🗞️ Calgary Citizen Insiders Newsletter Saturday Sept. 7

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Hey Insiders, it’s Krista 👋 

It may be only September but Halloween season is upon us already. For those who love the holiday, start planning your adventures because it’s almost here. 

Here’s what happened in the news this week

📰'Skip two flushes': City continues call for water conservation amid restrictions

Calgary officials continued to encourage citizens to cut back on their water use Friday, saying their efforts have the city to nearly 80 per cent of the way to achieving daily targets. "Skip two flushes and we have reached our goal," said director of capital priorities and investment Francois Bouchart at an afternoon news conference. Calgarians used 502 million litres of water on Thursday, up slightly from Wednesday's 500 million litres. Demand has remained at or above 500 million litres per day since Labour Day.

📰 Calgary’s Green Line faces uncertainty as city eyes project’s transfer to province

Advocates for Calgary’s Green Line LRT are concerned the province’s withdrawal of funding could be the final blow, as city officials explore transferring management of the project to the Government of Alberta. Council voted 10-5 Wednesday evening to direct city administration to explore implications of a full wind-down of the project, as well a process to transfer the $6.2-billion project to the province.

📰 Trial for kitchen owners at centre of E. coli outbreak in Calgary daycares pushed to spring

The owners of a commercial kitchen in Calgary at the centre of a massive E. coli outbreak last fall will now head to trial on a dozen municipal charges in the spring of 2025. The trial, previously scheduled to begin Friday, has been moved to the new year following an agreement between the Crown Prosecutor and the lawyers for Fueling Minds earlier this summer, according to a media representative for the company.

Here’s what’s happening this weekend

🗓 Taste of Italy Festival | Sunday | 11am-7pm: The Bridgeland Riverside Community Association is proud to host the third annual Taste of Italy Festival where attendees can celebrate Italian culture and enjoy an authentic experience with live entertainment, activities and contests. [Free admission]

Mountain Speaker Series | Sunday | 7:30-10pm: The Alpine Club of Canada invites everyone to participate in an evening of sharing stories, tips, tricks, and industry secrets about all things climbing and outdoors where attendees have an opportunity to win raffle prizes, bid in a silent auction, and connect with guest speaker Zac Colbran. [$23

And here’s some places to eat and drink

Mighty Mango: Unpretentious pick for Chinese favorites such as fried rice and lo mein plus beer, wine, and cocktails.

🍴 Palomino: BBQ joint serving slow-smoked meats in a rustic space with a full bar, patio and frequent live music

And here’s what we’ve got our eyes on

👀We put a spotlight on the new Jubilations production

👀The need for more youth mentors and why it matters

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