Calgary Citizen Newsletter Tuesday Dec. 3

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Good morning !

Is it just us or is it absolutely bonkers that it’s December? Somehow, there are only three weeks until Christmas Eve and we can’t even fathom it! Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Also, dear readers, we are looking for more winter photos to run in our newsletter so send them our way to [email protected].

👀 In today's edition:

• City starts to remove RVs

• Photo radar battle brewing

• Johnny Hockey’s family returns

• Unique YYC X-mas gifts

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WORTH KNOWING

⛅️ Today: High 4C, Low -3C. See the 7-day forecast.

🚗 Driving today? Check the current traffic situation, and find the city’s traffic report and road closures.

QUICK POLL

The city has started to controversially remove long-term RV residents in the city’s northeast

A battle has been brewing and the stakes are higher than ever as the city has started removing long-term residents who have been living in RVs parked along Moraine Road in the city’s northeast. Police and tow trucks descended on the road on Monday after the city put up “no parking” signs on Sunday.

According to CTV News, In late October, those RV residents were given eviction notices by the city and were told to leave by Nov. 21. On Monday morning, police, bylaw, parking authority, and tow trucks started ticketing and removing vehicles

One longtime area resident told Global News, “They came in full force, an army, a cops army, a parking authority, and a little contingent of tow trucks. They’re forcing us out.”He and others claim they are forced to live in the RVs because they can’t afford the cost of rent or housing in Calgary.

As City News reports, Ward 10 Coun. Andre Chabot recently stated he’s working on a plan to find another temporary spot for the residents, but the residents say they want a more long-term solution.

In case you missed it the first time

Need to know

💸 Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld is in disbelief following the province's decision to ban photo radar: "We will see an increase in serious injury and fatal collisions on our roadways.”

🏒 Johnny Gaudreau’s father skates with Flames ahead of emotional return to Calgary.

🚄 Snow piles blocking CTrain parking spaces frustrates Calgary commuters.

👮 What we know about Calgary's unsolved murders of 2024, according to CTV News.

🚔️ Yellowknife man charged in connection with fatal assault outside hookah lounge.

🪧 Political analyst weighs in on Mayor Jyoti Gondek announcing plans to run for second term.

☀️ Warm weather arrives in Calgary and could stick around for more than a week.

🚌 Man charged after allegedly stealing a school bus, then deliberately hitting a cyclist.

🏘️ Home sales increase in Calgary as benchmark price up 3.5%, CREB says.

A few unique YYC Christmas gift ideas for those Calgarians that are hard to buy for

Sometimes it’s hard to buy gifts for those hard to buy for or for the person that has everything, but don’t fret! Here are some outside of the box ideas for Christmas presents this holiday season. We might even use some of them ourselves!

Jubilations dinner theatre packages: With an exciting slate of shows, including - All Those Rollings Stones, The Big Bang Parody: A Musical, Jukebox Legends Live Forever - there’s no better time to gift someone on your list a gift certificate or a VIP-subscription to Jubilations. VIP subscribers get express entry, complimentary entree upgrades, complimentary coat check, first choice of seating, flexible ticket exchange, and more.

Chopvalue YYC: ChopValue YYC collects used bamboo chopsticks and turns them into home decor items such as coasters, crib boards cutting boards, charcuterie platters, home decor, table tops, and more - which not only make unique Christmas gifts but also creates sustainability one chopstick at a time. They also take donations.

Crafted Goods: Both Calgary Farmers’ Market locations are home to this booth that gives back to other local businesses by featuring their goods, such as greeting cards, stationary, ceramics, homewares, handmade goods, and more. There’s something for everyone at this market favourite.

Calgary Wranglers tickets or Calgary Hitmen tickets: If there’s a hockey fan on your list, give them the gift of hockey in the form of the Wranglers or the Hitmen, which is more affordable than the NHL and just as exciting. Family-friendly fun in the form of tickets, an easy way to check off another name on your holiday shopping list.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 StrEATS: With five locations across the city, there’s something for everyone at this spot where the food is inspired from the streets. Using fresh ingredients to blend flavours, this is a delicious way to satisfy your hunger.

🍴Chicko Chicken: Delicious Korean-style fried chicken made to order. There are three Calgary locations for your chicken cravings. Don”t forget to try the shake-shake fries!

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

Things to do

🎟️ Under $100 Art Market: Peruse more than 100 artists each weekend across nearly 20,000 square feet with thousands of pieces of art all for under $100. From Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-15 at 315 Manitou Road SE.

🎟️ Airdrie Festival of Lights: Located in Airdrie’s Nose Creek Park, this illuminated outdoor walk-through lights experience offers free family-friendly fun until Dec. 31 rom 6-9pm nightly. Cash donations are welcome.

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