Gang Migration?

Analysis by Kelsey Andersen

Following the fatal shooting that occured September 6th, 2009, The Calgary Sun's, Bill Kaufmann, began to investigate the two rival gangs that were involved. Both gangs involved reside in Alberta and neighbouring province, British Columbia. The news of the national rivals spread quickly tot he public, and many concerns, questions and debate were brought up about the migration of gangs, especially in Calgary, Alberta.

Calgary police chief, Rick Hanson, stated, "Would it be a surprise to us? Not at all, but until we can ascertain a motive, we can't say if it's something that's migrated,"

With evidence pointing in both directions, it is hard to tell if there is an actual migration going on between the B.C. and Alberta gangs. The September 6th shooting could have also arisen from a Calgary-based dispute. Hanson proceeds to promise that "It's never left our radar screen," but he also goes on to claim that police are looking out for retaliation amongst the gangs. Police forces in both provinces have been working symbiotically for quite some time, and will continue to do so.

The flow of this article was satisfactory, which gave it a more 'news-based' feeling to it, rather than more opinionated. The article seemed to be an unbiased opinion, and necessary facts were used. The author of the article, Bill Kauffmann, did a great job of getting the information out quickly without, “excess”. Kauffmann also did extremely well with communication to readers what the police were experiencing and planning to do with the issue at hand. All in all this article was very vactual, and displays a deep understanding from the Kauffmann.

B.Kauffmann. (September 8, 2009) Calgary Sun. In B.C gangs moving into Calgary? Retrieved September 29, 2009.
http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/alberta/2009/09/08/10784721-sun.html