Calgary Citizen Newsletter Tuesday Sept. 24

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Good morning !

Did you notice the days are getting much shorter? But at least it’s still beautiful and warm and it’s also Larch season! That’s when the city’s famous larch trees start to change colour and it makes for beautiful photos. I’m excited to see what photos I can capture over the next few weeks. Also, I can’t wait to enjoy that 28 degree weather on Wednesday—fall is my favourite time of year!

👀 In today's edition:

• City water restrictions are finally removed

• YYC community takes drastic measures

• Rodeo cowboy named as man who died in police custody

• Check out these CIFF films this week

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WORTH KNOWING

⛅️ Today: High 26C, Low 13C. See the 7-day forecast.

🚿 Here’s the latest water update from the city and everything you need to know about water restrictions.

🚗 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 city’s water restrictions are finally over after repairs to a major feeder main are mostly complete

Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the city’s water system is open for business now that the main repairs are complete. There has been water restrictions for most of the summer since the Bearspaw water main broke in June, resulting in a city-wide restriction on water at different periods since then, including for the past month.

That said, officials are asking Calgarians to ease into their water use as to not overwhelm the system. “You may have a mountain of laundry you’ve been waiting to tackle, a pressure-wash job that you’ve been holding off, or you may just want to take that extra-long, guilt-free shower. Where possible, we would just ask you to please space these things out over the next few days,” said city official Francois Bouchart.

The city says Calgarians might notice cloudy water with the smell of chlorine but says that is just temporary and the water is safe to drink. The estimated cost of the repairs are said to be between $35 to $45 million.

Here is a video the city made for Calgarians to update them on the situation.

In case you missed it the first time

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Need to know

💔 Blood Tribe mourns local cowboy who died during police arrest at Calgary hotel.

💵 About 80% in Edmonton, Calgary struggling to pay bills: CityNews poll.

🏘️ Another Calgary community turns to restrictive covenants to prevent multi-family developments.

💸 Calgary men guilty in multimillion-dollar fraud case involving B.C. RV resort.

🚆 Mayor asks province to salvage parts of halted Green Line transit project.

🪓 'It's the new bowling': Calgary couple find their 'Zen' through axe throwing, compete in world championships.

🪧 Dozens of Inglewood residents rally to save their community pool.

☀️ Daytime highs to hit the 30s in southern Alberta by the middle of the week.

💰️ Home ownership feels out of reach for many in Calgary who need to make at least $11,000 more in order to afford an average priced home.

⚖️ A Calgary pharmacist was suspended for unauthorized access of personal health information.

As the second week of the Calgary International Film Festival is underway, here are a few films to check out

If you are looking for a guide on the second week at the Calgary International Film Festival, we’ve got you covered with one film pick for each of the remaining days.

Get Away: A family's vacation to a remote getaway takes an unexpected turn when they discover the island they're on is inhabited by a serial killer. Tuesday at 4pm at Chinook.

The Bones: A stunning cinematic exploration of the high-stakes world of dinosaur bone trading, where obsessive collectors compete with museums, scientists, and high-end auction houses to own a piece of the past. Wednesday at 7:45pm at Chinook.

Dark Match: Shot and produced in Alberta, this much-anticipated horror film is about a small-time wrestling company accepting a gig in a backwoods town run by a mysterious cult leader with devious plans for their match. Thursday at 9:30pm at the Globe.

Grand Theft Hamlet: Struggling actors stage a production of Hamlet through the video game Grand Theft Auto. Friday at 6:15pm at the Globe.

Linda Perry: Let it Die Here: Linda Perry is one of the most outspoken and recognizable artists of the past 30 years. The hat, the tats, and the massive hit single "What's Up" with her band 4 Non-Blondes made her an icon. Saturday at 6:45pm at Chinook. 

Toxic: A powerful, raw, and profound feature debut from Lithuanian writer and director Saulė Bliuvaitė that follows the lives of young girls navigating through toxic landscapes, beauty standards, and relationships. Sunday at 7:15pm at Chinook.

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Where to eat and drink

🍴 Rendesvouz Cosmopolitan Cuisine & Ultra Lounge: Located in Seton, this unique contemporary restaurant also features live music in a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

🍴 White Elephant: This Thai food delight is tucked away in the Airport Travellers Inn on 19 St. NE and is worth a stop.

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

Things to do

🎟️ 2024 Curling Canada Pointsbet Invitational: WinSport Event Centre comes alive as 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams from Canada will vie for victory in a thrilling sudden-death single-knockout format from Sept. 25-29.

🎟️ Night Light Festival: A three-night celebration of curated light, art, and performance that will transform the Victoria Park community into an incredible art display Sept. 26-28.

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