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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Articles

Alberta government freezes industrial carbon price

3 days ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz
Calgary doles out $30M for affordable housing

3 days ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz

Seven Calgary charities have been awarded more than $30 million to build 480 affordable homes in the city. The first round of Calgary's Housing Capital Initiative (HCI) funding was announced Monday. The HCI fund is designed to increase affordable, non-market housing supply in the city by investing in projects that meet financial and operational criteria.
Calgary police searching for missing teenage boy

4 days ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz

Calgary police are looking for a teenager who went missing over the weekend. Investigators say 14-year-old Michael was last seen in the Bowness area at 8103 48 Avenue NW around 10 a.m. on Sunday He was wearing a black winter jacket, grey pants, and a grey hoodie with 'Canada' written on it. Michael is around 5'10" tall and 185 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Anyone with information about his whereabout is asked to contact Calgary police or CrimeStoppers.
Alberta cases of the measles continue to rise, province says total now reaches 326

6 days ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz

The number of Albertans who have contracted measles since cases were first detected in March has reached 326. The Alberta government's latest update reports 13 more cases of the highly contagious disease. Of those 326 cases, 23 are known to be communicable. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced a new public awareness campaign earlier this week, urging Albertans: Don't get measles, get vaccinated.
Calgary saw a 225% increase in fatal pedestrian crashes in 2024: city

6 days ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Lauryn Heintz

Calgary is one step closer to boosting funding for safer roads, as the city sees a steep increase in fatal collisions involving pedestrians. There was a 225 per cent jump in fatal collisions involving pedestrians in 2024. If you ask Calgarians, it's no secret that walking around the city is growing more challenging. "Everyone is in just too much of a hurry, just slow down," one person told CityNews. "Impatience, people pulling out because they don't want to wait," another added.
Sport Chek Mother's Day Run, Walk & Wheel returns to Calgary this weekend

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

One of Calgary's largest family fundraising events returns to the streets this Mother's Day Weekend. The Sport Chek Mother's Day Run, Walk & Wheel goes this Sunday, May 11. For nearly five decades, the event has supported the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the Calgary Health Foundation. There's something for everyone who wants to participate; a kids' race, a five kilometre run/walk and the adidas-sponsored 10 kilometre run. Registration is open for all events until Saturday at midnight.
Calgary police warn of release for man convicted of kidnapping, sexual assault

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

A high risk offender is being released from prison, prompting a warning from Calgary police. Police say Corey Manyshots, 36, has finished a federal sentence for kidnapping, sexual assault causing bodily harm, and uttering threats. He will be living in Calgary. Manyshots will be under court-ordered conditions, and will be required to wear an electronic monitoring device. Police say he will also be monitored by the CPS High Risk Offender Program.
Oil and gas professionals make up Calgary water pipe review panel

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

Five retired oil and gas professionals have been chosen as members of a panel examining last year's Bearspaw South Feeder Main crisis in Calgary. The city says Michael J. Crothers, retired president and country chair of Shell Canada, Gordon M. Engbloom, retired consultant with Confer Consultant Ltd., retired Husky Energy executive Nancy F. Foster, retired EPCOR Utilities Inc. executive Stephen Stanley, and retired Environment, Socioeconomic and Human Rights Manager with ExxonMobil Corporation, Bob B.
Calgary realtor charged in $1.9M real estate investment scam

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

A Calgary realtor is facing charges after police say he scammed 16 people out of more than $1.9 million. Forty-three-year-old Eric Drinkwater was employed with Re/Max Central, according to investigators. He now faces one count of fraud over $5,000. Police say it all started last summer, when a victim contact police to report he'd been scammed after investing $80,000 over the span of a year with a realtor. He said despite a financial agreement, he hadn't got any of his money back.
City creating two more day spaces for homeless Calgarians

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

Calgarians experiencing homelessness will soon have more places to go to rest, get a warm meal or drink, and access essential services and resources. The Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) announced Thursday it has partnered with the City of Calgary, the Calgary Police Service (CPS), and United Way of Calgary and Area to transform and expand two warming spaces into year-round day spaces. Day spaces give alternatives to public spaces like libraries, parks, and transit during the daytime hours.