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A busy news day in Calgary, so let’s get you caught up quickly. Transit is moving forward, airports are changing shape, and the weather isn’t the only thing keeping emergency crews busy.

👀 In today's edition:

• The Green Line hits another milestone on its southeast stretch

• YYC opens its new centralized security area

• Police investigate two separate fatal shootings in Calgary

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Worth Knowing

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Need to know

🚇 The Green Line project is seeing progress along a 16-km southeast stretch, bringing Calgary’s largest transit build a step closer to reality.

✈️ YYC’s centralized security area opens ahead of the holiday rush to ease lines and streamline screening.

🚂 The Calgary-to-Banff rail project was submitted to Ottawa’s Major Projects Office, signalling momentum on a long-debated tourism link.

🚔 Police investigate a suspicious death in southeast Calgary; three suspects are in custody as the case develops.

📝 Danielle Smith issued a written response to the recall petition, telling constituents she is “proud to serve” as the process unfolds.

🚔 Fatal shooting in Ogden/Lynnwood leaves one man dead, with three people in custody as Calgary police continue their investigation.

💰 Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate at 2.25%, keeping borrowing costs steady for Calgary homeowners, buyers, and businesses.

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Where to eat and drink

🍴 Silver Dragon Restaurant: This family-owned Chinatown institution has served authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine since 1966, with Hong Kong-trained chefs preparing over 200 dishes including daily dim sum from rolling trolleys, plus private dining rooms, banquet facilities, and delivery service throughout downtown Calgary.

🍴 Safari Grill: This Tanzanian restaurant at 100, 255 28 St SE invites guests to experience the taste of Tanzania with African-inspired cuisine, open Wednesday through Sunday with reservations available and a policy of automatic gratuity for groups of six or more.

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Things to do

🎟️ In Search of Christmas Spirit: This enchanting outdoor experience at Banff's Cascade of Time Garden runs select dates from November 13 to December 31 from 4:30-9 PM, guiding visitors through twinkling lights on a heartwarming journey featuring a live Christmas story told by the animals of Banff National Park, with free admission but tickets required.

🎟️ A Christmas Gala: The Calgary Women's Chorus celebrates 15 seasons with a festive concert on December 14 at 2:30 PM at Bella Concert Hall, featuring choir favourites from composers like Kim André Arnesen and Ola Gjeilo, guest artists including Lily String Quartet and Foothills Brass, sing-along carols on the organ, and a 50/50 draw, with tickets at $35 for adults and seniors and $17 for students and children.

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