Photo: Asad Chishti

FULL VIDEO: Calgary Ward 11 candidate debate in Acadia

With council and CBE trustee candidates.

Asad Chishti
• Calgary 2025 Election, Election Forums

Ward 11 Forum
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Acadia Recreation Complex (240 90 Avenue S.E.)
Featuring councillor candidates Kourtney Penner (Independent), Alex Williams (The Calgary Party), plus CBE school trustee candidates Tyzen Ario, Pooja Sharma and Nancy Close at the Acadia Recreation Complex. Councillor candidate Rob Ward (Communities First) was invited but did not attend.

The Sprawl’s roving election reporter, Asad Chishti, documented the night with photos and full video of the debate.

Local democracy in action—Keith Simmons moderated the debate. Photo: Asad Chishti
From L to R: candidates Kourtney Penner and Alex Williams (councillor candidates), and Tyzen Ario, Pooja Sharma and Nancy Close (CBE candidates). Photo: Asad Chishti
A time to listen and a time to snooze. Photo: Asad Chishti
The Sprawl's Ward 11 candidate guides were a hot item. Photo: Asad Chishti
A lively discussion on stage. Photo: Asad Chishti

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