Calgary Guardian https://calgaryguardian.com/ Arts, Culture and Lifestyle from Calgary Wed, 06 May 2026 06:17:15 +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 Calgary Guardian https://calgaryguardian.com/ 32 32 Five Minutes With: Indie-Rock Band Free the Cynics https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-music-free-the-cynics/ Fri, 08 May 2026 06:33:56 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28521 Combining elements of U.K. post-punk and indie-rock, Free the Cynics brings a searing sound laced with punchy attitude, groovy swagger, lyrical rawness, and infectious melodies. Name: Free the Cynics Genre: Indie/Post-Punk/Rock Founded: 2015 # of [...]

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]]> Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Sukh Singh https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-comedian-sukh-singh/ Thu, 07 May 2026 06:33:49 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28617 Blending multilingual wit with a sharp eye for everyday absurdities, Sukh Singh is a rising comedian bringing a fresh, cross-cultural perspective to stages across Canada. Originally from a small town in Punjab, Singh draws on [...]

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]]> “A Day in the Life” with: Performing Artist Harold Kalinga https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-artist-harold-kalinga/ Wed, 06 May 2026 06:33:59 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28807 Harold Kalinga is a musical theatre and film actor based in Calgary. His love for musicals was sparked by the Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants, and since then, he has been passionate about performing. He [...]

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]]> How Alberta’s Crypto-Friendly Business Climate Is Shaping Canada’s Digital Gaming Sector https://calgaryguardian.com/how-albertas-crypto-friendly-business-climate-is-shaping-canadas-digital-gaming-sector/ Wed, 06 May 2026 06:17:15 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28863 Alberta’s Emerging Crypto Landscape – Setting the Stage Alberta’s economic environment has long been recognized as one of Canada’s most forward-thinking and business-friendly regions. In recent years, this reputation has been bolstered by innovations in [...]

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]]> Charitable Choices: Danielle Hillje of The Federation of Calgary Communities https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-charity-federation-of-calgary-communities/ Tue, 05 May 2026 06:33:52 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28632 At the heart of neighbourhood life in Calgary, the Federation of Calgary Communities serves as a vital connector for grassroots organizations and volunteers across the city. Communications Generalist Danielle Hillje highlights the organization’s role in [...]

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]]> Bumbleberry the dog needs a new home in the Calgary area https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-dog-bumbleberry/ Tue, 05 May 2026 05:22:25 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28832 Meet Bumbleberry! This sweet, friendly Husky lives up to his breed with his playful and affectionate personality. While he can be a little skittish when he’s unsure and meeting unfamiliar people, he warms up with [...]

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]]> Homegrown Business: Boaz Leung of Two Pillars Brewery https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-business-two-pillars-brewery/ Mon, 04 May 2026 06:33:14 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28802 Two Pillars is Calgary’s nano-brewery specializing in small-batch brewed beers. Most Two Pillars beers have yeast-forward profiles and fall into the Belgian style. Founders, Boaz and Jacob, both immigrated to Canada from different cultures and [...]

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]]> Recipe for Iced Brown Sugar Hojicha Latte from Nomi Cafe https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-recipe-iced-brown-sugar-hojicha-latte/ Sun, 03 May 2026 06:33:18 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28513 Nomi is a cute new coffee bar located inside Ryuko Beltline that opened back in December 2025. They are a sister business to modern Japanese restaurant Ryuko that first opened in their original location in [...]

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]]> Baklava the cat needs a new home in the Calgary area https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-cat-baklava/ Sat, 02 May 2026 06:33:04 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28755 It’s Baklava, like the pastry!! This sweet girl has many layers, and we are so excited for her new family to uncover every single one. She’s new to our shelter, so we don’t yet know [...]

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]]> Five Minutes With: Death Metal Band Brain Stem https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-music-brain-stem/ Fri, 01 May 2026 06:33:01 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28508 Brain Stem is an experimental death metal band from Edmonton, Alberta, known for weaving together crushing riffs, dynamic songwriting, and unsettling atmosphere into something distinctly their own. Formed in 2016, the band set out to [...]

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