Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)
Artistic Director Francesco Ventriglia Brings a New Vision to Alberta Ballet
When ballet dancer Alexandra Hughes performs, she looks out onto “a sea of black.” Masked in makeup, the stage lights illuminate her costume and render her audience anonymous. The music plays, and “Alex” is left behind as her role takes over. Whether dancing as the bad-to-the-bone Wicked Witch of th
Calgary’s Central Outreach Hub is Filling Bellies and Hearts
Photo by Jared Sych. The impetus behind the benevolent mother ship known as Central Outreach Hub is simple: There are hungry people out there, let’s feed them. Peter Sheridan is head of the addictions-recovery team at Central United Church, which runs the hub. A recovering alcoholic himself, Sherida
The Calgary International Film Festival is Back for Its 26th Year
Over the course of 10 days, the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) will screen over 200 films and host events, parties, Q&As, panels and more. Whether you’re a cinephile or a casual movie-goer, there’s something for everyone at CIFF this year. CIFF is the largest film festival in Alberta and
Wildlife road safety tips
Canada is well known for providing some of the most memorable wildlife encounters. We’re lucky to live in a country where the likelihood of seeing a moose in a marsh along a highway isn’t unrealistic. There are many wild animals and if you’re planning a road trip, you need to be aware of the possibl
Cynthia Chang-Christison | Calgary’s Best Dressed 2025
Photo by Jared Sych. Jacket Adidas; glasses Bottega Veneta from Chinook Optical; dress from MSGM; scarf from HG Vintage; jade bangle picked up on a family trip to Taiwan; ring Subject Object by Bramble Lee Pryde. How would you describe your personal style? My style is all about contrast. I’m always
Why Kensington is One of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025
Photo by Jared Sych. Technically, Kensington is a Businesses Improvement Zone that includes Sunnyside and Hillhurst. But, colloquially, Kensington has long been one of Calgary’s most vital neighbourhoods, where history, art, shopping and community come together. Just across the Bow River from downto
A Visionary Appointment
Contemporary Calgary is at a pivotal moment of growth as it evolves its world-class programming. The public contemporary art gallery welcomed new chief curator Mona Filip this past spring. A key player in Calgary’s arts and culture landscape, Contemporary Calgary’s appointment of Filip will deepen i
52 Calgary Sandwiches For Each Week of the Year
Photo by Jared Sych. For some (ahem, this author), having a sandwich is a weekly occurrence. If that’s the case for you too, or if you want to up your sandwich game this year, we’re here to help with a sandwich option to try each week of the year. And just to keep things fresh, we’ve thrown a few sw
Where to Get Ice Cream Sandwiches in Calgary
The Salty Dog ice cream sandwich from Holysh*t Icecream Sandwiches. Photo by Fraser Aberdeen. Why should savoury sammies have all the fun? Ice cream sandwiches may often be seen as a warm-weather classic, but they’re just as worthy of year-round indulgence as any other sandwich. Here’s where you can
A Hot Dog is Absolutely a Sandwich — Technically
Ah, the age-old question: Is a hot dog a sandwich? And what is a sandwich? In most modern meanings, a sandwich is any number of ingredients stuck between some bread. Spread some peanut butter and jelly between two slices of Wonder Bread, and you’ve automatically made both ingredients easier to eat,
Staff Picks: Calgary Sandwiches We Love
The Italian Panini from Lina’s Italian Market Bread (or the roll or bun) is the deciding factor in what makes a sandwich delicious or not. You can have the freshest veggies, creamiest sauces, a flavourful spread and savoury fillings, but if you don’t have a tasty vehicle to support all those element
Parker: Century 21 Bamber Realty celebrates a successful 40 years
Earning a living selling real estate can be rewarding, but it can also be lonely and frustrating. Those who want to excel and enjoy the fruits of a career in real estate must not be afraid to work hard over long hours in building up a reputation, to convince people they can handle what is probably t
Sandwiches: The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
A sandwich being made at Scozzafava’s Deli. Photo by Jared Sych. Few people have properly paid homage to sandwiches like Canadian musician and children’s entertainer Fred Penner did in his popular children’s song, “Sandwiches” like so: Sandwiches are beautiful, sandwiches are fine; I like sandwiches
How to Commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This year marks five years of officially commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) as a nation. NDTR serves as part of the reconciliation process to publicly acknowledge the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools and honour survivors and those who did not return. Fo
Made in Calgary: Gradient Beverages’ Inversion Nitro Cocktails Deliver a Bar-Quality Drink in a Can
Photo courtesy of Gradient Beverages. Gradient Beverages has been innovating ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages since 2020, when co-founders John Eresman, Trisha Woodlock and Josh Woodlock created their Gradient vodka sodas, a numbered pack of six drinks with varying alcohol strengths so people coul
This Parkdale Heritage Home Was Lovingly Restored by a Calgary Design Company
Photo by Hayden Pattulo Matthew and Melanie Kennedy had just returned from their honeymoon when a phone call sparked what would become a seven-year home renovation and preservation journey for their growing family. A partner and principal at Calgary design company Studio North, Matthew and his team
Property of the Week: A $10 Million Tuscan-Inspired Estate That Was Once Leonardo DiCaprio’s Temporary Residence
Photo courtesy of Ryan Hagel, Calgary Real Estate Photos. Where it is 209 Pinnacle Ridge Place S.W. The property This home was showcased in the award-winning TV series Fargo and served as a temporary residence for actor Leonardo DiCaprio during the filming of The Revenant in 2015. The Tuscan-inspi
Property of the Week: A Four-Bedroom Home on a Corner Lot in Coach Hill
Where it is 4 Coach Ridge Close S.W. The location The Coach Hill area boasts wide, tree-lined streets, numerous parks and playgrounds. Quick access to the Stoney Trail Ring Road, Bow Trail, Sarcee Trail and Old Banff Coach Road makes getting around the city or out to the mountains a breeze. The co
Calgary’s River Hall Returns with More Music, Food and Fun
Do you ever wish summer would last just a little bit longer? Well, River Hall is back, and it’s here to help make the final weekends of the season a lot more fun. Brought to life by Montreal-based event company Aire Commune in partnership with the City of Calgary, River Hall is a community gathering
What to Do in the Mountains in September
Enjoy a short film festival under the stars in Banff When: September 4 Head to the Banff Centre’s outdoor amphitheatre to watch a lineup of mountain-themed short films that were part of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. The six-film roster includes River Mama, Keep it Burning, 109
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