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Check here some fireworks shots from stampede 2025 🎆🎇

If you count less than 30 seconds between lightning and thunder, seek shelter immediately. For thunderstorm safety information, check out: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/hzd/thndrstrms-prp-en.aspx ?utm_campaign=ps-sp-gtprprd-prtncs-25-26&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb&utm_content=fb-en

G7 Summit 2025 🚨Road closure update 🚧
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🚧 ROAD CLOSURE 🚧

Please take alternative routes

Free Transit Service on December 31

Today, December 31, all transit service will be free citywide all day. No tickets or passes will be required until end of service New Year’s Eve.

5 vehicles involved in Boxing Day crash in Calgary; at least 4 hospitalized

A serious multi-vehicle collision occurred on Boxing Day in Calgary, involving five vehicles at the intersection of Macleod Trail and Southland Drive. At least four individuals were hospitalized, with one in: life-threatening condition. The incident led to significant traffic disruptions in the area. Emergency services responded promptly, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

Here are 15 interesting facts about Canada:

1. Canada is the second-largest country in the world by land area.
2. Canada has the longest coastline in the world, with over 243,000 kilometers of shoreline.
3. Canada has more lakes than any other country, with over 2 million lakes covering about 8% of its land area.
4. The country's name comes from the St. Lawrence Iroquoian word "kanata," meaning "village" or "settlement."
5. Canada is home to the world's oldest known rock, the Acasta Gneiss, which is approximately 4.01 billion years old.
6. The country has six time zones: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
7. Canada is home to the world's longest street, the Trans-Canada Highway, which spans over 7,800 kilometers.
8. The country has a vast array of wildlife, including bears, moose, wolves, and beavers.
9. Canada is the world's largest producer of maple syrup, accounting for over 70% of global production.
10. The country has a diverse population, with over 20% of Canadians being foreign-born.
11. Canada has two official languages: English and French.
12. The country is home to the world's largest freshwater island, Manitoulin Island, located in Lake Huron.
13. Canada has a strong reputation for its natural beauty, with many famous attractions like Niagara Falls, Banff National Park, and the Canadian Rockies.
14. The country has a thriving arts and culture scene, with numerous museums, galleries, and festivals.
15. Canada is known for its friendly and welcoming people, with a high standard of living and a strong social safety net.

UPDATE ⚠️

Alberta getting Rid of photo radar.

Come April 1, 2025, Alberta is ending photo radar ticketing on all numbered provincial highways. The province also plans over the coming months to review “cash cows” – photo radar spots that appear to prioritize money-making over safety — with the goal of shutting down 70 per cent of the current 2,200 sites.

⚠️C-Train Service Disruption - Between - McKnight and Whitehorn Stations

Trains are unable to travel between Mcknight and Whitehorn Stations at this time due to a CPS closure. Shuttles are being provided during this disruption. Shuttle service is available in the bus loop for both Mcknight and Whitehorn LRT Stations.

2024 Holiday Train at Anderson station, Calgary last night.

Travel update ⚠️

Starting January 8, 2025, an ETA will be mandatory to visit or transit through the .

Make sure to apply before your trip and to travel with the same passport used in your application.