November 21 2019 8:27pm Joel Senick and Linda Olsen talk to football historian Daryl Slade to find out Calgary’s history with the Grey Cup Festival, dating back to 1948. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof…
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‘A heck of a good idea!’: neighbourhood history comes to life on Calgary garbage cans
People in one Calgary neighbourhood are in for a surprise the next time they toss a snack wrapper in a public garbage can — they’ll be getting a fun history lesson while they’re at it. Calgary artist Nicole Wolf has…
How will this decades-old Calgary elm tree be impacted by the new arena?
A beautiful old elm tree may be a familiar sight to people who frequent the Calgary Stampede grounds, as it’s been growing in one of the parking lots for years. Surrounded by yellow lines and large concrete bricks, it’s believed…
Missing 1930 exhibition poster returned to Calgary Stampede
July 10 2019 7:49pm For years, the Calgary Stampede has been searching for missing posters. This week, it came one step closer to completing its collection. As Adam MacVicar reports, its all thanks to a woman who had no idea…
John Ware legacy carries on as Calgary celebrates Black History Month
February 11 2019 2:11pm Mon, Feb 11: John Ware, freed slave turned cowboy, overcame hardships to become a successful rancher in Alberta. As Adam MacVicar reports, his story continues to be told more than 100 years after his death. ‘…
Fort Calgary restores 1876 Metis cabin: ‘Incredible that it stayed intact’
Fri, Nov 16: A big piece of the past is now on display in Calgary, giving new life to one of the oldest buildings in the city. As Gil Tucker shows us, people involved in the project are hoping it’ll…