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Calgary Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Peace pole, House of Friendship and more: What to know about the Rotary International Convention in Calgary
Article content Rotarians and community leaders from around the world will assemble in Calgary this weekend for Rotary's largest annual gathering. Article content The annual Rotary International Convention is returning to Calgary for the first time in nearly 30 years, taking place at the BMO Centre from Saturday to Wednesday. Article content Article content More than 15,000 Rotary members and participants from more than 120 countries will unite to celebrate humanitarian service, cultural exchange and global peacebuilding. Article content Article content As Rotary members take in the city, Calgarians should expect a vibrant wave of visitors in traditional dress exploring the city centre. Article content Article content To accommodate the event, CTrain service will be increased for the length of the convention, running every seven minutes during peak hours and every 10 minutes outside of peak hours. Article content Calgarians can also expect heavier traffic downtown, at Calgary International Airport and along the city's key routes. Article content To mark the occasion, the Calgary Tower will glow red and yellow on Saturday and Sunday to honour Rotary's fight to eradicate polio worldwide. Article content Then, the tower will be blue and gold from Monday to Wednesday in honour of the organization's broader mission to promote health, peace and prosperity. Article content Article content Established by Chicago attorney Paul P. Harris in 1905, its worldwide membership now exceeds 1.4 million. Article content According to its website, Rotary International's mission is to 'provide service to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through our fellowship of business, professional and community leaders.' Article content Calgary falls under Rotary District 5360, which comprises 13 clubs in the city and more than 40 across the wider region. Founded in 1914, the Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown was one of its first clubs in the country. Article content Clubs in Calgary have contributed to projects such as the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway, a 138-kilometre urban pathway that encircles the city, Calgary Rotary Challenger Park and the Rotary Flames House.
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Calgary police seek to identify sexual assault suspect
Calgary police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who is believed to be responsible for sexually assaulting a teenage girl onboard a CTrain. (CPS handouts) Calgary police are hoping to identify a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a teenage passenger aboard a CTrain last week. It happened at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6. Investigators believe the suspect boarded a southbound CTrain at either the Erlton or 39 Avenue station and sat down next to the victim. 'Shortly after, he proceeded to touch her in a sexual manner without consent,' police said in a Friday news release. 'The victim shouted to alert other passengers about the incident, and the suspect exited the CTrain at Heritage Station.' The suspect is described as 40 to 50 years old and approximately 5'8' (173 cm) tall with short, salt-and-pepper facial hair. He was carrying a black backpack and wearing dark-coloured sunglasses, a dark blue hoodie with the hood covering a light-coloured baseball cap, black pants and dark-coloured shoes. Anyone with information about the man's identity is asked to call police at 403-266-1234. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Global News
13-06-2025
- Global News
Calgary police ask for public help identifying CTrain sex assault suspect
Calgary police are making a public plea for information to help identify a person accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl aboard a CTrain earlier this month. Investigators said it happened around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6, when an unknown man boarded a southbound train at either the Erlton or 39 Avenue station and sat down next to the girl. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy A short time later, he allegedly proceeded to touch her in a sexual manner without consent. The girl shouted to alert other passengers, prompting the suspect to get off the train at Heritage Station. Police described the suspect as 40 to 50 years old, 172 cm tall (five-feet-eight-inches), with short, salt-and-pepper facial hair. He was carrying a black backpack and wearing dark-coloured sunglasses, a dark blue hoodie covering a light-coloured baseball cap, black pants and dark-coloured shoes. Story continues below advertisement Investigators have also released photos of the suspect in hopes someone from the public may recognize him or have information about his identity. Anyone with information is asked to contact Calgary police.
CTV News
16-05-2025
- CTV News
CTrains closed along 7 Avenue over long weekend
CTrain riders heading for downtown can expect to find disruptions this weekend. Starting early Saturday morning, all downtown CTrain stations along Seventh Avenue as well as Victoria Park/Stampede station and a few surrounding stations, will be closed. Shuttle buses will be available to replace CTrain service between affected stations, downtown included. The Red Line will be closed between Sunnyside and 38 Avenue stations, with shuttles available between all downtown stations. The Blue Line will be closed between Sunalta and Bridgeland/Memorial Station. For those heading east towards downtown, the city suggests transferring to the shuttle bus at Westbrook Station. However, if you're heading towards Shaganappi Point Station or Sunalta, stay on the train. The closures are to allow the city to complete annual preventative maintenance and inspections, including Seventh Avenue South maintenance and Plus 15 inspections, exterior and interior cleaning, storm drain cleaning, work on crossing at Eighth Street S.W., maintenance on phones and communications equipment, inspections on the Seventh avenue LRT platform canopy and other items as time allows. Full CTrain service resumes Tuesday. For more info, go here.
Calgary Herald
14-05-2025
- Calgary Herald
May long weekend in Calgary: What's open and closed
May long weekend is almost here, and Calgary weather forecasts are calling for a mix of sunny and cloudy days. Article content Article content Victoria Day is observed on Monday, May 19 this year. The day is a federal stat holiday honouring Queen Victoria. Article content Elementary and high school students will be out of school on May 16 and May 19, and most major banks will be closed on May 19. Article content Other city services and businesses will be operating with limited or adjusted hours. Article content Article content Article content Calgary Transit: Buses, CTrains and On Demand will operate on a Sunday level of service on Victoria Day. Use Calgary Transit's trip planner to see transit schedules. The Calgary Transit call centre and customer service centre will both be closed on Victoria Day. Article content Article content Also, there will be no CTrain service in downtown Calgary and other nearby stations due to maintenance. Article content Parking: On-street parking in all ParkPlus zones will be free on Victoria Day. The Calgary Parking contact centre and customer service centre will be closed on the holiday. Weekend rates apply at Calgary Parking parkades and surface lots. Article content Leisure centres: Bob Bahan, Killarny and Thornhill leisure centres will be open on Victoria Day with special hours, offering free public swimming from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 2 to 4:30 p.m. All other leisure centres will be closed on the holiday. Article content Article content Malls: CF Chinook Centre and CF Market Mall will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Victoria Day, CrossIron Mills will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunridge and Southcentre malls will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Core will be open 12 to 5 p.m. Article content Attractions: Telus Spark Science Centre will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute will be open with regular hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Heritage Park Historical Village opens for the season on May 17 and will operate on the holiday Monday. Article content Western Canada's largest outdoor amusement park opens for the season on Victoria Day weekend. Calaway Park is offering a brand new ride this year, the Riptide Racer, as well as a new restaurant, Riptide Grill. Also new in 2025 is a family-friendly water balloon fight. The park opens for the season on May 17 at 10 a.m.
