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18 Dec

Alberta Sheriffs Shut Down Calgary Property After 148 Drug and Crime Complaints

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Sheriffs have closed a Calgary property at 2016 41 Street SE following nearly two years of investigation linked to drugs and criminal activity. Acting under a court order obtained by the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit, the property will be closed for 90 days starting Dec. 17 at noon, with all occupants ordered to vacate. The closure follows 148 complaints from residents and police findings that included drug trafficking activity, arrests on outstanding warrants, and the seizure of ammunition and weapons. The property, located near two playgrounds and an elementary school, will be boarded up,…

14 Dec

Devotional Upliftment Through Kirtan: Two-Day Special Classes by HH Bhakti Marga Swami at ISKCON

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Radha Madhav Society at ISKCON is delighted to announce a special spiritual program featuring HH Bhakti Marga Swami, who will conduct an inspiring two-day session focusing on the proper mood, etiquette, and principles of performing kirtan. The initiative aims to enrich the devotional lives of participants by deepening their understanding of congregational chanting and encouraging a more sincere, disciplined spiritual practice. The sessions are scheduled to be held in the serene and divine atmosphere of ISKCON on December 14 (Sunday) at 4:00 PM and December 15 (Monday) at 6:00 PM. Members of the Radha Madhav Society, along…

04 Dec

Premier Danielle Smith and 14 UCP MLAs Face Unprecedented Recall Petitions Across Alberta

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Calgary, Danielle Smih

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has entered uncharted political territory as Premier Danielle Smith and fourteen members of her United Conservative Party caucus face officially approved recall petitions, marking the largest and most coordinated recall effort since the province introduced recall legislation. The surge of petitions reflects rapidly growing public dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of major issues, from education disputes to governance concerns.The recall wave began gaining momentum in late November, when Elections Alberta confirmed that petitions targeting fourteen UCP MLAs had met the requirements to move forward. The applications, filed by citizens across the province, accuse the MLAs of…

29 Nov

Calgary Transit to Phase Out Express Bus Routes by 2027 as City Shifts to Modern Network Model

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaBus Routes, Calgary, Clagary Transit, Sharon Fleming

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary Transit has confirmed that several long-standing express bus routes will be phased out by 2027 as part of a major network modernization effort. The decision follows updates to the city’s long-term RouteAhead plan, which aims to refocus transit resources on high-frequency corridors and broaden access across the city.The express routes affected include services running through Hidden Valley, MacEwan, Harvest Hills, Coventry Hills, and Panorama Hills long considered commuter-heavy areas that relied on peak-hour express connections to downtown. These routes, Calgary Transit says, are now considered legacy services that no longer align with the city’s growth, travel…

25 Nov

First Major Snowfall Paralyzes Calgary: Nearly 400 Collisions, Flight Delays, Bus Detours and Citywide Disruptions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaBus Collisions, Calgary, Snowfall

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma):,Calgary’s first major snowfall of the season brought widespread disruption across the city on Monday, leading to dangerous road conditions, extensive travel delays, and nearly 400 collisions.Officials confirmed a total of 393 reported crashes, as icy roads and reduced visibility made driving treacherous. Of these, 26 collisions involved injuries, prompting a surge in emergency calls. The city also recorded 50 non-injury hit-and-run incidents amid the challenging conditions. Air travel was also heavily affected. Calgary International Airport reported significant flight delays and cancellations, with crews working to de-ice aircraft and clear snow from runways. Passengers were urged to check…

21 Nov

Immigration Detainee Escapes from Calgary’s Rockyview Hospital; Public Urged to Contact Authorities with Information

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCalgary, Immigration Detainee Escapes, Jagdeep Singh

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Authorities are currently searching for an immigration detainee who escaped from Rockyview Hospital in Calgary during a medical assessment, according to official reports.The individual in question, Jagdeep Singh, was in the custody of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and is under investigation under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for alleged involvement in organized criminal activities. Further details regarding the investigation have not been disclosed.The CBSA is collaborating closely with the Calgary Police and other law-enforcement agencies to locate the missing detainee.Authorities are advising the public not to approach or apprehend the individual. Anyone with…

18 Nov

Shootout Linked to Alleged Extortion Attempt Alarms Saddleridge Residents in Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A quiet Monday morning turned tense in Saddleridge after a house on Saddlelake Grove NE was struck by gunfire around 3:45 a.m. According to residents, unknown individuals in a white SUV opened fire at the home, discharging approximately 12 rounds—five hitting a vehicle parked in front of the house and seven striking the front exterior and garage. Sources claim the homeowner had received threatening phone calls about a month ago demanding an alleged extortion payment of $300,000, along with certain videos. Some sources also mentioned that the caller identified himself with the name “Tony Bal,” though this…

11 Nov

Calgary Council Reviews 2026 Budget Adjustments, Property Tax Hike Set to Continue

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCalgary, Canada

Calgary, (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary City Council has presented the 2026 budget adjustments, confirming plans to maintain previously approved property tax increases despite ongoing concerns about rising living costs. The proposed adjustments aim to balance city operations and fund essential services amid inflationary pressures and a rapidly growing population.According to city documents, the overall tax revenue increase for 2026 is projected at 3.6 per cent, translating to an average 5.4 per cent rise for residential homeowners and 1.3 per cent for non-residential properties. The City of Calgary says the increase is necessary to maintain services, invest in infrastructure, and support public…

06 Nov

RED FM Calgary Hosts Annual Gurpurab Radiothon, Raises Funds for Alberta Children’s Hospital

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCalgary, Gurpurab, Radiothon, Red FM

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): RED FM, Calgary’s multicultural radio station, successfully organized its annual Gurpurab Radiothon on November 5, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the First Sikh Guru. The Radiothon raised $213,250 for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, supporting the Guru Nanak Dev Ji Vision Clinic in acquiring a new RetCam, an advanced retinal imaging system crucial for diagnosing and treating severe eye conditions in children.“Whenever we solicit support for a charitable cause, our community consistently responds with generosity. At RED FM, the Gurpurab Radiothon is a highlight of our year,” stated Kulwinder Sanghera, President of…

06 Nov

Mount Royal University Faculty and Students Rally in Solidarity with Alberta Teachers, Condemn Government’s Use of Notwithstanding Clause

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): More than a 100 numbers of faculty members, staff, and students gathered at Mount Royal University (MRU) on Tuesday afternoon to show solidarity with Alberta teachers and protest the provincial government’s decision to invoke the notwithstanding clause to end a three-week teachers’ strike.The rally, organized by the Mount Royal University Faculty Association (MRFA), was held in the university’s main courtyard. Participants held signs reading “Teachers Deserve Respect” and “Protect Workers’ Rights”, calling the government’s move an “attack on constitutional freedoms” and a violation of collective bargaining rights. The demonstration came just days after the Alberta government passed…