Calgary
Tickets still available for Wednesday’s Battle of Alberta Hot Stove & After Party
The Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames have been hacking away at each other for decades. But the teams are calling a truce. In just a few days some of the biggest names in the history of the Flames and Oilers are coming to Red Deer to hack away at the Golf and Country Club. The Battle of Alberta is a friendly competition to raise money for the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre.
Check out these names! Grant Fuhr, Glen Anderson, Glen Sather, Marty Mcsorley, Dave Hunter, Kris Russell, Mike Krushelniski, Georges Larouque, Ron Low, Dave Manson, Ethan Moreau, Matt Benning – and that’s just from the Oilers.
Then there’s the likes of Jamie Macoun, Curtis Glencross, Lanny MacDonald, Mike Commodore, Dana Murzyn, Theo Fluery, Brian McGratten, Colin Patterson, Mike Smith, Troy Brouwer, Mike Stone, Ric Nattress from the Flames.
Once the Golf tournament wraps up on Wednesday, there’s a “hot stove” and after party at the Sheraton. This really takes us back to a time when our provincial hockey rivalry was at its very best. It’s a great chance to meet some hockey greats and listen to some of their tales of glory.
The Hot Stove is hosted by Edmonton Oilers Radio Analyst and Host of “Oilers Now ” Bob Stauffer, Calgary Flames Sportsnet Analyst Eric Francis, and neutral third party broadcaster Cam Moon from the Red Deer Rebels. The evening includes a live auction of 10 exclusive items by everybody’s favourite celebrity auctioneer, Danny Hooper, as well as a large silent auction. Also enjoy the music of West of the Fifth.
If you’re a sports fan.. especially if you’re a hockey fan.. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Click here for tickets to the Hot Stove.
The series of events next week are all about raising money and awareness for the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre, something near and dear to Sheldon Kennedy. Sheldon’s tireless support for changes in how we deal with child abuse led to the creation of the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre in Calgary. He’s been integral to the development of Red Deer’s centre, even dancing in the Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off in 2017 to help raise money for the centre.
About the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre:
The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre is a not for profit organization that works in an integrative partnership with the Central Region Child Services, Alberta Health Services, Alberta Justice, Alberta Education and the RCMP to better service children, youth and families impacted by sexual abuse and the most serious/complex cases of physical abuse and neglect.
Working collaboratively in a culturally relevant and trauma-informed system, we achieve greater results than any partner could on their own. It blends investigation, treatment, prevention, education and research with expertise to provide an integrated practice approach wrapping around children and always working in the best interests of the child.
Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver issued the following statement in response to Calgary City Council’s vote to extend the right to vote to permanent residents:
“Yesterday, Calgary city council passed a motion advocating for permanent residents to be extended the right to vote in civic elections. Alberta’s government has been clear since the beginning: only Canadian citizens are able to vote in civic elections. That will not be changing.
“The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms affirms the right of every Canadian citizen to vote and to run as a candidate. This right extends to voters in municipal, provincial and federal elections.
“Protecting our democracy is of the utmost importance. Our provincial election legislation, like the Local Authorities Elections Act, has also been clear since its inception that voting is a right of Canadian citizens.
“Alberta’s government is also ensuring that voting is accessible for more Albertans. The Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act proposes to enable special ballot access for any voter who requests it, without having to provide any specific reason such as physical disability, absence from the municipality or working for the municipal election. The ministries of Seniors, Community and Social Services and Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction are also making it easier for individuals to obtain the identification Albertans need for a variety of services, including the ability to cast a ballot.
“Our government will continue to protect the integrity of our elections and make sure voting is accessible for all Albertans who are Canadian citizens.”
News release from the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT)
ALERT’s Human Trafficking unit has searched and closed three Calgary massage parlours. A year-long investigation has linked the businesses and its owner to suspected human trafficking.
ALERT arrested Hai (Anna) Yan Ye on April 16, 2024 and charged the 48-year-old with advertising sexual services, drug offences and firearms offences. The investigation remains ongoing and further charges are being contemplated.
Ye was linked to three commercial properties and two homes that were allegedly being used for illegal sexual activities and services. The massage parlours were closed following search warrant executions carried out by ALERT, the Calgary Police Service, and the RCMP:
- Seagull Massage at 1034 8 Avenue SW;
- 128 Massage at 1935 37 Street SW; and
- The One Massage Centre at 1919 31 Street SE.
- 1100-block of Hidden Valley Drive; and
- 3100-block of 12 Avenue SW.
As result of the search warrants, ALERT also seized:
- $15,000 in suspected proceeds of crime;
- Shotgun with ammunition; and
- Various amounts of drugs.
“We believe that these were immigrants being exploited into the sex trade. This has been a common trend that takes advantage of their unfamiliarity and vulnerability,” said Staff Sergeant Gord MacDonald, ALERT Human Trafficking.
Four suspected victims were identified and provided resources by ALERT’s Safety Network Coordinators.
ALERT’s investigation dates back to February 2023 when a tip was received about suspicious activity taking place at the since-closed Moonlight Massage. That location was closed during the investigation, in December 2023, when the landlord identified illegal suites on the premises.
The investigation involved the close cooperation with City of Calgary Emergency Management and Community Safety, Alberta’s Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) team, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and the RCMP.
Ye was released from custody on a number of court-imposed conditions.
Anyone with information about this investigation, or any case involving suspected human trafficking offences, is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234.
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.
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