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livewirecalgary. com > 06/11/2026 > calgary-drops-its-eighth-straight-as-saskatoon-stuns-the-surge-94-88

Calgary drops its eighth straight as Saskatoon stuns the Surge 94-88

4+ hour, 27+ min ago  (664+ words) After spending six of their first seven games away from Calgary, going 0-7 over that stretch, the Surge's return home ended in a stunning defeat as the Saskatoon Mamba scored 10 straight points to close out the game. Calgary entered target time…...

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livewirecalgary. com > 06/10/2026 > calgary-police-investigate-the-death-of-a-woman-and-a-child-in-a-temple-home

Calgary police investigate the death of a woman and a child in a Temple home

14+ hour, 54+ min ago  (248+ words) Calgary police are currently investigating after a woman and child were found dead inside a northeast Calgary home on Wednesday afternoon. Officers went to a home in the community of Temple around 2: 05 p. m. Wednesday for a check on welfare of a…...

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livewirecalgary. com > 06/10/2026 > farkas-pitches-federal-only-deal-to-put-downtown-green-line-underground

Farkas pitches federal-only deal to put downtown Green Line underground

13+ hour, 58+ min ago  (794+ words) Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas is floating a plan to split the Green Line into phases and pursue federal funding for a downtown underground tunnel " without the province at the table. Farkas made the comments the day after the Government of…...

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livewirecalgary. com > 06/10/2026 > calgary-surge-front-office-confident-slow-start-coaching-change

Our goals haven't changed': Calgary Surge front office remain confident after slow start and coaching change

15+ hour, 14+ min ago  (633+ words) Though it might not seem like it, Calgary's professional basketball team, the Surge, is already seven games into its 24-game 2026 season." From their best showing, a two-point loss to the Scarborough Shooting Stars, to their biggest defeat, a 19-point loss…...

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livewirecalgary. com > 06/10/2026 > calgary-student-fighting-microplastics-in-agriculture

Calgary student fighting microplastics in agriculture

15+ hour, 20+ min ago  (513+ words) To improve crop yields, farmers across the world use plastic mulch films. However, even modern plastic films and biodegradable options contribute to microplastic pollution and have been found to release toxic and under-researched substances. One Calgary student has set her…...

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livewirecalgary. com > 06/10/2026 > calgary-non-market-housing-pipeline-nearly-empties-after-record-year

58 units: Calgary's non-market housing pipeline nearly empties after record year

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1001+ words) Calgary's record-breaking year for non-market housing has given way to a near-standstill, with just 58 units under a development permit in the first quarter of 2026 " a fraction of the 3, 000 the city aims to build every year. The figures come from the…...

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livewirecalgary. com > 06/09/2026 > calgary-food-bank-celebrates-the-retirement-of-40-year-volunteer

Calgary Food Bank celebrates the retirement of 40-year volunteer

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (505+ words) After 42 years of service, Terry Deets has retired from his role as a food bank volunteer, but his spirit will continue to help others through a new fundraising initiative created in his honour." President and CEO of the Calgary Food…...

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livewirecalgary. com > 06/09/2026 > no-tunnel-province-open-to-adjustments-on-the-downtown-calgary-green-line

No tunnel: Province open to adjustments on the downtown Calgary Green Line

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (1217+ words) The Government of Alberta is sticking to its guns on an elevated Green Line in downtown Calgary, though city council could once again look at alternative alignments. Members of Calgary's Executive Committee approved an amendment from Ward 13 Coun. Dan Mc…...

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livewirecalgary. com > 06/09/2026 > federal-and-provincial-downloading-has-cost-calgary-1b-report

Federal and provincial downloading has cost Calgary $1 B: Report

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (636+ words) Calgary has absorbed roughly $100 million in provincial and federal costs annually over the past decade, while funding going to cities has declined, according to a new report. Calgary's Executive Committee will review a report on June 9 that shows the City…...

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livewirecalgary. com > 06/08/2026 > surge-fire-head-coach-after-0-7-start

Surge fire head coach after 0-7 start

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (257+ words) After their abysmal start to the season, the winless Calgary Surge have fired Head Coach Perry Huang. "Our organization remains focused on competing at the highest level and experiencing the success we're accustomed to," said Team President, Dylan Howe in…...