Calgary news, weather and traffic for Monday, July 6
Good morning Calgary! It's 13 C at the airport at 9:10 a.m. Here's what's happening in the city this morning.
Weather
Mainly sunny this morning, but the clouds are expected to roll in around lunchtime. After that, there's a 30 per cent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. High 24 C and a UV index of seven or higher. Similar weather expected tomorrow but you'll likely be able to leave your umbrella at home on Wednesday, as the forecast is calling for blue skies and a high of 28 C.
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
Here's what the CBC Calgary newsroom is working on this morning:
A Calgary man is in custody this morning after he pulled a dangerous stunt on Sunday, flying across the city in a lawn chair attached to about 100 helium balloons.
Calgary police have found the body of actress Shannon Madill. Her remains were found in the home she shared with her husband Joshua Burgess, who has now been charged with second-degree murder.
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.
This daily roundup of news, weather and traffic stays live from 6 a.m. to late morning. What would you like to see here to start your day? Email us at calgarynewstips@cbc.ca or contact us via Twitter @CBCCalgary.
