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River cleanup, yarn sale, Cinco De Derby and the 80th anniversary of VE Day: What our photographers saw this weekend​on May 4, 2025 at 11:31 pm

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​Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from river cleanup to the 80th anniversary of VE Day   

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Friday

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Pathway and River Cleanup

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Volunteers pose for a group photo before heading out to pick up garbage and debris during the 58th annual Pathway and River Cleanup in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. The event was started in 1967 by 12-year-old Sandra Crawford, whose letter to the Calgary Herald calling for action led to the first Pathway and River Cleanup. Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Volunteers David Isaak (left) and Dusty McDonald haul a large piece of metal debris out of the brush during the 58th annual Pathway and River Cleanup in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. The event was started in 1967 by 12-year-old Sandra Crawford, whose letter to the Calgary Herald calling for action led to the first Pathway and River Cleanup. Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Volunteers Kim Demko (left) and Kristen Foxcroft pick up garbage and debris during the 58th annual Pathway and River Cleanup in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. The event was started in 1967 by 12-year-old Sandra Crawford, whose letter to the Calgary Herald calling for action led to the first Pathway and River Cleanup. Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Volunteers Kevin Klassen and Dusty McDonald pick up garbage and debris during the 58th annual Pathway and River Cleanup in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. The event was started in 1967 by 12-year-old Sandra Crawford, whose letter to the Calgary Herald calling for action led to the first Pathway and River Cleanup. Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Volunteers David Isaak (right) and Dusty McDonald haul a large piece of metal debris out of the brush during the 58th annual Pathway and River Cleanup in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. The event was started in 1967 by 12-year-old Sandra Crawford, whose letter to the Calgary Herald calling for action led to the first Pathway and River Cleanup. Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Volunteer Brook Rivard picks up garbage and debris during the 58th annual Pathway and River Cleanup in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. The event was started in 1967 by 12-year-old Sandra Crawford, whose letter to the Calgary Herald calling for action led to the first Pathway and River Cleanup. Brent Calver/Postmedia

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A volunteer picks up a discarded bag of dog poo during the 58th annual Pathway and River Cleanup in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. The event was started in 1967 by 12-year-old Sandra Crawford, whose letter to the Calgary Herald calling for action led to the first Pathway and River Cleanup. Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Volunteers Kevin Klassen and Dusty McDonald pick up garbage and debris during the 58th annual Pathway and River Cleanup in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. The event was started in 1967 by 12-year-old Sandra Crawford, whose letter to the Calgary Herald calling for action led to the first Pathway and River Cleanup. Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Volunteers Kim Demko (left) and Kristen Foxcroft pick up garbage and debris during the 58th annual Pathway and River Cleanup in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. The event was started in 1967 by 12-year-old Sandra Crawford, whose letter to the Calgary Herald calling for action led to the first Pathway and River Cleanup. Brent Calver/Postmedia

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Ujamaa Grandmas Fabric & Yarn Sale

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Dawn Bolger of the Ujamaa Grandmas at the Fabric and Yarn Sale at the Garrison Curling Club in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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A full house at the Fabric and Yarn Sale at the Garrison Curling Club and in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Kayli McClelland at the Fabric and Yarn Sale at the Garrison Curling Club in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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A full house at the Fabric and Yarn Sale at the Garrison Curling Club and in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Tiffany Stanbra looks over antique sewing machines at the Fabric and Yarn Sale at the Garrison Curling Club in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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A full house at the Fabric and Yarn Sale at the Garrison Curling Club and in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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A full house at the Fabric and Yarn Sale at the Garrison Curling Club and in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Lindsey Heigh looks over fabrics at the Fabric and Yarn Sale at the Garrison Curling Club in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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A full house at the Fabric and Yarn Sale at the Garrison Curling Club and in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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A full house at the Fabric and Yarn Sale at the Garrison Curling Club and in Calgary on Friday, May 2, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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Saturday

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Cinco De Derby

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The standardbred racers speed around the Century Downs Racetrack during the Cinco De Derby Fiesta event on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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The standardbred racers speed around the Century Downs Racetrack during the Cinco De Derby Fiesta event on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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The standardbred racers speed around the Century Downs Racetrack during the Cinco De Derby Fiesta event on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Jeff holds his chihuahuas Maverick and Alena during the Century Downs Casino and Racetrack Cinco De Derby Fiesta on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Besides the horse races ,the chihuahuas were also given the chance to race later in the afternoon. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Sunday

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80th anniversary of VE Day and Battle of the Atlantic commemorative parade

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Two CF-18 jets fly past as Canadian navy, army, reservists and cadets took part in an 80th anniversary of VE Day and Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Parade in front Calgary City Hall on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Canadian navy cadets take part in an 80th anniversary of VE Day and Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Parade in front Calgary City Hall on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Canadian navy cadets take part in an 80th anniversary of VE Day and Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Parade in front Calgary City Hall on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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An honour guard veteran salutes as Canadian navy, army, reservists and cadets took part in an 80th anniversary of VE Day and Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Parade in front Calgary City Hall on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Canadian navy, army, reservists and cadets took part in an 80th anniversary of VE Day and Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Parade in front Calgary City Hall on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Calgary police and RCMP officers joined Canadian navy, army, reservists and cadets at an 80th anniversary of VE Day and Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Parade in front Calgary City Hall on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Canadian navy, army, reservists and cadets took part in an 80th anniversary of VE Day and Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Parade in front Calgary City Hall on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Vintage military vehicles were on display as Canadian navy, army, reservists and cadets took part in a parade for the 80th anniversary of VE Day and commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic in front Calgary City Hall on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Canadian navy, army, reservists and cadets are framed by a vintage military vehicle as they prepare for a parade for the 80th anniversary of VE Day and commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic in front Calgary City Hall on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Cadets with the NLCC John A. Hamilton take part in a parade for the 80th anniversary of VE Day and commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic in front Calgary City Hall on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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Cadets with the NLCC John A. Hamilton take part in a parade for the 80th anniversary of VE Day and commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic in front Calgary City Hall on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia

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