Calgary Citizen Newsletter Thursday July 13

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With only a few days left of Stampede, we’ve rounded up a few events to enjoy on or off the grounds! Today, Calgary Roller Skate is taking over Olympic Plaza with a pop-up Stampede Skate. The rink is free to use and rentals are only $10. If you’re hoping to catch some live music, the Blue Willow Stampede Showcase at Elite Brewing and Cidery will have many live performances on Friday with tickets for $20. On Saturday, join King Eddy for Acoustic Afternoons with Liz Christensen, an Alberta-based pop/country artist. There is no cover for the event and all ages are welcome. Lastly, close out Stampede with the second annual Drag Brunch at Nashville North. Hosted by local queen Karla Marx, the brunch will include admission to Stampede Park, a gourmet brunch buffet, a two-hour drag show, and the Best Caesar in Town competition. Yahoo!

- Julie Patton, intern

👀 In today's edition:

• Calgary girls dominate the wrestling mat

• Cochrane ice cream shop celebrates 75 years

• Enjoy some suds at these breweries

Today’s read time: Approx. 4 minutes

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Alberta Elite Women’s Wrestling Club dominates the mat, becoming Canada's strongest girls club

Since 1994, wrestling coach Michael Dunn has run the Roc Wrestling Club, which is hailed as one of the best youth wrestling programs in the country. Recently, the Roc Wrestling Club split into two different clubs: the Alberta Elite Women’s Wrestling Club as a girls-only team and the Roc as a boys-only team. Generally, clubs around Canada combine girls and boys, but Dunn and his team wanted to try a new tactic to get more girls into wrestling.

Encouraging girls to participate: Boys versus girls in wrestling equate to “about one third to about two thirds or 30 to 70” in Alberta according to Dunn.

High standards for high rewards: The coaches train the kids three to five times a week in order to equip them with the skills and the drive to become student athletes at the university level.

We spoke with Dunn about the team's recent decision to separate the group and his models for success.

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Need to know

🍨 Opened in 1948, a Cochrane ice cream shop is celebrating its 75th anniversary. A family business, the MacKays have run the shop for four generations. (Global)

👟 With the help of Calgary-based tech company Oco, Adidas will be manufacturing some of its shoes using ink embedded with captured carbon emissions. (City News)

🦽 Calgary’s Kasey Aiello is inspiring and supporting spinal cord injury patients by sharing her own healing journey and recent success competing for Team Canada in wheelchair rugby. (CTV)

💸 Centre for Newcomers, a non-profit that has been helping immigrants in Calgary since 1988, has let go 65 employees due to uncertainty in its government funding. (CBC)

🎥 Filmed in more than 180 locations throughout Alberta, the HBO series The Last of Us has received 24 Emmy nominations. (Edmonton Journal)

🚗 University of Calgary students worry they may be living in cars due to the shortage of housing and rising rent costs. (Calgary Herald)

🚓 Through a mobile app, Calgary Police Service members will connect with American Sign Language interpreters in real time to cut down the wait times experienced between CPS and ALS users.

🚆 The city is undertaking a study to determine the best rail connection between downtown and the Calgary International Airport.

🎭 Tickets are now on sale for two exciting pop-ups coming this fall! The Wizard's Den, an immersive cocktail-making experience, is taking place from October to December. Also coming to town is a Barbie-themed brunch and lunch on Oct. 14 and 15.

🚸 Bored kids? Calgary's Child Magazine is here to help! Calgary’s Child Magazine’s free weekly newsletter includes family-friendly activities, local events, excursions, and giveaways. Sign up here and never hear “I’m bored” again!

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THE CALGARY GUIDE

Five refreshingly delicious Calgary breweries you need to try this summer

With a wide range of craft beers available, there is something for everyone when it comes to Calgary breweries. From light lagers and flavoured delicacies to hoppy IPAs and rich stouts, there are so many options to choose from. Whether you’re a beer connoisseur or just looking for a refreshing beverage, a visit to a brewery can be a fun and enjoyable way to spend an afternoon or evening. Here are five breweries we thought you would enjoy.

Trolley 5

Ol’ Beautiful Brewing Company

Cold Garden

South Block

Last Best Brewing

Read the full story for all of the details about these delicious breweries.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Pearl House Cafe: With hot, fruity, and cold beverages, Pearl House has a variety of drinks you can grab in-store or order to your home with the Skip the Dishes delivery service.

🍴 Galaxie Diner: Serving Calgarians since 1996, Galaxie Diner brings the charm of a 40s diner to life. If you’re looking to grab brunch be sure to go early as the line often extends out the front door.

🍴 Satsuki: Located in Kensington, this restaurant serves traditional Japanese cuisine. Serving all kinds of sushi rolls, fresh sashimi, and unique Japanese dishes, be sure to try out this delicious stop!

Local specials

💸 The Bike Shop: Specialized bikes are on sale at The Bike Shop with 5-35% off a number of bikes.

💸 Bridgeland Distillery: Take a tour of the Bridgeland Distillery for $20 per person and taste three products, plus receive 10% off all bottle and merchandise purchases the day of the tour.

💸 The Plate: The Plate’s 13-course meals have changed prices, with the Meat Lover course for $19 per person and the Seafood Lover course for $23 per person.

🗓 Things to do

Thursday

• Milky Way Night: An opportunity to look through the telescopes and view the night sky with astronomers. Milky Way Night will be at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory from July 13 to 15.

• The Ninth Child book launch: At the book launch for Lisa LeBlanc’s raw and revealing memoir, experience an intimate reading, engaging discussions, and more at Shelf Life Books on July 13.

Friday

• Historic Places Days BBQ: Join the Alberta Wilderness Association as it hosts a free barbecue at its office in Hillhurst on July 14.

• Night of Flamenco: Experience the vibrance and raw passion of flamenco with dancer Anastassiia Alexander and guitarist Michael Boyle at Romero Distilling Company on July 14.

Saturday

• Youth Jam: An opportunity for young musicians to share their talent in a 10-15 minute set, check out Youth Jam at Jams Diner on July 15.

• All Elite Wrestling: Scotiabank Saddledome will welcome high-profile wrestlers at an event not to be missed on July 15.

Sunday

• Scoop Slam: Foothills Creamery is hosting its second annual ice cream eating contest in honour of National Ice Cream Day! The event will be at the Mount Royal University Amphitheatre on July 16.

• Waffles & Wine: Treat your taste buds to waffles from OEB and taste some brunch wines by Market Wines! The unique breakfast experience is at Market Wines-University District on July 16.

Monday

• Paint Night: Paint on the patio with MrPaintyPants! Create your own version of the iconic “Starry Mountain Night” painting at Bottlescrew Bill’s on July 17.

• Mind Health Mondays: Enhance your mental health and explore the science of happiness at Mind Health Mondays with Dose of Happiness at Century Gardens on July 17.

That’s it! Thanks for reading. If you have a hot story tip you want to share, feel free to reply back anytime.

We’ll see you back here on Thursday, same time, same place!

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