It’s Friday, and we’ve got lots in store for you!

As we wrap up the fall semester and get close to the end of 2025, we’ve got all the stories, highlights and standout news that made our “weekly wrapped” right here.

Plus, have a look at our list of Calgary events lighting up the city this weekend and next. Thanks for starting your morning with us!


Here are some standout stories from this week:

Petitioner looking to recall Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says application approved

Smith has week to respond before Elections Alberta can formally kick-start a three-month signature collection process

Dallas Hart hopes Dungeon Wrestling revives the sport in Calgary

Hart family tradition returns to Calgary wrestling scene

Calgary’s TELUS Spark Science Centre illuminated for annual Light the Night event

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada sheds light on blood cancer patients, survivors and supporters


Photo Gallery:

The USA Hockey National Team Development Programs U-18s line up for The CHL USA Prospects Challenge. PHOTO: XANDER HOLCOMB
A player lays a hit in a game for The CHL USA Prospects Challenge. PHOTO: XANDER HOLCOMB
A player on team CHL attempts to score a backhand shot on the USA netminder. PHOTO: XANDER HOLCOMB
A CHL player weaves through traffic in a game for The CHL USA Prospects Challenge. PHOTO: XANDER HOLCOMB

Check out these events taking place this week in Calgary:

Alberta Ballet: The Nutcracker
When: Dec. 12 to 14, various times.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Cost: Ticket prices vary

Sip and Support Local in Marda Loop
When: Dec. 6. All day events.
Where: Elizabeth Square: 18th Street SW, south of 34th Avenue
Cost: Prices vary.

Under $100 Art Show Calgary
When: Dec. 4 to 7. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Where: 1111 9 Ave SW
Cost: $14.82

Decking the Halls: An Indoor Seasonal Foliage Arrangement Workshop
When: Dec. 7. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Greengate Garden Centre
Cost: $60.00


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Riley Fonger currently works as a freelance writer while pursuing a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism and Digital Media, at Mount Royal University.

Riley Stang is a fourth-year journalism and digital media student. She is a passionate Calgarian interested in creating media showcasing our community. Riley is skilled in visual layout and web design.