nucklehead Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/rally-in-front-of-calgary-city-hall-turns-violent/ar-BBEyr4b?li=AAadgLE&ocid=spartanntp Quote A rally in front of city hall erupted in violence on Sunday, as members of Calgary's Street Church clashed with anti-fascist protesters. The gathering was billed as In Defence of Christianity hosted by the group Canada For Jesus Christ, and was to feature controversial anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion activist Bill Whattcott. With no police presence, the situation escalated and scuffles broke out between the groups, lasting for several minutes. At one point, several people begin to push and shove on the sidewalk in front of city hall and some kicks and punches are thrown. The skirmish then moved onto Macleod Trail S.E., with several people fighting and kicks and punches being thrown. EMS treated several people at the scene for minor injuries, however no one was taken to hospital. No arrests were made, but that could change, said Det. Keith Silvester. "Investigators will be looking into it, going over video... and if we deem that arrests are necessary, people will be arrested and charged," he said. The Christian group had a permit to host an event, said Silvester, and police didn't expect the opposing group to show up as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Isn't Calgary the Texas of Canada? Or have I had the wrong impression of it all of these years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluralsight Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, SabreFan1 said: Isn't Calgary the Texas of Canada? Or have I had the wrong impression of it all of these years? I would say you have the correct impression of Calgary there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, SabreFan1 said: Isn't Calgary the Texas of Canada? Or have I had the wrong impression of it all of these years? Yes it is and has the most ex-Americans living there......at least it use to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Maybe they should pray for retribution on those evil protesters with a differing point of view... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordCanuck Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 cool story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Not sure i would ever want to live in Calgary. Edmonton seems like a much better city to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Back in the day ('95ish), "The Canadian Heritage Front" tried to hold a rally in Victoria... It was total carnage. SHARP showed up, so did almost every punker from the mainland and Island. Those nazi losers got theirs. To my knowledge they never tried another white power rally in Vic. Can't remember if it even made the paper, but there was nazi blood everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violator Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 49 minutes ago, SabreFan1 said: Isn't Calgary the Texas of Canada? Or have I had the wrong impression of it all of these years? That's the wrong impression the outlying areas are usually pretty bad like nothern ontario or western New York state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 It's disappointing that instead of discussing differences, people have to fight it out all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I recommend a good game of chess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 29 minutes ago, Violator said: That's the wrong impression the outlying areas are usually pretty bad like nothern ontario or western New York state. What's wrong with Northern Ontario and Western New York? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violator Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 minute ago, SabreFan1 said: What's wrong with Northern Ontario and Western New York? Northern Ontario gets pretty redneck. And I was trying to be funny cause your a buffalo fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Just now, Violator said: Northern Ontario gets pretty redneck. And I was trying to be funny cause your a buffalo fan I actually didn't know that about Northern Ontario. I guess that's what I get for having rarely gone past Toronto when I visit Ontario. I'm not just a fan, I live in Western New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoesRooster Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 hour ago, SabreFan1 said: Isn't Calgary the Texas of Canada? Or have I had the wrong impression of it all of these years? Dude, this is the 2nd time you've shown your ignorance of anything related to Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, JoesRooster said: Dude, this is the 2nd time you've shown your ignorance of anything related to Canada. Dude, I'm actually repeating what Canadians on this board have said on more than one occasion. Are you that 16 year old child @Hsh on an alt account by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 18 minutes ago, JoesRooster said: Dude, this is the 2nd time you've shown your ignorance of anything related to Canada. Alberta isn't Texas north? That's news to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish⑦Canuck Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 19 minutes ago, JoesRooster said: Dude, this is the 2nd time you've shown your ignorance of anything related to Canada. To be fair I've got family in BC, Ontario and Alberta and they all say Calgary is a bit redneck, so I can see where he's coming from with that stereotype even if it might not necessarily be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 3 hours ago, LordCanuck said: cool story ^From Calgary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordCanuck Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 40 minutes ago, SILLY GOOSE said: ^From Calgary Am I from calgary? No. Live in the okanagan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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