$1M goal set for Calgary Run for the Cure

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• A search continues for a missing child in southern Alberta

• Conservative parties clash ahead of Calgary's election

• Technical issues caused airport delays across Canada

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Calgary Run for the Cure chases record-breaking $1M goal

Organizers of the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure are hoping Calgarians will help them make history on October 5. The local committee has set a fundraising goal of $1 million—which would make Calgary the first run site outside Toronto to reach that mark.

It's a big leap from last year's $837,000, and donations are still being accepted in the lead-up to the event. Participants can run, walk or roll either 1km or 5km at Southcentre Mall, with opening ceremonies at 7:40 a.m. and the run starting at 9:00 a.m.

This year's event includes a hot pink Dodge Ram pace car, fire trucks for kids to check out, face-painting, and entertainment from Prophets of Music. There will also be route activations like a Lululemon group stretch and YYC Cycle spin classes, plus a marketplace with eight local vendors selling limited-edition products. Ten percent of marketplace sales go back to the cause.

Need to know

💔 RCMP informed the family of missing six-year-old Darius Macdougall that his survival chances dropped below five percent after a week-long search near Crowsnest Pass, with crews adjusting tactics while maintaining full search efforts.

🌳 Hundreds of volunteers planted 400 trees at Calgary's Deerfoot Athletic Park during National Tree Day to improve air quality near Deerfoot Trail and strengthen community connections.

🔪 A man was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following an early morning brawl involving several people outside Calgary's downtown Greta Bar arcade, with police apprehending a suspect and considering assault charges.

🏪 Calgary Transit announced that INS Market would open a convenience store at Bridgeland Station in mid-October as part of an initiative to add retail amenities and generate revenue at CTrain stations.

🪧 Hundreds gathered at Calgary City Hall for a "Recall Smith" protest expressing opposition to Premier Danielle Smith and UCP policies on healthcare, education, and vulnerable populations, though no official recall petition existed.

✈️ A nationwide technical outage during routine maintenance shut down passport verification systems at major Canadian airports including Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, causing hours-long customs delays that were eventually resolved.

🗳️ Two conservative-leaning municipal parties in Calgary failed to reach an agreement to avoid vote-splitting in the upcoming election, with A Better Calgary Party and Communities First running competing candidates in several wards.

👮 Calgary's five leading mayoral candidates presented differing public safety plans ranging from hiring 200-500 additional police officers to expanding mental health services, though most proposals lacked detailed cost estimates or funding sources.

Walk or bike for youth homelessness at Calgary Ride for Refuge

Calgarians can lace up their shoes or hop on their bikes for the Calgary Ride for Refuge on October 4, a community event supporting young women and girls facing homelessness. The walk and bike ride takes place at Fish Creek Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with check-in at 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE.

Participants can choose their own challenge—walk 2.5 or five kilometres, or bike 10 or 20 kilometres—with no registration fee to join. Teams are encouraged to fundraise for Safe Haven Foundation, which provides housing and support programs for at-risk youth, with an overall goal of raising $20,000 for the Calgary-based organization.

The family-friendly event is part of a national movement where Canadians show solidarity with people seeking hope, safety and freedom. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for those who want to support the cause but can't attend the ride.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 The Wilde Rooftop: Experience elevated dining and cocktails at this stylish rooftop venue in downtown Calgary, where you can enjoy creative seasonal dishes and stunning city views in a sophisticated atmosphere.

🍴 The Rooftop: Treat yourself to contemporary Canadian cuisine and handcrafted drinks at this chic rooftop restaurant and bar, offering a relaxed yet refined setting perfect for enjoying Calgary's skyline.

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Things to do

🎟️ Lantern Fest: The Indo-Canadian Arts & Culture Centre invites you to celebrate their annual festival featuring traditional lantern displays, cultural performances, and community activities that showcase Indo-Canadian heritage.

🎟️ Butterfield Acres: Head out to this family-friendly farm where you can enjoy autumn activities including pumpkin picking, hayrides, and exploring the corn maze during their fall season.

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