Calgary Citizen Newsletter Tuesday Oct. 1

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Good morning !

And just like that—it’s October somehow! Beautiful weather aside, I can’t believe how fast this year has seemingly gone and now we find ourselves in Halloween season before it suddenly becomes the Christmas holiday season. With the time change just a month away, I’m going to try and get out and enjoy this beautiful autumn weather as much as I can before the leaves turn to snow and the warmth turns to cold. It is my absolute favourite season after all!

👀 In today's edition:

• Oil well fire sends five to hospital

• Coyote attacks a child in Calgary

• Halloween-related family fun

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WORTH KNOWING

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QUICK POLL

Oil well fire just west of Calgary sends five to hospital, with three in life threatening condition

Five people were taken to hospital after an oil well fire just northwest of the city on Monday, around 2pm near Highway 567 and Range Road 40, north of Cochrane. A spokesperson with Alberta Health Services EMS said five adults were taken to hospital: three of them with life-threatening injuries. Alberta Occupational Health and Safety will be taking over the investigation. The fire is expected to last for several days and a specialized fire crew is being dispatched.

In case you missed it the first time

Need to know

🐕️ Police officers shot and killed a coyote after it attacked and bit a girl in the city’s northwest.

🐅 A family pet is recovering after being attacked by a cougar on a rural driveway in the city’s southwest.

🪲 An influx of an invasive species of ladybugs in Calgary has a Mount Royal University expert sounding the alarm, as it is killing off native species at an alarming rate.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 70% in Edmonton, Calgary feel rate of immigration needs to decrease: CityNews poll.

🪧 Friends, family of Indigenous man who died in Calgary police custody will march for justice on Truth and Reconciliation Day.

🚓 The homicide unit is investigating after two people were found dead in a home in the community of Penbrooke Meadows.

🚧 A construction supervisor has been fined $30,000 in connection with a serious workplace injury in Calgary in 2021.

🔫 Police commission wants to use money for community agencies to pay for a new gun range that is $13M over budget.

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Some fall and Halloween-themed activities in and around Calgary to enjoy this month

It’s officially the fall season with pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and corn mazes galore. We’ve rounded up a few Halloween and autumn-related events around the city to enjoy this month.

The Harvest Fair takes over Granary Road with family fun all month featuring a pumpkin hunt, pony rides, tractor rides and more. But don’t wait too long—you’ve only got Oct. 5 and 6 to enjoy this family-friendly weekend affair. Location: 226066 112nd St. W., Foothills County

Enjoy Pumpkin Palooza at Cobb’s Adventure Park every Saturday and Sunday this month and a bonus day of Thanksgiving Monday. Pick out your favourite pumpkin at the patch while enjoying a petting zoo, black light mini golf, tractor rides and more. Location: 1500 84th St. NE

Enjoy the Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest this month with farm animals and photo opportunities, pony rides, autumn-themed snacks and drinks, and a chance to purchase a pumpkin of your choice. Pumpkin Fest runs from 10am to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays in October. Location: 254077 Rocky Ridge Road NW

Fall Days is on at the Calgary Farmyard this month on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays with pumpkins available for purchase, pony rides, a corn maze, other activities and more. After 5pm, enjoy Harvest Lights when the day turns to dusk. Location: 284022 Township Rd. 224, Rocky View County

The ever popular Pumpkins After Dark takes over WinSport until Oct. 31 with more than 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins that light the hill with music, sounds, and special effects. That’s not all; enjoy performances, a pumpkin carving competition and don’t forget to take your Instagram-ready photos. Location: WinSport, Canada Olympic Park: 88 Canada Olympic Road SW

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Fonda Fora: Located in the Westley Hotel, enjoy a modern take on Mexican cuisine with a special focus on veggies and seafood. Yum!

🍴 Milk Ice Cream Club: Hand-crafted, small batch, locally made ice cream for the soul awaits you at this Centre Street ice cream spot.

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Things to do

🎟️ Oktoberfest at Spruce Meadows: The Oktoberfest Tournament welcomes horses and riders to the Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex. No tickets are required for this tournament. Oct. 2-6 at Spruce Meadows.

🎟️ Free First Thursdays: Head to Contemporary Calgary on Oct. 5 for complimentary admission from 5-9pm and dive into the dynamic world of contemporary art as they open their galleries to Calgarians. There’s also a free drop-in art-making session in the Atrium.

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