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Tragedy at Legacy Pond Calls for Safety | Calgary News
A heartbreaking tragedy struck the Legacy community in southeast Calgary when a child drowned in a storm pond beside a playground — a devastating loss that’s reignited calls for urgent safety improvements. This isn’t an isolated incident: just last month, a 12-year-old drowned in Mahogany Lake, and emergency crews have been swamped with water rescues since a river safety advisory lifted. Neighbors report kids routinely trespassing on the pond’s rocks — even walking on thin ice — despite warning signs. Parents and residents are demanding stronger safeguards, citing the Lifesaving Society’s…
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