Crime & Safety

Calgary Police Commission Gears Up for Final 2025 Meeting Amid Budget Concerns

The Calgary Police Commission is set to hold its final regular meeting of the year on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This meeting, open to the public and media, comes at a crucial time for Calgary's public safety landscape.

The agenda features the Calgary Police Service's (CPS) 2026 Annual Policing Plan and Traffic Safety Plan, alongside crime and community safety updates. These discussions are timely, reflecting recent policy shifts, including a significant $28-million shortfall in fine revenue due to new provincial restrictions on photo radar use. This financial strain is part of a broader budgetary challenge facing the CPS, which is requesting an additional $49.4 million for 2026.

Calgary's former Mayor, Jyoti Gondek, has criticized the provincial move as "defunding" the police, highlighting the delicate balance the Commission must maintain in its oversight role. The city's economic and social stability hinges on effective policing, with public perception of safety crucial for downtown revitalization.

Historically, the Calgary Police Commission has provided independent oversight since 1934, ensuring the political neutrality of law enforcement. As the meeting unfolds, the Commission's strategic decisions will play a pivotal role in shaping Calgary's future as one of Canada's safest major cities.

Guardians of the Plains: Calgary's Ongoing Battle to Grow and Protect its Vital Urban Canopy

Calgary, a city often defined by its proximity to the Rockies and its industrious spirit, boasts an often-underestimated natural treasure: its urban forest. While the vast open spaces surrounding us might suggest otherwise, our city is home to approximately seven million trees, a verdant lung distributed across both public and

CTrain Cruelty, Humane Society Heist: The Spiraling Cost of Neglect on Our City's Streets

People are talking about a recent case involving a man charged with animal abuse, raising questions about pet safety in the city. The dog is now safe with the Calgary Humane Society.

Calgary's Own UCalgary Soars into Canada's Top 5 Research Universities!

The Gist Calgary, grab your coffee and listen up: our very own University of Calgary has officially landed in Canada's Top 5 research universities, making December 2025 a landmark month for our city! This isn't just bragging rights; it's a testament to the groundbreaking

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