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Calgary Herald
17 hours ago
- Climate
- Calgary Herald
Rainy weather in Calgary forces Saturday plans to pivot
With stormy weather rolling into Calgary on Friday night, the downpour continued into Saturday — raining on a full parade of events. Article content According to Todd Bate, senior meteorologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Calgary area has seen 71 millimetres of rain into Saturday afternoon, with more on the way. This comes after the ECCC's projected forecast of 40-80 mm. Article content Article content Article content Wind levels in the city came as a bit of a surprise. Article content Article content 'The wind was perhaps slightly stronger than expected. We were expecting gusts of 40 to 60 kilometres an hour, and we ended up with gusts of 70,' Bate said. Article content With a busy Saturday of events planned around the city, many were forced to adapt to the stormy conditions. Article content With the forecast coming in on Friday, WinSport postponed the opening of its bike park ahead of time, opting to push the start of its season to Tuesday. Article content Similarly, Sport Calgary's All Sport One day — a youth sport discovery event — faced numerous changes as a result of the rain, with three locations no longer hosting activities and a host of other activities being relocated or cancelled. These mostly included outdoor sports like soccer, field hockey and frisbee. Article content 'There actually weren't many cancellations, which was amazing considering the forecast. It was a great day, actually' said Catriona Le May Doan, president and CEO of Sport Calgary. 'It was great that we could pivot.' Article content Article content The Mega Bounce Run event hosted by Race Roster was also cancelled, with the rain and wind making its inflatable obstacle courses potentially unsafe. Article content The MS Bike event from Airdrie to Olds was affected, with the cycling portion of the event cancelled due to weather conditions. Participants were invited to join other planned festivities at Olds College, including the indoor beer gardens, dinner and programs. Article content The event will continue as planned on Sunday, with cyclists making their way from Olds College back to Airdrie. Article content Confluence Historic Site & Parkland held its annual Walk for Reconciliation Saturday morning in the pouring rain, with nearly 200 people in attendance. Heritage Park also celebrated National Indigenous Day with a traditional powwow.
West Australian
15-05-2025
- West Australian
Police charge 23-year-old for allegedly setting fire at Graham Bricknell Memorial Music Shell in Bunbury
Bunbury detectives have charged a 23-year-old man after he allegedly set a fire at the Graham Bricknell Memorial Music Shell — which caused around $100,000 worth of damage. It is alleged about 8.30pm on May 13, the accused set fire to various items stored next to the building. The fire spread, scorching the building's walls and destroying a shopping trolley, a large glass feature, and an electrical box. A Department of Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson said two crews were sent to battle the blaze. 'They found a shopping trolley full of rubbish alight that had been pushed against the wall of a switchboard,' the spokesperson said. The Bunbury man was charged with criminal damage by fire, and faced the Bunbury Magistrates Court on May 15. The public women's toilets at Queens Gardens were also 'extensively vandalised' on the same night, though the 23-year-old is not charged in relation to this separate incident. The City of Bunbury condemned both incidents in a social media post. 'We are deeply disappointed and strongly condemn the senseless acts of vandalism that have occurred overnight at two prominent locations within our beautiful city,' it said. 'It is with disappointment that we let our community know of extensive damage caused by fire at the Graham Bricknell Memorial Music Shell. 'The area has been fenced off and will remain closed until further notice. 'We are also assessing the damage and the impact this will have on upcoming, popular community events, including the Walk for Reconciliation. 'These acts of vandalism are not only criminal offences, but also demonstrate a blatant disregard for our community spaces and the resources intended for the benefit of all residents and visitors. 'The financial burden of these repairs, coupled with the disruption to public amenities and community spaces, is significant and ultimately impacts every member of our community.'
