Park Near Shelter Becomes Hotspot | Calgary News

A shooting erupted in a city park just steps from a homeless shelter, sparking a firestorm over urban development, safety, and community responsibility. A 39-year-old man was critically wounded but not killed, and shelter staff raced to his aid before paramedics arrived — a moment that underscored the stakes. The park, built amid years of warnings from the shelter’s operators, has since become a hotspot for drugs, parties, and violence after dark. Security costs soared, the city stepped in, then backed off — only for chaos to return. Now, fences are back on the table, patrols are ramping up, and removing the park is being eyed as a last resort. This is a tense, unfolding drama where progress clashes with protection — and no one has a clear answer yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5dfbef2847c3db38