Calgary Archives - Page 12 of 18

08 Aug

Track athletes chase gold in Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta will welcome Canada’s top track stars for the 2025 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships. For the second consecutive year, almost 1,000 of Canada’s most promising young track and field athletes are preparing to jump, throw, and sprint their way to the finish line at Calgary’s Foothills Athletic Park from Aug. 8 to 10. This event will bring together top talent from across the country and showcase Alberta as a top destination for major sports events. Alberta’s government invested $30,000 in funding through the Major Sport Event grant program to support the national competition. This…

06 Aug

Consulate General of India to Host Consular Camp in Abbotsford on August 9

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Abbotsford (National Times Bureau): The Consulate General of India, Vancouver, in collaboration with the Khalsa Diwan Society (KDS), Abbotsford, will organize a Consular Camp on Saturday, August 9, 2025, to provide essential consular services to members of the Indian community in the Fraser Valley region.The camp will take place at the Khalsa Diwan Society, located at 33094 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2AB. Services will be available during two sessions: from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and again from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.The following consular services will be offered at the camp: - Passport applications - Overseas Citizen…

04 Aug

Calgary home prices decline in July as supply returns to pre-pandemic levels

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary's housing inventory has reverted to pre-pandemic levels, driven by a substantial increase in supply last month, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board. Most of the growth has been led by homes built in newer communities, which have raised the number of available units to nearly 7,000. This amounts to 3.3 months of supply, an 88 per cent increase compared to last year. The rise in supply coincided with a drop in sales, which fell by 12 per cent to 2,099. Detached homes dominated in sales with more than 1,000 transactions. New listings, meanwhile, reached 3,911…

04 Aug

Woman Dies After Motorcycle-Minivan Collision in Central Alberta

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A 53-year-old woman has died following a crash involving a motorcycle and a minivan in central Alberta on Friday afternoon, according to Rimbey RCMP. Police said they received a report of the collision at around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 20 and 20A, just north of Rimbey. When officers arrived, they discovered that a motorcycle carrying two riders had collided with a minivan. The woman, who was riding as a passenger on the motorcycle, was airlifted to the hospital by STARS Air Ambulance but later succumbed to her injuries. Following an initial investigation, the RCMP…

02 Aug

Alberta Gears Up to Host Men’s U21 Pan American Cup

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is set to welcome some of the best young volleyball talent from across the Americas as the province prepares to host the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup from August 5–10. Teams from North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean will compete in this high-stakes tournament, which also serves as the final stop before the 2025 U21 World Championships. With its deep roots in the sport, being the first country outside the United States to play volleyball, Canada, and Alberta in particular, provide a fitting stage for the international event. Alberta’s Investment in Sports The Alberta government…

26 Jul

Alberta Proposes Annual Watercraft Pass to Combat Invasive Mussels; Public Input Sought

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is considering introducing an annual pass for all types of watercraft, including boats, canoes, kayaks, and jet skis, as part of a broader strategy to shield the province’s waterways from invasive species. In a statement released Friday, Alberta's Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas outlined the proposal, emphasizing that it is primarily aimed at preventing the spread of invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The government is now calling on the public to weigh in through an online survey, which will help shape the final framework of the initiative. The survey poses several key questions…

20 Jul

Calgary Police Investigate Suspicious Death in Downtown Residence

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Calgary Police Service’s homicide unit has launched an investigation into the suspicious death of a man found inside a downtown residence early Saturday morning. Officers responded to a call at approximately 7:45 a.m. at a home located in the 600 block of 10th Street S.W. Upon arrival, police discovered the body of a man inside the residence. The circumstances surrounding his death have led investigators to treat the case as suspicious. At this time, no arrests have been made, and police say the investigation remains active and ongoing. An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday to…

20 Jul

Kings XI Field Hockey Society to Host 28th Annual Protax Block Gold Cup in Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Kings XI Field Hockey Society (F.H.C) has unveiled the poster for the 28th Annual King’s Protax Block Gold Cup, a premier field hockey tournament in Western Canada. Scheduled to take place from August 15th to 17th, 2025, at Hawkins Field, University of Calgary, the event promises to showcase top field hockey talent from across the region, offering captivating matches and a vibrant community spirit. Admission to the event is complimentary for all spectators, encouraging families, fans, and sports enthusiasts to attend and support local and visiting teams. In an interview with the National Times, Narinder Aujla…

18 Jul

Calgary Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting in Redstone Neighborhood

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is presently investigating an early morning shooting in the Redstone neighborhood of northeast Calgary. Multiple gunshots were reported in the early hours of Thursday. According to CPS, officers responded to the 100 block of Red Sky Green N.E. at approximately 3:04 a.m. following reports of gunfire. Preliminary investigation indicates that several shots were fired at a parked vehicle, fortunately resulting in no reported injuries. Police have confirmed that there is no ongoing risk to public safety.Throughout the morning, officers remained at the scene, gathering evidence and speaking with potential witnesses. Investigators have…

16 Jul

Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder

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Calgary (National Times): On May 29, 2023, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a police shooting in Calgary. Earlier that day, a Calgary Police Service officer shot at occupants of a van on Memorial Drive following a slow speed pursuit. Two of the occupants were struck and later pronounced deceased. The evidence gathered during ASIRT’s investigation provided reasonable grounds to believe that offences had been committed. As is required by the Police Act, the investigation was forwarded to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) to determine whether the evidence met the standard for prosecution. Following…