Calgary Citizen Newsletter Thursday Feb. 13

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Good morning !

Can you believe it’s Family Day weekend already? Whether you’re heading out to enjoy the day (check out our list below for some ideas), or spending it at home, we hope you have a lovely day. Send us your photos from the weekend to [email protected] and we might share them! Have a lovely weekend!

👀 In today's edition:

• The magnificent Rutledge Hangar.

• Canadian flag sales spike

• Family Day activities to enjoy

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

Amidst Calgary's bustling Renfrew neighbourhood lies a grandiose marvel that dates back to the roaring ‘20s—the magnificent Rutledge Hangar. Situated on a vast 1.2-hectare plot of land, this three-storey building features exposed Douglas fir wood and roof decking, which is a rarity in modern architecture. The hangar holds great heritage value for its representation of early 20th-century airplane hangar construction techniques in Canada.

Historical significance: The Rutledge Hangar was part of the city's first publicly operated airport, the Stanley Jones Airport.

Adaptive reuse: The Rutledge Hangar has undergone extensive renovations and upgrades to transform it into a hub for the community.

We spoke with Heritage Calgary’s Josh Traptow and Trellis Society’s Jeff Dyer, about the history of the Rutledge Hangar and how it is being used today.

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Need to know

🔼 Calgary company sees a spike in Canadian flag sales amid ongoing trade war.

👮‍♂️ A young girl was taken to hospital after she was bitten by an on-duty police service dog on Wednesday afternoon.

💸 Calgary is Canada's second most vulnerable city to US tariffs, says report.

🏗️ Work is underway to twin the Calgary feeder main that caused the summer water crisis.

🚑️ Close call: father and four-year-old son sent to hospital with CO poisoning.

🌲“Sad to see them come down”: trees removed along Memorial Drive for flood mitigation.

🤑 $150K in fentanyl seized from Beltline apartment, man charged.

💸 ‘We are walking on quicksand:’ Calgary councillors weigh in on tariff impact on public projects.

Family Day events to enjoy this weekend

Family Day is on Monday and there are all sorts of fun events to check out. Here are a few options to consider bringing the family to this weekend.

Head down to Studio Bell at the National Music Centre for a jam-packed day of musical fun for all ages. Explore five floors of interactive activities and enjoy live performances, including a headlining set from Calgary’s own Backyard Betties.

Dive into the depths of Alberta’s icy waters and experience the wonder of fish this winter at the 13th annual Fishtival. at the Bow Habitat Station. Celebrations include family-friendly games and activities complete with casting, fish feeding, tasty bites, and more.

This world premiere of PHENOMENA: The Exhibition blends the wonders of science with the magic of discovery—ready to question what you see? And on Friday for Valentine’s Day, enjoy an adults-only evening.

Where to eat and drink

🍴A&W Canada: From Feb. 17 to 23, you can get your hands on seven days of mouth-watering deals on A&W classics like Buy One Get One (BOGO) Teen Burger®, BOGO Mama Burger®, BOGO Papa Burger®, free onion rings and more, exclusively through the A&W mobile app.

🍴Fine Print: When a beautiful historic building in downtown Calgary became available, the team behind Fine Print restaurant knew they had found the perfect home. Constructed in 1893, the brick and sandstone building was originally occupied by the Calgary Herald, the oldest running newspaper in the city.

Have a food or drink suggestion? Message us and we might share it!

Things to do

🎟️ The February Classic: One of the indoor equestrian events of the year. With free admission and free parking in Lot 7, Spruce Meadows is the perfect destination for a fun and affordable family outing. And don't miss the food concession that is open all weekend.

🎟️ CIFF presents Oscar-nominated Short Films: The 2025 Oscar-nominated films have been announced and several Calgary International Film Festival selections from the 2024 festival have earned 41 nominations in total. CIFF will be screening three Oscar-nominated shorts packages over two weekends

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