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Old Photographs from Fortress Mountain Ski Resort (1974-1986)

Fortress Mountain originally opened in 1967, but it wasn’t known as Fortress back then. At that time it was called Snowridge Ski Resort in the kananaSKIs valley. In those days, visitors had to navigate the [...]
Community

Canada needs a strategy to better support aging veterans with increasingly complex physical and mental health challenges

Canada’s veterans are rapidly aging, and we need a new strategy to better support them. A recently released report, Addressing the Coming of Age and its Related Complexities Among Canada’s Veterans, explains that approximately two-thirds [...]
Economy

Brody the dog needs a new home in the Calgary area

Say hello to Brody, a sweet yet shy boy who has had a rough start to life. However, with the proper TLC, he’s ready to continue on the journey to his new forever! Brody would [...]
Charity

Charitable Choices: Melissa Lundy of Tipi of Hope Foundation

Introducing Melissa Lundy, the Founder and President of Tipi of Hope Foundation, an Indigenous-led charity committed to advancing reconciliation and fostering a culture of belonging. As a Métis intergenerational Survivor, Melissa’s vision for Tipi of [...]
Food Products

Homegrown Business: TUU by COUTUKITSCH

Nestled in the vibrant neighbourhood of Inglewood along 9th Ave sits TUU by COUTUKITSCH jewelry store. Since its founding in 2010, this local business has been providing the community with carefully curated selections of jewelry, [...]

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Entertainer Susan Serrao

November 20, 2024

Susan Serrao is a force of nature in the world of entertainment, blending humour, heart, and unapologetic boldness in every role she takes on. An actor and comedian, she’s known for her quick wit, fearless [...]
“A Day in the Life” with: Multidisciplinary Theatre Artist Léda Davies

November 6, 2024
“A Day in the Life” with: Relay Horse Rider Logan Red Crow

October 23, 2024

Vintage Photos of Mountain Climbing from Alberta

by Tyler Dixon in History

Mountain climbing, often referred to as mountaineering, arrived in Canada from Europe in the late 19th century. With the majority of Europe’s lofty summits already conquered, mountaineers were looking for new challenges. After the completion [...]