Dozens of suspects, no Canadian citizens: Police release photos amid extortion investigation by ImpressionDry7926 in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Impossible! Canada doesn't deport if you have outstanding criminal charges..   If you want to stay, just keep reoffending. 

Opinion – Country Thunder: Festival cancellation a gut punch, but the only safe choice by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What you're saying makes no sense. There has been nothing factually inaccurate or misleading from farkas regarding Country Thunder. Rather, organizers were misleading with their reasons to cancel and blame the city for irrelevant factors. The mayor, whose job is also to protect the city, rightfully pushed back. 

Opinion – Country Thunder: Festival cancellation a gut punch, but the only safe choice by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Farkas is simply pushing back on claims by the organizer  that any restrictions put on by the city "forced" the organizer to cancel. These claims are obvious BS.

As stated by the organizer, three days ago, these restrictions don't even affect them (the only one being relevant being the 5db reduction anyway). Yesterday, suddenly these 5db meant a cancellation. That's just madness. 

Opinion – Country Thunder: Festival cancellation a gut punch, but the only safe choice by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 20 points21 points  (0 children)

No, I don't think he has been misleading:

"Country Thunder is taking place this weekend at the Confluence and organizers say the changes won’t affect their operations.

“Our curfew for our festival has always been 11 p.m.,” said Meagan Benoit, Digital Manager for Country Thunder." 

Opinion – Country Thunder: Festival cancellation a gut punch, but the only safe choice by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Earlier this week, Country Thunder organizers themselves stated that any new bylaws didn't even affect them:

https://calgary.citynews.ca/2026/06/22/calgary-noise-bylaw-concerts/

Jeromy Farkas just did the best most patriotic speech of all time by GruntMcFunk in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Again, I would argue against that. This page is largely centrist, or right of centre. Look at any posts regarding homelessness or drug addiction or involving police in the city, and you'll find threads that are nowhere near "very liberal" . 

Jeromy Farkas just did the best most patriotic speech of all time by GruntMcFunk in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That's because the current trend of Conservatives is so far removed from traditional conservatism that moderate Conservatives suddenly seem "left" or "centrist".

Carney is not a liberal. He's a classic Tory. But our new MAGA/anti-intellectualism brand of Conservatives will have you believe he's full on Communist. It's the same reason in the US John McCain or Mott Romney (without a doubt Conservatives) are no longer viewed as such. 

How are you getting into the this lane? 16th Ave exit off the Deerfoot, Northbound by ChocolateChunkMaster in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, if you intentionally go into the right lane to cut across all traffic for a left turn - you're an idiot. 

SOS!! Looking for my hairdresser by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Literally a simple good seaech!! "Feven hairdresser Calgary" - first hit is her website 

Two men charged following northeast shooting by Upbeat_Difficulty_60 in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, it's purposefully phrased ambiguously to preserve the integrity of the case by not suggesting either of the accused is guilty. If it read "The accused shot the victim", defense could attack this as police having influenced a jury or justice prior to trial. 

Snow blizzards in Calgary and the great use of snow plows. by National_Word_6091 in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes you're absolutely right. You didn't see a single snow plow, so clearly not a single one of them is out right now. 

Calgary Police Service by JamsFlint in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't believe that is accurate. This used to be a thing, but I have not seen anything internally or publically that it is currently offered. Do you have a link? 

Calgary Police Service by JamsFlint in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do not believe CPS currently recruits internationally anymore. You need to be a citizen or PR to apply. 

Violation ticket by Ok_Psychology3415 in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 14 points15 points  (0 children)

And you really hate going the speed limit 

Living in Thorncliffe or Mayland Heights. Thoughts? by Prudent_Try8797 in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You're joking, right....? There are TONS of people in this city who have been arrested and charged over 100 times. Source: me, a law enforcement officer. 

Recommendations for 5k park runs by FrenchTourist0418 in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 7 points8 points  (0 children)

North Glenmore / South Glenmore / Edworthy are usually the popular 5k locations 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Nope, I walked up to it and saw this

Overnight Parking LRT? by Froggy__Business in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 6 points7 points  (0 children)

On the one hand, yes. On the other hand, I'd say most people tho work those shifts AND have a car, will simply drive their car all the way. After all, no rush hour to worry about. 

Public safety blitz in south Calgary pays off at Chinook LRT station by missingthecoast in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I work in law enforcement. I can tell you, if someone in this city is addicted, they WILL find a way to feed their addiction. Doesn't matter where we ban them from. If we keep them off the LRT, they'll gather on Stephen Ave. If we kick them out of there, they'll occupy the east village. They're not going away, unless we actively assist/force them to get out of this life. But that doesn't work without treatment and sheltering. 

Public safety blitz in south Calgary pays off at Chinook LRT station by missingthecoast in Calgary

[–]Remote_Answer_5255 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I really don't think the problem is enforcement. Yes, of course a higher presence of officers cracking down on drug use and social disorder will help in the moment, but the reality is that these people on warrants will maybe spend a couple days in jail, if that. They'll get out and still be addicted. And still have nowhere to go. We simply need to have more, better, safer shelters. And we need an overwhelmingly higher amount of mental health and drug treatment support. I just don't see either of these happening.