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Desi Dispatch Edition #52

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Keyur Patel
February 15, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Hello friend,

Edition #52. A yearly commitment to the small but mighty community who reads this newsletter every week. THANK YOU for being here.

We are officially on the first long weekend of the Year 2025. For those who are celebrating and have family here, Happy Family Day! As everyone says here in Canada, those who you know and live with, are your family. Try to take a moment to be with your family this weekend.

This week we are covering,

  • $1.7M lawsuit launched by the fired CEO of Alberta Health Services

  • 20,000 Indian students didn't show up

  • $40K tournament fund vanishes

  • Over 46.25 crore people have taken holy dip in Kumbh

Weather Forecast in Alberta

Alberta’s Deep Freeze—But Not for Long! ❄️🌤️

This week starts with extreme cold, with lows hitting -32°C—perfect for staying indoors with a warm drink! But relief is on the way, as temperatures rise steadily, reaching a mild 7°C by Friday. Stay warm and keep an eye on the forecast!

Major News for Desi Dispatch

  • Indian student admissions in Canada are affected by geopolitics and government relations — says dean of Alberta School of Business Vikas Mehrotra. (Read here)

  • 20,000 Indian students didn't show up to class after arriving in Canada. (What happened to them?)

  • Trump repeats ‘51st state’ call. (Watch here) 🤦🏽‍♂️

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Local news from Alberta, Canada | Desi Dispatch

  • $1.7M lawsuit launched by the fired CEO of Alberta Health Services (Watch here)

  • Now that’s something— the Edmonton U11 soccer team’s $40K tournament fund vanishes — along with the coach. (Read the interesting story here)

  • Bus driver fired after child left on school bus in freezing temperature in Edmonton.

  • WestJet’s multi-billion-dollar engine deal is bringing the aviation hub to Calgary. Does that mean more jobs coming to Calgary? (Read more here)

  • Family Day Events in Edmonton, Calgary or in Central Alberta.

News from India | Curated by Desi Dispatch

  • Mahakumbh Magh Purnima Highlights: Over 46.25 crore people have taken holy dip in Kumbh, says UP govt. (Read here)

  • The BJP's historic win in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections has drawn global media attention. (Read here)

  • Don’t expect Trump to keep the pressure on India over hit squads operating in Canada. (Read here)

🎥 What to watch this weekend

MARCO is the perfect for the action lover this weekend.

Watch it on SONY LIV or IP TV.

Thanks for hanging out with us this week! We hope you enjoyed this week's roundup.

Until next week, Stay warm, stay informed, and have a great weekend!

— Keyur
Desi Dispatch

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