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On Tuesday, we asked whether Alberta should bring back a regulated grizzly bear hunt, and you were clear. The overwhelming majority said no, with readers pointing to grizzlies' status as a threatened species and the ongoing encroachment on their habitat. One reader put it plainly: "People need to respect nature."

The Alberta Wildlife Federation has also weighed in, saying it would only support a hunt if updated science justifies it — a position that seems to line up with where many of you already stand.

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If your idea of a good Friday night involves biomechanics, themed cocktails, and an inflatable curling rink, Telus Spark Science Centre has you covered. Science of Sports: Spark After Dark takes over the venue tomorrow, April 10, from 6 p.m. to midnight — and it's 18+ only.

Guests can choose their own experience: the Gold Medal Track for those who want to dig into elite performance science or the All-Star After Party Track for neon chaos and experiments built around fun. Either way, there's plenty to do: LED mini golf, a hockey slapshot lane, grip strength challenges with motion capture technology, and adrenaline science with Skydive Extreme Calgary, among others.

The Canadian Sport Institute Alberta is running workshops on movement science and high-performance training, UCalgary Kinesiology is bringing injury-prevention labs, and a Health in Sports Panel will feature a cardiologist, registered dietitian, and sport psychologist. Live fencing demonstrations run at 8:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., and DJ C-SIK keeps things moving all night with R&B, funk, disco, and hip-hop.

For those who want to take the night up a notch, an add-on axe throwing workshop with Live Edge Axe Throwing is available.

🏥 Anyone who visited Rockyview General Hospital's ER on April 4 between 10:27 a.m. and 6:17 p.m. may have been exposed to measles. Monitor for symptoms and check your vaccination records.

📚 Mayor Farkas is pushing back against new provincial library restrictions for minors, calling them unnecessary meddling that will cost municipalities money and undermine local decision-making.

🐻 Alberta's grizzly bear hunting moratorium is back in the spotlight after rural municipalities voted to lobby the province to reconsider the 2006 ban — but only if updated science supports it.

🔫 More than 7,000 banned firearms were declared by Albertans under the federal gun buyback program, but the path to compensation remains unclear as Alberta has refused to participate.

⚖️ Calgary man Richard Mantha, 62, has been found guilty of six charges including sexual assault after targeting vulnerable women in the city's sex trade. Sentencing will follow at a later date.

🚗 An Edmonton man is facing fraud charges after allegedly rolling back odometers by hundreds of thousands of kilometres and reselling vehicles with fake CARFAX reports.

💪 Rebuilding Health: High Protein Cooking Class April 23  Learn why protein is important for health, and tricks for sneaking protein into foods. (Free online class).*

🧂 Tasty, Low Salt Cooking (Meal Ideas) April 16 - Learn how to cook delicious meals with less salt (Free IN-PERSON class from Registered Dieticians).*

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Over 50 comedians from across Canada and the United States are descending on Calgary for 10 nights of stand-up, competing for a share of $5,000 in cash and prizes at the 26th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Competition. Eight comedians take the stage each night across five venues, running April 9 to 18.

Now in its 26th year, FunnyFest is volunteer-produced and has built a loyal following in Calgary as a launching pad for emerging comedians. Past competitor Derek Donald says the competition helped him gauge his development as a performer — and he's back for another shot this year.

"There is so much laughter at each show every night with 8 standup comedians performing that FunnyFest Comedy Society should get an award for combating inflation, as each joke costs only a nickel a laugh," says artistic director Stu Hughes.

Students, seniors, veterans, and essential workers get a discounted rate. Full lineup and tickets at funnyfest.ca

🍴 Bow Bulgogi House: A cozy Korean spot on 17 Avenue SW, Bow Bulgogi House specializes in Korean-style BBQ — beef, chicken, and pork bulgogi are among the most popular dishes — alongside noodles, sharing plates, and a lunch menu for weekday visits.

🍴 Love Damian: A pop-up restaurant tucked inside Meat & Bread on 9th Avenue SW, Love Damian is chef Kyle Opel's love letter to Italian food and his late father, drawing on memories of wandering the markets and cobblestone streets of northern Italy. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 4:45 p.m.

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🎟️ Calgary Toy Show & Sale: Eighty-three tables of vintage and modern collectibles come to Edgemont Community Centre on Saturday, April 11 — Hot Wheels, LEGO, Funko Pops, Pokémon cards, Star Wars, action figures, and more. This spring's event supports Inn from the Cold, with a share of proceeds going to the organization and a fundraising presence on site.

🎟️ Group Art Society Spring Show and Sale: The Group Art Society of Calgary is hosting their Spring Show and Sale on Saturday, April 25 at Parkdale United Church, featuring original paintings in a range of styles and price points, plus a chance to try your hand at painting alongside a working artist. Free admission, with donations to the Veterans' Association Food Bank gratefully accepted.

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