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Gretchen the cat needs a new home in the Calgary area

With such an adorable face and pretty colours, Gretchen is pretty irresistible! However, she’s not like most kittens; having spent her first couple months living in a barn, she is still getting used to this [...]
Music

Five Minutes With: Calgary Artist Checxx

Checxx is a dynamic Calgary artist whose versatility sets him apart in today’s music landscape. Whether it’s sharp punchlines or smooth melodies, Checxx moves effortlessly between rap and R&B, leaving fans asking, “What can’t he [...]
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Visual Artist Marcia Harris

I met Marcia Harris many years ago at our kids’ school, where she was teaching an art class. I was a parent volunteer, and I remember how the winter light in the room seemed to [...]
Lifestyle

Gandolf the dog needs a new home in the Calgary area

Gandolf is a handsome boy with a big heart and even bigger energy! This active boy is full of life and would thrive in a home that can provide plenty of physical exercise and mental [...]
Arts

Hidden – The Kati Preston Story Wins Best Documentary at 2025 CIFF

Shot in Canada with some scenes filmed in Hungary, Hidden – The Kati Preston Story has won the Best Documentary award at the 2025 Canadian International Film Festival, CIFF. Hidden – The Kati Preston Story [...]

Homegrown Business: Inas El Mays of Nusa’s Bakery

January 5, 2026

Nusa’s Bakery is a home-based bakery in Calgary, specializing in custom cakes and baked goods sold at local pop-up markets. We spoke with Inas El Mays, the Owner and Founder of Nusa’s Bakery, to learn [...]
Old Photographs from the Banff Winter Carnival (1903-1940)

January 1, 2026
Homegrown Business: Maria Porcellato of ENDODIAGNOSIS INC.

December 29, 2025

Historic Individuals that Calgary Landmarks are Named After

by Tyler Dixon in History

This is the fifth post in my series on exploring the names of some of Calgary’s most popular landmarks. Previous installments included Calgary’s major roads and trails, several of Calgary’s bridges, the popular parks and [...]