Calgary Citizen Newsletter Tuesday Feb. 18

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The city is looking to speak with c-train passengers to get their feedback on the c-train expansion and how to improve Red Line service and connections to south Calgary. Calgarians are asked to join the Red Line LRT South Extension Functional Planning Study engagement events on Feb. 19 from 11:30am-1pm virtually and Feb. 22 at 11am-2pm at Pop-up at Sobeys Silverado and March 1 from 11am-2pm at Save-On-Foods Walden.

👀 In today's edition:

• Cold snap creates chaos

• Plane lands upside down

• Couple feel unsafe in home

• Police dog bites child

• Hot chocolate must-haves

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WORTH KNOWING

⛅️ Today: High -19C, Low -24C. See the 7-day forecast.

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QUICK POLL

Calgary cold snap causes issues as it hits -40, elsewhere, a Delta plane goes down in Toronto

As Calgary experienced an extreme cold warning this Family Day long weekend, it’s finally expected to warm up to warmer temperatures later this week. Environment and Climate Change Canada shows that wind chill values hovered around -40C with extremely cold wind chills, which caused many issues across the city. Meanwhile, the cold caused several water main breaks across the city. The extreme cold caused Calgary’s Chinook Blast to have to move its outdoor events inside.

In Toronto, a Delta Airlines plane with 80 people on board coming in from Minneapolis crashed on landing and ended up on its roof, injuring about 18 people, according to CTV News. The crash caused the diversion of hundreds of planes for the rest of the day, which also resulted in delays and cancellations in Calgary. Several videos and photos on social media appeared to show the Bombardier overturned on the airport grounds.

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Need to know

📹️ ‘I absolutely don’t feel safe’: Calgary couple frustrated after video captures neighbour allegedly breaking into their home.

👮 Calgary police failure to believe rape victim raises perceived bias concerns.

🐕‍🦺 Alberta’s police watchdog is investigating after a police dog bit a child.

🪧 Alberta premier responds to cabinet member’s request to move health minister.

🏥 The University of Calgary’s Faculty of Nursing is adding a lottery system to its admission process to attract more students.

🏫 The Alberta government said it is fast-tracking the construction of 11 new schools in the province, six in and around Calgary and five in Edmonton.

✈️ WestJet and Lufthansa Technik to open $120M Calgary engine repair facility.

⛷️ Eight Canadian skiers qualify for finals of World Cup halfpipe event in Calgary.

Time is running out on this month’s YYC Hot Chocolate Fest so grab yours before it’s too late

There’s less than two weeks left to enjoy the YYC Hot Chocolate Festival and we wanted to remind you about the delicious options that the city’s participating cafés, restaurants, and chocolatiers are offering as they vie for the coveted titles of Calgary’s best hot chocolate, best spirited hot chocolate, and most creative hot chocolate. $1-$3 from every cup sold supports Meals on Wheels. Here are a few options to get your taste buds going, but be sure to check out the entire list of options throughout the city.

Congress Coffee’s Road Apples: A delicious take on home-made apple pie, lovingly made with the best ingredients.

2 Rivers Distillery’s Nanaimo with Love: This hot chocolate is inspired from the love we have for the iconic Canadian dessert the Nanaimo Bar.

Approach Cafe and Bar’s Lavender Honey Hot Chocolate: Step into spring with a wonderful warm lavender and honey flavour.

Lazy Loaf and Kettle’s White Chocolate Carrot Cake Delight: This decadent drink is a luscious blend of creamy white chocolate and the warm, nostalgic flavours of carrot cake.

Abbey’s Creations Cocoa d'Amour: This rich, thick, and creamy cocoa is reminiscent of the finest French hot chocolate, delivering a velvety smoothness that melts in your mouth.

Choklat’s Chapter Two: It's double chocolatey. It's double rich. It's topped with chocolate mousse and gold adorned caramel flakes—and 38 grams of protein.

Analog Cafe’s The Black Forest: A luxurious chocolate and cherry combination topped with a beautiful coconut whipped cream, dusting of cocoa, and a premium Amarena cherry.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Aloha Modern Kitchen: This Hawaiian-inspired restaurant on Macleod Trail is getting rave reviews, so check out the daily happy hour specials to give it a try.

🍴 Brewsmith Brewing Co: This new Bowness craft brewery has a variety of beer styles to choose from as well as special small-batch brews from the taproom. There's also casual bar snacks and a selection of gourmet hot dogs such as chili and beer cheese.

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

Things to do

🎟️ Women’s Health Symposium: This free full-day event on March 8 at 9:30am will feature expert speakers on several topics related to women's health, a resource fair, and art exhibit. There's also a free Below the Belt documentary about endometriosis at 3:10pm at Central Library.

🎟️ Stories We Have Earned: This powerful documentary by Cody Lefthand explores the cultural exploitation of the Stoney Nakoda people through film and history. There will be public screenings on Feb. 28, March 1, and March 2.

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