Calgary Citizen Newsletter Tuesday Aug. 13

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Good morning

I’ve been working from my “American home away from home” (aka my pretty cute makeshift office) for the past month and I’m finally about to make my journey back home. I can’t help but wonder if my dogs really miss me, did I make my bed before I left, and will Westjet really get me home without a cancellation—or more lost luggage? By the next time I land in your inbox, I should be working from the confines of my uncomfortable Calgary workspace (note to self, it needs work). Fingers crossed my travel goes smoother on the way home than it did on the way here!

👀 In today's edition:

• Manhunt suspect arrested in death of Good Samaritan

• “Imminent danger:” 3 YYC daycares closed

• Outdoor Comedy Fest back for more laughs

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WORTH KNOWING

🌦️ Today: High 27C, Low 13C. See the 7-day forecast.

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QUICK POLL

"Exhaustive measures are in place to try and find you”: RCMP issue plea to remaining murder suspect to turn himself in

A week later, RCMP have released more details in what sparked a provincial manhunt for two murder suspects in what officials now say was a case of a Good Samaritan being killed while stopping to try and help the two suspects.

As CBC reports, police arrested Arthur Wayne Penner, 35, in Edmonton on Sunday and have since charged him with second-degree murder. Second-degree murder warrants were also issued for Elijah Blake Strawberry, 28, who was identified as a person of interest last week when officials released images from a Cochrane doorbell camera.

According to CTV, the man shot and killed is believed to be an employee of Rocky View County. A statement posted to the Rocky View County website on Tuesday expressed "sadness and shock" over the death of employee Colin Hough, saying he died "following an incident" that occurred earlier in the day.

In case you missed it the first time

Need to know

🎒 Around 300 children need new childcare after three local daycare programs were closed over 'imminent danger' to children.

💸 Fares could rise after last week’s massive hailstorm damages planes, forces airlines to cancel flights.

💔 The 24-year-old Calgary firefighter who died fighting the Jasper wildfire has been identified by friends and family.

🧹 Hail storm cleanup event underway to help residents dispose of debris from last week’s storm.

👮 Calgary police issue a warning after a random sexual assault involving a naked man in Elbow Park.

🏥 An Alberta man is experiencing big benefits after receiving a leading-edge pacemaker right here in our city.

More laughs on the way as the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival takes over Prince’s Island Park

The popular Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is just around the corner and you’re not going to believe the Calgary line-up with Russell Peters, Tom Segura, and Iliza Shlesinger headlining the three nights with a double header on Saturday. Beyond the headliners, there’s no shortage of laughs coming your way with Hannah Berner, Steven Ho, Zarna Garg, Trent McClellan, Jessica Kirson, Malik Elassal, Karla Marx, and more on tap. We spoke with organizer Chris Schoengut about what to expect this year when the festival gates open Aug. 23-25. Get your tickets here.

I know this event loves giving back to each community each year—what's the community impact this year for Calgary? With the newly launched Great Outdoors Community Fund, we've committed to donating $250,000 to local charities and not-for-profits this summer falling in three main pillars of support: arts and culture, sustainability and mental health. Specifically here in Calgary we're proud to be working with Easter Seals Alberta, who provides services that foster inclusion, independence and recreation for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions.

How has the festival grown since its inception? The growth has been crazy! GOCF started in 2021 only in Edmonton, to now being in seven cities coast-to-coast across Canada and our first one in the States (Spokane). Extremely proud of the team for their hard work and dedication to it, and I'm grateful to be a small part of it.

We know you love to be green. Let's talk about the nature-first initiatives that are important to organizers. Over the past couple of years we've really taken a step back and acknowledged the impact that large scale festivals can have on the planet. We're proud to say that all eight festival sites have a Climate Friendly Event Designation this year! A lot of little things add up to getting there, but we're just doing our part to keep the great outdoors...great!

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Pure Vietnamese Street: Located inside the First Street Market, this Vietnamese street vendor delights pallets with classic items like rice and noodle bowls along with more innovative bites like their Savoury Sesame Donut with a variety of decadent fillings like Chili Lemongrass Tofu or Fire Chicken & Cheese.

🍴 Mumbai Bites: Previously known for its food truck and takeout kitchen, Mumbai Bites has opened a new restaurant in Inglewood. The restaurant offers progressive Indian cuisine and more.

Have a food or drink suggestion? Message us and we might share it!

Things to do

🎟️ Come From Away: You better snap up your tickets for the popular Broadway Across Canada show about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world because it’s just around the corner at the Jubilee from Sept. 17-22.

🎟️ Carifest Night Market: This Friday, be a part of the first-ever Carifest Night Market at Shaw Millenium Park and enjoy Soca music, stunning outfits and delicious authentic food from 6-11pm. A heads up, this market costs $12 to enjoy.

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