Calgary Citizen Newsletter Thursday Dec. 12

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Good morning !

I was recently asked by the founder of Struggle Is Your Success to be one of the judges for the Momentum Entrepreneurship program graduation tonight and I'm excited to be a part of this wonderful local program. The goal is to help empower youth by giving them the entrepreneurial skills to create their own businesses. Tonight is a Shark Tank/Dragon's Den style panel and I can't wait to meet the youth and hear about their business plans! It's nice to be able to give back to the community in small ways.

I've also just officially submitted my application for the Telus StoryHive grant program for a video podcast project I want to create and I can't wait to share more about that in the future if I am one of the grant winners in May. Finishing off 2024 strong!

👀 In today's edition:

• Tragic death of woman leaves many questions

• “Scared and confused” nine-year-old girl safe

• New municipal political party

• Free family-friendly events this month

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WORTH KNOWING

⛅️ Today: High -5C, Low -7C. See the 7-day forecast.

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QUICK POLL

Police seek information in the death of a woman found on a northeast pathway

A 23-year-old woman who was on life support after she was found badly injured on Monday near the Fox Hallow Golf Course around 4am on Monday has now died. Police say the victim was assaulted and are asking anyone who had recent contact with the victim, Jelisa Maschki, to contact them.

As Global News reports, police say evidence gathered so far leads them to believe the woman was assaulted, and given the seriousness of her injuries, the CPS homicide team has been called in to investigate.

According to CTV, area residents are shocked about the death and shared their thoughts on the area. One person interviewed mentioned they feel mostly safe but that there are a few encampments from time to time, while another said they take extra precautions to stay safe.

In case you missed it the first time

Need to know

💔 'Scared and confused': Nine-year-old Calgary girl recalls terrifying experience being stuck in stolen vehicle.

👕 Local dry cleaner who pays it forward by feeding and clothing homeless says city hall is throwing up roadblocks.

💸 Even a cleaning job is hard to find now in Calgary, say these newcomers.

🔥 A wildfire that left a third of a popular Rocky Mountain tourist town in ashes is Environment Canada’s most impactful weather story of 2024.

🏒 Proposed Hockey Alberta rule changes would remove residency-based registration requirements for minor hockey.

🪧 Four incumbent councillors launch new political party in Calgary’s next election.

⚖️ The fight over city council’s controversial blanket zoning bylaw has landed back in court.

🚧 More answers and more questions brought on by investigation into Calgary's catastrophic feeder main break.

📫️ Some northern Albertans told they may have to drive to Calgary for urgent passport services due to postal strike.

👮 RCMP officer mistaken as ‘suspicious person’, prompts shelter-in-place at downtown office tower.

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Grab the kids and enjoy some free family fun this December

December in Calgary is filled with festive charm and activities to keep everyone entertained, but it can also be an expensive time of year. That’s why we wanted to share some ideas for free family fun this month.

East Village Hygge Hut and the Nordic Loop: This Scandinavian-style oasis features a fire pit and warm lighting to enjoy with friends and family. Not to be forgotten is the one-kilometre cross-country Nordic ski loop on The Confluence lands built for seasoned skiers and first-time skiers alike.

Outdoor ice skating: There is no shortage of outdoor skating rinks in Calgary to enjoy once the weather gets a little colder that is. Check out this list of city rinks to strap on the skates and have some winter fun at.

The 36th annual Lions Festival of Lights: While there are several places to take in the lights this winter, this is one of Calgary’s largest free drive-by Christmas Lights showcases. Now in its 36th year, you can catch this spectacle every night from 5:30pm to 12am until Jan 8 at Confederation Park Golf Course.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Made by Marcus: This popular ice cream shop is offering gift boxes for the holiday season and in each box are four pints (choose from Bestsellers, Seasonal, or Vegan), and a handwritten holiday themed card. Yum!

🍴 The Wilde on 27 at the Dorian: Celebrate the season with a festive brunch on Dec. 15, featuring Chef Aron’s Beef Wellington, glazed turkey roulade, truffle-infused Wilde Benny’s, and holiday desserts like sticky toffee pudding. These new menus need to be devoured!

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Things to do

🎟️ 12 Days of Beersmas: From Dec 12-23, National Westhills is featuring a different beer every day. Reps from each brewery will visit the venue from 5-7pm for tastings, and each featured beer ordered garners patrons an entry to win daily prizes and a grand prize.

🎟️ The Library’s Winter Wonderland: For the next two weeks, the library is hosting seasonal activities at the Memorial Park and Central libraries. Enjoy holiday movies, pop-up gift wrap events, sing alongs, and more.

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