CALGARY MORNING WIRE CORRESPONDENT
Cassidy Redcloud — Calgary Morning Wire Coverage
All filed reports from Cassidy Redcloud, Calgary correspondent covering the Calgary Morning Wire for the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Commercial building permits hit a dry well this week.
Alright, so I dug through the City of Calgary's open data on building permits, and I gotta tell ya, the numbers for new commercial construction this past week felt a little thin, even for a slow stret...
Your weed store can't legally tell you what you need to hear
You won't believe what our weed stores are dealing with Alright, so you know how everyone and their dog in Calgary has been lookin' for ways to feel a bit better after a long winter or, you know, jus...
Calgary just approved 20 new projects. What's next?
Your City Hall is pushing big projects Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's cookin' down at City Hall, because our real-time monitor just dropped some intel that's got my ears perked. We're seei...
Your Cochrane bus just disappeared. What now, Calgary?
Your commute's about to get a whole lot wilder Alright Calgary, gather 'round, because if you've ever tried to hop a bus out to Cochrane for the day, or maybe hit up Okotoks for some small-town charm...
Your City Hall just approved 2 big things. Do you care?
Your City Hall votes just went through Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's been moving through City Hall, 'cause sometimes it feels like they're drilling for oil up there and we're just waiting...
Calgary's building schools for 40 kids. Here's why.
Your kids might be in a class of 40 and that's okay Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this one's got me thinkin'. You know how everyone’s always talkin’ about crowded classrooms? Well, Calgary’s...
Your City Hall approved 11 new permits. What are they building?
Your City Hall Is Building Something New Alright Calgary, Cassidy Redcloud here, and we've got some movement from City Hall that's worth payin' attention to, especially if you drive past some empty l...
Your teachers just got blocked until 2027. What now?
Your teachers are just trying to do their jobs You know, sometimes it feels like we’re always waiting for the other boot to drop around here, doesn’t it? Especially when it comes to anything that tou...
Calgary just dropped 24 new building permits this week.
Your new building permits are comin' in hot Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's cookin' down at City Hall, or rather, what's about to be built. Our real-time intelligence monitor, just pulled a...
Your Flames goalie just made a kid's year.
Your Flames goalie just did something heartwarming Alright, y’all, you gotta hear about this. You know how sometimes you’re just scrolling through the news, and most of it feels like you’re hitting a...
Calgary just issued 28 permits. What's next for your city?
Your permits are coming in hot folks Howdy Calgary! Cassidy Redcloud here, dropping in with your City Hall record. We're seeing some real movement in the development scene, and I'm talking actual dir...
Your city values Nose Hill Park at $40M. Seriously.
You won't believe how much land City Hall values. Alright, folks, Cassidy Redcloud here, and we're looking at some fresh numbers from the Civic Intelligence Monitor, live as of 2026-04-20T12:05:51.74...
That Calgary moose is back and she just loves your city too much
Your friendly neighbourhood moose is back again, eh? Okay, picture this: you're out for a stroll, maybe grabbing a latte in Kensington, and you look up. Not at the mountains, though on a clear day, t...
Your City Hall just approved 24 new builds this week.
Your City Hall is Building New Things Howdy, Calgary. Cassidy Redcloud here, coming at you live from the Morning Wire. For real though, we’ve got some interesting numbers bubbling up from City Hall t...
Calgary issued 15 permits this week. What's next for your city?
Your city is changing, and here's the proof. Alright, folks, Cassidy Redcloud here, and we're digging into what's happening at City Hall. For real though, this week's development numbers show a bit o...
Your Meadowlark Park neighbors are patrolling their own streets.
Your neighbors are patrolling your streets. Seriously. Did you hear about this wild stuff happening over in Meadowlark Park? Folks, we're talking about a whole neighbourhood, right on the west side o...
Your City Hall just approved 21 new permits this week.
Your City Hall is pushing development permits Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's cookin' down at City Hall, because it looks like the Planning Commission is really drillin' down on new constru...
Meadowlark Park is doing daily crime patrols. What gives?
You won't believe what this Calgary 'burb is doing Alright, settle in, 'cause this one's got me thinkin' about the heart of this city, and maybe a little about how things sometimes go sideways when y...
City Hall just approved 24 new permits. What's next for Calgary?
Your new building permits mean big changes are coming Alright, folks, Cassidy Redcloud here, coming to you live from Calgary, where the chinook winds are playing their usual tricks. Feels like spring...
Your Calgary neighbour grew tobacco for ceremony?
Your neighbour grew what in their yard for ceremony? Alright, you gotta hear about this one. So, I'm scrolling through the local feeds this morning, sipping my coffee, and I stumble on something that...
Your Calgary Planning Commission just greenlit something big
Your next development project just got easier Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's actually moving through City Hall, 'cause sometimes it feels like a dry well for real news, you know? But this ...
Your Calgary chef drama is just so... Calgary.
Your knife-wielding chef story is so Calgary it hurts Alright, so picture this: you're just tryin' to get through your Monday at Mount Royal University, maybe grab a coffee at the Tim Hortons in the ...
Your City Hall just approved 22 new builds.
Your city just moved on some big developments Alright, so let's cut to the chase, for real though. Your Calgary Planning Commission has been busy, real busy. On March 12, 2026, they pushed through a ...
Your university just set a dino world record. No, seriously.
Your school just made history and it's wild Alright, you gotta hear about this one. So, the University of Calgary, right? Celebrating their 60th anniversary. And how do they mark it? By setting a Gui...
Your city hall just moved four big land use reports.
Your Latest City Hall Votes Just Dropped Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's moving through City Hall, 'cause it ain't always as exciting as the Flames making the playoffs, but it affects our d...
Your Alberta secession dream just hit a treaty roadblock.
Your dream of secession might hit a treaty snag Alright, so you know how sometimes folks around here, especially after a few too many Stampede beers, start grumbling about Alberta going its own way? ...
Your property values just shot up. Here's why.
Your property values just shot up. Here's why. Howdy, Calgary. Cassidy Redcloud here, bringing you the latest from City Hall, where the wheels are always turnin', sometimes a little slow, sometimes a...
Your grandma scammer wants house arrest, for real?
Your grandma scammer wants house arrest, for real? Alright, Calgary, can we just talk about this one for a minute? Because I saw this story about the woman who scammed seventy thousand dollars out of...
Your City Hall just dropped 28 new permits. What's next?
Your City Hall is pushing permits, eh? Alright Calgary, let's talk about what's happening down at City Hall, because it feels like they're trying to get some projects moving, for real though. Our Civ...
A CPS employee just got 9 charges for what?
Did you hear about this wild thing at the CPS? Alright, Calgary, buckle up, because this one hits a little too close to home and it's making my chinook-induced headache even worse. We got news that a...
Your city's parks are valued at $56M. What does that mean for you?
Your taxes are paying for WHAT parks? Alright Calgary, Cassidy Redcloud here, and we've got a fresh look at what's been shaking down at City Hall. The latest intelligence from our real-time monitors,...
Your city just approved 21 new builds. Good news?
Your new building permits are looking good, Calgary Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's really happening down at City Hall, 'cause sometimes it feels like those conversations are capped tighter...
Your new polar bear just made his Calgary debut.
You won't believe what our new polar bear just did Alright, so you know how sometimes you hear a story and you just gotta lean in and go, "Wait, seriously?" That's how I felt when I heard about Yellé...
Your Calgary workout could land you in the hospital
Your workout class could land you in the hospital Alright, settle in, cause this one hit me like a chinook in January – you know, when you think spring is here then BAM, February reminds you where yo...
Calgary just approved 26 new permits. What's next for your neighborhood?
Your tax dollars are building up, literally Alright, Calgary. Cassidy Redcloud here, and we're pumpin' out some fresh intel from City Hall. For real though, you gotta keep an eye on where the city's ...
They're eyeing Canada Olympic Park for development. What do you think?
Your City Hall is pushing development and you won't believe where Well howdy, Calgary! Cassidy Redcloud here, coming to you live from the MiTL Sports Desk, checking in on what’s percolating down at C...
Someone called Alberta "Canada's Switzerland." Are you serious?
Did someone seriously suggest Alberta is like Switzerland? Okay, folks, pull up a chair, because I saw something in the letters to the editor this week that made me spill my Bridgeland latte. Someone...
Did Calgary drivers really cause 160 crashes Sunday?
You won't believe how many cars crashed yesterday Alright, listen up, because this one just hit me like a spring chinook wind after a week of winter. We all know Calgary drivers – we’ve got that uniq...
Your city hall just approved 21 new permits. What are they building?
Your city hall is building big stuff, just look Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's actually happening at City Hall, because sometimes it feels like those conversations hit a dry well, you know...
Taber just won big after its arena exploded.
Taber, Alberta, just earned a major win you'll want to hear about Alright, so you know how sometimes you hear about places and you just think, "Man, they've been through it"? Well, that's Taber for y...
Your City Hall approved 20 new permits this week.
Your City Hall is pushing big plans again Alright Calgary, Cassidy Redcloud here, and we're looking at what's bubbling up from City Hall. For real though, the big news from our real-time monitor, upd...
Canmore's vacancy tax just got smacked down by the province.
Your mayor just got punched by the province. Alright, so you know how Canmore is basically Calgary's mountain playground, right? Everyone from Kananaskis to Kensington heads out there on the weekends...
Your planning commission just green-lit 22 new permits.
Your planning commission just green-lit a bunch of stuff Howdy, Calgary. Cassidy Redcloud here, coming at you from the Morning Wire. For real though, let's talk about what's been brewing down at City...
Calgary just issued 20 new permits in a single week. Your city is booming.
Calgary, your big builds just got bigger Howdy folks, Cassidy Redcloud here, coming to you from the MiTL Sports Desk, checking in on what’s shakin’ down at City Hall. You know, sometimes it feels lik...
Your water restrictions are GONE. Finally.
Your water restrictions are finally over, Y'all Alright, Calgary, can we just get real for a minute? We just went through another round of water restrictions. Remember those? Felt like they were gonn...
Calgary, your PWHL team is coming. Believe it.
Your Flames fandom is about to get a whole lot more official Alright, so the PWHL was in town last night, right? And I gotta tell ya, after the Victoire absolutely shut down the Goldeneyes, the whole...
Your City Hall just greenlit a ton of new buildings
Your City Hall is pushing development through Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's actually moving through City Hall, 'cause sometimes it feels like trying to track a pipeline through a blizzard...
You can now bet on Alberta separatism. Seriously, Calgary.
Betting on Alberta separatism is just wild, hey? Okay, so I was sippin' my coffee down in Bridgeland this morning, scrolling through the local news, and I swear I nearly choked on my croissant. Folks...
Your City Hall had 4 secret votes. What are they hiding?
Your City Hall votes are getting weird, Calgary Howdy, Calgary. Cassidy Redcloud here, coming to you from the MiTL Sports Desk, checking in on what’s cookin' down at City Hall. For real though, this ...
Ottawa just approved poison for your gophers. What gives?
Your gophers are getting the good stuff, Calgary Alright, folks, buckle up, because I just heard something on the wire that made me spill my coffee, and not even because the Flames lost last night. O...
What is your City Council hiding in Report C2026-0240?
Council keeps secrets, what are they hiding from you? Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's bubbling up from City Hall this week. Our real-time monitor, the Civic Intelligence Monitor, just spit ...
Your WestJet flight might not be safe, but not for the reason you think.
Your next flight out of Calgary might not be safe Alright folks, gather 'round, because this one just grinds my gears, eh? You know how sometimes you get to the Calgary International Airport, and you...
Your Council voted to hide something big on March 10th.
Hold onto your hats, Calgary, we're in for it You know that feeling when the chinook rolls in and you think, "Finally, spring!" Yeah, well, forget it. Our real-time weather monitors are showing activ...
Your dating app's AI might be lying to you.
Your dating app might be lying to you Okay, so you know how sometimes you're swiping through profiles and you see some bio that just sounds... too good? Like, perfectly witty, just the right amount o...
Your Councillor Johnston just voted no twice on City Hall secrets
Your Council is keeping secrets Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's been drilling down at City Hall. I'm looking at the City Council votes from March 10, 2026, and a couple of things are sticki...
Your Calgary neighbor just snagged a $6.6 billion deal. Seriously.
Your friend just snagged a massive deal and you'll never guess who it is Alright, you gotta hear about this. You know how everyone’s always talking about Calgary being *just* an oil town? Well, buckl...
Calgary just issued 18 new permits. What's next for your city?
You won't believe how many permits Calgary just issued Alright, morning, Calgary. Cassidy Redcloud here, and we're seeing some interesting movement from City Hall, almost like the Bow River when it s...
Your WestJet seat could trap you. Seriously.
Your WestJet seat could trap you. Seriously. Okay, folks, gather 'round because this one's got me all sorts of worked up. You know how everyone jokes about getting stuck in their seat on a long fligh...
Calgary, 24 permits were approved. What's hidden in Report C2026-0240?
Your City Hall is pushing things through, but what's *in* them? Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's been brewing down at City Hall, because our Civic Intelligence Monitor is showing some real q...
Calgary's Drop-In Centre is losing two vital programs.
Did you hear about this wild thing with the Drop-In Centre? This is just… well, it's a gut punch, for real though. The Calgary Drop-In Centre is winding down two pilot projects — the Encampment Shelt...
Your City Hall just had a super secret meeting. What's up with that?
Your City Hall is pushing for more confidential meetings Howdy Calgary, Cassidy Redcloud here, coming to you live from the MiTL Sports Desk, checking in on what’s brewing down at City Hall. For real ...
Calgary, what did your council hide on March 10?
City Hall's Quiet Meetings Got Us Wondering, For Real Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's been simmering down at City Hall, because some of these recent council votes feel a bit like they're ca...
The RCMP just searched your former mayor's house. What happened?
You will not BELIEVE what's happening at City Hall Alright, Calgary, grab your coffee, because I just saw something that's gonna make you do a double-take. We’re talkin’ about whispers turning into f...
Calgary, you blew past 500 million litres of water.
Your water bill is about to get wild, Calgary. Alright, folks, so picture this: You wake up, you go to make your coffee – maybe you're in Bridgeland, maybe you're out in Nolan Hill – and you turn on ...
Calgary City Hall's keeping secrets from you again
Your City Hall meetings are pretty locked down Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's *actually* happening down at City Hall, because a quick look at the recent council votes from March 10th shows...
What is Calgary City Hall hiding about Landon Johnston's vote?
Your city hall is getting stuff done (quietly) Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's actually moving through City Hall, 'cause sometimes it feels like those doors on Macleod Trail just spin, you ...
Coke Canada just pulled what on a Calgary worker?
You won't believe what Coke Canada just pulled Alright, Calgary, gather 'round the virtual coffee machine for this one, because this story just hit a dry well in my soul. You know how we talk about b...
Calgary, what's City Hall hiding from you about those park properties?
Your City Hall crew is keeping things quiet Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's happening behind the closed doors at City Hall, because it feels like there's been some serious capping of inform...
That brain-eating virus is in 99% of us. What?!
You gotta be kidding me with this brain-eating virus Alright, buckle up, 'cause this one hit me harder than a January chinook after a week of false spring. We're talking about a brain-eating virus. N...
Your EV dreams are hitting a speed bump, Calgary
Your EV dreams are hitting a speed bump, Calgary So, the talk around the water cooler and online is all about electric vehicles and Quebec's Premier Legault batting away Doug Ford's concerns about th...
You won't believe what they found in a B.C. ditch for Calgary Police
Your new headline: You won't believe what they found in a ditch in B.C. Alright, Calgary, let's talk about how the long arm of the law sometimes just kinda… trips over things. You know, like finding ...
What's Calgary City Hall hiding from you?
Your City Hall meetings are way too secret Alright Calgary, Cassidy Redcloud here, and we've gotta talk about what's going on down at City Hall. I just pulled the latest civic intelligence monitor da...
Your Roman ancestors had a wild way to keep spirits from haunting you.
Your old Roman ancestors sure had some *ideas* about the afterlife Alright, listen up, because this one just about knocked my Stampede breakfast pancake right off my plate this morning. You ever hear...
Calgary, your tax drop box is gone. Will anyone notice?
Your tax drop box is closing, and it’ll hit us harder than most Alright, so the big news everyone's lookin' at is Revenue Canada shuttin' down those drop boxes for filing your taxes after the 2026 se...
Your Calgary water bill is wild, and it's your fault
Your water bill is getting wild and it's your fault Alright, folks, can we just get real for a second about this water situation? Because the City of Calgary is out here practically begging us, *begg...
Calgary City Hall just hid "Confidential Attachment 2" from you
Your City Hall is pushing through big changes behind closed doors Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what's actually happening down at City Hall, because our real-time monitors just flagged something...
Your AI just gave horny Margaret Thatcher an answer. What?!
Your AI overlords are getting spicy, for real Alright, so you know how sometimes you're just messin' around with those AI chatbots, asking 'em silly stuff, right? Like, "What would a Stampede Queen s...
Your kids are playing Fortnite, but teachers are facing violence in Calgary schools.
Your kids are playing Fortnite Chapter 7. But are they safe? Alright, so the whole internet's buzzing about Fortnite Chapter 7, with Dwayne Johnson and Bugs Bunny apparently dropping in. You know, th...
Your curling obsession just moved to WinSport, Calgary.
Your curling obsession is about to get worse Alright, you gotta hear about this. So, the World Women’s Curling Championship is happening right here in Calgary, down at WinSport, eh? And yeah, the com...
Calgary, your council just went dark on three big votes.
What your council hid from us this week Alright, Calgary, let's talk about what went down at City Hall this week, and honestly, it’s got me feeling like we hit a dry well on transparency. On March 10...
Massive March storm drops feet of snow, spawns tornadoes — 294,000 without power
Well, folks, it seems our neighbours to the south are really getting hammered by what can only be described as a monster storm complex. Here in Alberta, we've certainly felt the colder, snowier edge o...
Calgary Morning Wire: The Wildcard — Science, Weird News & the Unexpected
Alright, Calgary, grab your coffee, because this one? This is a chinook of a story – totally throws you off, makes you question everything you thought you knew, and leaves you wondering what just hit ...
Calgary Morning Wire: The Angle — Today's Trending Story, Local Take
Alright, let's talk about this blizzard warning that's got BC all locked up. They're seeing high winds and dangerous alpine snow, and frankly, I'm not surprised. But you know what? That trending story...
Calgary Morning Wire: The Buzz — What Calgary Is Talking About
Alright, good morning, Calgary! Cassidy Redcloud here, your Morning Wire correspondent, bright and early, just like the sun hitting the Rockies on a clear day – never gets old, does it? Hope you’ve al...