Parker’s Legacy Lights Calgary | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Calgary is heartbroken after 11-year-old Parker was found dead in tunnels beneath Deerfoot Trail, sparking two emotional vigils and a citywide outpouring of grief. Missing since July 16 from a dayhome, Parker’s non-verbal nature made the search especially challenging — but his story galvanized the community, uniting people across faiths and backgrounds. Imam Syed Soharwardy spoke of shared humanity and collective strength, while advocates for the Indigo Alert petition — calling for better emergency alerts for vulnerable children — report over 25,000 signatures and political backing, signaling…