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Calgary chihuahuas assemble for Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Races

May 1, 2023

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Calgary chihuahuas assemble for Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Races

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino has been hosting the event for several years

Music

Exploring Randy Bachman’s love of and obsession with guitars

Apr 27, 2023

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Exploring Randy Bachman’s love of and obsession with guitars

The Randy Bachman: Every Guitar Tells a Story exhibit opens May 5 at Studio Bell

Community

Enactus UCalgary members heading to national competition

Apr 25, 2023

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Enactus UCalgary members heading to national competition

The Empower program was named the second runner-up at regionals

Community

Young producer’s debut film features a pioneer of Calgary-area mountain climbing

Apr 24, 2023

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Young producer’s debut film features a pioneer of Calgary-area mountain climbing

Rob Wood climbs one more mountain in The Zone, screening in Calgary this weekend

Community

Shot of a lifetime: Calgary photographer captures wolverine on camera

Apr 18, 2023

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Shot of a lifetime: Calgary photographer captures wolverine on camera

Gordon Cooke set out to photograph osprey on Saturday and was surprised to spot a rare wolverine

Community

Calgary butcher plans to open a shop with a cause

Apr 16, 2023

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Calgary butcher plans to open a shop with a cause

Matthew Oliver Wong believes a business can be profitable and also give back

Community

Camping is cathartic for popular Alberta YouTuber

Apr 10, 2023

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Camping is cathartic for popular Alberta YouTuber

Steve Wallis’ YouTube page Camping with Steve has more than a million subscribers

Community

No Fixed Address pays it forward with Huggabowls of soup

Apr 5, 2023

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No Fixed Address pays it forward with Huggabowls of soup

Tyler Melnyk has been running a mobile soup kitchen in Olympic Plaza since February

Community

Crossing the Calgary World of Wheels pin up contest off my bucket list

Apr 4, 2023

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Crossing the Calgary World of Wheels pin up contest off my bucket list

After wanting to participate for many years, I finally did it

Community

Calgary restaurant’s accessible washroom draws praise from wheelchair user

Apr 2, 2023

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Calgary restaurant’s accessible washroom draws praise from wheelchair user

Leese Westera recently dined at a newly renovated Swiss Chalet and was thrilled with the location’s improved accessibility

Community

Calgary artist creates pet drawings for a good cause

Mar 27, 2023

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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

Indigenous

Mar 23, 2023

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Four new Indigenous superheroes come to life at Telus Spark

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

Community

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

Mar 19, 2023

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

A few friendly reminders this March 17

Community

Calgary group pushing for more awareness of bird-friendly windows

Mar 12, 2023

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Calgary group pushing for more awareness of bird-friendly windows

The Calgary Urban Species Response team has found more than 600 birds and bats downtown since the fall of 2019

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

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

Mar 5, 2023

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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 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

Music

Feb 27, 2023

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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

MacTowey Artisan Butcher thinks outside the box with new business

Feb 23, 2023

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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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Creatives wanted for new TV show filming near Calgary this spring

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

Community

Launching Calgary students into outer space with VR field trips

Feb 16, 2023

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Launching Calgary students into outer space with VR field trips

VRCORE Education is introducing in-school virtual reality field trips this spring

Music

Feb 14, 2023

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A musical love story: They met, fell in love, had kids, and now they’re releasing an album

Emily and Kyle Corner met at a music event 18 years ago and are set to release their debut album

Community

Chillax in Calgary’s new 90s-themed coffee shop

Feb 9, 2023

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Chillax in Calgary’s new 90s-themed coffee shop

Congress Coffee opened its doors last week in NE Calgary and it’s pretty fly

Community

Calgary woman crafts hundreds of hand sewn Barbie clothes

Feb 7, 2023

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Calgary woman crafts hundreds of hand sewn Barbie clothes

Jinkyloy Petinglay started hand sewing outfits for dolls at the age of eight