I keep hearing this claim: Political parties are new to municipal politics in Alberta. But guess what? They actually have a long history in Calgary and Edmonton. Here’s what I found youtu.be/Fn9pqFBy8Is?...

New from me: Remember the last time Calgary hand-counted an election? I sure do: youtu.be/M_v5cAlbLR4

Public safety is a top election issue. But Calgary Police commission memo highlights a struggle to bring on new hires — something to keep in mind as voters track campaign promises youtu.be/aP5PzCGiWUg

Sometimes the star of the story doesn’t quite translate in the final news segment. So, here’s a moment for the horse I met last week:

There’s a smell lingering around Canmore, it really stinks, and getting to the bottom of it is costing the mountain town millions: youtu.be/nU_n2n-s4AI

Ok @benlopezsteven.bsky.social I see you www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

I took the survey but wonder: how will this be enforced and how much will it cost to do so? When the province instituted the Kananaskis Conservation pass it cost money to hire a company that would scan license plates for ticketing purposes

First the Fair Deal Panel, now this? Both launched in the shadow of separatist sentiment, acting as a sort-of dowsing rod to lead policy that govt believes will give the province more independence. So — what will Alberta gain from its latest town hall tour? youtu.be/gc0KmpQetCE

City of Calgary’s latest engagement opportunity: an engagement on how the city conducts engagement! How engaging.

Do you know anyone who lives in a purpose-built rental building in Calgary? Looking to chat about a potential story -- hit me up :)

Learned this the hard way last Stampede -- bus routes on detour for parade day (the list is long)

What's up with SE Green Line construction? I got a lil preview of the two projects the city is celebrating today with a ground breaking ceremony: www.youtube.com/watch?v=by3v...

We are out reporting on this tragic story, where the search for any potential missing hikers is paused for the night and will resume at first light: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Oh thank god www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Re this: booked to work today and found that also people are passing when they barely have time to avoid oncoming traffic (which is a little spooky) but also I ran into someone I haven’t seen in a while and a group of runners ALSO had a meet cute similar at the same time…so balance?

Just studying for the Group of Seven (G7) meeting thing everyone is talking about

I think my brain is broken, saw this and immediately thought: GIVE THE TRASH TO THE TRASH PANDAS. THEY WANT YOUR TRASH!

One time Google decided my middle name is Hermione

Google and Meta search both report that Cape Breton Island has its own time zone 12 minutes ahead of mainland Nova Scotia time because they are both drawing that information from a Beaverton article I wrote in 2024

What’s next for the Gresham Block site? www.greshamblock.com

There have now been 560 cases of measles in Alberta so far this year, and growing.

To me this suggests there are UNSANCTIONED markets afoot, and I must know; how do they compare??

"Former Calgary councillor Joe Magliocca, who was convicted of fraud for submitting 19 falsified expense claims to the city, has been handed a six-month conditional sentence order. For the first two months, Magliocca will be under house-arrest conditions. After that, he will be bound by a curfew."

How long after moving to Calgary did YOU start accurately recognizing mountains by name?

Calgary Transit says we have a funding gap threatening service. With higher population, growing ridership, more $ needed to improve things like bus frequency -- less waiting around so riders can get from point A to B in reasonable time, officials say: youtu.be/P2-YJ4a0TqM

It's almost flood season in Calgary, but drought is also a big risk across the prairies. How can both exist in the same season? Here's a piece I did last year to find out: youtu.be/gIsHGNviTNI

Calgary report says Edmonton spends $50M per year on traffic safety programs. Calgary? $5M per year -- deaths exceeded a 10-year record last year, so the city of Calgary wants emergency funding to address those stats...an extra $1M. Story here youtu.be/6UM_gqOcmCs

A building, constructed in 1911, comes down in Inglewood. The city's historic resources pg called it stately, the one of the larger buildings from that era -- with a history of grocery retail and providing a couple dozen affordable homes in the community youtu.be/KdXIDKSfFYo

a reminder that most people in canada who say “can’t trust the polls” are using 1-2 examples they remember from a decade ago at best and bad faith charlatans at worse

Oh hey you can now buy weed at 18+ events in Calgary:

RN results are identifying as government fluid in the election as results trickle in

Now that the election is over, looking to catching up on all the important Canadian news I've missed in the interim.

One of the fun things about being Canadian is the lil thrill hearing “coast to coast” and wondering if they’re gonna go for a third one

I watched Way Downtown to soak in some Plus 15 lore while putting this story together — sadly I didn’t sneak in a reference in the end 🥹 m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid...

A deep dive into this city’s state of downtown through its latest office conversion project: Will the Nexen be the nexus for change? youtu.be/gQtTgzzVNEU

You know that map store downtown? The owner is closing up shop to move sales online. I paid the place a visit for a story: youtu.be/ts1c896FIno

Live right now: @kathleenpetty.bsky.social West of Centre Host in Medicine Hat doing the pod for a new audience www.youtube.com/live/tMPmDtq...

CBC got into streaming and smart TV things last fall — we are trying to adapt it to be a go to for daily video news locally. If you’re of the video watching type definitely open to feedback and thoughts. What makes you tune in, what turns you off: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

pedal pubs — I always laugh at how they became a part of Main Streets in Calgary, and think abt how they are a business that creates traffic calming…. But look at this rendering…now they’ve taken over the imaginations of city planners….

Soooo no more carbon tax? Thumbs up or thumbs down? Depends who you ask: youtu.be/agyscMzz9hg

While we wait for all the candidates to be in place and confirmed, here’s the federal election sitch in #yyc experts Lori Williams and @duanebratt.bsky.social are watching 4 ridings. Here’s why: youtu.be/RvxgpWtokig?... #Election2025 #CanadaVotes2025

Latest from me -- a little history on Calgary's connection to the Hudson's Bay Company, that historic downtown building, and what's next once that store closes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqxh...

Everyone talking about Trudeau at Canadian Tire. Me: what’s in his cart tho. Oh JT. Oh JT no not the black starter utensil set

Calgary Transit feels like it is having a moment. On the one hand, the organization suggests it has mostly returned to pre-pandemic ridership. But then again...

Its about chartin' time

hmmmm

Me listening, sending @markusoff.bsky.social live reax

Graffiti beneath Calgary’ Centre Street bridge. #yyc