Calgary news, weather and traffic for August 31
Good morning Calgary! It's mostly cloudy and 12 C at 8:30 a.m. Here's what's happening in the city today.
Weather
We're expecting a high of 21 degrees today with a mix of sun and cloud in the forecast. The wind will be out of the southwest at 30 km/h gusting to 50 km/h.
If you're in the southwest corner of the province, be advised that there are wind warnings in effect in the Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek and Waterton National Park areas.
As for smoke, it's not expected to be an issue today in Calgary with the Air Quality Health Index forecast at a 3.
Traffic
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If you see anything happening on Calgary roads, you can give Calgary Eyeopener traffic reporter Angela Knight a call at #1010, *1010 or 403-521-1010. You can also send a tweet to @CalgaryCommute.
News headlines
Later today, Finance Minister Joe Ceci will offer a peek at the provincial government's financial performance in the first quarter of the year. Economists will be watching the announcement closely, as many are looking for signs of a provincial and national recession. Ceci's press conference begins at 1:30 p.m. today.
A man has died after being struck by a vehicle last night in the southeast. Police say the collision happened just before 10 p.m. at the intersection of 17th Avenue and 52nd Street S.W. EMS reports the victim was a man in his 40s. Police are still investigating the incident.
On your radio
David Gray and Angela Knight host the Monday morning edition of the Calgary Eyeopener on CBC Radio One from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. They'll have all of your news, weather, traffic, sports and business throughout the morning — you can tune in at 1010 AM, 99.1 FM, online at cbc.ca/calgary or through the CBC Radio app.
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