Calgary Election Results: Who won?

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The election is over. April is coming to a close. And as we get ready to welcome May, we’re taking a look at what’s on deck for Asian Heritage Month. We’ve highlighted a couple of events and a restaurant to check out to get you started. But first, let’s dive into the local election results.

👀 In today's edition:

• A look at your new (and returning) MPs

• Drugs and firearms seized in multiple searches by Calgary Police

• Upcoming events for Asian Heritage Month

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Federal election 2025: The results are in

The votes are in and Mark Carney and the Liberal Party have won the federal election. Albertans—as expected—painted the province blue. We took a look at all of the local ridings in the Calgary area.

Here are the winners:

• Airdrie–Cochrane: Blake Richards | Conservative

• Calgary Crowfoot: Pat Kelly | Conservative

• Calgary Skyview: Amanpreet Gill | Conservative

• Calgary Nose Hill: Michelle Rempel Garner | Conservative

• Calgary McKnight: Dalwinder Gill | Conservative

• Calgary Signal Hill: David McKenzie | Conservative

• Calgary Centre: Greg McLean | Conservative

• Calgary East: Jasraj Hallan | Conservative

• Calgary Heritage: Shuv Majumdar | Conservative

• Calgary Midnapore: Stephanie Kusie | Conservative

• Calgary Shepard: Tom Kmiec | Conservative

• Yellowhead: William Stevenson | Conservative

• Bow River: David Bexte | Conservative

• Foothills: John Barlow | Conservative

The Calgary Confederation riding is the only one that is still too close to call by this morning. Liberal Corey Hogan is leading by 875 votes over Conservative Jeremy Nixon.

Need to know

🗳️ Carney vows to govern for all Canadians after winning election upended by Trump. The Liberal share of the vote hovers just above 43%, and they are leading or projected elected in about 168 seats, short of the 172 needed to form a majority government. Poilievre’s Conservatives are leading or projected elected in about 144 seats.

🔵 Conservatives dominated Alberta in last night’s federal election, with the province seeing few wins for Liberals and NDP.

❌ Liberal Leader Mark Carney cancelled Calgary rally on Sunday due to Vancouver tragedy where 11 people were killed and more than 20 injured when a man drove into a crowd celebrating the Lapu Lapu Day festival.

🚔️ Vehicle and apartment searches by Calgary Police resulted in the seizure of 22 grams of fentanyl, 18 grams of crack cocaine, a Taser, five firearms, 1,170 rounds of ammunition, and more. A 29-year-old Cochrane man is facing multiple drugs and weapons-related charges.

💔 Calgary’s Filipino community reeling after deadly Vancouver festival attack. University of Calgary Filipino Students’ Association is raising funds to send to Filipino BC.

🚨 Alcohol-fuelled fight left one dead and two others with stab wounds who were taken to hospital. Calgary police say the stabbings took place outside Commonwealth Bar & Stage early Saturday.

🚓 Calgary police confirmed the discovery of human remains in a wooded area in the community of Spruce Cliff on Friday.

🦸 On Friday, Calgary Expo’s Parade of Wonders thrilled thousands as it made its way through downtown Calgary kicking off the start of Calgary Expo weekend.

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Where to eat and drink

🍴 Hot Million: Since 2015, this restaurant near Sunridge Mall has been offering a diverse menu of authentic East Indian dishes crafted with traditional spices and fresh ingredients. From vegetarian to gluten-free options, there’s something for everyone.

🍴 Alumni Sandwiches: Situated on 17th Avenue SW, this eatery is known for its gourmet sandwiches and craft cocktails. Alumni has the charm of an elevated diner and its menu offers everything from a classic meatball sub to the fully loaded “Dagwood,” featuring three different meats.

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

Things to do

🎟️ Opening Night Presentation – Lucky Star: The latest film from Calgary-based Chinese-Canadian filmmaker Gillian McKercher opens the FascinAsian Film Festival on Friday. Lucky Star is a story about familial bonds, deceit, sacrifice, and a slice of life from the Chinese-prairie diaspora.

🎟️ Chinatown Scavenger Hunt: This free, month-long event kicks off on Thursday and invites participants to explore Calgary's Chinatown through weekly online and in-person challenges via the Goosechase app. These missions, designed to test observation skills, cultural knowledge, and culinary curiosity, offer exclusive prizes and aim to celebrate the neighbourhood's rich culture and community spirit.

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