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21 May

Mango Festival at ISKCON Calgary on May 31 Brings Devotional Celebration and Community Gathering

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): The Mango Festival (Mango Mahaprasad) will be celebrated on Sunday, May 31 at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Calgary, offering devotees and community members an opportunity to participate in a joyful and devotional tradition centered around offering ripe mangoes to the deities. While talking to National Times Krishan Vidyadas told that devotees are invited to bring ripe mangoes as offerings to Sri Sri Radha Madhav and Srinathji at the temple. All offerings must be submitted on or before Saturday by 6:30 PM, allowing time for preparation of the sacred festival arrangements and rituals. Following…

21 May

Alberta Launches $10M AI Health Innovation Lab to Cut Wait Times and Transform Patient Care

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is investing $10 million over three years into a new Health Innovation Lab aimed at accelerating the use of artificial intelligence in the province’s healthcare system to improve patient outcomes and reduce wait times. The initiative will be delivered through the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute), enabling up to 12 projects annually focused on developing, testing, and scaling AI-driven health solutions. The program is designed to bring together medical innovators and AI researchers to create technologies that improve system efficiency and expand healthcare capacity. Technology and Innovation Minister Nate Glubish said…

21 May

“Welcome to Alberta” $3.5M Alberta Border Sign Project Sparks Debate Over Spending Priorities

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Albertans and visitors entering the province will soon see a new generation of “Welcome to Alberta” border signs, as the provincial government moves forward with a $3.5 million modernization project aimed at replacing decades-old highway displays. Devin Dreeshen says the updated signs will reflect Alberta’s identity as a “strong, free and full of opportunity” province, featuring the motto “Strong and Free” and improved durability to withstand harsh weather conditions. The province says the existing 40-year-old signs have reached the end of their lifespan and will be replaced with 22 new installations at major entry points, including…

21 May

Airdrie RCMP Investigate Targeted Shooting and Vehicle Chase; Two Calgary Men Charged

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Airdrie (Rajeev Sharma): The Airdrie RCMP say two Calgary men are facing serious charges following a violent targeted incident that took place on May 15 near Bayside Boulevard and 8 Street. According to police, the incident began when a white Dodge Caravan was allegedly being followed by multiple suspect vehicles. Investigators say the situation escalated into a dangerous road chase, during which the victim vehicle was forced off the roadway. RCMP report that multiple shots were fired during the incident. Emergency responders later confirmed that four people were transported to hospital for treatment. One individual sustained serious injuries, while the…

20 May

EXTORTION AND GUNFIRE TERROR CASE IN BC: MAN CHARGED IN MULTIPLE SHOOTINGS AND ARSON ATTACKS TARGETING BUSINESSES

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Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma): A major investigation led by the Surrey Police Service and Abbotsford Police Department has resulted in multiple criminal charges against a man accused in a series of violent extortion-related incidents across British Columbia. Authorities confirmed that Gursewak Singh, 22, has been charged following coordinated investigations into shootings, arson attacks, and extortion threats targeting businesses in Surrey and Abbotsford in December 2025. Police say that on December 14, 2025, officers responded to reports of gunfire at a business in the 8000 block of 120 Street in Surrey. Investigators confirmed that the building sustained bullet damage. The business…

20 May

CALGARY POLICE INVESTIGATE SUNRIDGE HOMICIDE AFTER SUSPICIOUS DEATH CONFIRMED

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Police has launched a homicide investigation following a suspicious death in the Sunridge area of northeast Calgary. The victim has been identified as Jerry Wayne Bull, 42, of Calgary, after an autopsy was completed on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Police confirmed that the death has now been officially ruled a homicide. According to investigators, an individual who was taken into custody at the scene has been remanded on unrelated outstanding warrants. Authorities have confirmed that this person has not been charged in connection with the homicide. The Calgary Police…

17 May

Dentist PRATIMA DUGGAL of Chandigarh named in fatal Implant negligence complaint, Calgary Family alleges delay, mismanagemnet and abandonment

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): A detailed complaint alleging medical negligence under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been filed against Chandigarh-based dental surgeon Dr. Pratima Duggal, following the death of Amrita Bedi, a 42-year-old woman originally linked to Calgary, Canada, after a dental implant procedure in May 2026. The complainant, the mother of the deceased, has sought registration of an FIR, preservation of all medical records, CCTV footage, and a forensic investigation. According to the complaint, Amrita Bedi travelled from Calgary to India with her family after treatment discussions that began in January 2026 through remote consultations.…

15 May

Alberta, Canada Advance New West Coast Oil Pipeline to Asian Markets

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta Energy, Asian Markets, Carbon Pricing, Danielle Smith, Energy Export, Indigenous Ownership, Mark Carney, oil pipeline

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The governments of Alberta and Canada have finalized major elements of the Alberta Canada Energy Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for a new west coast oil pipeline that could begin construction as early as Sept. 1, 2027. The agreement, announced on May 15, 2026, is aimed at expanding Canada’s energy exports to Asian and global markets while reducing regulatory uncertainty for investors and industry partners. The proposed Indigenous co-owned pipeline would transport more than one million barrels of oil per day to a west coast export terminal, helping Canada diversify beyond reliance on a single energy…

15 May

Carney and Smith to Announce Major Canada–Alberta Energy Deal on Friday in Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will jointly announce a significant energy agreement in Calgary on Friday 15th May, focusing on industrial carbon pricing and progress on a potential west coast pipeline. The expected deal will outline a framework to align federal and Alberta carbon pricing policies, with a long term industrial price target of around $130 per tonne by 2040. It is also expected to advance planning discussions for a proposed oil pipeline to British Columbia’s coast, although no final approval is anticipated. Officials say the agreement is part of ongoing negotiations aimed…

15 May

Calgary Police Release CCTV Images in Fatal North Hill Co-op Shooting Investigation

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit is continuing its investigation into a fatal shooting that took place earlier this week in northeast Calgary and has now released CCTV images of a suspect vehicle believed to be connected to the incident. Police say officers responded at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of the Calgary Co-op North Hill. Upon arrival, officers discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to hospital, where one man was later pronounced deceased. The second victim remains in stable…