Calgary Citizen Newsletter Tuesday Nov. 5

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👀 In today's edition:

• 150 complaints about fireworks

• Razorblades left in candy bowls

• YYC couple has their son’s remains stolen

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QUICK POLL

Calgary police issue a warning after Calgarians made more than 150 complaints about personal fireworks

The Calgary police had to issue a warning on Saturday after receiving more than 150 complaints reminding residents about the rules regarding personal fireworks. “Fireworks and pyrotechnics are strictly prohibited within city limits unless handled by trained and certified professionals with a valid fireworks permit,” police said in the statement. Officials believe many of the reported incidents were connected to the Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas celebrations.

According to Global News, residents in the northeast neighbourhood of Martindale are asking why officials ignored the complaints of fireworks being set off with little to no regard for safety. “I had sparks falling on my trees, falling on my house,” one resident told Global.

The Calgary Herald reported that Calgary airport officials considered runway shutdown amid the flurry of fireworks complaints.

As CTV reports, many people the police spoke to about their fireworks didn’t know they were violating a bylaw. Using fireworks without a permit not only violates bylaws, but also the National Fire Code, which can result in charges or fines.

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Need to know

🪒 A twisted attempt at political commentary hasn’t sat well with parents in Calgary’s Bowness, who are outraged after someone left a bowl of disposable razors out for children on Halloween.

💔 Grieving parents of murdered son traumatized a second time when his remains were stolen in Calgary.

👮 Calgary police are looking for help to locate a 29-year-old man who's been missing since September 2023.

🔥 One woman is dead after a house fire that also sent another resident and firefighter to hospital.

💸 Calgary homeless outreach organizations worry about winter months with lack of funding.

🚰 Marda Loop businesses deal with ‘frustrating’ water shutdown.

✖️ Contaminated soil from Calgary arena site stored as far away as Brooks, Alta.

🕊️ CTV Calgary broadcast legend Darrel Janz dies at 83.

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The CUFF.Docs film fest is just around the corner and we can’t wait to catch these five documentaries

If you’re as much of a film lover as we are, then you’re going to be excited that the CUFF.docs Documentary Film Festival is just a couple of weeks away. It’s almost like Christmas before Christmas for documentary lovers who don’t want to wait until April for the next Calgary Underground Film Festival to arrive. We partner with this lovely and amazing crew each year, so stay tuned for some free tickets up for grabs in our Saturday Insider Edition. Until then, here are five flicks we can’t wait to catch,

Whatever It Takes: The extraordinary true-crime story of a middle-aged couple subjected to cyberstalking threats by the Fortune 500 company eBay. Nov. 20 at 9pm at The Globe.

Mistress Dispeller: In China, a new industry has emerged devoted to helping couples stay married in the face of infidelity. Nov. 21 at 6:30pm at the Globe.

CatVideoFest 2024: CatVideoFest is a brand new compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Nov. 23 at 10am at the Globe.

Flashback: It was a glittering oasis in Edmonton, the most conservative place in Canada, a club that owner John Reid vowed would be a safe place for ‘gay people and their friends.’ Nov. 23 at 4:45pm at the Globe.

Every Little Thing: Amid the glamour of Hollywood, Los Angeles, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds. Nov. 24 at 4pm at the Globe.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 The Sweatered Hen: Built on comfort, warmth, nostalgia and deliciousness, every detail matters at this new spot on 17th Ave. From Ganny's cheese biscuit and all of the canning, preserves and pickles, this is a must try.

🍴 ELYMI Family Buffet: This northeast buffet’s acronym means Eat Like You Mean It and boy, do we ever when we go for seconds and thirds. If you like buffets, you will enjoy the offerings at this one.

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Things to do

🎟️ Cool Choir Remembrance Day performance: On Nov. 9 at the Bethany Chapel of Calgary, the Cool Choir is going to premiere its original song honouring the Royal Canadian Air Force Centenary.

🎟️ Jazz YYC Canadian Festival: Featuring some of the finest Canadian musicians playing in Calgary, and around the world at various live music venues from Nov. 6-10.

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