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Five Minutes With: Calgary Country Band The Shameful Hussies

The Shameful Hussies are a six-piece band of rebel rousers serving up outlaw country with a rockabilly edge—and a whole lot of sass. Fronted by Métis and Blackfoot nationale, this powerhouse group of multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters [...]
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Andrew Iwanyk

Andrew Iwanyk is a Calgary-based comedian whose style is experimental performance art, shaped by influences like Steve Martin, Andy Kaufman, and Banksy. He’s performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to Madison Square Garden and is currently [...]
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Artist Laurel Johannesson

When I first encountered Laurel Johannesson’s artworks, I was intrigued by their spell and meticulous detail. The prints, photographs and videos are graceful, dreamlike, even haunting. Given her early years as a swimmer and dancer, [...]
Charity

Charitable Choices: Brienna Wiebe of Shelter Movers Calgary

Shelter Movers Calgary supports survivors leaving unsafe situations, hoping to fill the gap in support services for these individuals. They provide services to assist survivors in a variety of ways, like storage and transportation, and [...]
Lifestyle

Kissy the dog needs a new home in the Calgary area

Ready to light up your heart and home with all of the energy and affection you’ve been looking for, say hello to Kissy! She’s as sweet as can be and loves to meet everyone that [...]

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Artist Laurel Johannesson

August 13, 2025

When I first encountered Laurel Johannesson’s artworks, I was intrigued by their spell and meticulous detail. The prints, photographs and videos are graceful, dreamlike, even haunting. Given her early years as a swimmer and dancer, [...]
“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Visual Artist Kristine Zingeler

August 6, 2025
“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Visual Artist Brian Flynn

July 9, 2025

Charitable Choices: Brienna Wiebe of Shelter Movers Calgary

August 12, 2025

Shelter Movers Calgary supports survivors leaving unsafe situations, hoping to fill the gap in support services for these individuals. They provide services to assist survivors in a variety of ways, like storage and transportation, and [...]
Homegrown Business: Hakan Kayabasi of Velet

August 11, 2025
Charitable Choices: Kendra Lawson of Gems for Gems

August 5, 2025

Historic Individuals that Calgary’s Bridges are Named After

by Tyler Dixon in History

As a follow-up to my previous post, Historic Individuals that Calgary’s Major Roads and Trails are Named After, I am sticking with a similar theme and uncovering the stories behind some of Calgary’s landmarks. For [...]