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On Tuesday, we asked how well you know your neighbours. Just under half said they know them well and look out for one another. The comments were full of warmth, from street parties and shared gardens to 55-plus communities with movie nights and potlucks.

Not everyone is so lucky: a few readers noted that newer builds and changing neighbourhoods have made it harder to connect, and one reader shared that language and cultural differences make it tough to bridge the gap. For me, it was a good reminder that community doesn't always come easily, but it's worth the effort.

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Good news for anyone who's ever spent an afternoon losing track of time at TELUS Spark — the science centre is getting a significant injection of federal funding to keep its experiences fresh and accessible.

The federal government has announced $879,065 for TELUS Spark through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, building on a previous $500,000 investment from the Department of Canadian Heritage for the centre's ongoing redevelopment.

The new funding will go toward upgrading the digital immersion gallery with two additional high-resolution projectors, as well as maintaining the software that keeps Flint — the centre's robotic platform — up and running for live demonstrations of robotics, automation, and emerging technologies. Earlier funding covered updated audiovisual equipment and accessibility upgrades to make the space more inclusive for all visitors.

"This investment enables us to create dynamic, inclusive spaces where science comes to life," said CEO Guy Labine, "reflecting both global perspectives and Indigenous ways of knowing."

TELUS Spark has been a fixture of Calgary's science and learning community since 2011, drawing more than 400,000 visitors a year.

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Yahoo! The Midway is rolling back into the CORE for the third annual CORE Midway!

From June 22 to July 12, get ready for three weeks packed with exciting activations, live entertainment, giveaways, games, interactive experiences, and plenty of Stampede spirit right in the heart of downtown. Saddle up and join the fun on Level 2 of the CORE Shopping Centre.

Click HERE to learn more or visit the website for the full event and entertainment schedule.

Don't forget, you can enjoy free underground parking at the CORE weekdays after 3pm, and all day on weekends! *

*Free for the first 3 hours, a $2 flat rate applies thereafter. Available during mall hours only.

🏫 The Calgary Board of Education faces an $8 million maintenance funding cut next year, even as 124 of its schools are past their 50-year service life. Officials warn the shortfall could lead to more frequent building failures and potential temporary school closures.

🚇 Calgary Transit has unveiled its new C10 light-rail vehicles, the first additions to the CTrain fleet in six years. The cars feature heated floors, air conditioning, and improved accessibility, and will replace the original U2 cars that have been running since 1981.

🎶 Calgary city council has voted 9-6 to keep its Stampede noise rules in place, rejecting a motion to roll back sound limits despite pressure from Premier Smith, who called the rules a "fun police" approach. Festival tents must end shows by midnight on weekdays.

🚨 The suspect in Monday's deadly Montreal shooting has been identified as 25-year-old Seth Scott Hatfield of Lethbridge, Alta. A police search was conducted at a Lethbridge home Tuesday in connection with the investigation.

🏘️ Calgary police are searching for a blue 2005-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe connected to an attempted extortion in Saddle Ridge, in which a suspect sent threatening messages and video footage of the victim's home to demand money.

⚽ Calgary Wild FC visited Sundance School on Tuesday to reveal their new third kits and celebrate forward Mya Jones's return to her former elementary school. All Sundance students received tickets to this weekend's game.

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If you're looking for a reason to get out and explore Alberta's history this summer, here's a good one. Through the federal Canada Strong Pass program, children and teens aged 17 and under can get into all 15 provincial museums and historic sites for free from now until September 7. Young adults aged 18 to 24 get in at half price — and there's no limit on visits, so you can go back as many times as you like.

The pass covers a wide range of sites across the province, from the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump near Fort Macleod to Lougheed House right here in Calgary. The benefits are applied automatically — no pass to download or present at the door.

The program also extends to several national parks and historic sites in Alberta, including Banff, Jasper, Elk Island, and Waterton Lakes National Parks, as well as the Cave and Basin and Bar U Ranch National Historic Sites.

A full list of participating sites is at alberta.ca/historic-sites-museums.

🍴 The Porch: A West Coast-inspired spot on the Red Mile, The Porch serves shareable dishes and a solid cocktail menu in a space that feels like a sun-soaked summer porch — whether it's a weekday lunch or a late-night out.

🍴 Kensington Pub: A neighbourhood institution since 1993, Kensington Pub is the kind of place where the staff knows your order by your second visit. Owned and operated by Lynn Porteous and her family, the menu leans into traditional English comfort food — think Cornish pasties, sausage rolls, and 14 beers on tap.

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

🎟️ Chalk the Block in Montgomery: Montgomery's annual chalk art street festival returns on Saturday, June 27, with artists transforming Bowness Road NW into colourful masterpieces alongside local vendors, food trucks, live music, games, and a beer garden. Free to attend.

🎟️ Summer Farm Days at Calgary Farmyard: Calgary Farmyard is open daily through August 31 with zip lines, jumping pillows, a petting zoo, and 30-plus attractions. The sunflower fields open mid-August and the 11-acre corn maze opens late July — worth planning a return visit for both.

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