Curtis Geroux

Calgary

Anchor/Reporter at CityNews Calgary

Anchor/Reporter at CKAL-TV (Calgary, AB)

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Alberta cracks down on invasive mussels with boat inspections

6 days ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Curtis Geroux

The Alberta government is cracking down on invasive mussels by requiring mandatory inspections of watercraft coming from high-risk areas. Beginning Sunday, the province says mandatory inspections will be done on all boats, jet skis, kayaks, and other watercraft entering Alberta's eastern and southern borders until Sept. 30. It's a way to safeguard against invasive mussels, including zebra and quagga mussels, which can clog irrigation pipes, damage pumps, and disrupt water delivery.
Calgary council votes yes to pot sales at adult-only events

Mar 1, 2025 | calgary.citynews.ca | Curtis Geroux

Calgary festival-goers will now have the option to purchase cannabis on-site at adult-only events after a city councillor's proposal passed earlier this week. Ward 11 councillor Kourtney Penner introduced the motion on Feb. 11, requesting that city regulations permit cannabis sales at events where minors are prohibited. The motion was approved 9-1, moving to debate on Feb. 25. Coun. Dan McLean was the lone no vote.
RCMP warn of black ice, severe winds on QEII north of Calgary

Jan 23, 2025 | calgary.citynews.ca | Curtis Geroux

Mounties are warning of dangerous driving conditions on the QEII Highway north of Calgary due to ice and strong winds. The RCMP say there is black ice and severe winds along the highway between Airdrie and Red Deer. Conditions are specifically bad in the area of Olds and Bowden. "These road conditions will impact the ability to stop in short distances," reads a release from police.
What could Donald Trump's tariffs mean for Alberta beef?

Jan 17, 2025 | calgary.citynews.ca | Curtis Geroux

As Canadians anxiously wait to see if incoming U.S. president Donald Trump will follow through on his tariff threats on exports - industries are bracing for the specific impact it will have on them. What could the changes mean for Alberta beef? Agriculture in the province is use to swings in the weather and changing commodity prices, but what about tariffs?
3 in hospital after multi-vehicle crash on Calgary's Stoney Trail

Nov 11, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Curtis Geroux

Three people were sent to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash shut down a portion of Stoney Trail in northwest Calgary Sunday. Two semi-trucks collided and were part of the crash that brought westbound travel to a standstill. The crash near the Sarcee Trail turnoff happened around 2 p.m.EMS say they took the three to hospital in non-life threatening condition. First responders had to shut down westbound travel to give crews room to clear cars and debris.
Calgarians rally to keep Inglewood pool open at city hall

Nov 10, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Curtis Geroux

Calgary residents still angry about the closure of a recreational swimming pool are rallying at City Hall for another demonstration on Sunday. Multiple speakers are slated to talk about the closure of the Inglewood Aquatic Centre, including former city councillor and mayoral candidate Jeromy Farkas. The pool is slated to be closed right before Christmas, but residents want that delayed another year. Back in 2021, that's precisely what the City of Calgary did - council voted to delay the closure.
Calgary Transit NE Blue Line stations closed until Sunday

Oct 26, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Curtis Geroux

Calgary Transit says the Blue Line is closed between McKnight-Westwinds and Whitehorn stations and will remain closed until Sunday. The announcement made on social media states that shuttle buses will operate between the two northeast stations during the disruption. Train service will be restored at midnight on Sunday. The closure is to allow for preventative maintenance, including signal and gate repairs at the 44 Avenue NE crossing.
Calgary hit with taste of winter as first snowfall of the season arrives

Oct 21, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Curtis Geroux

Calgary is getting hit with its first snowfall of the season on Monday and dropping temperatures overnight could make for a slippery morning commute on Tuesday. 660 NewsRadio meteorologist Kevin Stanfield says five to eight centimetres of snow is expected across parts of Calgary, with higher totals likely across more elevated parts of the city like NW Calgary and along Sarcee Trail.
Calgary's MNP Community & Sport Centre getting near $90M expansion

Sep 11, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Curtis Geroux

Calgary's MNP Community & Sport Centre is getting a multi-million dollar facelift. The sports complex across from Stampede Park along Macleod Trail SE will undergo a $87.5 million expansion which will mostly be paid for by the city, according to Calgary's Director of Recreation & Social Programs Heather Johnson. The city will contribute $57.5 million, along with $20 million from the province and $7.5 million from the Lindsay Park Society.
Alberta seeing low mpox cases amid global health emergency

Aug 15, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Curtis Geroux

Despite the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a global health emergency after an outbreak in Central Africa, officials say the risk to Albertans is low. Alberta Health Services (AHS) says so far this year, seven cases have been recorded. This includes two in July and none so far in August. For comparison, in 2022, there were 44 cases. Last year, there were three. In Toronto, there have been 93 confirmed cases as of July 31.