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03 Jan

Calgary Flooded and Parched: Smith Blames Nenshi for City’s Water Disaster

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has publicly blamed former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi for the city’s ongoing water system failures, saying years of neglect under his leadership contributed to the latest crisis. The Bearspaw South Feeder Main, which delivers about 60% of Calgary’s treated water, ruptured for the second time in less than two years, flooding streets and forcing thousands of residents to adhere to water restrictions. Some areas remain under boil-water advisories, and city officials are urging continued conservation. “This is not just an accident, it’s the result of years of insufficient maintenance and inspections under the…

03 Jan

Alberta Advances New Public Safety and Regulatory Reforms

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EDMONTON ( Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has enacted and advanced a series of legislative measures aimed at strengthening public safety and modernizing regulatory frameworks across the province. Among the key developments is the advancement of the Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2). The legislation includes provisions to enhance policing authorities, improve information sharing in cases involving domestic violence, and update prisoner transfer rules. Government officials have stated that these changes are intended to improve coordination among public safety agencies and better protect Albertans. In November 2025, the provincial government also invoked the notwithstanding clause…

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

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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

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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

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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…