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A friendly cop

May 12, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This picture is a little misleading by showing the officer seeming to relax, since, along with many others, he had a difficult and challenging job of managing a lot of frustrated motorists along the parade route. Unfortunately parade organizers and the City have done a really terrible job in managing this event for years.

Assad Blood Bath

March 10, 2012August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Syrian Canadian community (often joined by others) has held a demonstration outside City Hall against Assad, for peace and democracy in Syria, every week since major protests began in Syria last year. Today seemed to have more than some other times I've been there.

It’s all smiles with the police

November 28, 2011August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This was taken on Monday, November 28, 2011 in downtown Calgary. It was the day after the big wind storm on Sunday, and many roads and sidewalks were still closed off while hazards were being cleaned away. I think this is probably the most cops smiling in a single picture of mine. So, that made me use it, even though it's not that sharp of an image.

A pat on the back

August 2, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

She was a key organizer of the Heritage Day event, and was thanked for her work.

Top Gun lands in Calgary

April 15, 2010August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

I haven't any idea of the reason for the outfits. A group dressed in Navy outfits were walking along Stephen Avenue handing out stuff, I think. You can see most of my pics this day had a lot of problem with the sunlight, creating heavy shadows and washed out bright spots.

Busking for Zombies

October 17, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

While walking down 17 Avenue SW, Zombies passed by this busker. A mild attack, left her slightly bloody. The fact there were at least two buskers on an October day, is a good sign busking has improved in Calgary, since regulations were eased just over a year ago.

Wedding Couple reacts to Zombies

October 17, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

There was (what I assume was) a wedding party outside the The Bay as the Zombies walked down Stephen Avenue Walk. Fortunately, her dress didn't get any blood, as far as I could tell.

50/50 winner gives back

October 11, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This is Henry Assen, president of the Alzheimers Society of Calgary. He had just announced the winner of the 50/50 draw, and then said that the winner, standing next to him, is his daughter. So, with a bit of encouragement, she announced she would donate the money to the Society.