Charity
Charitable Choices: Give A Mile
Kevin Crowe launched Give A Mile in 2014. It is a local charity which enables people to visit an out of reach loved one who is receiving end of life or critical care. The company […]
calgary
History
Historic Individuals that Calgary Schools are Named After
This is the fourth instalment where I look at some of the historic individuals that Calgary landmarks are named after. The first post looked at some of Calgary’s major roads and trails, the second focused […]
History
Historic Individuals that Calgary Parks are Named After
This is the third instalment where I look at some of the historic individuals that Calgary landmarks are named after. The first post looked at some of Calgary’s major roads and trails, the second focused […]
History
A Collection of Historical Photos from Nose Hill Park
Nose Hills Park is a prominent green space overlooking Calgary from the city’s northwest. The area has been used for centuries by early First Nation people and is now cherished by many Calgarians as an […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with Calgary actor Tyrell Crews
Tyrell Crews is a very private guy. But incredibly social at the same time. Friendly with everyone, but is always happiest at home with family. Craft time and playtime with his daughter Adelaide, and wife […]
History
Vintage Photographs of Skiing from Across Alberta
This post is dedicated to the favourite winter pastime of skiing in Alberta. We’re all pretty familiar with the province’s most popular resorts, but even I was surprised to learn of places such as Buffalo […]
History
Historic Individuals that Calgary’s Bridges are Named After
As a follow-up to my previous post, Historic Individuals that Calgary’s Major Roads and Trails are Named After, I am sticking with a similar theme and uncovering the stories behind some of Calgary’s landmarks. For […]
Lifestyle
Yoshi the cat is looking for a furrever family in the Calgary area
Purrrrr! I’m Yoshi. I’m an affectionate senior boy looking for a quiet home that will provide me with lots of cuddles and pets. I like to spend most of my day sleeping on the couch […]
History
Historic Individuals that Calgary’s Major Roads and Trails are Named After
Calgary is a unique city in many ways. One of the biggest things that distinguishes us from other metropolitan areas is how we name our major thoroughfares. The word “trail” is used across our city […]
Arts
Curated Collection of Vintage Photographs from Fort Calgary
Calgary can trace its roots back to the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, known as Moh’Kinsstis to the people of the Blackfoot Confederacy. The junction of these two rivers lies at the heart of […]