Meghan Cobb

Digital Journalist

Author Archives

• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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
• Man pleads guilty to vicious assault of Calgary transit bus driver

  One of two men charged in the vicious attack of a Calgary Transit bus driver last May has pleaded guilty to two of the six charges against him.

  Crime

  Jan 19
• Langdon residents step up to help family displaced by fire

  The fire in the Alberta hamlet broke out just after 6 p.m. Sunday night, and according to neighbours took roughly three hours to extinguish.

  Canada

  Jan 17
• Buy now, pay later plans may seem attractive but come at a cost, warn experts

  Buy now, pay later purchase plans are becoming a lot more common, but experts warn, while they may help provide some temporary happiness, they come at a cost.

  Economy

  Dec 16, 2025
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• Alberta government creating new all season resorts at Castle, Nakiska, Fortress

  Alberta's provincial government has announced the creation of three new all-season resort areas that it claims could generate thousands of jobs and billions in economic benefits.

  Environment

  Dec 10, 2025
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• Calgary students stage walkouts, protests over impact of looming teachers’ strike

  Dozens of high school students staged a walkout at several Calgary high schools on Friday to show their concerns about the impact a teachers strike could have on their education.

  Education

  Oct 3, 2025
• Calgary drivers call on city to cover repair costs for pothole damage

  Kyle Cossette was one of the many drivers who were caught off guard driving eastbound on Glenmore under the Crowchild Trail overpass, when they hit a large pothole.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2025
• 2 found dead in house fire north of Calgary, RCMP investigating

  RCMP said two people are dead following a house fire in the hamlet of Torrington, Alta., located about 160 kilometres northeast of Calgary.

  Fire

  Sep 25, 2025
• Tenants call for ‘holdover lease’ as future of Calgary’s Old Y decided

  According to the City of Calgary, an expression of interest (EOI) was released on Sept. 16, after CommunityWise ended its lease with three months' notice.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2025