2012 saw a number of powerful wind and
hail storms, a rash of deaths linked to tainted ecstasy, a provincial election and
the death of a former Alberta premier.
Ecstasy deaths – February 8th
Calgary Police had their first breakthrough in the battle against tainted ecstasy.
Calgarian attacked in Mexico – January 23rd
Sheila Nabb had been vacationing with her husband at a five-star resort in Mazatlan when something went horribly wrong.
Alberta elects a new premier – April 23rd
In this video Albertans hear from their premier, one day after she’s re-elected to a majority government.
Peace Bridge Opening- March 30th
Calgary’s new Peace Bridge is already becoming a postcard for the city. A fashion photographer used it for a backdrop, saying he finds Calatrava’s design especially inspiring when it’s lit up at night.
Calgary Stampede Centennial – July 6-15
It
all started with a parade in 1912. 100 years later the centennial
version of the Calgary Stampede procession also delivered. Organizers
pulled out all the stops to make the 100th a year to remember.
The Calgary Stampede Centennial proved to be quite the success thanks to soaring temperatures and broken attendance records.
Deerfoot sign almost hits car during freak windstorm – August 14th
Wild
weather dominated headlines throughout the summer, but nothing could
draw more attention than a freak-of-nature event on Deerfoot Trail
involving a strong north wind and a sign that spans the southbound lane.
This was shot on August 14th by Global viewer Jay Mangat.
The death of former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed – September 13th
The man who helped shape Alberta into what it is today passed away in the Calgary hospital bearing his name. Jayme Doll and Vassy Kapelos look back at his life and legacy.
XL Foods recalls beef province wide – September 20th
The beef recall, involving dozens of products, expanded to more stores across the province.
Stampeders take on Toronto for the 100th Grey Cup– November 23rd
West LRT Opens – December 10th
After years of commuter chaos, traffic headaches and an inflated project cost, the West LRT project is finalized and the line opens up to great fanfare.
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