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2024 - 3 - 29Calgary Chaos: Police Incidents and Bridge Closures Cause Commotion in Downtown Core
Calgarians - Calgary - community support - fashion industry - mental health awareness - police closures - religious community - rental market - urban planning - Way of the Cross processionDiscover the latest on the police incidents and bridge closures causing chaos in Calgary's downtown core. Read more to stay informed!
Calgary's downtown core faced tumultuous times as police incidents and bridge closures disrupted normalcy. With key routes shut down due to a police incident in the East Village, commuters faced major delays. The Way of the Cross procession also underwent changes this year, reflecting logistical challenges. In the midst of these disruptions, the departure of Calgary's director of planning added to the city's evolving landscape.
The ripples from a Calgary police officer's assault charge reverberated, raising concerns about conduct within the service. As bridge access reopened post a mental health crisis incident, the community reflected on the importance of mental health support. The city saw a slight drop in rents in March, offering a silver lining amidst the chaos.
Calgary's real estate market continues to surprise with $659395 buying more than a tear-down. Additionally, an adventure company expanding to offer aurora tours anticipates an exciting venture. The resolution of the recent police incidents in Downtown Calgary marks a peaceful end to the commotion, highlighting the importance of swift and peaceful resolutions to maintain community harmony.
Police reopen traffic routes in Calgary core, following incident in ... (CBC.ca)
Several key routes into and out of the downtown core were closed Thursday because of an incident in the East Village, Calgary police said.
Multiple bridges in Calgary shut down for police incident (CTV Toronto)
Calgary police have shut down a number of bridges into and out of the downtown core as officers deal with a distraught individual.
Calgary's Way of the Cross procession is changing its route this year ... (CBC.ca)
Timing and logistical challenges have forced Calgary's Roman Catholic diocese to make changes to an annual Easter event. However, some say it's an ...
City of Calgary's director of planning departs for similar role in ... (Calgary Herald)
Josh White, former policy adviser to Naheed Nenshi, is leaving Calgary to take on city planning and development role in Vancouver.
Calgary police officer charged with assault connected to 2022 incident (Globalnews.ca)
A 10-year officer with the Calgary Police Service has been charged with assault after an investigation into the officer's handling of a detainee at an ...
Bridge access to downtown Calgary reopens after mental health ... (Calgary Herald)
The 4th Avenue flyover and Reconciliation Bridge had been closed in both directions since late Wednesday as Calgary police and emergency personnel worked to ...
Calgary officer charged over assault at arrest processing centre (Toronto Star)
CALGARY - Alberta's police watchdog says a Calgary officer has been charged over an alleged assault at the arrest processing centre two years ago.
Update: Calgary police release details on 'on-going' incident in ... (DiscoverAirdrie.com)
Earlier in the day, the Calgary Police's social media feed on Facebook, said that an ongoing incident in the downtown core was 'for a person experiencing a ...
Calgary police officer charged with assault in alleged lockup beating (Calgary Herald)
A Calgary police constable has been charged with assaulting a handcuffed detainee at the CPS arrest processing unit in March 2022.
Calgary rents drop slightly in March (Calgary Herald)
The city centre remained the most expensive area in the rental market with monthly rents for unfurnished, one-bedroom suites at $1791.
'You're certainly not buying a tear-down' for $659395 in Calgary (Calgary Herald)
Calgary is not your average resale real estate market, providing exceptional value for buyers' dollars relative to the national average price in Canada, ...
Calgary officer charged after allegedly assaulting handcuffed man (CTV Toronto)
A Calgary police officer has been charged after allegedly assaulting a handcuffed man two years ago.
Adventure company expands to launch aurora tour out of Calgary (Calgary Herald)
A travel company is tapping into the growing interest in aurora borealis, coinciding with the current solar cycle's expected peak in 2024.
'Mental health crisis' impacting access to downtown Calgary ends (Globalnews.ca)
Calgary's Fourth Avenue flyover and Reconciliation Bridge were closed in both directions because of what police described on social media as a "mental ...
Closures in downtown Calgary are causing major backups (HighRiverOnline.com)
The Calgary Police are advising of some major road closures in the downtown core this Thursday morning. Due to an ongoing incident in the East Village area ...
Police incident in Calgary resolved peacefully (OkotoksOnline.com)
The Calgary Police Service (CPS) responded to a call about a man suffering from a mental health crisis at 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday night. He was standing atop ...
She's got the look: How a Calgary teen became one of the hottest ... (Calgary Herald)
Father Lacombe High School graduate has walked the runway for some of the biggest names in fashion, including Prada and Miu Miu.
Good Friday 'Way of the Cross' event draws hundreds of Calgary ... (CTV News)
Christians around the world are celebrating Good Friday, and in Calgary, hundreds attended a special outdoor "Way of the Cross" service.
Way of the Cross returns for the first time post-pandemic, alongside ... (LiveWire Calgary)
Calgarians looking to connect spiritually with their faith, or just find some fun outdoor family activities will have a number of options this weekend.
Calgary Catholics gather at new location for Good Friday ritual (Calgary Herald)
For the second time in two years, Calgary's annual Way of the Cross ritual on Good Friday took place at a new venue, St. Mary's University.
Calgary teen seriously injured in hit-and-run collision faces ... (Globalnews.ca)
“It's been hard. To get that phone call at 5:30 in the morning saying that your daughter's been involved in a car accident…” Sackmann recalled. Sackmann's 16- ...
Calgary's theatre scene welcomes audiences back after tough few ... (Globalnews.ca)
COVID-19 dealt a massive blow to the theatre scene in Calgary, but popular productions and deals on ticket prices are bringing audiences back in droves.
Chief superintendent of Calgary Catholic School District resigns ... (Calgary Herald)
CCSD board chair Shannon Cook confirmed Bryan Szumlas' resignation, effective May 9, in a letter Thursday to the school board.
Calgary Catholic School District chief superintendent announces ... (CBC.ca)
Bryan Szumlas, who has been with the Calgary Catholic School District for over 30 years and chief superintendent for four, cited personal reasons for his ...
La 25<sup>e</sup> foire annuelle à l'emploi de Calgary attire des ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)
Des milliers de jeunes Calgariens se sont rendus jeudi après-midi au Big Four Building dans l'espoir de décrocher un emploi. C'était la 25e édition de la ...
Calgary's 25th annual youth hiring fair attracts thousands to ... (CBC.ca)
Thousands of young Calgarians lined up outside the Stampede Big Four Building on Thursday for the city's annual youth hiring fair, where roughly 4000 job ...
Le surintendant principal du district scolaire catholique de Calgary ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)
Bryan Szumlas, surintendant principal du district scolaire catholique de Calgary, a annoncé sa démission cette semaine, citant des raisons personnelles pour ...
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