Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Custom Bike Builder
“I feel like an artist and my bicycle is the brush.” […]
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The City
Pumpkins After Dark in Calgary: A Candid Review of Canada’s Biggest Halloween Festival
I had the pleasure of attending the highly anticipated Pumpkins After Dark event in Calgary on October 8, 2023. As a lover of all things festive, I was excited to see what all the buzz […]
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: Ice Fishing Guide
Just because the weather is colder and the lakes are frozen, doesn’t mean your fishing season has to come to an end. You’ll just need to adjust your approach before hitting the hard water. Ice […]
History
Historical Photos from Remembrance Day in Calgary
Each year on November 11th, Canadians from coast, to coast, to coast remember those who fought and died for our freedoms. Remembrance Day falls on the anniversary of the Armistice agreement that was signed outside […]
Community
Wild Jobs: Brewery Owner
Crafted For Adventure Since the focus of this column has always been about outdoor-related careers, you might be wondering how owning a brewery could be considered a ‘Wild Job’, so let me explain. For starters, […]
History
Vintage Photographs of Tobogganing in Alberta
Tobogganing has long been a favourite winter pastime. Sliding down snow-covered slopes on a sled evokes fond childhood memories of long days spent outside in the brisk air. As you’ll see from these vintage photographs, […]
History
Historic Photos of Skating from Across Alberta
Have you ever heard of wild ice skating? To put it simply, it’s skating on a frozen lake. In the Canadian Rockies, a trifecta of ideal conditions are needed to make that perfectly smooth, crystal […]
History
Calgary’s Most Haunted Places
Are you looking for a fright this Halloween? You won’t have to look far, as Calgary is home to several haunted places scattered across the city. Here’s a deeper look at 15 of the most […]
Local Business
Homegrown Business: Rep Calgary with Local Laundry
Our Homegrown Business feature this week is on Local Laundry. Founded in 2015, Local Laundry produces only made in Canada garments which allows them to support fellow Canadians, create jobs, and reduce their carbon footprint. […]