The Calgary Police Service (CPS) says charges are pending after a mass brawl broke out at an Eritrean cultural festival on the weekend, sending at least 10 people to hospital..The CPS said they responded to an incident in Falconridge, in the city’s northeast, after rival groups, involving at least 150 people, went at it with bricks and baseball bats — and anything else they could find..“The Calgary Police Service considers this to be a serious event and has dedicated resources to keep the peace,” police said in a news release..“This is not a protest. This is a violent conflict between two groups with opposing views.”.Proponents say the festivals are connected to the Eritrean government, as a means of disseminating propaganda and raising money for what they say is repressive regime. .It follows similar incidents in the Eritrean community in Edmonton, where 11 people were sent to hospital, Toronto, the US and even Israel..At an incident on Aug. 19 in Edmonton, police read the Riot Act — the first time it’s done so since 1999 — and used pepper spray to break up what it called an “illegal gathering.”.On Sept. 2 more than 114 people were injured, eight seriously, in clashes in Tel Aviv after supporters of the Eritrean regime brawled with dissident refugees, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call for their deportation..Protesters reportedly gained access to the Eritrean embassy and smashed windows and cars, including police and military vehicles. .Under the Israeli constitution it is illegal to deport refugees and asylum seekers back to the their countries of origin where they may face prosecution..Back home, shop owners and residents were still cleaning up after the disturbance. Calgary police were advising residents to avoid Falconridge “for the time being” while it continues to investigate..“Our primary goal is to ensure public safety. We are working with the involved groups to maintain the peace,” it said..“We want to reassure Calgarians that the appropriate resources are available and engaged to maintain control of this situation and we expect a peaceful resolution.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Calgary Police Service (CPS) says charges are pending after a mass brawl broke out at an Eritrean cultural festival on the weekend, sending at least 10 people to hospital..The CPS said they responded to an incident in Falconridge, in the city’s northeast, after rival groups, involving at least 150 people, went at it with bricks and baseball bats — and anything else they could find..“The Calgary Police Service considers this to be a serious event and has dedicated resources to keep the peace,” police said in a news release..“This is not a protest. This is a violent conflict between two groups with opposing views.”.Proponents say the festivals are connected to the Eritrean government, as a means of disseminating propaganda and raising money for what they say is repressive regime. .It follows similar incidents in the Eritrean community in Edmonton, where 11 people were sent to hospital, Toronto, the US and even Israel..At an incident on Aug. 19 in Edmonton, police read the Riot Act — the first time it’s done so since 1999 — and used pepper spray to break up what it called an “illegal gathering.”.On Sept. 2 more than 114 people were injured, eight seriously, in clashes in Tel Aviv after supporters of the Eritrean regime brawled with dissident refugees, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call for their deportation..Protesters reportedly gained access to the Eritrean embassy and smashed windows and cars, including police and military vehicles. .Under the Israeli constitution it is illegal to deport refugees and asylum seekers back to the their countries of origin where they may face prosecution..Back home, shop owners and residents were still cleaning up after the disturbance. Calgary police were advising residents to avoid Falconridge “for the time being” while it continues to investigate..“Our primary goal is to ensure public safety. We are working with the involved groups to maintain the peace,” it said..“We want to reassure Calgarians that the appropriate resources are available and engaged to maintain control of this situation and we expect a peaceful resolution.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.