Latest / Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Park Near Shelter Becomes Hotspot | Calgary News
A shooting erupted in a city park just steps from a homeless shelter, sparking a firestorm over urban development, safety, and community responsibility. A 39-year-old man was critically wounded but not killed, and shelter staff raced to his aid before paramedics arrived — a moment that underscored the stakes. The park, built amid years of warnings from the shelter’s operators, has since become a hotspot for drugs, parties, and violence after dark. Security costs soared, the city stepped in, then backed off — only for chaos to return. Now, fences are back on the table, patrols are ramping up…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.