Calgary Citizen Newsletter Thursday Nov. 14

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👀 In today's edition:

• Another heartbreaking zoo death

• Black bear killed in SW Calgary

• Indoor activities to check out

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Calgary Zoo’s two-year-old gorilla Eyare dies unexpectedly

A two-year-old Western lowland gorilla at the Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute died unexpectedly. Zoo officials announced the death of Eyare through a news release and said the young gorilla was injured on Tuesday while moving between back of house spaces. Officials say that despite the vet team’s efforts to save her, she died as a result of her injuries.

While the zoo says it is investigating the incident and reviewing protocols, they didn’t release more details on what exactly caused the injuries. Zoo officials will conduct a necropsy. The zoo said it is monitoring the other gorillas while they grieve the loss of Eyare, who was born in 2022 at the Calgary Zoo.

“Her passing will leave an immense hole in the hearts of our organization and our community,” says Colleen Baird, the zoo’s director of animal care, health, and welfare. “Eyare will be remembered for her playful, curious spirit. Her short, but impactful life brought unending joy to our lives, she will be deeply missed by all.”

This is the third animal death announced since last week with an 18-year-old female Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep euthanized last month due to "age-related degenerative changes" that were affecting her quality of life, and a wild boar was also euthanized due to degenerative changes.

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Need to know

🪧 Conservationists call for greater transparency and a systemic review of Calgary Zoo in light of most recent death.

💸 City of Calgary asks to borrow $1B for water infrastructure projects in upcoming budget.

🐻 Black bear killed after feeding from garbage, compost bins in southwest Calgary.

📖 ‘No yellow brick road’: author Margaret Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum.

⚽️ Two born-and-raised Calgarians will play for Calgary's new women's pro soccer team.

☄️ A flash of blue light that streaked across the skies above Alberta has been the talk of the town.

🌆 It’s more than four months into the City of Calgary’s official rebranding and there’s no sign of the ‘Blue Sky City.’

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Prepare for winter with some fun indoor activities

Despite our hopes for endless summer, sometimes we have to prepare to hunker down as winter approaches. Here are a few indoor events for you to check out over the next while as the weather gets colder.

Telus Spark: The Telus Spark Centre is a great place to spend the day! With a variety of science-inspired events, galleries, and activities, this is a great place to visit on cold days.

Color Me Mine: Want to get your creativity on? Grab a friend and paint some pottery, and maybe even design a mug for a warm drink in the cold weather.

Hexagon Board Game Cafe: Warm drinks, a cozy atmosphere, and plenty of different challenges for you to choose from. This board game cafe is the perfect place to get out and enjoy a little competition with a friend.

Studio Bell: Celebrate the history and stories of Canadian music with a visit through Studio Bell, where you can explore a variety of rare artifacts and instruments taken throughout time.

Central Library: The Central Library is filled with books, computers, and games — and it’s also a community hub. The architecture of the building is a great spot for photographers to enjoy as well.

Where to eat and drink

🍴True Wild Distilling: Calgary's newest distillery, restaurant, and event space is set to open its doors on Nov. 19. Situated inside a meticulously restored heritage building with historic, industrial and art deco elements, this new venue is designed to host unforgettable events.

🍴 Brie and Banquet: This award-winning catering company is focused on beautiful quality cheese boards, charcuterie boards, grazing tables, grazing boards, cheese wheel, and more. From gift boxes to holiday charcuterie boards to grazing subscription boxes — each is a delicious edible work of art that celebrates the natural beauty of gathering over food.

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Things to do

🎟️ Santa's Enchanted Forest: It’s time to explore the whimsical Santa-scape, that will take kids on a journey through a magical, interactive forest to meet Mr. Claus. There’s also opportunities for Peace of Mind Santa visits for families with sensory sensitivities.

🎟️ Free Falling, a Circus Double Bill: The Screaming Goats Collective is making its Calgary debut with an exciting double bill, Free Falling, which features their presentation of Fish at the Bottom of the Sea, and Femme du Feu Creations’ In the Fire.

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