Nick Blakeney

Officers responded to a four‑vehicle collision near 85 St & 144 Ave NW, involving 2 school buses. 5 people were taken to hospital with minor injuries. Update: As of 10:45 a.m., 144 Ave NW remains closed between 85 St and Sarcee Tr. Please avoid the area. #yyc #calgary

Huge shoutout to all first responders across Calgary today — you’re the real MVPs out there. This surprise spring storm has YYC streets in chaos, but you keep the city moving. Stay safe out there! #calgary #yyc #abstorm

CPS is urging Calgarians to stay off the roads. Icy conditions and multiple collisions are causing major delays across the city. If you can avoid driving, please do — give crews space and stay safe out there. #yyc #calgary #abstorm

Two police officers are being praised after their fast response saved the life of a toddler in distress. A powerful reminder of the courage and dedication shown by those who serve our community every day #yyc #calgary #calgarypolice

🚨 Traffic Alert: Two people extracted from a vehicle after a crash at 52 St & 61 Ave during the AM rush. CPS remains on scene. 52 St is CLOSED from 51 Ave to 68 Ave. Expect delays. #yyctraffic #yyc #calgary

Earlier this AM, a vehicle hit two pedestrians. Both the adult and the child are in serious but non-life-threatening condition. Dalhousie Drive N.W. has since re-opened. CPS say fatal collisions are at a 10-year high, with 32 deaths so far this year. #yyc #calgary

Perfect night to get the drone up — calm air, golden glow, and Calgary looking straight-up magical from above. #yyc #calgary

His message to the Liberals: get out of the way and let Canada build the pipeline to the coast.”

Poilievre in Calgary today calling out the ‘outrageous cost of living’ — from groceries to housing — warning Canadians that Carney’s budget will cost them even more. #yyc #calgary

Traffic Alert – Downtown Calgary Just as rush hour began, a car flipped onto its roof at 12th Ave & 4th St SW. Thankfully, no injuries reported. 4th St was closed & 12th Ave reduced to one lane until tow crews cleared the scene. #yyctraffic #yyc #calgary

Update: Police confirm the material is picric acid—highly explosive if not stored properly. Controlled detonations are underway and could continue into tonight and tomorrow. #yyc #calgary

Police are detonating the suspicious material found yesterday near 46 Ave & Macleod Tr. A news conference is set for 3 p.m. today. #yyc #calgary

Calgary police are on scene at 46 Ave & Macleod Tr after reports of suspicious material. The bomb unit confirms they will conduct controlled explosions. #yyc #calgary

CPS respond to a crash at 14 St & 75 Ave SW involving a white pickup that fled from police earlier. Five people were injured. Road has since been reopened. #yyc #calgary

Brilliant lightning storm lighting up the sky north of Calgary tonight—flashes every few seconds. Wild to watch. #abstorm #CalgaryWeather #yyc

Three people sent to hospital after a van heading west on Memorial went off-road, down an embankment, and launched into northbound Deerfoot traffic—landing on a Honda. CPS expects to be on scene for several more hours. #yyctraffic #yyc

A significant grass fire broke out just south of the southwest community of Creekside. Firefighters remain on scene, working to extinguish hotspots along the rail line. The Calgary Fire Department has deployed multiple trucks and equipment to manage the situation. #yyc #calgary

A motorcycle collision occurred just before rush hour at the intersection of 14th Avenue and 21st Avenue NW. As of 5:30 PM, Calgary Police Service continues to maintain an active scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. #yyc #calgary

Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, addresses the Calgary Economic Development Chamber on the economic volatility in the United States and the growing uncertainty surrounding Canada’s future.

Icy roads and fog are creating hazardous driving conditions in northwest Calgary this morning. A collision between a semi-truck and a pickup truck on 112 Avenue NW has reduced traffic to a single lane. No injuries have been reported. #yyc #calgary