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Calgary folk fest brings four days of music, food and fun to the island

More than 70 artists play seven stages at Prince's Island Park July 24-27, headlined by BADBADNOTGOOD, Cake, Michael Kiwanuka and Los Lobos.

Emily Edwards

Newsletter

Who's speaking up for Alberta healthcare?

Jul 15, 2025

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Who's speaking up for Alberta healthcare?

Plus, celebrate summer with music and cultural festivals coming up this month.

Emily Edwards

Newsletter

$1.35M for Calgary’s National accessArts Centre

Jul 10, 2025

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$1.35M for Calgary’s National accessArts Centre

Plus, explore free summer museum passes, family-friendly outdoor fun, and local food picks

Emily Edwards

Community

Federal funding boosts Calgary's National accessArts Centre

Jul 10, 2025

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Federal funding boosts Calgary's National accessArts Centre

$1.35 million will renovate the West Hillhurst building and fund Professional Track training for more than 20 artists with disabilities.

Emily Edwards

History

Free summer fun at Alberta museums for kids and youth

Jul 10, 2025

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Free summer fun at Alberta museums for kids and youth

Under the Canada Strong Pass, everyone 17 and under gets free admission to provincial museums and historic sites until September 2.

Emily Edwards

Arts & Culture

BUMP Festival returns to transform Calgary's streets with new murals and events

Jul 8, 2025

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BUMP Festival returns to transform Calgary's streets with new murals and events

The ninth annual mural festival runs August 1-18 across the Beltline, Downtown and Crescent Heights.

Emily Edwards

Community

Calgary Stampede 2025 kicks off with music, food, and excitement

Jul 8, 2025

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Calgary Stampede 2025 kicks off with music, food, and excitement

Shania Twain led the opening parade. Inside the park: 150 artists on nine stages, nori tacos and wagyu poutine.

Emily Edwards

Newsletter

Is the Progressive Conservative party back?

Jul 8, 2025

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Is the Progressive Conservative party back?

The Calgary Stampede kicks off with Shania Twain at the helm.

Emily Edwards

People

Edmonton artist returns to Calgary Stampede with new prairie-inspired collection

Jul 3, 2025

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1 min read

Edmonton artist returns to Calgary Stampede with new prairie-inspired collection

Jody Bruce's Western Skies shows at the Western Oasis in the BMO Centre July 4-13.

Emily Edwards

Newsletter

Jul 3, 2025

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Saddle up: Calgary Stampede returns

From Canada Day memories to weekend adventures

Emily Edwards

History

Saddle up: Calgary Stampede returns with mounties, cowboys and vintage tractors

Jul 3, 2025

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1 min read

Saddle up: Calgary Stampede returns with mounties, cowboys and vintage tractors

The 2025 Stampede runs July 4-13. The RCMP Musical Ride, Cowboy Up Challenge and Heavy Horse Show all come with park admission.

Emily Edwards

Economy

Jul 1, 2025

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Alberta reports $8.3 billion surplus

A fourth straight surplus year, driven by oil and gas revenue. Half of it goes to debt or the Heritage Fund.

Emily Edwards

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