Soccer, hockey and a rally for Ukraine: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city on the last weekend of 2023

Newsroom Staff
Published Dec 31, 2023  •  < 1 minute read
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Prince's Island Park New Year's Even fireworks setup
Firework techs set up fireworks at Prince's Island Park for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Calgary on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Friday

Donated artwork celebrating the life of former Piikani Chief Nelson Small Legs

Jeanette McLelland, artist, with Troy Knowlton, Chief, Piikani Nation and donated artwork
Jeanette McLelland, artist and a resident of Silvera’s Westview Town Suites (L) poses with Troy Knowlton, Chief, Piikani Nation in Calgary on Friday, December 29, 2023. Knowlton accepted a gift of artwork that celebrates the life of former Piikani Chief Nelson Small Legs, titled “Man of Vision.” The watercolour is by celebrated local artist McLelland, who is neighbours with Pauline Dempsey, a former volunteer of the women’s group for the Piikani Nation. Dempsey is known partly for her work volunteering with the Calgary Stampede’s Indian Village, and donated the painting in memory of her late husband Hugh A. Dempsey. Jim Wells/Postmedia

Jeanette McLelland, artist, with Troy Knowlton, Chief, Piikani Nation and donated artwork
Jeanette McLelland (R), artist and a resident of Silvera’s Westview Town Suites joins with Troy Knowlton (L), Chief, Piikani Nation in Calgary on Friday, December 29, 2023. Jim Wells/Postmedia

Offszn’s Best soccer tournament

Cavalry FC USports draft pick Caden Rogozinski
Cavalry FC USports draft pick Caden Rogozinski from Mount Royal University plays at Macron Performance Centre in Calgary on Friday, December 29, 2023. Jim Wells/Postmedia

Cavalry FC USports draft pick Caden Rogozinski
Cavalry FC USports draft pick Caden Rogozinski from Mount Royal University plays at Macron Performance Centre in Calgary on Friday, December 29, 2023. Jim Wells/Postmedia

Cavalry FC USports draft pick Caden Rogozinski
Cavalry FC USports draft pick Caden Rogozinski (R) from Mount Royal University plays at Macron Performance Centre in Calgary on Friday, December 29, 2023. Jim Wells/Postmedia

Cavalry FC player Tom Field
Cavalry FC player Tom Field is shown in the Offszn’s Best soccer tournament at the Macron Performance Centre in Calgary on Friday, December 29, 2023. Jim Wells/Postmedia

Cavalry FC player Tom Field
Cavalry FC player Tom Field is shown in the Offszn’s Best soccer tournament at the Macron Performance Centre in Calgary on Friday, December 29, 2023. Jim Wells/Postmedia

Cavalry FC player Tom Field
Cavalry FC player Tom Field is shown in the Offszn’s Best soccer tournament at the Macron Performance Centre in Calgary on Friday, December 29, 2023. Jim Wells/Postmedia

Phantom FC poses with the first place trophy after winning the Offszn's Best soccer tournament
Members of Phantom FC pose with the first place trophy after winning the Offszn’s Best soccer tournament at the Macron Performance Centre in Calgary on Friday, December 29, 2023. The team was made up of players from universities across western Canada. The two-day bracket-style tournament, organized by Elijah Adekugbe and William Akio, featured high level club, college, university, professional and international level players. Jim Wells/Postmedia

Phantom FC poses with the first place trophy after winning the Offszn's Best soccer tournament
Members of Phantom FC pose with the first place trophy after winning the Offszn’s Best soccer tournament at the Macron Performance Centre in Calgary on Friday, December 29, 2023. The team was made up of players from universities across western Canada. The two-day bracket-style tournament, organized by Elijah Adekugbe and William Akio, featured high level club, college, university, professional and international level players. Jim Wells/Postmedia

Saturday

Preparing for fireworks

Prince's Island Park New Year's Even fireworks setup
Firework techs set up fireworks at Prince’s Island Park for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Calgary on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Prince's Island Park New Year's Even fireworks setup
Firework techs set up fireworks at Prince’s Island Park for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Calgary on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association blood drive

Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association blood drive in Calgary
Mohamed Abdeltawab with son Alhussein and wife Mariam Soliman take part in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association blood drive as part of nationwide initiative with the Canadian Blood Services at the Baitun Nur Mosque in Calgary on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association blood drive in Calgary
Mani Bariana was part of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association blood drive as part of a nationwide initiative with the Canadian Blood Services at the Baitun Nur Mosque in Calgary on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Circle K Classic action

Day 5 of the Circle K Classic
Calgary Northstars Hayden Schollar battles Shawnigan Lake School Matthew Jackson during Day 5 of the Circle K Classic at Max Bell arena in Calgary on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Day 5 of the Circle K Classic
Calgary Northstars Griffin Gidney battles Shawnigan Lake School goalie Mathis Perron during Day 5 of the Circle K Classic at Max Bell arena in Calgary on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Day 5 of the Circle K Classic
Calgary Northstars Oliver Weil battles Shawnigan Lake School goalie Mathis Perron during Day 5 of the Circle K Classic at Max Bell arena in Calgary on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Day 5 of the Circle K Classic
Calgary Northstars Oliver Weil battles Shawnigan Lake School Logan Kearley during Day 5 of the Circle K Classic at Max Bell arena in Calgary on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Day 5 of the Circle K Classic
Calgary Northstars Reyd Langan celebrates his goal on Shawnigan Lake School goalie Mathis Perron during Day 5 of the Circle K Classic at Max Bell arena in Calgary on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Sunday

Nice weather

New Year's Eve 2023 in Calgary
The last day of the year had people out enjoying the weather as mild temperatures continued in Calgary on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

New Year's Eve 2023 in Calgary
The last day of the year had people out enjoying the weather as mild temperatures continued in Calgary on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

New Year's Eve 2023 in Calgary
The last day of the year had people out enjoying the weather as mild temperatures continued in Calgary on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Rally for Ukraine

Rally for Ukraine held in Calgary on Dec. 31, 2023
Hundreds came out as the Ukrainian community of Calgary, with the support of Ukrainian Canadian Congress – UCC Calgary Branch, held an emergency rally for Ukraine near the Holodomor Monument (Memorial Drive & Edmonton Trail) in response to a massive Dec. 29 missile attack by Russia. Photo taken in Calgary on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Rally for Ukraine held in Calgary on Dec. 31, 2023
Hundreds came out as the Ukrainian community of Calgary, with the support of Ukrainian Canadian Congress – UCC Calgary Branch, held an emergency rally for Ukraine near the Holodomor Monument (Memorial Drive & Edmonton Trail) in response to a massive Dec. 29 missile attack by Russia. Photo taken in Calgary on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Rally for Ukraine held in Calgary on Dec. 31, 2023
Hundreds came out as the Ukrainian community of Calgary, with the support of Ukrainian Canadian Congress – UCC Calgary Branch, held an emergency rally for Ukraine near the Holodomor Monument (Memorial Drive & Edmonton Trail) in response to a massive Dec. 29 missile attack by Russia. Photo taken in Calgary on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Rally for Ukraine held in Calgary on Dec. 31, 2023
Hundreds came out as the Ukrainian community of Calgary, with the support of Ukrainian Canadian Congress – UCC Calgary Branch, held an emergency rally for Ukraine near the Holodomor Monument (Memorial Drive & Edmonton Trail) in response to a massive Dec. 29 missile attack by Russia. Photo taken in Calgary on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Rally for Ukraine held in Calgary on Dec. 31, 2023
Hundreds came out as the Ukrainian community of Calgary, with the support of Ukrainian Canadian Congress – UCC Calgary Branch, held an emergency rally for Ukraine near the Holodomor Monument (Memorial Drive & Edmonton Trail) in response to a massive Dec. 29 missile attack by Russia. Photo taken in Calgary on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Rally for Ukraine held in Calgary on Dec. 31, 2023
Hundreds came out as the Ukrainian community of Calgary, with the support of Ukrainian Canadian Congress – UCC Calgary Branch, held an emergency rally for Ukraine near the Holodomor Monument (Memorial Drive & Edmonton Trail) in response to a massive Dec. 29 missile attack by Russia. Photo taken in Calgary on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

Rally for Ukraine held in Calgary on Dec. 31, 2023
Hundreds came out as the Ukrainian community of Calgary, with the support of Ukrainian Canadian Congress – UCC Calgary Branch, held an emergency rally for Ukraine near the Holodomor Monument (Memorial Drive & Edmonton Trail) in response to a massive Dec. 29 missile attack by Russia. Photo taken in Calgary on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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