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AS INFECTIONS RATES RISE AROUND WORLD FROM THE BA.2 SUBVARIANT, FEARS ARE ANOTHER WAVE IS COMING...BUT IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE THE CASE IN ALBERTA. EVENT ORGANIZERS ACROSS CALGARY ARE SEEING A HUGE INCREASE IN PROJECTION NUMBERS. @GABYRYYC REPORTS IT'S A WELCOMED BOOST FOR TOURISM.

Ramadan will begin soon. As @TaylorBraat_ explains, it will be the first in three years without gathering limits and many are looking forward to the sacred tradition. #yyc

What once was a symbol of pride for Calgarians, is now overdue for some upgrades. After serving the city for over 30 years, WinSport is calling on the City of Calgary and the federal government to make active living a priority. @JazzVickaryous reports. #yyc

Wildlife cameras are spotting a high amount of dogs wandering off-leash in areas where they should remain on a leash, and this could cause some issues with area wildlife as we settle into spring. @Tommy_Slick reports

From tech scams to romance scams police have charged one man with several offences including fraud. @CityTara speaks to some of the alleged victims who say they believe there are more victims out there. #yyc

A new space for weary healthcare workers and hospital staff to safely unwind is a first of its kind addition to a Calgary hospital. As @KaylaBruch1 reports, it could expand to others in the near future. #yyc

Calgary's new mayor kept her word and refused to swear in the embattled councillor. @citytara reports on the sometimes awkward swearing in ceremony.

The Alberta government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic took centre stage Monday as legislature resumed for the first time since the spring. Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley each made big accusations of each other's parties. #yyc #yeg #ableg

Active cases in Alberta are finally back under the 10,000 mark. #COVID19AB

"The fault here doesn't lie with advance polls the fault here lies with failure to disclose." Ward 4 residents heard about Chu's misconduct after advance polls closed and still, many see the benefits of voting before election day. @_KristyKilburn goes to Ward 4 to learn more.

Alberta MLA's are back at the table today, with COVID-19 and economic recovery dominating the conversation. @city_cara has an overview of what to expect in the fall session. #yyc #abpoli

Some relief for Alberta's health care system heading into the weekend, with the number of patients needing treatment for COVID-19 dropping below 900. #COVID19AB

Two close race runners-up wants judicial recounts. As @TaylorBraat_ reports, ward 9's Naomi withers joins Ward 4's DJ Kelly who lost by 100 votes to Sean Chu. #yyc #yycvote

The deadline for Alberta healthcare workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 has been extended, as AHS reaches out the six per cent that remain unvaccinated and prepares plans for concerning areas. @Stefanie Lasuik reports.

Officers are looking for a distinct piece of evidence, as @CalgaryPolice continue to investigate the series of random, violent attacks with a machete that occurred downtown. #yyc

Asked about the deaths caused by the province deciding to reopen early, Dr. Deena Hinshaw pointed to a lack of immunization, not public health measures, as the reason for Alberta's loss of life in the fourth wave. #COVID19AB #yyc

A $3.5 million report on who funded anti-oil campaigns in Alberta has found no wrongdoing by environmental groups. A public policy analyst says much of the information released was already known. @StefanieLasuik reports. #yyc #yeg #ableg

City Councillor Sean Chu refuses to resign his post following the revelation of his misconduct involving inappropriate sexual contact with a 16 year old girl, while he was a police officer decades ago. @CityTara reports on the battle ahead at City Hall.

The man charged in a serious of violent attacks downtown has been found fit to stand trial. #yyc

A somber milestone surpassed in Alberta Wednesday. More than 3,000 people in the province have lost their lives to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. #COVID19AB #yyc