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Calgary Herald
22-06-2025
- Climate
- Calgary Herald
Rainy weather in Calgary forces Saturday plans to pivot
With stormy weather rolling into Calgary on Friday night, the downpour continued into Saturday — raining on a full parade of events. Article content According to Todd Bate, senior meteorologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Calgary area has seen 71 millimetres of rain into Saturday afternoon, with more on the way. This comes after the ECCC's projected forecast of 40-80 mm. Article content Article content Article content Wind levels in the city came as a bit of a surprise. Article content Article content 'The wind was perhaps slightly stronger than expected. We were expecting gusts of 40 to 60 kilometres an hour, and we ended up with gusts of 70,' Bate said. Article content With a busy Saturday of events planned around the city, many were forced to adapt to the stormy conditions. Article content With the forecast coming in on Friday, WinSport postponed the opening of its bike park ahead of time, opting to push the start of its season to Tuesday. Article content Similarly, Sport Calgary's All Sport One day — a youth sport discovery event — faced numerous changes as a result of the rain, with three locations no longer hosting activities and a host of other activities being relocated or cancelled. These mostly included outdoor sports like soccer, field hockey and frisbee. Article content 'There actually weren't many cancellations, which was amazing considering the forecast. It was a great day, actually' said Catriona Le May Doan, president and CEO of Sport Calgary. 'It was great that we could pivot.' Article content Article content The Mega Bounce Run event hosted by Race Roster was also cancelled, with the rain and wind making its inflatable obstacle courses potentially unsafe. Article content The MS Bike event from Airdrie to Olds was affected, with the cycling portion of the event cancelled due to weather conditions. Participants were invited to join other planned festivities at Olds College, including the indoor beer gardens, dinner and programs. Article content The event will continue as planned on Sunday, with cyclists making their way from Olds College back to Airdrie. Article content Confluence Historic Site & Parkland held its annual Walk for Reconciliation Saturday morning in the pouring rain, with nearly 200 people in attendance. Heritage Park also celebrated National Indigenous Day with a traditional powwow.
Calgary Herald
06-06-2025
- Health
- Calgary Herald
Want to be inspired? Here are four Alberta women being recognized for their life-changing achievements
There's no shortage of women who are helping to shape Alberta's future, including the four who were given awards as part of a Heritage Park program Friday afternoon. Article content The 2025 Women Making History in Alberta Awards recognize extraordinary leadership, innovation and service, thanks to the work of extraordinary Albertans. Article content Article content Article content History Maker in the Making Award: Catriona Le May Doan is CEO of Sport Calgary, as well as being a beloved Olympian and sport inclusion champion. Winning Olympic gold in the 500-metre speedskating event in both the 1998 and 2002 Winter Games, she was the first Canadian female to defend an Olympic gold medal. That led Doan to become a broadcaster, motivational speaker and a leader in the world of sports, particularly in terms of ensuring all children are able to participate. Entrepreneurial and Innovator Award: Dr. Kristina Rinker is a professor at the University of Calgary and co-founder/chief scientific officer at Syantra Inc. As a biomedical innovation leader, she helped develop a groundbreaking breast cancer test that is a non-invasive blood test which detects cancer in early stages. Her accolades include a City of Calgary International Award and Research Impact Award. The Vera Burns Award: Dr. Elaine Joughin is a retired pediatric surgeon and educator, whose work has impacted thousands over the decades and continents. She was the first female pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Alberta Children's Hospital. Her volunteer work has taken her to Thailand, Uganda and Ecuador, where she has mentored surgeons. She continues to influence pediatric care through app development, education and community service. Community Builder Award: Janice McTighe, founder of Renfrew Educational Services, is an advocate for children with disabilities. After seeing a lack of resources for one of her own children, McTighe created a groundbreaking organization to support kids with disabilities. Renfrew has achieved international acclaim and is seen as a model for education excellence when it comes to special needs education. There are now four Renfrew campuses, with another on the way. McTighe's past awards include the Alberta Order of Excellence and a Top 7 Over 70 award. Article content
