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Experience Stranger Things Midway at Calgary Stampede

Hawkins’ Fun Fair Midway from Stranger Things will be at Calgary Stampede Midway this year and be be transported to the Summer of 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana. To… Read more »

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List of Alberta Provincial Parks’ Day-Use Area Picnic Sites where Liquor Consumption is Permitted

From 12:00 p.m. of June 28, 2019, visitors can enjoy liquor consumption with food in 14 of the province’s day-use area picnic sites. The select sites feature… Read more »

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25 Top Things to Do this Week in Calgary Area – May 27 to June 2, 2019

From fabulous festivals worthy of a day trip to Calgary’s signature events like 4th Street Lilac Festival, here are 25 great ways to enjoy an entertaining week in Calgary. Many events happening this week are free to attend.

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Liquor Bans at Alberta Provincial Parks Quashed

Liquor ban existed during May long weekend in select provincial parks has been quashed. Beginning this May long weekend, the liquor ban imposed on eight remaining provincial… Read more »

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From Octo Lollies to Pickle Ice Cream: Try 50 New Foods at This Year’s Calgary Stampede

This year you can try 50 new foods at this year’s Stampede, in addition to classic favourites like corndogs, cotton candy, funnel cakes, and more! The Calgary Stampede… Read more »

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Best Restaurants in Alberta according to Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants – 2019

Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants has announced the 2019 ranking of Canada’s best restaurants. The restaurants are selected based on votes by 98 food critics, leading chefs, top-notch restaurateurs,… Read more »

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15 Roadside Attractions and Landmarks For a Road Trip in Alberta

Alberta is not afraid to do things large. Just take a road trip to discover how true it is. Giant and unique roadside attractions and statues, many… Read more »

Canadian Barista and Coffee Academy Opens a New Location in Calgary

Canadian Barista and Coffee Academy Opens a New Location in Calgary

Canadian Barista and Coffee Academy (CBCA), the first coffee school in Canada devoted to coffee business education and hands-on barista training has opened a new location in… Read more »

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Alberta might lose more than a third of its restaurants

According to a new survey from Restaurants Canada, more than a third of Alberta’s foodservice businesses might close their doors if operating conditions and economy in the… Read more »

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Celebrate the first weekend of Spring with a trip to the province-wide Alberta Métis Fest

Take the whole family to the province-wide showcase of Métis culture, talent, and history and share in the heritage and pride of the Métis people. The Métis Nation… Read more »

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One of Calgary’s best family festival, Circle Carnival adds adults only day

Circle – The Traveling Food, Beer & Music Carnival — the festival that makes you forget you’re right in the middle of Calgary , is according to… Read more »

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X Games coming to Calgary for the next 3 years

Calgary is targeting to host the X Games beginning in late February or early March of 2020, 2021 and 2022 subject to securing corporate sponsorship. Since its… Read more »

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Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2019/2020 season feature Star Wars in Concert and Thorgy Thor

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has released its 2019-20 season and the lineup has something to suit all kinds of music lovers. Titled The Season of Game Changers, the… Read more »

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BMO Centre expansion gets $166.6 million from the Federal Government

Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities announced funding for the expansion of the BMO Convention and Trade Centre in Calgary. The Government of Canada is… Read more »

Calgary Stampede’s Aggie Days adds adults only experience

Calgary Stampede’s Aggie Days adds adults only experience

The Calgary Stampede’s Aggie Days has added an new adult-only experience to the usual free family-friendly fun fair. Aggie Days – Feed Your Mind brings an evening of food, fun… Read more »

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Largest Indoor CNG Fueling Complex in North America Opens in Calgary

44,300 square metre Stoney Transit Facility was officially opened today in north-central Calgary. It is the largest indoor Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus fueling complex in North… Read more »

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Do I have a warrant and other funny 311 calls made in Calgary

City of Calgary has released a list of loopy queries and chuckle-worthy calls made around the last holiday season. The city gets more than 3,000 calls a… Read more »

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This is the initial lineup of Calgary Folk Music Festival

Calgary Folk Music Festival has announced the initial lineup for its 2019 edition. Lineup: Asleep at the Wheel Sheila E. Sharon Van Etten Nathaniel Rateliff Lucius Join… Read more »

Chasing Summer Music Festival announces 2019 Lineup

Chasing Summer Music Festival announces 2019 Lineup

The premiere outdoor dance music event in Western Canada returns to Calgary for its 2019 season with…a new chase, a new experience…bigger and better than ever… 2019… Read more »

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Frankenstein, Peter Pan, Diavolo in Alberta Ballet’s 2019-20 Season

Join Alberta Ballet for a season of the exotic, the edgy and the elegant. It all starts with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as Alberta Ballet boldly present the… Read more »

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2019 Grey Cup Festivities Unveiled

The 107th Grey Cup and Grey Cup Festival will be presented by Calgary-based Shaw and Football fans are invited to “Experience the Energy” of the 2019 Grey… Read more »

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You can get tennis rackets to computers for prices starting at 35% of retail from City of Calgary

Whether you need a computer or new tools or a used truck, you may find it through The City of Calgary’s surplus sales and public auctions. Bikes… Read more »

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Watch the Complete Time Lapse Video of Calgary’s Iconic Library Construction

On February 8th, Calgary’s new Central Library in East Village completed 100 days of being open. In celebration, the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation has shared the complete time… Read more »

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Pentatonix: The World Tour

Three-time Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling artist Pentatonix have announced a 45-date tour produced by Live Nation to kick off their World Tour. Emmy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling recording artist… Read more »