Residents to gather on Oct. 10 at social disorder-plagued strip mall [Video]

Concerned Saddle Ridge residents will soon gather again at the Savanna Bazaar strip mall, a known trouble spot plagued by social disorder.

A community safety forum will be held Thursday evening at the strip mall’s parking lot.

The Oct. 10 gathering will be the second.

The Savanna Bazaar, located about three kilometres east of the Calgary airport, has been home to disruptive behaviour for more than a year.

Area residents say it is particularly unruly at night, on weekends and on holidays.

Police say owners of muscle cars – mostly but not exclusively young men – are performing stunts, revving their engines loudly and engaging in reckless behaviour.

Complaints of open drinking, fireworks and fighting are common.

There have been arrests for assault and impaired driving.

A community safety officer has been dedicated to managing complaints.

The last time the community gathered was on Sept. 12.

More than 100 concerned residents and business owners met with area councillor Raj Dhaliwal, police, the city and bylaw to voice concerns.

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