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Stampede safety measures announced
First responders are planning strategies for visitors to cope with the crowds, crime and weather, which can all be factors at the Calgary Stampede. Emergency officials say they want this year's Calgary Stampede to go off without a hitch as a safe event for everyone. First responders say they have planned for the crowds, crime, and weather; which can all be unpredictable. As with previous years, there will be metal detectors and bag searches by security teams at entrance gates. 'If you wouldn't bring it on an airplane, don't bring it to Stampede,' said Kerrie Blizard, director of public safety and environment with the Calgary Stampede. Drones New this year: Calgary police will be flying drones over the crowds. The drones are a carry-over from the G7 Summit that took place in Kananaskis Country in June 'We will be flying the drones to monitor overhead just like we would with the helicopter,' said Staff Sgt. Scott Campbell, Stampede incident commander, Calgary Police Service. 'During Stampede, (we) actually turn the Stampede Grounds into a ninth district, including an incident commander, our own dispatch, our own ops centre, and staff it with members from across the service,' Campbell added. Personal drones cannot be flown downtown during Stampede. Violators could be fined up to $3,000. Safety set-up Anti-ramming barricades -- also known as bollards --have been installed to deter vehicles from driving onto the grounds. Extreme weather is also a top concern for Stampede officials. 'We have a number of weather monitoring systems including lightning detection, wind detection, (and) air quality monitoring,' said Blizard. The huge crowds that gather at Stampede can make July weather feel even hotter than it already is. Blizard is reminding attendees to keep hydrated, and cool down indoors if need be. The Calgary Emergency Management Agency is prepared for extreme weather, and advises Stampede visitors to keep smart devices charged -- either to call for help or to get up to date emergency alerts. An estimated 1.3 million people are expected over the course of the 10 days.
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a day ago
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Six firearms recovered, 11 still missing following Calgary Shooting Centre break-in, theft
A Calgary police investigation is seen in a stock photo from 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh) Six of 17 stolen firearms have been recovered following a break-and-enter at the Calgary Shooting Centre over the weekend. A suspect is also in custody. Police say the break-in and theft of more than $26,000 worth of firearms occurred around 5 a.m. this past Saturday. The 17 firearms were taken from a display case, police say. And police say the black 2015 Toyota 4Runner used to make a hasty getaway with the ill-gotten gains was also stolen. Police later found and seized that vehicle. Investigation led police to execute search warrants at a residence in the 400 block of Rundleson Place N.E. and at the Airport Traveller's Inn at 1808 19th St. N.E. Jason Allan Wilkening, a 45-year-old Calgary man, was arrested and now faces the following charges: Break-and-enter to steal firearms; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order (x6); Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000; Possession of stolen property over $5,000; Possession of stolen property under $5,000 (x2); Being disguised with intent; Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm (x2); Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle; Possession of a loaded, prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition; Possession of a weapon obtained by crime; Carrying a concealed weapon; and Failure to comply with a release order (x10). Wilkening is scheduled to appear in court in Calgary on July 8. Investigation continues, and 11 firearms remain missing. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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2 days ago
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Another woman out walking her dog attacked by bobcat in Parkland
A Calgary woman was sent to hospital after being attacked by a bobcat on the morning of June 23 in Parkland. A second bobcat attack has occurred in the southeast Calgary community of Parkland. Fish and Wildlife said it's possible it was the same animal responsible for the first attack. This latest incident happened at roughly 4:40 p.m. on June 29. 'An individual reported that they were walking their dog off-leash when they first noticed a bobcat kitten,' Fish and Wildlife said in a statement. 'As they began to leash their pet and move out of the area, an altercation with an adult bobcat occurred, which resulted in some superficial scratches to the victim.' Fish and Wildlife noted the area where this occurred was not an off-leash area. The authority said it has been unable to find the bobcat and that it won't be easy to do so. 'Locating and trapping a free-roaming wild cat with kittens and access to an abundant food source can be extremely challenging,' the authority said. Fish and Wildlife said it will 'continue to monitor the situation in this area and remains ready to respond to any further incidents as they are reported.' Calgary police confirmed it also received word of the latest incident. Police said the woman's injuries 'were not life-threatening' and that 'she was treated at hospital.' This incident is similar to another that occurred in the neighbourhood of Parkland around 10 a.m. on June 23. On that day, a woman was attacked by a bobcat while she was walking her dog in front of her home. The woman was taken to hospital for minor cuts and scratches. Fish and Wildlife spent hours setting up traps but were unable to capture any bobcats—big or small. Area residents said the adult bobcat has been in the area for months and had a litter of four kittens living under a deck for the past five weeks. The two attacks occurred about two kilometres from each other. 'While officers are unable to confirm the same bobcat was involved in both incidents, the proximity suggests it is possible,' Fish and Wildlife said. With files by Jordan Kanygin
CTV News
2 days ago
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16-year-old boy killed in Stoney Trail crash
Calgary police say a 16-year-old boy was killed in a crash on Stoney Trail on Friday. The single-vehicle collision happened as the teen was driving near 69 Street S.W. Investigators say the teen's sedan left the westbound lanes while approaching the exit to Highway 8, entering the grassy median and hitting the support post for an overhead directional sign. The vehicle then caught fire. The teen driver, the only person in the vehicle at the time, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say excessive speed is being investigated as a possible factor. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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2 days ago
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Calgary police officer Mike Oakey faces new sexual misconduct allegations
A police vehicle is shown at Calgary Police Service headquarters on April 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh A Calgary police officer previously demoted for secretly filming and sharing a video of himself having sex with a fellow officer is set to appear before the disciplinary board again on Monday, facing new allegations of misconduct in the case. Const. Mike Oakey is accused of making sexual advances, engaging in unwanted touching and using force without consent of the same female officer involved in the earlier incident. In August 2024, Oakey pleaded guilty and admitted to sharing the video of him and the victim, identified as Const. A.A., as well as nude pictures of her to several colleagues at the Calgary Police Service (CPS) between 2018 and 2019. The tribunal heard he recorded the video without her consent and showed it to his colleagues despite knowing she was pursuing plans to become a CPS officer, and continued to show it after she did join the service in 2019. In October, Oakey was demoted for one year from senior constable level II to constable, which came with a salary reduction. At the time, A.A. told CTV News the ordeal shattered her world, affecting her mental health and forcing her to take a leave of absence from the force. She had hoped he'd be fired, but the presiding officer cited his previously clean disciplinary record, 'excellent police work' and guilty plea as mitigating factors, concluding that termination wasn't appropriate. Sharing an intimate image without someone's consent is illegal under Canadian Law. The CPS said it followed the Police Act process and consulted with the Crown, but no criminal charges were laid.
