do more to address growing electricity demand

  A new report says Canada needs to do more to increase electricity production as population and industrial demand is expected to increase.

  Canada

  Mar 19
• Federal government looking to support Canada’s AI industry

  The federal government is looking to do more to support the AI industry as it begins to implement a regulatory framework to protect Canadians.

  Tech

  Mar 18
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• Loitering outside Calgary pharmacy raises concerns over safety

  Businesses and community members in Sunalta are growing more concerned over safety as the number of people seeking addiction treatment grows at a local pharmacy.

  Canada

  Mar 11
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• RCMP investigating fatal crash on Trans-Canada Highway east of Calgary

  Westbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway were shut down just east of Calgary early Wednesday morning due to what RCMP called 'a very serious crash.'

  Traffic

  Mar 4
• Alberta Federation of Labour planning province-wide day of action

  The Alberta Federation of Labour launched a new campaign on Saturday called Fight Back Now, aimed at protesting unpopular decisions made by the provincial government.

  Canada

  Mar 1
• Calgary couple hopeful wedding dress and wheelchair will be returned after car theft

  A Calgary family is hoping thieves will return a wedding dress and wheelchair that were in their car when it was stolen from outside a local business last week.

  Canada

  Feb 22
• Alberta Premier defends controversial referendum questions on immigration

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her proposed changes to immigration rules, that will be the subject of province-wide referendum in October.

  Politics

  Feb 20
• Alberta Sheriffs continue to remove unsafe commercial vehicles from roadways

  Alberta Sheriffs continue to work to remove unsafe commercial vehicles from Alberta roadways. Over the course of 2025 more than 15,000 inspections were conducted.

  Canada

  Feb 13
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• Calgary senior’s ‘living wish’ made a reality by local flying club

  A Calgary senior had her wish made reality on Wednesday thanks to the retirement community and a flying club that flew her to view the resting place of her husband and daughter.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 11
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• Calgary mother with mobility issues struggles to find suitable housing

  A Calgary mother with mobility issues has been struggling to find a new place to live since the summer of 2025, when her landlord sold her current home. She's not alone.

  Canada

  Jan 25
• Calgary mayor calls for one-year timeline to complete Bearpaw water main twinning

  After lifting water restrictions on Friday, Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas outlined next steps for completing repairs to the Bearpaw feeder main, including an ambitious timeline.

  Canada

  Jan 18
• Closing the gap: RMs say more needs to be done to cover growing infrastructure deficit

  Advocates for rural municipalities are speaking out over what they say is a growing deficit in funding for infrastructure projects across rural Alberta.

  Economy

  Jan 15
• As repairs wrap up on Bearspaw feeder main, no guarantee another rupture won’t happen

  On Saturday, city officials gave an update on the repairs for the Bearspaw feeder main. While these repairs are almost done, officials can't guarantee another break won't occur.

  Canada

  Jan 10
• Optimism remains high as downtown vacancies hold steady

  A new report from CBRE shows Calgary's commercial vacancy rate is still sitting at 30 per cent. While vacancies are high, so is optimism surrounding long-term growth in the city.

  Economy

  Jan 7
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• Calgary restaurant donates hundreds of burgers to those in need

  Calgary burger restaurant Flipp'n Burgers made two big donations of 400-burgers each to the Calgary Drop-In Centre and the Mustard Seed on Christmas Eve.

  Features

  Dec 24, 2025
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• Calgary firefighters mark 80 years of giving

  The annual Calgary Firefighters Toy Association celebrated 80 years of giving back to the community on Sunday with its annual Christmas party for families in need across Calgary.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2025
• Calgary police seek to identify potential arson suspect

  Investigators with Calgary police are asking for help in identifying a suspect in an on-going arson investigation at Salt and Brick, a restaurant located in the Beltline.

  Fire

  Dec 18, 2025
• 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, 2025
• 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, 2025