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Aquarius the cat needs a new home in the Calgary area

Meet Aquarius, a sweet boy with a gentle spirit who’s had a bit of a rough journey before arriving at the shelter. Despite his past, his charm shines through, and he loves to serenade those [...]
Folk

Five Minutes With: Calgary Singer-Songwriter Michael Bernard Fitzgerald

Michael Bernard Fitzgerald is a Canadian singer-songwriter celebrated for his heartfelt melodies and honest lyrics that deeply resonate with listeners. His warm and soothing sound is defined by a genuine dedication to creating songs that [...]
Events

25 years of CIFF

The loss of Calgary’s famous Eau Claire Market has been marked by many, and the reverberations felt throughout Calgary. Perhaps no one has felt them stronger than the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), who lost [...]
Food & Drink

Native Tongues Taqueria: Authentic Mexican Street Food in Calgary’s Neighbourhoods

Britannia, to many, is Calgary’s forgotten neighbourhood. Nestled behind the largely popular Chinook Center and adjacent to the winding Elbow River, the quaint Plaza is home to many local gems – including a recently-opened second [...]
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Dena Jackson

In this interview, we spoke to Dena Jackson, a Calgary local comedian who opens up about her unique storytelling style, which she attributes to her family of storytellers and writers. Jackson describes her comedy as [...]

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Artist Marvit

September 4, 2024

Marvit is a Nigerian-born, Canadian artist. Marvit found her niche in a nexus of arts and science creating a subtle union between the fields. She is a highly-skilled, talented and sought-after multimedia artist. For her [...]
“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Visual Artist Tracy Burton

August 28, 2024
“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Visual Artist Lancette Burton

August 21, 2024

25 years of CIFF

September 5, 2024

The loss of Calgary’s famous Eau Claire Market has been marked by many, and the reverberations felt throughout Calgary. Perhaps no one has felt them stronger than the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), who lost [...]
Charitable Choices: Jared Blustein of the Calgary Climate Hub

September 3, 2024
Homegrown Business: Karlene Nicolajsen of Shelf Life Books

September 2, 2024

Old Photos of Grand Railway Hotels from Western Canada

by Tyler Dixon in History

Once the tracks were laid, Canada was connected from east to west. These railway companies (Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, and Grand Trunk to name a few) competed for travellers and businesses to use their railway [...]