Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: May 11, 2025
Calgarians flocked to a special market this weekend at southcentre mall, and this year the Mother's day market brought on a local non-profit to spread awareness to an important issue. Wins support women through various programs whether its providing basic needs, goal management and even parental support…..Five thousand Calgarians showed up bright and early this morning for the 48th annual Sport Chek Mother's Day walk….The city is looking to dip into its rainy day fund to make urgent traffic safety improvements like speed bumps and infrastructure upgrades
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: May 11, 2025
Calgarians flocked to a special market this weekend at southcentre mall, and this year the Mother's day market brought on a local non-profit to spread awareness to an important issue. Wins support women through various programs whether its providing basic needs, goal management and even parental support…..Five thousand Calgarians showed up bright and early this morning for the 48th annual Sport Chek Mother's Day walk….The city is looking to dip into its rainy day fund to make urgent traffic safety improvements like speed bumps and infrastructure upgrades
