Security ramps up, protesters gather as world leaders land in Calgary for start of G7 summit
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.
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By 3:15 p.m., all roads in downtown had reopened and demonstrators had returned to City Hall, according to CPS.
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Calgary police warned all road users to be mindful of motorcades in Calgary and area throughout the duration of the G7 summit.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meanwhile in Banff, visitors and locals noticed an influx of security in the mountain town by Sunday.
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Despite excitement from some around the G7, the town itself wasn't any busier than usual, according to one tourist.
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'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.
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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.
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