Lauryn Heintz

Calgary, Okotoks

Web Editor and Reporter at CityNews Calgary

Web Editor and Reporter at CKAL-TV (Calgary, AB)

Web Editor/Reporter @CityNewsCalgary. Formerly @WesternWheel. @MountRoyalU alumni. Self-proclaimed celiac aficionado. Oilers fan in Flames land. Opinions=mine.

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Calgary under rainfall warning, 40 to 80 mm could fall by Saturday evening

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz

Calgary is under a rainfall warning, and although the forecasted moisture amounts are less than initial estimates, it is still set to be a very wet weekend in the city. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) sayds heavy rain will bring 40 to 80 milimetres by Saturday evening. Scattered showers are expected to start Friday afternoon before organizing into heavy rain in the evening. Heavy rain is expected to continue through the day Saturday before tapering off in the evening.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on NW Calgary's Stoney Trail

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz

Calgary police continue to investigate a crash on northbound Stoney Trail in the city's northwest Thursday evening that claimed the life of a motorcyclist. Investigators say it happened just before 6 p.m. on northbound Stoney Trail at Country Hills Boulevard NW. The driver was taken to hospital by first responders where they succumbed to their injuries. Area roads were closed for several hours to allow police to investigate.
Calgary man charged in sexual assaults of women he met on dating apps

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz

A Calgary man is facing charges after police say he sexually assaulted two different women after meeting them on dating apps. Investigators say in June 2023, a woman began talking to a man she met using a dating app, and several months later, in September 2023, met him in-person for a date. After the date, police say the man invited the woman back to his apartment and she agreed. They had consensual sex and the woman stayed the night at his place.
3 taken to hospital with minor injuries following NE Calgary attack

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz

At least three people, including two Calgary Transit bus drivers, were taken to hospital after being assaulted by a drunk man in a northeast Calgary bus loop Thursday morning. Calgary police say it happened around 10:45 a.m. at the bus loop located near the intersection of Centre Street North and 78 Avenue NE. Officers were called to the area following reports a man, who appeared to be intoxicated, had assaulted several people.
First office-to-hotel conversion opens in downtown Calgary

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz

Calgary's downtown development incentive program has marked a significant milestone, opening the doors to its first-ever office to hotel conversion. Element Calgary Downtown, located at 833 4 Avenue SW, in the city's downtown west-end, is 170,000 square feet of office space reimagined into 226 modern hotel suites and a new restaurant, Bow and Bend Rooftop Bar & Lounge.
Lethbridge crews searching for teen presumed drowned in Oldman River

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz

A 17-year-old boy is presumed dead after a suspected drowning in the Oldman River in Lethbridge Wednesday evening. Lethbridge Police say around 7 p.m. on June 18, officers and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to reports of a possible drowning of a teen, who was trying to swim across the river and went under near the High Level Bridge. He didn't resurface.
Up to 100 mm of rain could fall in Calgary this weekend: ECCC

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Logan Stein |Lauryn Heintz

Temperatures could plummet, clouds could roll in, and the rain could pour in Calgary in the coming days. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a special weather statement for the city, warning of heavy precipitation and strong winds this weekend. "Our forecast models are in agreement, a lot of rain is on the way; 80 to 100 millimeters is expected to fall in a 48-hour-window starting Friday," explained 660 NewsRadio meteorologist, Kevin Stanfield.
Weekend death of woman in downtown Calgary not suspicious: police

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz

Calgary police say the death of a woman in the downtown core over the weekend is non-criminal. Officers were called to the area of 11 Street and 12 Avenue SW around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday for reports of a woman in medical distress. First responders took the woman to hospital, where she was declared dead. An autopsy by the The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has determined the death is non-suspicious.
What to expect as thousands arrive in Calgary for Rotary International Convention

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz

More than 15,000 delegates representing 120 countries will arrive in Calgary this weekend for the Rotary International Convention. The world-class event will run at Stampede Park from June 21 to 25. The event is expected to contribute more than $81 million to the local economy, boosting business for hotels, restaurants, transportation services, local attractions, retailers, and event venues.
Healthcare to blame after Calgary drops 13 spots in global liveability ranking: report

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz

A report ranking the world's most liveable cities says Calgary's fight to become the best of the best is being dampened by one particular issue: healthcare. The EIU's Liveability Index Report for 2025, released this week, names Calgary as the city which fell the fastest and farthest down the rankings in the last 12 months. In the 2024 iteration, Calgary was ranked fifth overall. This year, it plummeted to 18th.