Forty-five Alberta athletes competing at Milano-Cortina Olympics

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👀 In today's edition:

• Chinatown BIA pushes for action on stalled cultural plan

• Thieves use GPS trackers to stalk vehicles

• Calgary couple targeted with rocks and graffiti four times in six days

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Forty-five Alberta athletes competing at Milano-Cortina Olympics

Canada has competed at every Winter Olympics since the inaugural Games in 1924, and this year marks the country's 25th appearance. At Milano-Cortina 2026, which kicked off on February 6, the Canadian team is looking to match or exceed the 26 medals won at Beijing 2022, which tied with Vancouver 2010 for the country's second-highest total ever.

As of writing, Canada has claimed two bronze medals. Valérie Maltais won bronze in women's 3000m speed skating, marking her first individual Olympic medal, while Megan Oldham took bronze in women's freestyle skiing slopestyle. However, in mixed doubles curling, the husband-and-wife team of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant from Alberta was eliminated from playoff contention, and Canada has faced challenges in some early events.

Forty-five Alberta-based athletes are competing across multiple disciplines at these Olympic and Paralympic Games. St. Albert curler Marc Kennedy said he's honoured to represent his hometown and grateful for provincial support through his curling career. Para Nordic athlete Mark Arendz is competing in his fifth Paralympic Winter Games, while freestyle skier Dylan Marineau said he's proud to follow in his dad's footsteps while paving his own path through sport.

Need to know

🏮 Calgary's Chinatown BIA says little progress has been made on the Tomorrow's Chinatown cultural plan approved in 2022, calling for funding to improve walkability, lighting, and programming to revitalize the neighbourhood.

🐾 Calgary foster parent Jenna Yule has cared for 70 cats and one dog since the pandemic, with rescues typically providing everything needed to temporarily house pets until they find permanent homes, though some fosters become "foster fails" and adopt the animals themselves.

🚗 A Calgary woman believes thieves used a GPS tracker hidden under her windshield wipers to stalk and attempt to steal her SUV multiple times, prompting police to warn about criminals using tracking technology.

⚖️ Premier Danielle Smith defended her threat to withhold judicial funding unless Alberta gets more say in judge appointments, calling it a negotiating tactic to achieve parity with Quebec's process.

🏠 A Calgary couple has been targeted four times in six days with rocks thrown through windows and offensive graffiti spray-painted on their home, leaving them fearful and exhausted despite increased police patrols.

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July might seem a long way off right now, but the Calgary Stampede has already lined up a powerhouse headliner to make the wait worthwhile.

Canadian music icon Alanis Morissette will perform at the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 11 as part of the Stampede Concert Series presented by Uber Eats. The singer-songwriter has been a defining voice in contemporary music for over three decades, with her 1995 breakthrough album Jagged Little Pill spawning hits like "Ironic," "You Oughta Know," "Hand in My Pocket," and "Thank U."

Morissette's influence extends beyond her recording career. Jagged Little Pill: The Musical debuted on Broadway in 2019, earning 15 Tony Award nominations and winning two. Her recent touring success includes a sold-out world tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of Jagged Little Pill, which was the number one female-fronted tour of 2021, followed by the 35-date Triple Moon Tour that sold more than half a million tickets.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on February 12 at 10 AM, with a pre-sale for Calgary Stampede Insiders starting February 10. All ticket purchases include admission to the Calgary Stampede on the day of the concert.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 The Blackfoot Diner: A Calgary institution serving the community for over 65 years, this classic diner opened in 1956 as the city's first truck stop and later became Calgary's first 24-hour restaurant, known for shepherd's pie and turkey dinners.

🍴 Tubby's: The reimagined version of beloved Tubby Dog features a mid-century modern lounge serving craft beer, wine, and cocktails alongside signature hot dogs, with favourites like the Tubby Dog and A-bomb still on the menu in a more grown-up atmosphere.

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Things to do

🎟️ Maple Leaf Lounge at Tops Pizza: Tops Pizza transforms into Team Canada headquarters until February 22 for the Olympics, adding Canadian-inspired menu items including three types of poutine, prime rib sliders, and a Calgary Caesar with bacon vodka, plus opening early for all men's hockey games and hosting a slalom slope game with prizes.

🎟️ East End Cold Spell: The Confluence hosts Calgary's newest winter festival through February 22, featuring upcoming events including Winter Round Up country music showcase on February 13, One Big Jam live music and street dance on February 14, and SkijorDue combining horses, skiing, and fondue on February 21-22.

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