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Five Minutes With: Pop/Melodic Rap Musician Kam Prada

When you think of Calgary, you think of the mountains, snow, oil, and the prairies. Its charm is generally conducive to more reserved, conventional lives. Conversely, Indo-Canadian artist Kam Prada chose a more rambunctious path. [...]
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Kamal Alaeddine

High-octane, unpredictable, and gleefully absurd, Kamal Alaeddine is a comedian who treats every performance like a full-body experience. Blending the physical chaos of Chris Farley and John Candy with the countercultural spirit of Cheech and [...]
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Filmmaker Chad Blain

Chad Blain is a kind and generous creative whose work consistently uplifts emerging filmmakers, celebrates meaningful causes, and shines a light on remarkable people. He made the leap from theatre to film as the editor [...]
Lifestyle

Freddy the dog needs a new home in the Calgary area

Freddy is a sweet, gentle giant with a big heart. His favourite place is right beside his person (especially on the couch), where he’ll lean back into you for hugs and cheek smooches. Inside his [...]
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Lynn Van Egmond of Soft Landings

Lynn Van Egmond founded Soft Landings Downsizing and Relocation Services after recognizing the tremendous need for compassionate, comprehensive support during one of life’s most emotionally charged transitions—leaving a home after decades of memories. Her business [...]

“A Day in the Life” with: Filmmaker Chad Blain

February 18, 2026

Chad Blain is a kind and generous creative whose work consistently uplifts emerging filmmakers, celebrates meaningful causes, and shines a light on remarkable people. He made the leap from theatre to film as the editor [...]
“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Filmmaker Jeremy Pollock

February 11, 2026
“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Visual Artist Lesley Russell

February 4, 2026

Homegrown Business: Lynn Van Egmond of Soft Landings

February 16, 2026

Lynn Van Egmond founded Soft Landings Downsizing and Relocation Services after recognizing the tremendous need for compassionate, comprehensive support during one of life’s most emotionally charged transitions—leaving a home after decades of memories. Her business [...]
Inaugural Oki Corral Film Festival comes to the Globe Cinema

February 13, 2026
Charitable Choices: Bruce Holstead of Fresh Start Recovery Centre

February 10, 2026

Old Photographs from the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary

by Tara Collum in History

I was always picked last in gym class, but excelling at sports isn’t a requirement for watching them, or seeing the value of athletics. Training and practice build discipline, and national and international competition promote [...]