Shocking Halloween Prank in Calgary

This Halloween, trick-or-treaters in Calgary were met with an unexpected and unsettling surprise—disposable razor blades. On Thursday night, a bowl filled with these blue razors was discovered outside a home in Bowness, accompanied by a note that placed blame squarely on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The hand-written message on a piece of cardboard read, 'Sorry we can’t afford apples this year because of Trudeau. So this year just razors.' This unusual prank left many parents alarmed and fueled a debate on social media regarding the economics of Halloween treats versus the rising costs of everyday items in Canada.

Calgary police confirmed they received a report about the razor blades but stated that, at this point, there is insufficient evidence to classify this act as a criminal offense. An anonymous mother recounted her experience on Calgary’s 660 NewsRadio, explaining how her children unknowingly reached into the bowl only for her to instruct them to return the razors immediately. 'You hear of stories with pins or razors or whatever, but I've never come across something like that,' she reflected.

As the shocking incident spread across social media platforms like X, users weighed in on the financial implications. One user pointed out how the cost of razor blades appears to be more punishing than that of apples, which have recently seen a drop in price. 'Has anybody priced razor blades lately? Could buy a whole mess of apples,' user @ltmcdies quipped. Another user, @bderush, added, 'The razors were probably more expensive than actual candy would have been. And kids don’t get it.'

Interestingly, the cost of a 12-pack of generic-brand disposable razors varies from $2 to over $8 in most Canadian retail stores, while Statistics Canada reported that, as of August 2024, a kilogram of apples averaged $5.63—down from $6.08 the previous year. So how did a bowl of razors become the alternative to apples in a community where Halloween is expected to be all about treats?

In the aftermath, this bizarre stunt has generated discussion about rising living costs and political accountability. Many are left wondering whether social media pranks could reflect larger societal frustrations about the economic situation in Canada under Trudeau’s government.

As the conversation continues to unfold, this incident serves as a stark reminder of how politics can intertwine with the most unlikely events—even a seemingly innocent Halloween night. Stay tuned for more developments on this story and others impacting our communities!