Meghan Cobb

Digital Journalist

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• Calgary police relocate command post as search for missing boy continues

  Calgary police announced Friday that the command post that was set up at Thorncliffe School to aid in the search for a missing 11-year-old boy, is being moved to Nose Hill Park.

  Investigations

  Jul 24
• Calgary realtors join forces to help search for missing 11-year-old boy

  Calgary realtors say they are answering the call for help from Calgary police as a massive search continues for an 11-year-old Calgary boy who went missing eight days ago.

  Investigations

  Jul 23
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• New Ivor Strong Bridge on Calgary’s Deerfoot Trail to open on July 27

  The daily commute along Deerfoot Trail in south Calgary is expected to take drivers a bit less time with the opening of a new bridge over the Bow River on July 27.

  Traffic

  Jul 21
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• Calgary area ‘very uniquely situated’ for study of hailstorms, says researcher

  Researchers with the Northern Hail Project deploying some new 'hail sensors' this year to collect information on size and impact of storms in Canada's 'hail alley.'

  Science

  Jul 16
• Calgary family mourns 7-year-old girl who drowned in southeast pond

  A GoFundMe has been set up to help the grieving family cover funeral costs, household bills and any other immediate needs as they come to terms with Drihanna Matamona's loss.

  Canada

  Jul 14
• University of Calgary developing new immunotherapy cancer treatment

  The immunotherapy offers an alternative treatment when chemotherapy, radiation and surgery are no longer effective. The next phase of the trial is recruiting patients.

  Health

  Jul 2
• Cleanup work underway in Kananaskis following heavy rainfall, flooding

  On Tuesday, the majority of 1,500 visitors stranded in the park because of washed out roads were able to get out with most of Highway 40 reopening.

  Canada

  Jun 30
• Calgary’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre sees increased demand, decreased funding

  As it prepares for its annual Legacy Run and Walk, the centre says the fundraiser is more important than ever this year. 

  Health

  Jun 26
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• Summer skiing at Sunshine Village draws skiers from Alberta and beyond

  Just a week before the Calgary Stampede starts, skiers from all over North America are taking advantage of skiing in shorts and a T-shirt at Sunshine Village.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 25
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• Red Deer high school students come together to help classmate fighting cancer

  Lachlan Ross, a Grade 11 student at Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame High School, was born with a genetic condition causing him to be him non-verbal and have complex medical needs.

  Health

  Jun 24
• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• ‘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
• ‘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