Calgary Citizen Newsletter Thursday March 13

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Good morning !

Although if you’re still fighting the effects of daylight saving time, it may not be such a good morning. In that case, read on to find out what you can do to make the switch a little easier.

👀 In today's edition:

• New screening tech is coming to YYC

• Former offices become home for Calgarians

• Albertans are willing to shell out for Canadian products

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QUICK POLL

Sleepy heads: Here’s how you can adjust to daylight savings time

The night owls amongst us (yours truly included) may be struggling this week after clocks “sprung forward” on Sunday for daylight savings.

In Canada, residents of Port Arthur, Ont. were the first to introduce daylight saving time in 1908. By 1918, the federal government had adopted the practice to extend working hours during the war. Daylight saving time was abandoned after the first world war and then reintroduced during the second—and this time, it stuck.

While most of the country observes daylight saving time, there are some provinces and territories that have opted out, including Saskatchewan, the Yukon, and some regions in BC and Nunavut.

If you find the annual time change jarring, here are a few tips to ease the transition:

• Anticipate the time change and slowly adjust your sleep schedule

• Make sure you’re well rested before the change

• Spend time in natural light to help your body clock adjust

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Need to know

🇨🇦 In a recent survey from Interac, over 40% of respondents said that they’d be willing to pay more to buy Canadian products.

🚙 Police responded to a call concerning a partially submerged Tesla in Calgary’s Bow River—at the same time, the company’s stock price is at a five-month low.

🏢 The City of Calgary announced that its two latest office-to-residential conversion projects have been completed, with one, The Hat at Eau Claire Place, already open to residents.

🫶 YMCA Calgary has kicked off the final phase of ‘Love, Camp,’ a $17 million fundraising campaign dedicated to securing the future of Camp Chief Hector. The camp is located in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains and provides outdoor experiences that help to foster confidence, leadership, and resilience in youth.

🎳 Splitsville announced the opening of its fourth location, a bowling and entertainment facility at the Creekside Shopping Centre. Locals can look forward to the location’s grand opening on March 22.

🚓 This year, Calgary International Airport will be introducing new screening technology—travellers will no longer need to take out their laptops, liquids, aerosols, or gels.

✈️ Statistics Canada reported that Canadian travel to the US has already declined this year.

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Fairways to Wellness | The CORE Cup

Join the first CORE Cup, a closest-to-the-pin challenge in collaboration with True North Mobile Golf and fundraiser supporting DAY1DADS.

From March 10 to 14, you're invited to step up to the True North Mobile Golf pop-up simulator and take part in this exciting event—where your swing can make a real difference!

A new closest-to-the-pin competition will be hosted daily, offering a variety of amazing prizes! You can also try the putting challenge for a shot at winning a PXG putter and a Maserati for a day!

The CORE Cup will be available from 11am to 1:30pm at the True North Mobile pop-up, on Level 2 of the CORE. For a donation of $20, you’ll get 3 shots! All proceeds go to support DAY1DADS.

Sustainable and inclusive arts space set to open in Calgary

With its current home slated for demolition due to the 2018 collapse of the Fairview Arena, the National accessArts Centre (NaAC) was in need of a new home—and they’ve found one. On Tuesday, MP George Chahal announced plans for the Multidisciplinary Disability and Community Arts Hub, a space that will allow artists living with disabilities to shine.

The net-zero carbon facility—the first of its kind in North America—will feature a multi-purpose presentation and training venue, a visual arts gallery, a social enterprise café, and outdoor gathering spaces. MDCAH will include spaces that can be used by the broader community.

“The new net-zero Multidisciplinary Disability and Community Arts Hub will create a barrier-free facility that will enable Calgarians and visitors to witness the creativity of artists living with disabilities,” said Chahal, speaking on behalf of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. “This space will enhance the arts and culture scene in Calgary while providing new creative opportunities unlike anywhere else in Canada. The federal government will continue to invest in projects that support a greener, more inclusive, and accessible future for Calgarians and all Canadians.”

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Letty: Sometimes, what a person really needs is a good pizza. And chef Daniel Ramon’s Letty delivers just that—and more. Located in the BLVD Beltline building, this spot opened last summer and offers (non-pizza) brunch, dinner, and drinks. Letty is also available via delivery, for the days when that pizza needs to be eaten on the couch.

🍴 Café Alchemist: Chilly days call for hot coffee and good food. Café Alchemist delivers with quick and healthy fare like their chicken wrap or tender beef bowl. Give it a try at their downtown location.

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

Things to do

🎟️ Blue Jay Sessions: Pure Canadiana. If you’re in the mood to celebrate Canada, this is for you. This one-night event features seven independent artists celebrating iconic Canadian songwriters.

🎟️ Ice cream workshop: If you can get behind the argument that ice cream is better in the winter, then you may be interested in trying one of Made by Marcus’ ice cream-making workshops. Sessions are offered twice daily on Fridays and Saturdays.

Have an event suggestion? Message us and we might share it!

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