Calgary Citizen Newsletter Tuesday Jan. 21

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Good morning !

Thank you for all of the great winter photos! Keep them coming our way to [email protected] as we share them on Thursdays in the newsletter. Hopefully those winter pics will soon turn to spring photos when the weather starts to warm, but for now we are in the midst of winter so bundle up!

👀 In today's edition:

• Possible poachers caught on camera

• More people than ever using food banks

• Another look at new city mental health park

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WORTH KNOWING

⛅️ Today: High 0C, 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 dumped carcass of a deer in a city dumpster prompts Fish and Wildlife investigation into poaching

Editor’s warning: This story contains details that may be disturbing for some readers.

Officials are investigating after a man and a woman dumped the body of a deer found “gutted and headless” in what appears to be a case of poaching. Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers were called to the Monterey Square Plaza area on Dec. 16 after the carcass of a mature white-tailed buck was found behind the Co-Op grocery store in some dumpsters.

Alberta Fish and Wildlife released security footage from the scene showing a man and a woman dumping the deer on Dec. 15 around 12pm. They were driving an older model blue Toyota Sienna minivan with grey lower panelling believed to be between a 1998-2003 model.

Officials are asking anyone with information about this incident or the people in the photos to contact Calgary Fish and Wildlife at 403-297-6674. Poachers can also be reported online or to the 24-hour report-a-poacher line at 1-800-642-3800.

In case you missed it the first time

Need to know

💔 ‘I drove her to school, she never came back’: Family of teen fatally struck by driver speaks out.

🥫 More people relying on the Calgary Food Bank than ever before, according to data.

👮 Calgarians are looking for answers after two separate storage locker break-ins.

⛷️ Calgary’s Alex Loutitt wins gold at a World Cup ski-jumping event competition.

🎨 A downtown art installation that is meant to shine a light on Calgary’s history has gone dark.

🪧 ‘It’s supposed to be a veterans facility’: Resident, widow share concerns about Calgary care home.

🥶 Another cold start to the day in Calgary – are drivers heeding the warning not to leave vehicles unattended? CityNews finds out if the CPS’ "Operation Cold Start" campaign works, or do people just want to get into a warm vehicle no matter what the risk?

🚓 Calgary man charged in alleged road rage attack more than a year ago.

🏘️ Calgarians are encouraged to be aware of climate risks to their home.

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Take a winter stroll through Alberta’s first Mental Health park in Calgary

Have you visited the province’s first mental health park yet? It opened in the heart of Calgary in 2023 with the purpose of supporting mental health. Located outside of The Summit: Marian & Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience, the park will be a place where Calgarians can connect in a safe space. It is Alberta’s first public mental health park and it came to fruition with the help of generous donors. We caught up with Parks Foundation CEO Shelia Taylor to chat about the park and what it means for Calgarians.

What was the idea behind building the Brawn Family Foundation Rotary Park?

The vision for the Brawn Family Foundation Rotary Park was to create an innovative, new park that would serve as a sanctuary in the heart of Calgary. The park will support community, family, youth, health, and wellbeing. Brawn Family Foundation Rotary Park is located just steps from The Summit: Marian & Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience, Calgary’s first community-based mental health centre for young people.

How will the park promote mental health and well-being in the city?

Research shows there is a direct link between nature and positive mental health, and the park is an essential place for families and kids who are receiving vital services and health support at The Summit. Brawn Family Foundation Rotary Park will be a space where Calgarians find solace, connection, and healing in an outdoor environment.

How do the park's features help young people reflect, heal, and connect with nature?

As Alberta’s first public mental health park, Brawn’s features were chosen to promote positive mental health and well-being. Some of the unique park features include a climbing structure, sport court, meditation space and more. Park users may be able to connect with other families and individuals experiencing the same challenges they are and find a safe, supportive space to heal. Calgarians are invited to learn more at parksfdn.com/brawn.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Rodney's Oyster House: This oyster spot has great happy hour and late night menu options on top of a delicious every day menu loaded with seafood and drink options.

🍴 Meltwich Food Co: This Mahogany sandwich joint is an American chain with a happy hour menu, a lot of sandwich options, and pickle fries.

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Things to do

🎟️ A Deadly Murder: Vertigo Theatre's latest production is described as a "battle play” with choreographed fights and tug-of-war dialogue. Feb. 1-March 3.

🎟️ Abra-Kananaskis: on Family Day long weekend (Feb. 14-17) enjoy a magical experience in the Rocky Mountains at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge. There will be magic shows, a potions class, magic-themed day camp for children, mini train rides, cookie decorating, a family-friendly tea party, and more.

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