Calgary Citizen Newsletter Tuesday July 30

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👀 In today's edition:

• Calgary makes Beaverton

• A lifesaving escape

• August events to hit up

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WORTH KNOWING

 ⛅️ Today: High 27C, Low 15C. See the 7-day forecast.

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

⚠️ Here’s the current smoke forecast / check Calgary wildfire and fire restrictions and the Alberta Wildfire Dashboard.

QUICK POLL

The Calgary Youth Singers are in dire need of a new roof

The Calgary Youth Singers are scrambling to keep a roof over their heads as the ATCO Performing Arts Centre roof is in dire need of costly repairs, jeopardizing the organizations’ future.

As the group reports, every time there is rain or melting snow, water leaks through the roof into the ceiling and the interior of the building. The organization believes it will cost up to $600,000 to repair and it is hoping to raise $80,000 from Calgarians while Alberta government funding will help with the rest.

More than 500 performers and artists use the facility. Donations can be made online.

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Need to know

🪲 Emerald ash borer has killed millions of trees. Now Calgary is bracing for the invasive beetle’s impending arrival this year.

🌪️ Here's what the new movie 'Twisters' got right and wrong according to Alberta storm chasers.

❤️ A Calgary senior used her wildfire knowledge to escape the fires while backpacking through Jasper.

🤣 Calgary makes the Beaverton as the parody account features a story about the city’s new arena now under construction.

💸 'I can't afford to buy fresh produce': Calgarians rally against high grocery prices.

🔥 Victims of Calgary housefire thankful for community support as cigarette believed to be cause of Deer Run duplex fire: Calgary Fire officials.

🥉 Calgary's Eleanor Harvey takes the bronze to win Canada's first Olympic fencing medal.

🔥 Nearly 1,400 Jasper wildfire evacuees registered in Calgary.

🚿 Feeder main 'stable' as city waits to remove Stage 1 outdoor water restrictions.

Seven events in August to circle on your calendar

It may be August already but summer is just heating up with no shortage of events and activities to enjoy over the next four weeks. Here is a snapshot of some events that we can’t wait to enjoy this month.

Calgary International Blues Festival at Cowboys Park (formerly Millennium Park) from Aug. 1-4.

Taste of Calgary at 4th Ave. and 9th St. SW from Aug. 1-5.

Calgary Fringe Festival at various locations in Inglewood from Aug. 2-10.

Tour de Bowness Race and Street Festival in Bowness from Aug. 3-5.

YYC BUMP Festival at various Beltline locations from Aug. 3-18.

Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival at North Glenmore park from Aug. 9-11.

GlobalFest at Elliston Park from Aug. 15-24.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Kakes & Kanvas: The first brick-and-mortar location of this award-winning sweet treat spot is now open in Kensington and if you haven’t tried it yet then we don’t know what you are waiting for—head there now!

🍴 Central: Mark it on your calendar because Marda Loop is getting its own Central in 2025 but until then, check out the original location in the city’s Beltline where there’s something for everyone.

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

Things to do

🎟️ Adults-only night at Cat Cafe: On Thursday Aug. 1, enjoy adults only night at this Kensington cat cafe where you can enjoy a mocktail menu and music hits from the 80s-00s while hanging out with the kitties.

🎟️ Incredible India Fest: Enjoy multiple performances, culture, and food at this one-day festival on Saturday from 12-6pm at the Westin Calgary Airport. Local vendors, free admission, and free parking!

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