Calgary’s booming population continues to be a challenge for fire crews

Calgary’s booming population continues to be a challenge for fire crews

April 16, 2025 5:19 pm MST.

Despite a small drop in call volume last year, the Calgary Fire Department is still feeling the effects of the city’s rapid population growth.

Latest Videos

1:44

WestJet reverses new seating layout as CEO says ‘innovation’ was behind the change

WestJet is reversing a decision it made to add an extra row of seats to some of its planes. Jillian Code reports.

2h ago

2:21

Patriotism or price tag? One year of the ‘Made in Canada’ movement

One year after the ‘Made in Canada’ movement, Henna Saeed asks Calgarians if they are being patriotic and choosing Canadian products over American goods or deciding according to the price tag.

2h ago

0:48

Man charged with several weapons offences after raid in NE Calgary

A man in Calgary has been charged with multiple offences including the possession of several different weapons, and police tell CityNews he was also violating the conditions of his bail release.

3h ago

1:29

Tariffs reduced on Chinese electric vehicles in Canada

More Chinese EVs will hit the Canadian market soon, as a new trade deal is made with China, but will they really be an option for Albertans? Rayn Rashid reports.

4h ago

2:32

How U.S. threats to Greenland threaten Canada

The U.S. President’s ongoing threats to annex Greenland put Canada in a difficult spot. Canada is considering deploying troops to support its NATO ally, but any deployment is likely to be limited.

4h ago

Most Popular Today

3:00

WestJet adds Brazil as its 100th destination from Calgary

WestJet is adding Sao Paulo, Brazil as its 100th destination out of Calgary. WestJet says it will keep its fleet Dreamliners busy during the winter season, and Brazil is a growing market for travel from western Canada. Phoenix Phillips has more.

9h ago

0:33

Calgary Flames Defenseman Rasmus Andersson heading to Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson pending an official trade call.

January 18, 2026 7:26 pm MST MST

2:42

Coping with Blue Monday

Have you been feeling a little blue lately? Well, you’re not alone. As Amar Shah reports, the third Monday in January has come to be known as Blue Monday – unofficially dubbed the most depressing day of the year.

January 18, 2026 6:26 pm MST MST

2:25

Support for separation at Alberta independence petition events

From small towns to large urban centres, the Alberta independence petition events are generally seeing long lines of supporters across the province. Amar Shah reports.

January 17, 2026 7:53 pm MST MST

0:39

Teen charged following stabbing on city bus in SW Calgary

Calgary Police have charged an 18-year-old man following a Friday afternoon attack on a 16-year-old.

January 17, 2026 6:49 pm MST MST

Latest Videos

1:44

WestJet reverses new seating layout as CEO says ‘innovation’ was behind the change

WestJet is reversing a decision it made to add an extra row of seats to some of its planes. Jillian Code reports.

2h ago

2:21

Patriotism or price tag? One year of the ‘Made in Canada’ movement

One year after the ‘Made in Canada’ movement, Henna Saeed asks Calgarians if they are being patriotic and choosing Canadian products over American goods or deciding according to the price tag.

2h ago

0:48

Man charged with several weapons offences after raid in NE Calgary

A man in Calgary has been charged with multiple offences including the possession of several different weapons, and police tell CityNews he was also violating the conditions of his bail release.

3h ago

1:29

Tariffs reduced on Chinese electric vehicles in Canada

More Chinese EVs will hit the Canadian market soon, as a new trade deal is made with China, but will they really be an option for Albertans? Rayn Rashid reports.

4h ago

2:32

How U.S. threats to Greenland threaten Canada

The U.S. President’s ongoing threats to annex Greenland put Canada in a difficult spot. Canada is considering deploying troops to support its NATO ally, but any deployment is likely to be limited.

4h ago

2:07

Dozens killed in high-speed train crash in Spain

At least 39 people are dead after Spanish investigators say a train derailed and hit an oncoming train in the south of the country. Michelle Mackey reports.

4h ago

2:30

Trump escalates Greenland threat, ties efforts to Nobel Peace Prize snub

U.S. President Donald Trump escalates his threats to annex Greenland in a stunning message to Norway’s Prime Minister, as European leaders respond to his tariff threats. Michelle Mackey reports.

4h ago

2:29

Canada’s inflation rate ticks higher

Canada’s annual inflation rate rose in the month of December. Business Analyst Kris McCusker dives deeper into the numbers and discusses whether or not an interest rate cut is likely to happen later this month.

4h ago