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Many Calgary businesses are shutting their doors, but it’s not all doom and gloom

Local experts chime in on the city’s business economy—and they’re optimistic

Mario Toneguzzi

Community

Mar 28, 2023

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6 min read

Step into spring with Jane's Walk: Free walking tours for community exploration in Calgary

Participate in or lead a walk that celebrates community and culture throughout the city

Ashley Pfeifer

Community

Calgary artist creates pet drawings for a good cause

Mar 27, 2023

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3 min read

Calgary artist creates pet drawings for a good cause

Allisha Pond creates custom drawings of pets and donates a portion of proceeds to a local rescue

Community

Rutledge Hangar: A century-old aviation marvel now a vibrant hub for Calgary's youth

Mar 26, 2023

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7 min read

Rutledge Hangar: A century-old aviation marvel now a vibrant hub for Calgary's youth

The adaptive reuse of Calgary's historic Rutledge Hangar into a vibrant community hub by Trellis Society

Ashley Pfeifer

Indigenous

Mar 23, 2023

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6 min read

Four new Indigenous superheroes come to life at Telus Spark

Sacred Defenders of the Universe has taken over the Digital Immersion Gallery

Community

Calgary business owner renews calls for councillors to ban the sale of animals

Mar 22, 2023

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10 min read

Calgary business owner renews calls for councillors to ban the sale of animals

The dog boutique shop owner’s petition has more than 22,000 signatures

Community

Calgary's new Residential Parking Permit program sparks concern among inner-city residents

Mar 21, 2023

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5 min read

Calgary's new Residential Parking Permit program sparks concern among inner-city residents

Ward 7 Cllr. Terry Wong opposes the new program

Ashley Pfeifer

Indigenous

Indian Relay Racing growing in popularity at home and on the global stage

Mar 21, 2023

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9 min read

Indian Relay Racing growing in popularity at home and on the global stage

Calgary photographers shine a light on North America’s oldest extreme sport with a documentary exhibition currently mounted in Japan and Washington, DC.

Ashley Pfeifer

Indigenous

The Lead by Example Powwow in Strathmore honours late teen with dance, drum, and song

Mar 20, 2023

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5 min read

The Lead by Example Powwow in Strathmore honours late teen with dance, drum, and song

The two-day event was sold out

Julie Vincent

Community

Spreading smiles with every trip: Meet the Calgary Transit driver known for his friendly greetings

Mar 19, 2023

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7 min read

Spreading smiles with every trip: Meet the Calgary Transit driver known for his friendly greetings

Syd Banks will celebrate his 50th anniversary with Calgary Transit later this year

Community

It’s Paddy, not Patty... and other things that irk the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 17, 2023

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5 min read

It’s Paddy, not Patty... and other things that irk the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day

A few friendly reminders this March 17

Economy

Calgary’s historic Barron Building gets a new lease on life

Mar 15, 2023

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6 min read

Calgary’s historic Barron Building gets a new lease on life

The iconic heritage structure has been an anchor in Calgary’s downtown since 1951

Julie Vincent

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