Private investors could land at Calgary’s airport under new federal plan
Ottawa’s plan to invite private capital into Canada’s top four aviation hubs is already facing criticism, alongside plenty of unanswered questions
Calgary Herald · Sep 15, 2026Calgary business news
Curated headlines for the local business community.
Alberta eyes stronger waste storage rules amid stubborn blaze at Calgary landfill
A fire that broke out Sept. 6 at Ecco’s facility in Calgary’s Shepard industrial area continues to smoulder, with residents and local politicians raising concerns about air quality and potential health-related impacts for nearby communities
Calgary Herald · Sep 15, 2026
ECCO landfill fire under control while hotspots and air quality concerns persist
The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) advises that the fire at the ECCO Recycling facility in Calgary's Shepard Industrial is under control. This does not mean that the fire is out, but that the strategies, tactics and resources assigned continue to make a positive progress. Crews continue to work with contractors and partner agencies to fully extinguish the fire using specialized landfill fire suppression techniques.The affected area covers approximately 43,000 square metres, or the equivalent of e
City of Calgary Newsroom · Sep 15, 2026MRU announces new School of Computing Sciences and Mathematics
Mount Royal University’s (MRU) new technology-forward school prepares to welcome thousands in the next few years. By 2027, the School of Computing Sciences and Mathematics is expected to enroll more than 1,000 students, with an annual target of 350 new students. The school will offer three degree programs, one certificate, and four minors. Aside from […] The post MRU announces new School of Computing Sciences and Mathematics appeared first on LiveWire Calgary.
LiveWire Calgary · Sep 15, 2026'We don't have to vote by default': Calgary-Shaw byelection win had little to do with separatism, NDP says
Kyle Campbell won the riding with 7,461 votes, but said that throughout the campaign, constituents brought up the referendum less often than expected
Calgary Herald · Sep 15, 2026Ontario driver sentenced to 20-months for rural intersection crash that killed Drumheller father over six years ago
Family expresses dismay over loss of empathy and remorse of driver
Calgary Herald · Sep 15, 2026‘Warning shot’: Strong Calgary reaction after NDP byelection win
The words “wake-up call” were used more than once Tuesday to describe the fallout from the Alberta NDP’s victory in the Calgary-Shaw byelection. NDP candidate Kyle Campbell won the byelection by a healthy margin — roughly 600 votes – over UCP candidate Mike Derry, in a riding that the UCP won by more than 3,300 […] The post ‘Warning shot’: Strong Calgary reaction after NDP byelection win appeared first on LiveWire Calgary.
LiveWire Calgary · Sep 15, 2026
Seeking public assistance to locate man wanted on warrants
We are looking for the public’s help to locate a man who is wanted on a warrant in relation to a historic sexual interference investigation.Chaz Damien Paul LAVALLEE, who is also known as Cage LALIBERTE, 37, is wanted on a warrant for sexual interference with a child under 16 years old.LAVALLEE is described as 5’10” tall, 215 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. It is believed that LAVALLEE may be travelling through cabs or rideshares and may be in the Calgary or Airdrie areas.Anyone wi
City of Calgary Newsroom · Sep 15, 2026Braid: Byelection signals trouble for UCP, as a conservative rival gears up
There is evidence of deep-seated Calgary discontent with the UCP
Calgary Herald · Sep 15, 2026Flames throwback blueliner Mace'o Phillips shows out at Next Gen game
'Character kid … that’s what you like about him. He’s competitive and he’s physical and he cares,' said Wranglers head coach Brett Sutter
Calgary Herald · Sep 15, 2026
Do school cell phone bans work? Teachers say enforcement can be an issue
Most provinces have put in some form of ban in the past two to three years and vary dependent on the grade level, with New Brunswick the latest to join this year.
Global News Calgary · Sep 15, 2026
What are restrictive covenants and why this Edmonton infill is stirring debate
From restrictive covenants to buying the neighbouring property, the sharp rise in multi-unit infill builds in recent years has led some Edmonton homeowners to take drastic action.
Global News Calgary · Sep 15, 2026Platform Calgary’s Top 10 startups — and what it means to the founders
Ten of Calgary’s brightest technology startups were announced Monday, in advance of Platform Calgary’s Innovation Week launch party later this fall. The top 10 Most Promising Startups of 2026 cover a wide range of technology verticals, including Agtech, Fintech, Clean Tech, AI and Legal Tech, and will be recognized at the innovation hub’s 16th annual […] The post Platform Calgary’s Top 10 startups — and what it means to the founders appeared first on LiveWire Calgary.
LiveWire Calgary · Sep 15, 2026
Ungerer, Beverette, Hatcher named top players
Toronto Argonauts receiver David Ungerer III, Montreal Alouettes linebacker Tyrice Beverette and B.C. Lions receiver Keon Hatcher Sr. have been named the CFL's top players for Week 15.
Global News Calgary · Sep 15, 2026
Former Alberta premier Kenney links stunning UCP byelection loss to separation vote
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney is linking the governing United Conservative Party's stunning byelection loss in Calgary to the province's looming vote on separation.
Global News Calgary · Sep 15, 2026
Calgary man charged for alleged threat to kill Carney on YouTube, RCMP says
A Calgary resident is facing criminal charges for allegedly issuing threats to Prime Minister Mark Carney on YouTube, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said on Tuesday.
Global News Calgary · Sep 15, 2026Online death threat against Prime Minister Mark Carney results in Calgary man's arrest
Accused will appear in court today
Calgary Herald · Sep 15, 2026More than 215 kg of suspected cocaine seized at Coutts border crossing
In 2025, CBSA officers in Alberta made 1,292 seizures of illegal narcotics, including 1,054 kg of cocaine and 279 kg of methamphetamine.
Calgary Herald · Sep 15, 2026
Submissions for The City of Calgary 2027 W.O. Mitchell Book Prize now open
The City of Calgary is now accepting submissions from local authors for the 2027 W.O. Mitchell Book Prize, recognizing literary works published in 2026. This prize is awarded in honour of acclaimed Calgary writer and broadcaster W.O. Mitchell (1914–1998), whose best-loved novel Who Has Seen the Wind (1947) portrayed Prairie life through the eyes of a child and sold almost a million copies in Canada.Established in 1996, the W.O. Mitchell Book Prize is coordinated through a partnership between T
City of Calgary Newsroom · Sep 15, 2026Qualico's Ride for 75 supports Habitat for Humanity
Event celebrates Qualico's big milestone of developing communities and building homes, and helps raise funds for Habitat for Humanity.
Calgary Herald · Sep 15, 2026