News from the Calgary region
Downtown
Beakerhead bubbles a big hit with kids
Every year during the second weekend of September, Calgarians make their way downtown for the annual Beakerhead festival. [ READ MORE ]
City
City
New green bins collecting opinions, as well as compost
While green carts have recently been rolled out across Calgary since September, some residents have expressed mixed feelings over this new composting program. [ READ MORE ]
City
Midfield residents’ fight against eviction going to court
The Midfield Mobile Home park digs in it’s heels and vows to fight Calgary City Council past their eviction date of Sept. 30 2017. [ READ MORE ]
City
What, and whether, you eat well can be the key to academic success
Eating healthy has many benefits to the body but most importantly helps achieve academic success. [ READ MORE ]
City
YYC Pizza Week brings people together, one slice at a time
Calgarians support Meals on Wheels foundation by purchasing a pizza during YYC Pizza Week. [ READ MORE ]
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
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
Nenshi savours win that wasn’t supposed to be
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]aheed Nenshi wasn’t supposed to be giving a victory speech on election night, Oct. 16. Nenshi, who was elected to his third consecutive term after challenger Bill Smith conceded defeat, had trailed badly going into [ 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
Smith thinking over his political future after defeat
Regarding his future, Smith said he hasn’t decided what will come next but will take some time for himself. [ READ MORE ]