Doug Vaessen

Jul 24, 2024 | msn.com | Doug Vaessen

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Jul 24, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Doug Vaessen

Acting fire chief Pete Steenaerts said going green with an electric fire engine could be a significant leap forward in the City of Calgary's green fleet strategy. "This is not just a new fire truck. It's leap forward in how we approach our mission protecting lives, protecting property and protecting the environment."The city will use the truck on a five-year trial. Steeraerts said the electric engine needs to prove itself before the city commits to buying one.

Jul 22, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Doug Vaessen

The owner of a Calgary garden centre says the city has done the local industry wrong by failing to fix a broken feeder main break fast enough, and keeping water restrictions in place for too long. "We laid off well over half our staff this spring due to the fact sales came to a grinding halt because of the water ban put in place," said Bill McEwen, owner of Blue Grass Nursery and Sod. "I don't think they truly understand how many businesses and employees were affected by the restrictions.

Jul 18, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Doug Vaessen

Aphids are creating a mess in many Calgary yards this year as their sticky honeydew (which isn't as pleasant as it sounds) gets on plants, pavement and pets. Aphids are tiny soft-bodied insects that feed on sap collected from tree and plant leaves. The infestation in many parts of the city has been brought on by a wet spring and a hot, sunny summer, says John Swann, a Calgary entomologist. Get daily National newsSwann says they're harmless but disgusting in its own way.

Jul 17, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Doug Vaessen

Whether your attention turns to the lovable namesake - in this case, a handful of miniature wire-haired dachshunds - or the famous hot dog itself, National Hot Dog Day in Calgary has plenty to celebrate. Richard Nesbitt says he isn't splitting hairs at the Rich Dogs mobile catering cart. "I have always had a love affair with dogs, ever since I can remember."But then Nesibitt says, tongue-in-cheek, "The things about mine is everything is local. The (hot dogs) are made in Canmore.