Aryn Toombs

Calgary

Journalist and Writer at LiveWire-d in Calgary

Journalist by way of words, photos, and data at @LiveWireCalgary.

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Articles

Calgary Surge continue dominating streak over Edmonton in season opener

3 days ago | livewirecalgary.com | Aryn Toombs

The Calgary Surge narrowly defeated their provincial rivals, the Edmonton Stingers, in the opening game of the 2025 CEBL season on May 11. The 86-84 win saw former NBA G League player Jameer Nelson Jr clinch the game winning shot in target score time, after the Stingers’ Nick Hornsby tied up the game 84-84 in a nail-biting end. Head Coach Kaleb Canales said that it was a big shot by Nelson to win the game.
OCIF announces express program to support training and staffing up

3 days ago | livewirecalgary.com | Aryn Toombs

The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund announced on May 12 that $3.5 million would be used in a new OCIF Express program to help small and medium-sized businesses with easier access to capital. That funding, through OCIF Express, would be used, in turn, to provide staff training or staffing up in business projects identified by the fund that have a high impact and also a life cycle of under 24 months.
Special connection between city and HMCS Calgary celebrated

3 days ago | livewirecalgary.com | Aryn Toombs

The special connection between HMCS Calgary and the city that gave it its name was celebrated on the 30th anniversary of the ship’s commissioning by the raising of the ship’s flag at Calgary city hall. The ceremony on May 12 came just days after a pair of other landmark anniversaries were celebrated in the city, with the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic and Victory in Europe Day.
The Calgary Wild FC go undefeated at home with Mother's Day opener

3 days ago | livewirecalgary.com | Aryn Toombs

The Calgary Wild FC played a hard-fought home opener game against the Ottawa Rapid FC on Mother’s Day, giving them their first tie of the season. The silver lining for the draw was one point towards their season total and the victory of saying that they remain undefeated on home turf. Rapid Head Coach Katrine Pedersen called the matchup against the Wild FC a competitive one and praised the team as opponents. “We’ve seen Calgary. They’re a fresh team and a brave, courageous team.
Former PE teacher puts Ian Bazalgette students into Calgary Wild FC Keepers Corner

6 days ago | livewirecalgary.com | Aryn Toombs

This weekend, when Sarah Keilty-Dilling takes to the pitch as one of the Calgary Wild FC’s goalkeepers during the first home game ever for the team, it’ll be with some of her former students on her side. Keilty-Dilling, before signing on as one of the team’s keepers, worked as a Physical Education teacher at Ian Bazalgette School in Forest Lawn.
Calgarians have the courage to connect over matters of faith

6 days ago | livewirecalgary.com | Aryn Toombs

On the morning of May 8, 170 Calgarians gathered at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel on 16 Avenue to discuss some of the most pressing matters of our time. Although conversations ranged from the politics of the day, including that of the then-pending vote for the new Pope of the Catholic Church, a central focus was on faith. In the fourth annual Calgary Interfaith Breakfast, the challenge was to connect.
Two permanent year-round day spaces launched to meet needs of homeless Calgarians

1 week ago | livewirecalgary.com | Aryn Toombs

Homeless Calgarians are being given additional supports, regardless of the weather, with the creation of two new permanent day spaces at Journey Church in the northwest, and at the Mustard Seed in the downtown. The selection of the two sites for permanent day spaces came after the successful programming efforts undertaken by the Calgary Homeless Foundation and partners, throughout the Extreme Weather Response Program.
Calgary Surge playing Stampede Saddledome game

1 week ago | livewirecalgary.com | Aryn Toombs

The Calgary Surge and the Calgary Stampede announced a new partnership to bring basketball to the Saddledome as part of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. The Surge will play the Montreal Alliance on July 9, with reduced ticket prices including free entry to the Stampede on Kid’s Day. Allison Wright, Director of Stampede Programming at the Calgary Stampede, said that the addition of basketball to the 2025 entertainment offerings represented an evolution of the Stampede’s programming.
McLellan in as new CPS chief, two deputy chiefs retire

1 week ago | livewirecalgary.com | Aryn Toombs

Katie McLellan was officially sworn in as the new Calgary Police Service Chief Constable on May 7, marking a transformation in senior leadership within CPS. Her swearing in as chief followed news that two of the most senior members of the service, Deputy Chief Chad Tawfik and Deputy Chief Raj Gill had both resigned from the service and retired. Speaking to the media on Wed., Chief McLellan said that while the change is sudden, the service was dedicated to a seamless transition of leadership.
Evergreen Theatre Society closes after 34 years

1 week ago | livewirecalgary.com | Aryn Toombs

After nearly three-and-a-half decades of promoting science for school children and providing accessible spaces for theatre, dance, and music shows, Evergreen Theatre Society is folding. The decision to fold came about as a result of financial pressures on the society, and the decision by the Social Enterprise Fund (SEF) to call in a $5.5 million loan taken out by Evergreen.