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Calgary Citizen Newsletter Thursday June 15
Krista Sylvester
June 15, 2023
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Thursday, June 15 | 💨 High 19C, Low 7C | 7-day forecast
Good morning, there!
It’s in the stars! Let’s talk astrology for a minute. (Yes, I’m an Aries, thank you for asking.) A recent study found its way to my inbox this week analyzing more than 500,000 of its users. The results were interesting: Virgos are the most desired ones. Libra females and Pisces males regret their matches the most. Scorpio and Cancer are a match made in heaven. Leos claim the crown in wanting kids, followed closely by Aries and Capricorn. And so much more. I know not everyone follows astrology or believes in it, but some people swear by it. The whole dua.com study can be found here if you’re so inclined.
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👀 In today's edition:
Calgary Special Olympic athletes prep for Berlin
Meet this year’s Stampede Parade Marshal
Learn how to upcycle your decor
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Calgarian Allie Price has been part of the Special Olympics for 15 years, trying many sports over that time before settling on golf. // Submitted
Seven Calgary athletes are headed to Berlin to compete in the 2023 Special Olympics World Games. Overall, 89 athletes will represent Team Canada on the world stage for the first international tournament since 2019. The games will kick off on June 17 with an opening ceremony and will end on the 25th. Among the Calgary competitors are Allie Price and William Shepperd.
Golfing for gold: Price has been involved in the Special Olympics for 15 years. She won gold at the Special Olympics Alberta Games in 2017, where she qualified for the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games that took place in Nova Scotia in 2018.
Representing Alberta in basketball: Shepperd will represent Alberta in men’s basketball. His team won gold at the provincial games in 2017. Afterwards, the team went on to win silver at the national games in 2018.
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Need to know
🐎 The Stampede has named the first Canadian astronaut to venture to the moon, Jemery Hansen, as the 2023 Parade Marshal.
🔥 An early morning warehouse fire in East Village forced the evacuation of a hotel while destroying the warehouse.
💸 A Calgary man dubbed a “Romeo” accused of romancing fraud victims is now accused of bilking a tattoo shop. (CTV)
🚗 City council is expected to review changes to controversial residential parking fees after public outcry. (CBC)
🚆 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's High River rail car restaurant is up for sale, days after she posed for photos working in the kitchen. (City News)
🪓 Police say an aggressive person with a hatchet boarded the city’s CTrain system and threatened passengers.
🌊 What are your memories of the 2013 Calgary flood? Readers share their stories from a decade ago. (Herald)
📻 BCE laying off 1,300 people and pulling the plug on nine radio stations across Canada including one in Calgary. (RCI)
🍕 Calgary’s University District is getting beloved local restaurants UNA Pizza + Wine and Native Tongues Taqueria in its neighbourhood alongside two other retailers.
🎵The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has opened single ticket sales for the 2023/2024 season.
🎸 Sam Roberts Band and Alan Doyle are set to co-headline the Oxford Stomp, with special guests The Strumbellas.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Unshelf Design owner Sarah Kirkpatrick invites Calgarians to her upcoming workshops on June 22, July 6, Aug. 12, Oct. 4, Nov. 16 and Dec. 5. // Submitted
Sarah Kirkpatrick opened the interior decorating and staging service Unshelf Design out of her love for upcycling decor. Whether that’s reusing cherished pieces in a new way or completely flipping décor found at a garage sale or thrift shop, Kirkpatrick has a keen eye for finding uses for items she finds. Now, Kirkpatrick has added a décor consignment boutique to Unshelf’s list of services and she also hosts workshops to teach people ways they can style and decorate their home. From a Thrift Shopping Field Trip Workshop to a Make Your Bed Workshop to an Office Styling Workshop, there’s something for everyone coming up this year.
READER PIC
Beautiful flowers from southeast Calgary this week. // Jessika Rabid
Where to eat and drink
🍴 Cardinale: This is the place for delicious cocktails such as the Soylent Green, made with Isolabella Amaro, Cinzano Orancio, refreshing cucumber, basil, zesty lemon, and delicate orange blossom.
🍴 Lonely Mouth: Named one of Calgary’s Best New Restaurants as well as a runner-up for Calgary’s Best Japanese Restaurant by Avenue Calgary, your mouth will never be lonely at this stop on 17th Ave.
🍴 Jara Cafe: If you're looking for a great spot to grab a bite or coffee while exploring the city, check out this charming restaurant with a street-facing patio, perfect for summer weather.
Local specials
💸 East Village Picnic Basket: Through a partnership with local restaurants in East Village, unique picnic baskets will be packed in a limited edition Eat Village cooler bag for you to take and enjoy in the surrounding parks until Sept. 4.
💸 Yellow Door Bistro: Celebrate Friday with oysters! Every Friday from 4pm to close, indulge in $2 oysters with a limit of 12 per person
💸 Ryuko: Stop in for lunch at this Japanese kitchen and bar to enjoy $15 lunches! Only available Monday to Thursday until 5pm.
🗓 Things to do
Thursday
Paint & Sip: Bring colour to your home or garden by attending this terracotta pot painting workshop at Aloft Calgary University Hotel on June 15.
Purple Don’t Cry: Written by Boonaa Mohammed and presented by Muslimi, don’t miss the premiere of the film Purple Don't Cry at the University of Calgary on June 15.
Friday
Calgary Night Market: With only four left in the season, be sure to check out the Calgary Night Market at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association on June 16.
Peonies & Prosecco: Attend this DIY workshop to learn about floral arrangements for peonies as well as enjoy a glass of bubbly! The workshop will be at Flower Aura by Natasha on June 16.
Saturday
Neighbour Day: The 10th annual city event takes place on June 17 with block parties, BBQs, community cleanups, sporting events, and more.
Festival of Colours: A celebration of life, love, and unity, experience India’s most popular festival in Calgary at Prairie Winds Park on June 17.
Sunday
Vegan Market: Catch food trucks, live music, face paint, ice cream, and more at the first summer vegan market at the Marda Loop Community Hall on June 18.
Calgary Horror Con 2023: The first and largest convention in Canada dedicated to horror, the 11th annual Calgary Horror Con is wrapping up at DoubleTree on Sunday.
Monday
Aboriginal Awareness Week: At the opening ceremonies for Aboriginal Awareness Week enjoy entertainment, a free BBQ lunch, vendors, and more at Calgary Stampede Elbow River Camp on June 19.
Paint Nite: Join MrPaintyPants as he guides you through the process of painting on the patio at Bottlescrew Bill’s on June 19!
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