Meghan Cobb

Digital Journalist

Author Archives

• Strong start to Calgary’s tourism season leads to optimistic outlook

  After more than 10 million people visited Calgary in 2025, Tourism Calgary expects this year to be even stronger — with a substantial increase in visitors to the city already.

  Canada

  Jun 4
• Canadian Olympians Sarault, Kingsbury named Calgary Stampede parade marshals

  Courtney Sarault and Mikael Kingsbury both donned the red and white at the Olympic Winter Games a few months ago — as well as six combined medals.

  Canada

  Jun 3
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• Heavy rainfall, snowpack melt has Canmore dealing with localized flooding

  The Bow River is pushing its banks in the mountain town of Canmore, causing some basements to flood and bringing back memories from a severe deluge of water in 2013.

  Weather

  Jun 2
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• Be bear aware: Increase in sightings, encounters prompts warning to Alberta backcountry users

  The arrival of warm weather in Alberta means more people heading into the backcountry, but with lots of hungry bears around, it also means an increase in encounters.

  Environment

  May 27
• Thousands of Calgary families facing a big jump in school bus fees next year

  With the Calgary Board of Education facing skyrocketing fuel costs and an increase in the number of students who take the bus, thousands of families are facing a big jump in fees.

  Education

  May 27
• Questions raised around who can access Alberta’s out-of-country health care funding

  Tamara Polo lived a full and busy life, but that all came to halt when she was hit as a pedestrian in a parking lot in September of 2023.

  Health

  May 9
• Calgary high school football community comes together to support sidelined player

  On Friday night, as teams hit the field at Shouldice Park, all proceeds from sales at the concession, Birdie, will go to Kane Hart's family.

  News

  May 7
• Calgary boy, 12, who drowned in Mahogany Lake is laid to rest

  A highly emotional funeral took place at the Calgary Muslim Ceremony, as the little boy who drowned in Lake Mahogany on Sunday was laid to rest.

  Investigations

  May 6
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• Calgary philanthropist’s legacy inspires life-changing mental health research

  The life and legacy of Calgary businessman Norm Johnson has inspired some groundbreaking research into mental health at the University of Calgary.

  Health

  Apr 23
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• Alberta family faces ‘uncertain future’ after toddler’s rare disease care funding denied

  The family of a two-year-old toddler from Airdrie is fighting with the Alberta health-care system over its refusal to pay for potentially life-saving treatment in Europe.

  Health

  Apr 22
• SAIT layoffs highlight funding challenges at Alberta post-secondary schools

  A decision by the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology to lay off 30 employees is highlighting the funding challenges faced by post-secondary institutions across Alberta.

  Education

  Apr 17
• ‘He turns size into motivation’: Calgary Flames goalie inspires young fan to dream big

  'It was just a really cool moment,' said 10-year-old Kade Heisler. 'I've never been to an NHL practice before.'

  Canada

  Apr 17
• Mount Royal University accused of being ‘woefully equipped’ to deal with campus emergency

  Calgary's Mount Royal University is facing some strong criticism over the lack of information provided to students and staff during Monday's shelter in place advisory.

  Crime

  Apr 14
• Protesters fear ‘American-style’ 2-tiered health care is coming to Canada

  Dozens of protestors gathered outside the office of their local Liberal MP, in cities across Canada on Monday to call on the federal government to protect public health care.

  Politics

  Mar 16
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• ‘Then he ran over my leg’: Calgary boy hit in crosswalk recovering at home

  For 12-year-old Calgary boy Bentley St. John, being stuck at home is a reminder of the scariest moment of his life.

  Mar 12
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• Canmore’s Livability Tax Program one step closer to reality

  The program creates residential property sub-classes with different tax rates based on occupancy, applying a higher rate to properties not used as a primary residence.

  Canada

  Mar 12
• Calgary hit with mid-March snowfall

  According to the Calgary Police Service, there were 12 crashes between midnight and 8 a.m. Thursday, including three injury collisions.

  Weather

  Mar 12
• Calgary police investigate another extortion-related shooting

  While no injuries were reported, Calgary police confirm the shooting is being investigated as having ties to an ongoing extortion series in the area.

  Crime

  Mar 6
• Mount Royal University students aim to bring more women into aviation

  The open house-style event allowed students to check out planes, speak with other students and connect with industry leaders.

  Canada

  Mar 6
• Space debris lights up Calgary sky

  Calgarians looking up around 8 p.m. Thursday may have noticed some unusual lights streaking across the night sky.

  Canada

  Mar 6
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• Calgary teen arrested following armed robbery of cellphones

  Calgary police allege the teen entered a store at about 11 a.m. on March 1 and aimed a gun at employees, demanding cellphones.

  Crime

  Mar 5
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• 2 people dead in Calgary from possible CO poisoning

  The Calgary Fire Department says carbon monoxide poisoning is being investigated as the possible cause of death of two people in the community of Rundle early Tuesday morning.

  Fire

  Mar 3
• Parents plead for return of plaque honouring Brentwood 5 massacre victims in Calgary

  Calgary police are looking for a bronze plaque honouring the Brentwood Five, which was recently discovered missing by the mom of one of the victims killed at a house party in 2014.

  Crime

  Feb 6
• Calgary police host town hall on extortion threats targeting South Asian community

  Members of South Asian community have been invited to an open house hosted by Calgary Police to discuss a rash of recent extortion threats against the community.

  Crime

  Feb 5
• Life is getting more difficult for trans people living in Alberta, advocates say

  Growing up in rural Alberta, and affirming her identity as a trans woman, sent Anna Murphy on a path that eventually led her back to Calgary.

  Canada

  Jan 27