News from the downtown Calgary area.
Downtown
Youth animators shine in Sunalta
The downtown community of Sunalta played host to a screening of locally produced youth animation on Oct 4, 2017 [ READ MORE ]
Downtown
Downtown
You can pose like a superhero for Canada 150
Canada 150 Celebration is honoured by the people of Calgary by their superhero poses in front of the Strong and Free mural in Bankers Hall in downtown Calgary. The people can use the hashtag #myCanada to post their photos online to share with friends. [ READ MORE ]
City
Another election, another close call
Druh Farrell, the incumbent councillor of ward 7 Calgary, won again on Oct. 17, 2017, with an “unofficial” count over her opposition, Brent Alexander, with an 837 vote difference, reads the election Calgary website. [ READ MORE ]
City
Bike lanes in Eau Claire Park causing concern
While the long-awaited redevelopment of West Eau Claire Park has Calgarians excited, some are divided over some aspects, including the construction of a new bike lane. [ READ MORE ]
Downtown
The Glenbow working hard to draw a younger crowd
The Glenbow Museum of downtown Calgary, one whose attendance requires a fair bit of maintenance, but seems to be chugging along happily. [ READ MORE ]
City
Zombies walk the streets again
Calgary’s Annual Zombie walk is returning this coming Oct. 14, 2017 at noon in the Olympic Plaza. [ READ MORE ]
Downtown
Why not try a great local beer for a change?
After the AGLC’s decision to toss minimum brew requirements, Calgary’s brewing industry remains a powerhouse for beer enthusiasts from all over Alberta. [ READ MORE ]
City
Serpent Mother a flaming good time at Beakerhead
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]algarians flocked to Fort Calgary the weekend of Sept. 16, 2017 to bask in the glow of the Serpent Mother, a 30-foot interactive flame-spitting sculpture as a part of the science and art festival, Beakerhead. The [ READ MORE ]
Downtown
Sisters in Spirit – in Pictures
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]undreds of people marched down Stephen Avenue Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 to honour the lives of aboriginal women who have been murdered or have disappeared in Canada, and to push for greater awareness of the issue. [ READ MORE ]