Nick Blakeney

Operations Manager for Citynews Alberta. 26yrs behind a lens as an ENG camera op in YYC. Opinions here are my own.

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Update: The initial person taken into custody has since been released.

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CPS confirm one woman is in custody after an apparent stabbing in the 100 block of Glacier Dr. SW. Police continue to investigate. #calgary #yyc

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Update: Calgary police have arrested a 37‑year‑old man after two children were discovered dead in the back of a vehicle in the city’s NW. Autopsies show the children died on Wednesday. #calgary #yyc #news

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CPS responded to the 4300 block of 14 St NW and discovered two children deceased in the back of a vehicle. One male is now in custody. No additional information has been released. #calgary #yyc

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Officers responded to a four‑vehicle collision near 85 St & 144 Ave NW, involving 2 school buses. 5 people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Update: As of 10:45 a.m., 144 Ave NW remains closed between 85 St and Sarcee Tr. Please avoid the area. #yyc #calgary

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Huge shoutout to all first responders across Calgary today — you’re the real MVPs out there. This surprise spring storm has YYC streets in chaos, but you keep the city moving. Stay safe out there! #calgary #yyc #abstorm

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CPS is urging Calgarians to stay off the roads.
Icy conditions and multiple collisions are causing major delays across the city. If you can avoid driving, please do — give crews space and stay safe out there. #yyc #calgary #abstorm

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Two police officers are being praised after their fast response saved the life of a toddler in distress. A powerful reminder of the courage and dedication shown by those who serve our community every day #yyc #calgary #calgarypolice

[Sergeant Chris Martin @CPSSgtMartin]

Every shift is different, every call unique, but the one thing that every encounter we have on this job has in common is the opportunity to change lives & make a difference. I am proud of my D8 colleagues & their work. If you want to make a difference, https://t.co/mcwe4xN7eH

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🚨 Traffic Alert: Two people extracted from a vehicle after a crash at 52 St & 61 Ave during the AM rush. CPS remains on scene. 52 St is CLOSED from 51 Ave to 68 Ave. Expect delays. #yyctraffic #yyc #calgary

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Earlier this AM, a vehicle hit two pedestrians. Both the adult and the child are in serious but non-life-threatening condition. Dalhousie Drive N.W. has since re-opened. CPS say fatal collisions are at a 10-year high, with 32 deaths so far this year. #yyc #calgary

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Perfect night to get the drone up — calm air, golden glow, and Calgary looking straight-up magical from above. #yyc #calgary

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His message to the Liberals: get out of the way and let Canada build the pipeline to the coast.”

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Poilievre in Calgary today calling out the ‘outrageous cost of living’ — from groceries to housing — warning Canadians that Carney’s budget will cost them even more. #yyc #calgary

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Traffic Alert – Downtown Calgary
Just as rush hour began, a car flipped onto its roof at 12th Ave & 4th St SW. Thankfully, no injuries reported.
4th St was closed & 12th Ave reduced to one lane until tow crews cleared the scene. #yyctraffic #yyc #calgary

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Update: Police confirm the material is picric acid—highly explosive if not stored properly. Controlled detonations are underway and could continue into tonight and tomorrow. #yyc #calgary

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Police are detonating the suspicious material found yesterday near 46 Ave & Macleod Tr. A news conference is set for 3 p.m. today. #yyc #calgary

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Calgary police are on scene at 46 Ave & Macleod Tr after reports of suspicious material. The bomb unit confirms they will conduct controlled explosions. #yyc #calgary

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CPS respond to a crash at 14 St & 75 Ave SW involving a white pickup that fled from police earlier. Five people were injured. Road has since been reopened. #yyc #calgary

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Brilliant lightning storm lighting up the sky north of Calgary tonight—flashes every few seconds. Wild to watch. #abstorm #CalgaryWeather #yyc

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Three people sent to hospital after a van heading west on Memorial went off-road, down an embankment, and launched into northbound Deerfoot traffic—landing on a Honda. CPS expects to be on scene for several more hours. #yyctraffic #yyc