Lifestyle
Winter the dog needs a new home in the Calgary area
Say hello to Winter! Don’t let his name fool you; he is as warm and cuddly as can be. This lovely boy came to us as a stray and is now looking for his forever […]
Winter
Alberta Travel
What to do in the Rockies This Winter
The most wonderful time of the year is firmly here and the Rockies (Rocky Mountains) are the perfect backdrop for your main character Hallmark holiday movie energy. Pop on that snow suit and grab that […]
Arts
What to do in Calgary this December
December is here folks and you know what that means. Yes! Christmas parties, holiday markets, live theatre galore, and so much more. Like Halloween, Calgary takes a whole month to revel in “the most wonderful […]
Blues
Calgary Guardian Winter 2023 Spotify Playlist
Every Friday we publish our “Five Minutes With” music series which showcases local bands and musicians through a questionnaire and samples of the artist’s music to help introduce our readers to some of the incredible […]
History
Vintage Photos from Banff’s Sunshine Village
There is evidence to suggest that skis were being used in what is now Banff National Park as far back as the 1880s. Sunshine Village, one of the premiere winter resorts in western Canada, got […]
Canadian Travel
Things to do in Fernie, British Columbia
Fernie is just a three hour drive from Calgary and is a mecca for winter sports lovers. Known for its famous five bowl ski resort, there is plenty more to see and do in this […]
Lifestyle
Fat Biking at Chinook Blast
For a long time I was a strong proponent of letting the seasons dictate which sports I took part in. When that first big dump of snow blanketed the Rockies, the mountain bike got put […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Snowboard Designer
This pandemic has been devastating to both lives and livelihoods. The movement to support local businesses has only been amplified by rolling restrictions and ongoing supply chain issues. Big box stores are built to survive […]
History
Vintage Photos of Ice Fishing from Across Alberta
They say the trickiest part of ice fishing is the casting! All joking aside, ice fishing is a treasured winter pastime for many Albertans and is a way of extending their fishing season throughout the […]
History
Vintage Photos of Blizzards and Snow from Alberta
Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has provided long-range weather predictions that can help you plan for the season ahead. So what’s the almanac predicting for this year’s winter in Alberta? In terms of snowfall, […]