The City Archives - Calgary Guardian https://calgaryguardian.com/category/thecity/ Arts, Culture and Lifestyle from Calgary Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:10:36 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://calgaryguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cropped-CalgaryGuardian_Logo_FaviconApp-32x32.jpg The City Archives - Calgary Guardian https://calgaryguardian.com/category/thecity/ 32 32 Charitable Choices: Christen Terakita of Community Connect YYC https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-charity-community-connect-yyc/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:33:35 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=29307 Christen Terakita is the Program Manager for Community Connect YYC, a collaborative of over 15 not-for-profit organizations and private practices working together to make mental health support more accessible for Calgarians. Born out of the [...]

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]]> Homegrown Business: Patricia Wegerhoff and Tanya Zakarow of The Curated Life https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-business-the-curated-life/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:33:56 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=29302 Patricia Wegerhoff and Tanya Zakarow aren’t interested in decorating for the sake of it. Together behind The Curated Life—an online gallery and lifestyle brand rooted in art, beauty, and intentional living—they curate for meaning, craftsmanship, [...]

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]]> Charitable Choices: Alessia Proietti of Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-charity-craigs-cause-pancreatic-cancer-society/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:33:28 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=29240 Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society (CCPCS) is working to achieve a future where surviving pancreatic cancer is the expectation, not the exception. This national charity is dedicated to both increasing survival and improving the quality [...]

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]]> Homegrown Business: Annie Anderson of Rituality Box https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-business-rituality-box/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:33:22 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=29233 What if your self-care routine actually felt good? Rituality Box founder Annie Anderson has spent years answering that question, building a wellness box brand rooted in intentional living, Canadian-made products, and the quiet power of [...]

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]]> Homegrown Business: Ellen Scharf of The Beast Boutique Ltd. https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-business-the-beast-boutique/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:33:16 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=29188 Ellen Scharf has built something rare in Calgary’s pet care world — a place where dogs aren’t just watched, but truly understood. As the Managing Director and Owner of The Beast Boutique Ltd., she brings [...]

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]]> Charitable Choices: Darlene Kerr of Kiwanis Club of Calgary Chinook https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-charity-kiwanis-club-of-calgary-chinook/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:33:41 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=29148 In a city where community impact is often driven by a handful of deeply committed volunteers, long-standing organizations quietly carry the weight of consistency. For decades, the Kiwanis Club of Calgary Chinook has been one [...]

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]]> Homegrown Business: Emma Cook of Moveology https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-business-moveology/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:33:13 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=29143 After years of working in the fitness industry, Emma Cook saw how many people were being pushed away from exercise by intimidating gym culture, unrealistic expectations, and workouts that left them feeling discouraged or injured. [...]

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]]> Old Photographs from the Crowsnest Pass Area (1897-1957) https://calgaryguardian.com/old-photographs-crowsnest-pass-area/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:33:05 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28953 There are few places in Alberta where history feels as alive, or as visible, as the Crowsnest Pass. Nestled along the eastern slopes of the Rockies, the region has long been shaped by movement, including [...]

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]]> Charitable Choices: Debbie Nelson of the MEOW Foundation https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-charity-meow-foundation/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:33:16 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=29092 For 25 years, the MEOW Foundation has been a cornerstone of feline welfare in Calgary, built on a simple but powerful mission: Make Each One Wanted. Co-founded in 2000 by eleven dedicated volunteers — including [...]

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]]> Homegrown Business: Chad Zelensky of Lowen’s Natural Skincare https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-business-lowens-natural-skincare/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:33:46 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=29088 Founded out of a desire to help his infant daughter overcome severe diaper rash, Chad Zelensky turned a personal challenge into a thriving Calgary-based skincare company. As the Pharmacist Owner of Lowen’s Natural Skincare, Zelensky [...]

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