Postmedia photographers captured the diverse pulse of Calgary over the final weekend of 2025, documenting everything from post-holiday bargain hunting to frosty outdoor conditions and high-stakes youth hockey.
Boxing Day Bargains Draw Thousands
The retail frenzy of Boxing Day, Friday, December 26, 2025, was in full swing across the city. Shoppers descended en masse on major shopping centres, seeking deals and discounts. CrossIron Mills, located north of Calgary, was packed with thousands of deal-seekers, leading to congested parking lots as vehicles navigated for spots amidst the holiday displays.
Similarly, Southcentre Mall saw flocks of shoppers. The day provided a welcome boost for retailers like Twisted Goods, a small Canadian chain, which experienced the expected seasonal uptick in customer traffic as Calgarians hunted for post-Christmas sales.
Calgarians Bundle Up Against Bitter Cold
By Saturday, December 27, the weather took a sharp turn. With windchill values plunging into the -30°C range, few residents ventured outdoors. Those who did emerge were wrapped in heavy winter gear.
Photographs from the day show bundled-up individuals catching glimpses of Canada geese in flight near Prince’s Island and others finding ways to enjoy the ice. Essential workers, including a person clearing overnight snow in Calgary’s East Village, braved the harsh conditions to keep the city moving.
High-Energy Hockey at the Circle K Classic
The action heated up indoors on Sunday, December 28, at the Max Bell Arena with the ongoing Circle K Classic hockey tournament. The event featured fast-paced games between elite youth teams.
The Edge School faced off against the Warman Wildcats, with players like Luke Huska and Kiran Fedun creating scoring chances. Wildcats goalie Jacob Appleby was under constant pressure. In another match, the St. Albert Raiders battled the Sioux Falls Power, where goalies Kai Zurowski (Raiders) and Aiden Janiga (Power) made crucial saves. The intensity was palpable as teams fought for puck possession and celebrated hard-earned goals.
The weekend's imagery paints a vivid picture of a city transitioning from holiday festivities, enduring a classic prairie cold snap, and finding community and competition in local sports.
