Archive | May, 2009

TAXI DRIVER ATTACKED IN SOUTHEAST

Calgary Police have three people in custody and are looking for two more after a Mayfair Taxi driver was beaten early Sunday morning.  The cabbie had picked up five people at the Stonegate Pub, located at 7640 block of Fairmount Dr. S.E.  Continue Reading

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PARENT WANTS TO KNOW WHO IS IN CHARGE OF OUR CHILDREN

Pastor Rick Bayers, Canyon Creek Christian Fellowship

Pastor Rick Bayers, Canyon Creek Christian Fellowship

Who’s in charge of our children?  I recently received the 2009 Public Education Volunteer of the Year Award.  I wonder if I should give it back to the ATA.  Continue Reading

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VIDEO: ROCKY MOUNTAIN RALLY ROLLS INTO RACE CITY

Daryn Chernick's VW Golf launches at the Race City track Friday night

Daryn Chernick's VW Golf launches at the Race City track Friday night

The Rocky Mountain Rally hit Race City Friday night as part of the Canadian Rally Championship, which consists of six events held across the country from February to November.  This weekend marks Legs 2 and 3 of Round 2 of the Western Canadian Rally Championship. Continue Reading

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POLICE LOOKING FOR POSSIBLE CHILD ABDUCTER IN CARBURN PARK

Calgary Police are asking the public for help identifying a middle-aged man who may have tried to abduct a nine-year old boy Saturday afternoon in Carburn Park, near the community of Riverbend.   The man is described as a Caucasian with a  medium build, grey hair, wearing a grey short sleeved t-shirt and black shorts.  The bicycle he was riding may have been a mountain bike. Continue Reading

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POETRY: FAIRY TALE DAYS

Jenny H.

Jenny H.

As part of SE Calgary News’ commitment to young writers, we regularly publish work written by high school students.  Jenny H. is a Gr. 10 student at Lord Beaverbrook High School and a member of Warren Ferguson’s creative writing class. Continue Reading

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VIDEO: FC JR. MARINERS DROP ONE TO RED SOX 13-3

Mariners #2, Mitchell, being congratulated by a coach after spanking a single

Mariners #2, Mitchell, being congratulated by a coach after spanking a single

The Fish Creek Mariners put up a scrappy fight Thursday evening at Bow Bottom West diamond, but the CS Red Sox proved to be too tough an opponent.   According to Coach Stan Bennet, the Mariners left too many runners on base and just couldn’t match the Sox’s big fifth inning. Continue Reading

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POLICE CATCH FIREBUG IN FISH CREEK PARK

The Calgary Police Service Arson Unit has laid charges in relation to property damage and a fire that occurred in Fish Creek Park.  On March 29 nine pieces of heavy construction equipment were damaged and one was set on fire, causing approximately $200,000 damage. Continue Reading

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DO YOU REALLY KNOW THAT PERSON YOU MET ONLINE?

Dean Steinmann, partner, avitus.tv

Dean Steinmann, partner, avitus.tv

By Dean Steinmann
Social media, Internet dating, Twitter, Facebook, texting, and even email. How are these media affecting the way we interact with and understand people?  Do we really know the people that we connect with online? Continue Reading

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VIDEO: GU16 FURY FIGHT BACK TO TIE ELITE 1-1

NSDSC GU16 Fury players on the attack against the Elite

NSDSC GU16 Fury players on the attack against the Elite

The NSDSC GU16 Fury battled back from a 1-nil deficit to tie the WRC Elite Wednesday evening at the AB1 pitch.  Megan, #15, scored in final 3 minutes to earn a tie. Continue Reading

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VIDEO: BU18 ROVER PUT UP GREAT FIGHT AGAINST GUNNERS BUT LOSE 4-1

Rover goaltender set to make a diving save against Gunner player

Rover goaltender set to make a diving save against Gunner player

The NSDSC Rovers started strong against the CMCA Gunners Wednesday night at the AB3 pitch, but a defensive lapse quickly put them in hole down 1-0.   They pulled even before the half  when a great through ball was latched on to by Trevor Kersey, who used his pace to outstrip the defence and slide the ball past the keeper. Continue Reading

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