FlickR Photos - Robert Thivierge (page 43)

Ready, set, …

May 3, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Walk for Kids Help Phone was held in Calgary, starting and finishing by Eau Claire market.

Stormtroopers support Kids Help Phone

May 3, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

I'm guessing that it was freaking hot in those outfits.

Midtown sinkhole

May 3, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Resiance Corporation was supposed to build the "Gateway Midtown" condo project, nextdoor to the sales centre, but it had to cancel the entire project, well after work began. The property was picked up by Pointe of View. Recently, a sinkhole formed on 4th street (filled in here), probably due to work done (but suspended) at the site.

Midtown Towers Presentation Centre

May 3, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Apparently if you buy a condo you'll be able to snuggle up to an attractive member of the opposite sex. But, if you're looking for the promised snuggle bunnie, the web site it says you can go to, appears to be down.

Alberta Ballet’s Nat Christie Centre

May 3, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

I took this from the back and side of Alberta Ballet's Nat Christie Centre. This one of the better sides of the building. Another part looks really run down.

Holding the Cannabis Canada Flag

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

At this point protesters had completed the march and returned to City Hall, where they had started.

Marijuana ribbon

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Calgary 420 Cannabis Community held it's Fifth Annual Worldwide Marijuana March in downtown Calgary on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Protesters called for full legalization of marijuana in Canada.

Marching for marijuana in Calgary

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Calgary 420 Cannabis Community held it's Fifth Annual Worldwide Marijuana March in downtown Calgary on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Protesters called for full legalization of marijuana in Canada.

Excited about cannibas in Calgary

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

A lot of people were really excited about the cause. This guy seemed to be about the most excited.

Colourful march for pot in Calgary

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Calgary 420 Cannabis Community held it's Fifth Annual Worldwide Marijuana March in downtown Calgary on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Protesters called for full legalization of marijuana in Canada.

Resolving marijuana prohibition

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Calgary 420 Cannabis Community held it's Fifth Annual Worldwide Marijuana March in downtown Calgary on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Protesters called for full legalization of marijuana in Canada.

Flagging for cannabis in Calgary

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Calgary 420 Cannabis Community held it's Fifth Annual Worldwide Marijuana March in downtown Calgary on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Protesters called for full legalization of marijuana in Canada.

Wearing the Cannibas Canada flag

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Calgary 420 Cannabis Community held it's Fifth Annual Worldwide Marijuana March in downtown Calgary on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Protesters called for full legalization of marijuana in Canada.

Worldwide march for marijuana in Calgary

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Calgary 420 Cannabis Community held it's Fifth Annual Worldwide Marijuana March in downtown Calgary on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Protesters called for full legalization of marijuana in Canada.

Parade marshalls prepare to go

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Kelly Christie (left) is one of the most active cannabis activists in Calgary working for legalization. He was also a candidate in Calgary Southwest for the Green Party in the 2008 federal election.

Calgary police presence at pot protest

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Some of the substantial Calgary Police Service presence at the protest.

Police photographer monitors pot protest

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Calgary Police had a substantial presence. They mainly watched and took lots of pictures. There were a few arrests, but not many, and relations between police and demonstrators remained civil throughout.

Legalize marijuana

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Calgary 420 Cannabis Community held it's Fifth Annual Worldwide Marijuana March in downtown Calgary on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Protesters called for full legalization of marijuana in Canada.

Heather Anderson speaks for animals

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

While the primary focus was obviously on marijuana, Heather Anderson was allowed to speak to the crowd about cruelty to animals, and her group "DAISY", which stands for "Deligates for Inhuman Animal Suffering Y?". This is outside of Calgary City Hall.

Heather Anderson with Keith Fagin

May 2, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

While the primary focus was obviously on marijuana, Heather Anderson (left) was introduced to the crowd by Keith Fagin, Calgary 420 leader, to speak about cruelty to animals, and her group "DAISY", which stands for "Deligates for Inhuman Animal Suffering Y?". This is outside of Calgary City Hall.