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02 Jan

Dashmesh Culture Centre Calgary Gurdwara Sahib Marks New Year with Prayers and Community Service

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) : The New Year was observed with devotion and gratitude at the Dashmesh Culture Centre Calgary Gurdwara Sahib, as the Managing Committee extended warm greetings to the Sangat and prayed for peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth for all in the year ahead. Welcoming the New Year with the sacred invocation “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh,” the Managing Committee conveyed heartfelt congratulations to the Sangat. Special prayers were offered that the New Year may bring happiness, joy, success, and the blessing of a Gursikhi way of life to every household. Speaking on the occasion, Ranbir…

02 Jan

Thousands Welcome New Year with Devotion at Calgary Temples

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): The New Year was celebrated with great devotion and community participation at the ISKCON Calgary Temple – Radha Madhav Cultural Association (RMCA), and the Hindu Society of Calgary, as thousands of devotees gathered to offer prayers and seek blessings on December 31 and January 1, 2026. ISKCON Calgary Temple – Radha Madhav Cultural Association Hosts New Year’s Eve Program The ISKCON Calgary Temple , Radha Madhav Cultural Association (RMCA) organized a special New Year’s Eve program on December 31, from 6:00 PM to midnight. The program featured devotional kirtan, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere, followed by…

01 Jan

Books to Boots: Academic Excellence Meets Endurance in Vivek Dhande’s 176-km Ultra Run

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary, Vivek Dhande

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Vivek Dhande’s mother, Priya Dhande, who resides in Calgary, has shared details of her son’s ultra distance run across Maharashtra, highlighting a journey that combined endurance with history and geography. Mumbai-born endurance runner Vivek Dhande, 23, completed a 176 kilometre run from Pune’s historic Shaniwar Wada to the Gateway of India in Mumbai over three days, transforming the athletic effort into a passage through Maharashtra’s landscape and his own personal narrative. Dhande said the choice of start and finish points was intentional. Shaniwar Wada, he noted, represents Pune’s historical and cultural legacy, while the Gateway of…

31 Dec

Major Water Main Failure Causes Flooding and Road Closures in Bowness Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A significant water infrastructure failure has caused localized flooding and major service disruptions in the Bowness community, prompting road closures and an urgent request from authorities for the public to avoid non-essential travel in the area. The incident is centered around 16th Avenue NW and Sarcee Trail NW, where water has flooded roadways and affected nearby properties. Emergency crews and first responders remain on scene as they work to manage the situation and assess the extent of the damage. City officials report that approximately 2,000 homes and 100 businesses have been impacted by water service disruptions. Several…

30 Dec

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Defends Health-Care Overhaul, Says 2026 Will Show Results

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta Health Services, Alberta health-care reform, Canadian politics, Danielle Smith

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has completed the legal framework for its sweeping health-care overhaul in 2025, and Premier Danielle Smith says the coming year will be crucial in proving that the controversial restructuring delivers better outcomes for patients. The reorganisation dismantled Alberta Health Services as the province’s central health authority, reducing it to the role of a hospital service provider. New agencies have been created to separately oversee hospital care, continuing care, mental health and addiction services, and primary health care, all functioning under four health ministries. Smith said the passage of key legislation during the fall sitting…

28 Dec

ISKCON Calgary to Host New Year’s Eve Kirtan Fest and Auspicious New Year Celebration

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma ) : ISKCON Calgary and Shri Radha Madhav society has announced a vibrant two day spiritual celebration to welcome the New Year with devotion, music, and joy at the ISKCON Calgary Temple. The festivities begin with the New Year’s Eve Kirtan Fest on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 12:00 midnight. Devotees and visitors can look forward to an evening filled with ecstatic live kirtan, dancing till midnight, and performances by talented local kirtaniyas, including a special kirtan by HG Sanatana Dharma Das. The program will also feature volunteer appreciation, a drama by CVA…

27 Dec

Alberta Probes Grey Nuns Hospital Death Amid Staffing and Health Funding Concerns

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Edmonton ( Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has launched a joint investigation into the death of Prashant Sreekumar, a 44-year-old father of three, who died on December 22, 2025, after reportedly waiting more than eight hours in Grey Nuns Hospital’s emergency department with severe chest pain. Matt Jones, Minister of Health For Hospitals & Surgical Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, Matt Jones, said the review, conducted with Acute Care Alberta and Covenant Health, will examine both the immediate circumstances and broader system pressures. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is also investigating. Sara Hoffman, NDP, Shadow Minister of Health…

25 Dec

Hospital Death Sparks Debate as Alberta Looks at Private Health Care

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaEdmonton, Hospital Death, Private Healthcare

Edmonton ( Rajeev Sharma): The death of a 44-year-old man after a long wait in the emergency room at Grey Nuns Community Hospital has raised public concern about Alberta’s health-care system. The man went to the hospital with severe chest pain and later died of an apparent cardiac arrest. His death is being reviewed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and the hospital has said it is cooperating with the investigation.Many people say the incident shows how much pressure emergency rooms are under. Hospitals across Alberta face problems such as staff shortages, overcrowding, and limited space. Emergency departments…

25 Dec

Alberta Plans ‘Naughty List’ to Protect High Level Bridge from Truck Collisions

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Edmonton’s iconic High Level Bridge continues to face challenges from oversized trucks, prompting Alberta’s government to explore new measures to prevent collisions. Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen revealed plans for stricter policies, including a “naughty list” for truckers, aimed at reducing incidents near the 112-year-old landmark. The double-decker steel bridge, which spans over 750 metres across the North Saskatchewan River, has seen five direct hits and ten near-misses by large trucks this year alone. Despite bright warning signs indicating the bridge’s limited clearance—10.6 metres on the lower deck—truck drivers frequently attempt to cross, causing traffic congestion and damage.…

24 Dec

Alberta Independence Referendum Question Clears Key Approval Hurdle

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlbertaAlberta independence, Alberta leaving Canada, Alberta Prosperity Project, Alberta referendum

Edmonton, December 24, 2025: A proposed referendum on Alberta leaving Canada has moved a step closer to appearing on a ballot after receiving approval from the provincial election agency on Monday.The approved question asks voters: “Do you agree that the province of Alberta should cease to be a part of Canada to become an independent state?” The campaign is being spearheaded by the Alberta Prosperity Project, which must now appoint a chief financial officer by early next month before it can begin formally collecting signatures. To trigger a referendum, the group needs just under 178,000 valid signatures.Alberta Prosperity Project chief…