Northeast Calgary Archives

30 Aug

Five Courier Vehicles Burned in Northeast Calgary; Police Investigating

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingNortheast Calgary

CALGARY ( Rajeev Sharma): Five vehicles belonging to a courier company were extensively damaged by fire in northeast Calgary early Friday morning, prompting an investigation by the Calgary Police Service (CPS) arson unit. Police responded to the 0–100 block of Cityline Common N.E. at approximately 2 a.m. on August 28 after receiving reports of multiple vehicles on fire. Five courier vehicles were found extensively damaged in the incident. According to reports, the vehicles belonged to a courier company that had recently relocated from Regina to Calgary, reportedly about two weeks before the incident. The company’s owner described the loss as…

07 May

Calgary Police and DCC Prepare for Safe and Successful Nagar Kirtan Weekend in Northeast Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCalgary Police, Dashmesh Centre, Nagar Kirtan, Northeast Calgary, Public Safety, Road Closures, Traffic Advisory

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): As thousands of devotees, families, and visitors prepare to participate in this weekend’s Nagar Kirtan, organizers, police, and city officials are encouraging residents to cooperate with temporary traffic and parking measures to help ensure a safe, respectful, and well-organized celebration. Authorities confirmed that temporary road closures, parking restrictions, and bylaw regulations will be in effect throughout Northeast Calgary on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., as one of Calgary’s largest annual Sikh community events takes place. Management Committee members from the Dashmesh Culture Centre (DCC), one of the main organizers of the Nagar…

19 May

Northeast Calgary Residents Grapple with Soaring Insurance Premiums Amid Repeated Hailstorms

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaHail, Insurance Premiums, Northeast Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of northeast Calgary are facing unprecedented increases in home and auto insurance premiums. This surge is attributed to a series of devastating hailstorms, construction practices, and weather modification efforts.Repeated Hailstorms and Insurance Impacts: The region has experienced several severe hailstorms in recent years, notably in 2016, 2020, and 2024. The August 2024 storm alone caused an estimated $3.25 billion in damages, making it one of the costliest in Canadian history. These events have led to skyrocketing insurance premiums, with some homeowners reporting increases of up to 35% and deductibles as high as $10,000. In certain cases,…

15 Apr

Conservative MP Candidates missing from Northeast Calgary media debate, sparks transparency questions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCalgary, Canada Elections 2025, Conservative Party, Northeast Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Radio Sursangam organized a pivotal media debate for federal candidates in Calgary’s Northeast ridings. Multiple political parties participated actively, but no Conservative candidates were present, raising concerns within the local community. The well-attended event brought together residents from Calgary Skyview, McKnight, and East Calgary, providing them with a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the candidates contesting the upcoming federal election. The debate featured Liberal MP George Chahal, Hafeez Malik, Rajesh Angral, Arlington Antonio Santiago ( NDP), representatives from the PPC, and several independent candidates. The session served as an important platform for public discourse, democratic engagement,…