Since the beginning of June, almost 500 emerging musicians and vocalists have met in Calgary to participate in the CANIMEX Canadian Music Competition (CMC). In addition to scholarship prizes, the winner of the National Final
Fireworks, music and plenty of face paint are on the docket for Calgarians celebrating the Canada Day long weekend. The City of Calgary is encouraging people to check routes on the long weekend as there
Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel has decided to step down from his role to take on the role of Chancellor at Concordia University. Mandel took over the party 15 months ago, taking over from previous
Beltline has been home to the Alpha House Shelter since 1981, but some community members are set on changing that. A petition went online Monday which seeks to relocate the Alpha House to “a facility
If you want one of the more than one million Amazon items direct to your door, Calgary, you can now get it same day. Amazon Canada made the announcement Thursday that Calgary would join Toronto
After many years of being an industrial site, the Dale Hodges Park, formerly the East Bowmont Park, is officially open to the public. The land was owned by Klippert Concrete until 2010, when the city
This month’s show digs into how the Calgary Stampede comes up with its wild and crazy new food each year and we talk with Silvia Pikal, editor in chief of the newly-launched New Forum magazine.
After months of construction, some parts of 17th Avenue are finally starting to take shape. One of these finished projects is the Pocket Square at 5A Street and 17 Avenue SW, next to Western Canada
Looks like Calgary’s going to can the idea of public drinking in city parks – at least until next year. After receiving more than 15,000 responses with more than 22,000 visits to their online engagement
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