🗞️ Calgary Citizen Insiders Newsletter Saturday Aug. 17

We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without you.

Hey Insiders, it’s Krista 👋 

Just a reminder we want to check in and hear about what you are reading, writing, watching, listening to - let us know and we might share them on Saturdays with our insiders! Send us your recommendations for tv shows, movies, books, and podcasts and why you’re into them or what you think to [email protected] and we might share them!

NOELLE’S PICKS 

📕 The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum: Truly disturbing. Get ready to be uncomfortable.

🎧️ The Troop by Nick Cutter: A horror novel that will have you squirming, this author puts out some real Stephen King.

📺️ Yellowjackets: Lost meets Lord of the Flies. A worthy binge.

Here’s what happened in the news this week

📰 A small plane with a single pilot crash landed on a golf course near the Calgary International Airport

Global News spoke with one person at the course who said he had just finished on the green and moved on to the next hole when the plane crashed where he had just played. As CTV reports, the pilot and sole occupant, a man, suffered minor injuries, according to Calgary police. He was assessed on scene.

📰 Man wanted for murder of Good Samaritan was a 'danger' to community, police: parole docs

CBC is reporting that one of the Edmonton men accused of murdering a Good Samaritan last week in a violent carjacking east of Calgary had just finished serving a prison sentence during which he was denied parole because of the danger he presented to the community and law enforcement, newly released documents show. Meanwhile, Global News is reporting that the murder suspect is still in Alberta and there is a reward for his capture.

🗞️ QUICK HITS

Police look for suspect after he allegedly hit a 12-year-old girl hit at Calgary playground.

Calgary police announce the passing of Hawk, a popular retired victim support dog.

Calgary arborists are concerned about the city's trees as dryness continues and water restrictions loom.

🎫 Here’s what’s happening this weekend for free

The Mom Market | Sunday | 10am-3pm:

Head to East Village’s Riverwalk this Sunday for all things mom related at this quaint outdoors family-friendly market.

 Reggae Cool Down | Sunday 12 – 6pm

Enjoy Carifest festivities and local and international acts with a cool dose of Reggae Music! From Gospel reggae to Lovers Rock and Soul subgenres.

And here are some promos and specials

💸 Scuba Jays: have you tried this spot yet? Check out the Monday–Friday drink specials from 2-6pm: $5 for draft, hi-balls and wine and if you’re feeling frisky you can get doubles for just $7.. even better? $8 shot & a beer!

💸 Heritage Park: Did you know that you can show the screen in the link to get 15% off your Heritage Park admission until Dec. 31? Now you do!

And here’s what we’ve got our eyes on

👀 A look at the upcoming Brewery and the Beast event and the mouth-watering food options you need to try

👀 We’re working on a new reader survey we cant wait to bring your way

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