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4d ago

We Have Just Uncovered the Stinkiest Myth in All History

Think tomato juice is the secret weapon for getting rid of skunk smell? Think again. Beki Hunt from the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society tells Sarah Crosbie that the famous tomato-soup remedy is actually a complete myth — and apparently we've all been doing this wrong. We also get into Calgary's skunk population: Are there actually more skunks in the city this year, or are we just noticing and talking about them more? Beki explains what makes a skunk spray, why skunks are actually little heroes in our communities, what to do if you or your dog gets sprayed, and what these misunderstood creatures are up to as the weather gets colder. Plus: how humans can safely share the city with our neighbourhood skunks. Learn more about the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society here: www.calgarywildlife.org
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Diesel Prices Are Surging — And “The Crystal Ball” Isn’t Looking Great

Diesel prices are hitting record highs as global conflicts squeeze supplies — and there’s another problem hitting fuel retailers: diesel theft. Calgary fuel stations have lost thousands of dollars worth of diesel, including one tanker truck that allegedly took 10,000 litres worth about $20,000 over two weeks. GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan says diesel theft is nothing new, but the people being hurt are local fuel retailers — not the oil companies or refineries. He also looks ahead at where diesel prices could be headed next. LIVE fuel price data: prices.GasBuddy.com
4d ago

"The Knitting World Is Pissed" — How AI Is Impacting Crafters

Calgary-based knitwear designer Chantal Miyagishima says the knitting world is pissed — and AI-generated products on Etsy are a big reason why. She says AI is being used to mimic and rip off real designers’ work, while generating knitting patterns that can be completely wrong or even physically impossible to make. Chantal says those bad patterns can leave knitters blaming themselves for not being able to follow them, when the real problem is the AI-generated design. We talk about AI, stolen designs, and what happens when a creative community starts losing trust in the work it buys online. Find Chantal: @knitatude on Instagram | www.knitatude.ca
6d ago

48 Hours for Alberta Referendum Results? You May See Them Much Sooner

With Alberta’s referendum vote approaching, we check back in with Maia Hanrahan, Media Spokesperson for Elections Alberta, with more questions about how the vote will work. Maia gives us an update on election worker hiring, explains how special ballots are secured before election night, and walks us through when those ballots can actually be counted and when Albertans can expect to see results come in. She also explains how groups, community organizations and even teams of friends can apply together to work during the election. Find more on the upcoming referendum here: www.elections.ab.ca/elections/referendum
6d ago

Here to serve Calgarians! A Day in the Life of a Calgary Peace Officer

Every day is different for Calgary’s Peace Officers — and sometimes you never know what you’ll be dispatched to. We go behind the scenes with Kamaljeet Fischer, Sergeant of Community Safety, Emergency Management and Community Safety, to learn more about the people behind the uniform and the many different ways Peace Officers serve Calgarians. Kamaljeet takes us through what a typical day can look like, and why no two days on the job are quite the same. We discuss the City’s new social media campaign showcasing the work Peace Officers do across Calgary. The City’s newest social media account on Instagram is @calgarycommunitysafety
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“We Cannot Deny That Residential Schools Happened” — Truth and Reconciliation at The Confluence

Truth and Reconciliation Day is about remembering, learning and listening — and Calgary’s largest gathering for the day is happening at The Confluence. We chat with Blair Cunningham, Indigenous Cultural Development Coordinator for The Confluence, about the importance of bringing people together to hear from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, ask questions and learn from the experiences of residential school survivors — including Blair’s own family history. And if you’re heading down, wear orange if you can. An orange shirt, hat or tie is a simple way to show support, but Blair says the most important thing is to come and learn. Find more details about The Confluence’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events: www.theconfluence.ca/events/ndtr-2026
6d ago

70% of Malpractice Lawsuits? Why Doctors Are Going to Theatre School

Doctors spend years learning the science of medicine. But what about learning how to connect with the person sitting across from them? We chat with Alexis Milligan, the Shaw Festival’s Movement Director, about bringing drama and the arts into medical education, and why skills like communication, empathy and listening can be just as important in a doctor’s practice. The conversation comes from Alexis’ article in Maclean’s, “Why Doctors Should Go to Theatre School.” https://macleans.ca/society/why-doctors-should-go-to-theatre-school/
6d ago

Truth and Reconciliation at TELUS Spark — “This Journey for Us Is Every Day”

What can the night sky teach us about Indigenous knowledge, culture and our shared history? We chat with Jen Duffy, Senior Manager of Education at TELUS Spark, about the One Sky Project and the ways Indigenous astronomy can help us explore our connection to the Land, the sky and each other. Jen also shares why reconciliation is an ongoing journey, with opportunities to learn, understand, explore, take action and teach others, and looks ahead to Indigenous Science Night at TELUS Spark on October 16. You can find more information about TELUS Spark’s events for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation online: https://www.sparkscience.ca/the-story/ndrt

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