Calgary saw multiple protest gatherings at City Hall during the G7 summit, challenging global leaders and sparking public debate. Meanwhile, a manslaughter conviction in a stabbing case set a judicial milestone.
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Calgary, City, News, Alberta, Canada
Week of Jun 16 – Jun 22, 2025
Calgary's week blended civic protests with pivotal policy and safety challenges.
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In Calgary this week, protests at City Hall and a landmark manslaughter conviction unfolded alongside debates over a new national symbol amid the G7 summit. Transformative local projects contrasted with severe weather warnings and tragic incidents, capturing a city in dynamic transition.
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