Military to conduct aircraft exercise in downtown Calgary

Calgary's skyline. (Pexels/Patrick Dunn)

Calgarians may notice increased activity in the skies around downtown on Wednesday night, as the military conducts an exercise involving helicopters.

The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) confirmed it will be conducting an exercise on the western side of downtown.

“The people of Calgary can expect to hear CH-146 Griffons in the late evening for a limited duration. We ask that if anybody is nearby to not approach for their safety,” CANSOFCOM said in an emailed statement.

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It noted that the training is not connected to the G7 Summit.

“We thank the people of Calgary for their understanding as we conduct this important training,” the statement reads.

The City of Calgary notified residents about the exercise in a social media post Wednesday, noting that it is weather permitting.