Transit Officers Beef Up CTrain Safety, Stampeders Celebrate Win & Chuckwagon Legend Passes — Calgary Sunday

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

1. Dozens of new transit officers introduced for CTrain safety. As the Calgary Stampede approaches, the city has increased the number of transit officers to ensure rider safety on the CTrain. This proactive measure aims to prevent incidents and reassure the public during one of the city's busiest events. ↗

🎨 Community & Culture

1. Funding ends for youth programs in Brooks. Key youth initiatives in Brooks have been forced to close after vital grant support expired. The shuttering of these programs affects countless young residents who rely on these community services. ↗

2. Rigging safety council born from creative sentencing. Alberta's new rigging safety council was established due to imaginative sentencing solutions targeting work-related incidents. This council aims to set and maintain rigorous safety standards in rigging operations statewide. ↗

🏈 Sports

1. Stampeders triumph over Lions in Apple Bowl. The Calgary Stampeders broke the Lions' winless streak with a decisive 41-33 victory. The win boosts Calgary's standing and keeps fans hopeful as the season progresses. ↗

2. Passing of chuckwagon racing legend Tom Glass at 77. Legendary chuckwagon racer Tom Glass has died, leaving a significant legacy in Alberta's beloved sport. His contributions and family legacy will be remembered fondly by fans and fellow competitors. ↗

📰 Also Today

• Ex-envoy dismisses American involvement in Alta. separatism. Perception skepticism discussed. ↗
• Debate on roadside attractions' usefulness continues. Public curiosity on these structures. ↗
• Exhibit explores T. rex's breath smell. Creative sensory display at museum. ↗