Calgary Citizen Newsletter Tuesday Sept. 3

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We all saw how devastating the Jasper wildfires in July were and for the residents of the town their journey is just beginning. Calgary’s Hedkandi Salon is hosting a Cut-A-Thon in support of the Jasper Community Team Society as they work tirelessly to support the residents of Jasper in the aftermath. Hedkandi Group’s salon professionals will be volunteering their time to provide haircuts or blowouts for a minimum donation of $50. The event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 7 starting at 6:30pm until late at Hedkandi Hotel Arts located at 146 13th Avenue SW. Register here!

👀 In today's edition:

• Growing memorial to honour Johnny Gaudreau

• Bear attacks man northwest of the city

• Check out these new Calgary murals

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QUICK POLL

Tributes continue to pour in for Johnny Gaudreau, his widow thanks Calgarians for memorial

The wife of the late Johnny Gaudreau thanked the city of Calgary and its people for the growing memorial outside of the Scotiabank Saddledome steps. Meredith Gaudreau made an Instagram post on Monday sharing her gratitude with the caption: "Thank you Calgary. This is amazing. But I'm not surprised. The best people ever." She posted her own tribute to him the day before.

Fans have been laying down tributes for the former Flames fan favourite since they heard the news of his tragic death Thursday night. Gaudreau 31, and his brother Matthew, 29, were both killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding their bikes. The brothers were set to be groomsmen at their sister’s wedding the next day.

Gaudreau was affectionally known as “Johnny Hockey” by fans and spent eight seasons with the Flames, who drafted him in 2011. He signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2022 off-season.

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Need to know

🐻 A bear attack northwest of the city leaves man with serious life-threatening injuries.

🚧 Water use trending down, construction on schedule for Calgary's critical feeder main pipe repairs.

👮 A man is dead after an incident involving multiple people outside of a hookah lounge.

🎫 Calgary bylaw officers worked over the long weekend as reports continue of water scofflaws. 

🚓 Regina’s most wanted murder suspect may be in Calgary, according to police.

💔 Family concerned for 16-year-old girl missing from Dalhousie.

🥵 After another hot summer like this, are Calgarians ready for fall?

Calgary’s BUMP Festival brightens city’s core with 16 new vibrant and unique murals

As the paint dries on 16 vibrant new murals borne from this year’s BUMP Festival, organizers are calling this year’s festival a celebration of Calgary’s creative community, with a spotlight on local artists. This year’s theme of the “Electric and Intentional” brought artists from near and far to transform Calgary's cityscape with muralism, music, panels, and more. There were 39 visual artists this year, with 28 from Calgary. Did you know you can use this map to create your own self-tour? Here are a few murals from local artists you need to see for yourself.

Calgary artists Stuart Teekasingh and Métis artist Waposhpyii added their unique voices to the festival. Teekasingh’s mural "SOLSTICE" at 1305 17th Ave. SW captures Calgary’s seasonal cycles in vibrant colours, transforming a once dark alley into a bright and welcoming space. Waposhpyii’s mural at 812 11 Ave. SW tells a powerful story of Indigenous resilience, exploring themes of cultural preservation and identity through the imagery of a Hare and the Indian Paintbrush Flower. On top of the High Park Rooftop located at 340 10 Ave. SW, Calgary-based artist GRAVY brought a fresh, unique graffiti writing style to the five new graffiti pieces that were painted in this location.

The BUMP Festival has transformed Calgary with more than 300 public art installations since its launch in 2017.

SPONSORED BY THE INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW VANCOUVER

IDS Vancouver returns this September

From September 26-29, the Interior Design Show Vancouver (IDS Vancouver) will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre West for another show-stopping exhibition. This year’s immersive and inspiring show will feature an array of new products and furniture, world-renowned and local designers, and cutting-edge concepts from Western Canada and beyond.

Find out more!

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Stonyslope Brewery: Have you checked out this new Haysboro brewery yet? Named after a schoolhouse on the owners' family farm in Alberta, enjoy delicious food and drinks such as the sour cherry sour. Yum!

🍴 Uncle Fatih’s Pizza: Indulge in pizza pies made fresh every day with rustic and traditional ingredients at this Vancouver original pizza spot that now has a location in downtown Calgary.

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Things to do

🎟️ Come From Away: There’s not much time left to get your tickets to check out this popular Broadway Across Canada show about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world. The play is making its much-anticipated return to the Jubilee Sept. 17-22.

🎟️ Tasty, Low Salt Cooking September 17 - Learn how to cook delicious meals with less salt in this FREE virtual cooking demo with AHS Registered Dietitians from the South Health Campus Wellness Kitchen. Recipes included!*

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