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Project REF kicks off to help low-income families pursue sports through officiating certification program

Referee shortages addressed by Project REF, a new pilot program

Ashley Pfeifer

Community

Calgary Oscar nominees will walk the red carpet donning locally-crafted jewellery

Mar 8, 2023

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Calgary Oscar nominees will walk the red carpet donning locally-crafted jewellery

Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis will be wearing E.V. Stenroos custom fine jewellery

Community

Women entrepreneurs share their stories and triumphs in honour of International Women’s Day

Mar 7, 2023

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Women entrepreneurs share their stories and triumphs in honour of International Women’s Day

Women Owned Narratives hosts Intergenerational Storytelling event this weekend

Ashley Pfeifer

Community

The heartwarming story about a birthday cake and an incredible gesture of kindness

Mar 5, 2023

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4 min read

The heartwarming story about a birthday cake and an incredible gesture of kindness

Morgan Haigler is sharing her recent experience at a local Marble Slab Creamery

Community

Calgary mascot creator reminisces about his time as Harvey the Hound

Mar 5, 2023

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8 min read

Calgary mascot creator reminisces about his time as Harvey the Hound

Harvey was the Calgary Flames' “first-pound draft pick” in 1983 at 6'6" and 200 lbs

Community

Calgary solar company seeing increased demand due to rising electricity costs

Mar 2, 2023

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Calgary solar company seeing increased demand due to rising electricity costs

Solar YYC has seen steady growth since the company started in 2016

Community

Calgary’s Kids Cancer Care heads to Mexico to build a home for family in need

Mar 1, 2023

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Calgary’s Kids Cancer Care heads to Mexico to build a home for family in need

Alumni and members of the Teen Leadership Program come together to give back despite hardships

Ashley Pfeifer

Community

Get your green thumbs ready: “Poplar” program giving away free trees to residents

Feb 28, 2023

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Get your green thumbs ready: “Poplar” program giving away free trees to residents

Calgary’s Branching Out program offers up to three free trees to boost the city’s tree canopy

Ashley Pfeifer

Music

Feb 27, 2023

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6 min read

A Calgary music teacher is in the running for a Juno Award

Heidi Wood has been named as one of five MusiCounts Teacher of the Year finalists

Community

‘Like an old home to me’: Calgarians reflect on the history of Firehall No. 1

Feb 26, 2023

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‘Like an old home to me’: Calgarians reflect on the history of Firehall No. 1

The firehall hasn’t been in commission since 1973

Community

MacTowey Artisan Butcher thinks outside the box with new business

Feb 23, 2023

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5 min read

MacTowey Artisan Butcher thinks outside the box with new business

Niall Towey specializes in UK and Irish delicacies including haggis and black pudding

Indigenous

Creatives wanted for new TV show filming near Calgary this spring

Feb 21, 2023

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6 min read

Creatives wanted for new TV show filming near Calgary this spring

The Sugar Mama series will award someone with $100,000

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