AHS warns of measles exposures in Calgary area

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• Involuntary addiction treatment in Alberta

• Calgary’s first player in the WNBA

• An all-you-can-eat cereal cartoon party

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Measles exposures in Calgary area as chief medical officer of health finishes contract

Alberta Health Services (AHS) issued a public alert on Tuesday, after being notified of a confirmed case of measles in the Calgary zone. AHS warned that anyone in specified locations in Canmore, Banff, and Calgary between April 6-11 may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus.

The health ministry reminded Albertans that anyone born in or after 1970 and with fewer than two doses of measles-containing vaccine is at risk for developing measles. Symptoms include a fever of 38.3C or higher; a cough, runny nose and/or red eyes; and most notably, a blotchy rash beginning three-to-seven days after the fever begins.

The alert came just one day after Alberta found itself without a chief medical officer of health. Dr. Mark Joffe’s contract with the province had previously been extended for two weeks, but ended on Monday, April 14. The Government of Alberta has not yet announced Joffe’s interim or permanent replacement.

Need to know

💭 The government has introduced a bill, the Compassionate Intervention Act, that would allow individuals to be placed into involuntary treatment for addiction, in certain cases.

🚨 A shooting on Tuesday evening in Albert Park/Radisson Heights ended with two people in hospital and several others in police custody.

👏 Calgary sent its first woman to the WNBA, with the draft of Yvonne Ejim to the Indiana Fever.

💡 A member of the Scotia Place project committee said that the construction of a new arena for the Calgary Flames “should be fine from a tariff impact standpoint.”

♻️ Changes are coming to Calgary’s waste collection routes, starting on Tuesday, April 22. Calgarians are encouraged to confirm their scheduled collection day.

🎓 The University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business and Ivey Publishing have partnered to create a regional hub for western Canadian case studies. The three-year partnership is intended to connect classroom learning with real-world experience.

📣 Alberta voters shared their thoughts on tariffs with CBC News. Some were worried about the “trickle down” effect, while others saw the tariffs as a positive move.

Calgary Public Library raising funds to restock bookshelves

Imagine reaching the final book in a beloved series, only to find it missing. A mystery without its reveal. An unsolved cliffhanger. It’s the reality facing the Calgary Public Library as book prices continue to increase.

Over the past five years, book prices in Canada have risen by an average of 20%, while demand for library services has reached an all-time high. This means that for every five books the library could previously afford, it can now only afford four.

To help manage price increases and ensure that readers get the full story, the Calgary Public Library Foundation has launched The Fifth Book, a new fundraising initiative with an inspired name. The campaign aims to raise $1 million in 2025 to expand the library’s collection with books, digital resources, audiobooks, and other materials for the public.

"Donor support is essential in shaping the future of Calgary Public Library,” said Tracy Johnson, CEO of Calgary Public Library Foundation. “The Fifth Book is an opportunity for Calgarians to invest in literacy, learning, and access to information for all—ensuring no story is missing.”

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Major Tom: Perched on the 40th floor of Stephen Avenue Place, Major Tom offers a retro-modern steakhouse experience with panoramic city views. Known for its dry-aged steaks and signature lobster rolls, it was named Canada's Best New Restaurant in 2024.

🍴 Fortuna’s Row: Located along the riverside, Fortuna’s Row brings a contemporary Latin American dining experience inspired by cuisine in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. Chef-owner Mikko Tamarra crafts a menu featuring shareable plates and charcoal-grilled meats, complemented by a range of cocktails and mocktails.

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Things to do

🎟️ Banquet at Telus Spark: An immersive exhibition that serves up the science and joy of food through sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound, Banquet is designed to be both gourmet and festive—a multi-sensory journey that invites guests of all ages to discover the magic behind every meal.

🎟️ All-you-can-eat cereal cartoon party: One of our readers is caring for their 11-year-old nephew this weekend. Could a cereal party be their saviour? Part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival, this all-ages event (pyjamas encouraged) offers a fully stocked cereal bar and a screening of cartoons from the '30s all the way through the '90s.

🎟️ Cancer Recovery: Cooking for Taste & Swallowing Difficulties - April 24: Join other cancer survivors to learn nutrition tips to help with eating challenges due to cancer treatment. Caregivers welcome. (Free, in-person program by AHS Dietitians)*

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