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CTV News
2 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Carbon monoxide alarm prompts evacuation of downtown Calgary grocery store
Customers and staff stand outside a Superstore located in Calgary's East Village, after it was evacuated due to carbon monoxide on June 18, 2025. (CTV News) A grocery store was evacuated in Calgary's East Village on Wednesday after carbon monoxide (CO) alarms went off. Around 150 people were evacuated from the Superstore located at 428 6 Ave S.E., according to the Calgary Fire Department. By the time crews arrived, everyone had already evacuated the store due to the alarms. CO at 50 parts per million was detected inside. The cause of the concentration of gas has not yet been confirmed. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause flu-like symptoms, including headaches, nausea, dizziness, confusion, fatigue and loss of consciousness. The City of Calgary warns that working CO alarms provide the only warning for the dangerous gases.
CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Crews called to fire at building in Foothills Industrial Park
The Calgary Fire Department was called to a building on 35 Street S.E. in the Foothills Industrial Park on June 18, 2025. The Calgary Fire Department has responded to a blaze in the Foothills Industrial Park. Officials say they were notified about the fire at 7:20 a.m. after callers reported smoke coming from a building in the 5900 block of 35 Street S.E. More to come…
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Northwest Calgary house fire considered suspicious, officials say
The Calgary Fire Department says a blaze in a house on Home Road N.W. on June 15, 2025, is suspicious in nature. Calgary fire officials say a small blaze at a home in Montgomery may have been deliberately set. Firefighters were called to a scene on Home Road N.W. at about 7:15 p.m. Sunday. Officials say smoke was coming from the basement of a home that had been boarded up. Crews extinguished a small fire and rescued a dog that was trapped inside. There were no injuries.
Calgary Herald
5 days ago
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Officials on alert, protesters' voices heard as world leaders arrive in Calgary for G7 summit
Article content 'He's made himself to be the enemy of Canada, and the enemy is in our country,' McLaren added. 'We're a nation of diversity, equity and inclusion, and (Trump) can't take that away from us.' Article content Article content McLaren was joined by Tiffany Junghans, who echoed his sentiments. 'The G7 is a very important conference. We're lucky there are so many eyes here,' she said. 'We're very proud to be Canadian and very proud to exercise our rights and privileges to protest.' Article content As protesters ventured outside the designated demonstration zone into the streets of downtown, CPS expressed concern, writing on social media: 'An unauthorized march has occurred and we (are) working with demonstrators to comply with traffic safety rules.' Article content The demonstration interfered with Calgary fire responses, according to Calgary police: 'We've been made aware that two calls for service for Calgary Fire Department were impacted by the demonstration,' CPS wrote on social media. Article content Article content By 3:15 p.m., all roads in downtown had reopened and demonstrators had returned to City Hall, according to CPS. Article content 'Several demonstrations occurred in downtown Calgary. Some were lawful, most were peaceful & officers worked to keep everyone safe,' CPS posted in a later update. Article content Article content The City of Calgary is warning drivers to expect road closures and delays around the Calgary International Airport and downtown core as leaders and delegates arrive for the summit. Article content Article content The airport tunnel is closed until June 18, meaning commuters from northeast Calgary will need to find alternate routes. The off-ramp from 19th Street to eastbound Airport Trail N.E. is also closed during this period, though the rest of Airport Trail remains open. Article content A security checkpoint has been set up at the north end of McCall Way N.E., restricting access to airport employees and business traffic only. Article content Article content Meanwhile in Banff, visitors and locals noticed an influx of security in the mountain town by Sunday. Article content Despite excitement from some around the G7, the town itself wasn't any busier than usual, according to one tourist. Article content 'I've seen Banff a lot busier than this . . . I've been here almost five, six times,' said Joanne Morgan, who was visiting Banff with her two sisters from Ireland. Article content Patrick O'Connor, who works in Banff, said the crowds have been normal for this time of year, despite the exciting potential of world leaders visiting Banff. Article content 'It's exciting to know that the top seven leaders of the world economies are here in the area to talk about the world economy,' he said. Article content
Calgary Herald
5 days ago
- Calgary Herald
Security ramps up, protesters gather as world leaders land in Calgary for start of G7 summit
Article content The demonstration interfered with Calgary fire responses, according to Calgary police: 'We've been made aware that two calls for service for Calgary Fire Department were impacted by the demonstration,' CPS wrote on social media. Article content By 3:15 p.m., all roads in downtown had reopened and demonstrators had returned to City Hall, according to CPS. Article content Article content Calgary police warned all road users to be mindful of motorcades in Calgary and area throughout the duration of the G7 summit. Article content The City of Calgary is warning drivers to expect road closures and delays around the Calgary International Airport and downtown core as leaders and delegates arrive for the summit. Article content The airport tunnel is closed until June 18, meaning commuters from northeast Calgary will need to find alternate routes. The off-ramp from 19th Street to eastbound Airport Trail N.E. is also closed during this period, though the rest of Airport Trail remains open. Article content Article content A security checkpoint has been set up at the north end of McCall Way N.E., restricting access to airport employees and business traffic only. Article content Article content Meanwhile in Banff, visitors and locals noticed an influx of security in the mountain town by Sunday. Article content Despite excitement from some around the G7, the town itself wasn't any busier than usual, according to one tourist. Article content 'I've seen Banff a lot busier than this . . . I've been here almost five, six times,' said Joanne Morgan, who was visiting Banff with her two sisters from Ireland. Article content Patrick O'Connor, who works in Banff, said the crowds have been normal for this time of year, despite the exciting potential of world leaders visiting Banff. Article content
