Erin Sylvester
Calgary Herald
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What's it like to help send smuggled fossils home
Darla Zelenitsky is the principal dinosaur researcher at the University of Calgary's department of geoscience — that is, when she's not helping the U.S. Department of Homeland Security solve fossil smuggling cases. → Read More
Homeless life less lonely with pets
They may not have homes but people living on the street still yearn for a little comfort and companionship. For many, having a pet makes that lonely life a little more bearable. → Read More
Wildrose leader visits Chestermere, calls last month's flooding a "disaster"
After visiting Chestermere on Friday to meet with the city council and discuss last month's flooding, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean called the event a "disaster" and said the province must quickly review the community's application for assistance. → Read More
Calgary hit with severe weather again, more on the way
Calgary faced severe weather again Wednesday, the day after two successive storms brought hail and flooding that knocked out power for 35,000 people. And it's not over yet. More thunderstorms are expected Thursday. Environment Canada expects winds will gust up to 40 km/h by midday. → Read More
Calgary Transit worker rescues escaped lovebird
A little, lonely lovebird on the lam avoided becoming a victim of Tuesday's huge storm, thanks to a kind stranger. Sosa had flown the coop on Sunday when she escaped from owner Danielle Ralston's home. → Read More
Despite delays, Calgarians enjoy giant slip and slide
Slide the City got off to a slow start this morning, but Calgarians still happily zipped down the giant slip and slide set up on 10 Street NW. The event was supposed to start at 9 a.m., but those who showed up for their allotted time were disappointed. → Read More
Historic Calgary Week: Long weekend events for Saturday, Sunday and Monday
It's the final weekend for Historic Calgary Week 2015. These are the events for the final three days. → Read More
Five things to know about Calgary's summer so far
Calgary's summer so far has been an exciting one. Here are five things to know about our wild warm season. → Read More
Five Calgary mysteries
This week the Herald told readers about how researchers are trying to solve the mystery behind the Ranchlands hum, but Calgary still has many other mysteries. The Herald's Erin Sylvester scoured the archives in search of some local lore. Here are five weird Calgary mysteries for you to ponder. → Read More
Community grieves for drowned child
Members of the Auburn Bay community in southeast Calgary paid tribute Sunday to the seven-year-old drowning victim who passed away earlier on the weekend. Emergency services pulled an unconscious boy from a lake in Auburn Bay Friday evening at approximately 6:30 p.m. → Read More
Once faced with slaughter, rescued horses a big hit at Stampede's heavy horse contest
Just under a year ago, John and Wayne were faced with death. The two Belgian geldings were being sold at auction after spending years at pasture. One of the only bidders was a meat buyer. → Read More
Puzzle gives Calgary unique 4-D perspective
The instructions for the recent addition to the Cityscape series might leave some hobbyists puzzled. That's because the Calgary skyline puzzle, like all the Cityscape puzzles, is four dimensional. → Read More
Calgarians kick up their heels at Stampede Sneak-a-Peek
Crowds of people flocked to the Stampede grounds on a sunny Thursday evening to get a glimpse of what's in store for the annual 10-day celebration. "We have a lot of good weather to look forward to," said Jennifer Booth, manager of community engagement and communications for the Stampede. → Read More
Calgary nurse returns from 'very humbling' trip to Nepal
Sarah Mutch fulfilled a lifelong dream and spent a month in Nepal as a Red Cross nurse. Mutch, a Calgarian, said she always wanted to work with the Red Cross, but waited until her children were more independent before she joined. → Read More
East Coulee residents hope to save endangered bridge
The East Coulee Truss Bridge is very loved. It's one of only a few bridges to cross the Red Deer River. It used to provide pedestrian and rail access to the Atlas Coal Mine, and locals sometimes still use the bridge as a (dangerous) walkway. → Read More
ATV accident survivor speaks out about the need for stronger regulations
Fourteen years ago, Denise Pelletier and some friends planned a weeklong holiday to Invermere to enjoy the sunny August weather. Like many Albertans, they decided to enjoy the great outdoors from the seat of an ATV. → Read More
Fish fossils found in Calgary 'really significant': paleontologist
Fish fossils recovered from a Calgary housing development site are from the Paskapoo Formation, which is around 60 million years old. → Read More
Alberta bridge among endangered historic sites
East Coulee residents don't want to see their bridge disappear. Remie DeFoor lives in the small hamlet, which is part of Drumheller, and works as a historical interpreter at the East Coulee School Museum. → Read More
Financial elder abuse a growing concern in Alberta
Financial elder abuse is on the rise, and some on the front lines of senior protection are calling for mandatory reporting laws for banks. California passed a law in 2005 that required banks and credit unions to report suspected elder abuse. → Read More
Aspiring mermaids or mermen in Calgary have to jump through a few hoops
Anyone who wants to don a mermaid tail in a public pool in Calgary has to pass a swimming test with a lifeguard to prove that they are competent swimmers with and without the fin. → Read More