Some talented young Calgarians are getting set to battle it out in a new kind of competition at this year’s Calgary Stampede. Members of the […]
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Calgary Stampede: safety begins with beating the heat
Descrease article font size Increase article font size With temperatures forecast to hit or exceed 30 C during this year’s Calgary Stampede, officials are reminding […]
Canadian doctor will join Virgin Galactic research space crew
Dr. Shawna Pandya, a Brandon, Man.-born, Edmonton-raised physician and space scientist, is seeing a life-long dream become reality: she’s going to space. “I will be […]
Calgary teens rock out on tour throughout the U.S.: ‘Incredibly surreal’
Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s the summer road trip of a lifetime for some talented young Calgarians. Five musicians from the […]
Beyoncé’s country era inspires new wave of inclusivity at Calgary Stampede
Beyoncé’s latest album, Cowboy Carter, has sparked a country era that shatters stereotypes, redefining what Western culture can look, feel and sound like. The impact […]
Ukrainian eye surgeons to learn at University of Calgary
Some scars can’t be hidden. It’s why Dr. Olga Denysiuk is coming to Canada from the Ukraine war zone to learn more about saving and […]
Rosebud Theatre captivates audiences in tiny Alberta hamlet
It’s easy to drive by the hamlet of Rosebud, nestled in a cozy river valley winding through the Badlands. The small community may not have […]
‘Icons of the Prairies’: One Alberta man’s quest to preserve Nanton’s grain elevators
When Leo Wieser worked in the movie biz, he built a million-dollar swimming pool that was used for one day. Now he’s fighting to raise […]
McDavid, Oilers ready for Cup climax: ‘Dreamt of yourself playing in that game’
Connor McDavid envisioned this moment. Growing up in the suburbs north of Toronto — whether it was the outdoor rinks, the arenas or on the […]
Sporting sequins and silver, Mama Stanley is an Edmonton celebrity for playoffs
Edmonton Oilers fans crowd around Mary Loewen in a plaza outside the team’s home arena during every playoffs game, asking to have their pictures taken […]