Calgary Citizen Newsletter Tuesday March 11

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With the long-awaited Liberal party leadership race coming to a conclusion on Sunday, Canadians finally know who the country’s next prime minister will be: Mark Carney. While the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England has yet to be sworn in, questions are already being asked about when an election will be held. General opinion seems to be soon.

With political change in the air in Canada, we want to know how you’re feeling. Send your thoughts and feelings to [email protected], and we’ll share your feedback with readers.

In the meantime, read on to find out what’s happening in Calgary this week.

👀 In today's edition:

• Artificial intelligence in a Calgary school

• A healthier St. Patrick’s Day activity

• Alberta’s unemployment rate as tariffs come in

• When it’s time to laugh your worries away

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Meet the soon-to-be prime minister, Mark Carney

Mark Carney has won the race to lead the Liberal Party of Canada. Once he has been sworn in by Governor General Mary Simon and takes office, Carney will become Canada’s 24th prime minister. It seems likely that he will call a federal election, with some guessing that he may do so in the very near future.

As CBC News writes, rumours (and actual reports) have long told of various political leaders from both ends of the spectrum trying to tempt Carney into a government position.

Instead, the 59-year-old has tackled finance-based roles, including leading the Bank of Canada through a recession and the Bank of England through Brexit—Carney served as governor of both.

At the Liberal party gathering, Carney spoke of the unprecedented situation in which Canada now finds itself, saying, “This won’t be business as usual. We will have to do things that we haven’t imagined before, at speeds we didn’t think possible."

Need to know

🤖 Connect Charter School in southwest Calgary is trying to lighten teachers’ loads by using artificial intelligence to write comments for report cards and develop lesson plans.

🏠 The City of Calgary is auctioning off 82 properties with unpaid taxes. The list includes everything from mansions to parking lot stalls.

🛑 The Better Business Bureau and community partners were at Chinook Centre over the weekend to help educate shoppers on how to avoid scams, in honour of Fraud Prevention Month.

❤️ Ross Glen, a Calgary businessman and philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 87. The Calgary Chamber of Commerce described Glen as “the quintessential community builder.”

💪 A Calgary teen organized an event for International Women's Day to empower her generation.

🌟 The Maskan Family Association hosted its annual Grand Iftar Fundraiser on Saturday to raise funds to support women and children fleeing domestic violence.

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🍁 Tariff and trade war updates

Premier Danielle Smith said that the province will move forward with its tariff response, which includes stopping purchases of American alcohol and not contracting American companies.

U.S. tariffs have raised questions about the possibility of big infrastructure projects, like high-speed rail.

Calgary businesses are readjusting and looking for local solutions in the face of U.S. tariffs.

U.S. tariffs may be causing nationwide disruption, but in Alberta, unemployment remained steady last month.

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Join the first CORE Cup, a closest-to-the-pin challenge in collaboration with True North Mobile Golf and fundraiser supporting DAY1DADS.

From March 10 to 14, you're invited to step up to the True North Mobile Golf pop-up simulator and take part in this exciting event—where your swing can make a real difference!

A new closest-to-the-pin competition will be hosted daily, offering a variety of amazing prizes! You can also try the putting challenge for a shot at winning a PXG putter and a Maserati for a day!

The CORE Cup will be available from 11am to 1:30pm at the True North Mobile pop-up, on Level 2 of the CORE. For a donation of $20, you’ll get 3 shots! All proceeds go to support DAY1DADS.

Sometimes, all you can do is laugh

They say laughter is the best medicine, and if recent news headlines have you full of existential dread, then you may want to check out one of the many comedy shows on offer in Calgary this week.

Check your troubles at the door and get ready to giggle as these comedians remind us that sometimes, all you really need is a good laugh.

Dustin Searcy at the Comedy Cave: Currently based in Vancouver, Dustin’s playfully sarcastic delivery and keen eye for noticing life’s oddities helped him earn his stripes in the Canadian comedy scene. Searcy is performing from March 10-15.

Amateur Night at Yuk Yuk’s: The shows can be good, bad or so bad they're great! Give these up-and-coming comics a chance at the amateur show, weekly on Thursdays.

Rahul Dua Live | A Stand Up Comedy Show: Dua, one of Indian’s most popular stand-up comedians, carries a lot of weight on his head. That’s because there are way too many feathers on his cap—actor, writer, comedian, creator, host. The list is long. Find out why on Saturday, March 15.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 The Grazers Dining Series: The Calgary Zoo is hosting a dinner series where visitors will enjoy a farm-to-table, family-style dining experience crafted by the zoo culinary team.

🍴 La Boulangerie: This family-owned restaurant offers everything from fresh sandwiches and soups to croissants, sweet and savoury crepes, and macarons. You can also order online for pickup or for delivery through SkipTheDishes.

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

Things to do

🎟️ Fiddler on the Roof: Check out Small Time Theatre’s production of this classic, running from March 13-15 at the Glenmore Christian Academy.

🎟️ The Original St. Patrick's Day Road Race: Strap on your running shoes and join over 1,000 fellow runners for a five- or 10-kilometre race in support of Diabetes Canada and the Calgary Road Runners.

Have an event suggestion? Message us and we might share it!

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