December 12, 2025
RED FM News Desk
Calgarians are facing the city’s first major cold snap of the season, with windchill values plunging temperatures to a dangerous –30°C. With conditions becoming life-threatening within minutes of exposure, the city has activated its extreme weather response for the first time this winter.
The response includes seasonal daytime warming spaces, mobile warming stations, and shuttle services operated by 20 local partner organizations. Launched in 2022, the program received an additional round of one-time funding from city council in November, extending its operations through 2027.
Local shelters are already feeling the strain as the deep freeze settles in. The Calgary Drop-In (DI) Centre says it continues to support an average of 50 people per month in housing placements, but it’s also seeing about 150 new clients each month — many seeking help for the first time.
The DI reports its winter programs serve up to 1,000 people daily, and the extreme temperatures are making access to warm shelter more urgent than ever. The organization is also working toward a $2-million fundraising goal to maintain these crucial services throughout the winter season.
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