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2 months ago | 
thescenecalgary.com | Abbey Whitehead |Nathan Iles
These Calgary distillers aren’t just crafting great drinks — they’re creating unforgettable experiences and winning awards.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
thescenecalgary.com | Nathan Iles |Abbey Whitehead |Don Tse
Venture beyond the main strip of Inglewood into the surrounding Ramsay area, and you’ll find Crossroads Market at the hub of Blackfoot and Ogden Road. According to manager Nicole Schon, it’s a Calgary institution that has weathered many storms. “We’ve just got that grit about us,” she explains.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
thescenecalgary.com | Nathan Iles |Abbey Whitehead |Don Tse
Maybe you spotted the melted yellow logo on the counter of the Ship & Anchor. Or the unsettling cover featuring four uniformed individuals with lightbulbs in their faces caught your eye while you were grabbing vinyl at Sloth Records. Attendees of this past year’s edition of the Sled Island Music & Arts Festival saw stacks of it while grabbing passes from the backroom of the Delta Hotel.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
thescenecalgary.com | Nathan Iles |Abbey Whitehead |Don Tse
The YYC Music Awards Gala, held at the Grey Eagle Casino Event Centre this past Sunday, celebrates each corner of Calgary’s vibrant music scene. Some of this year’s honorees include psych-rockers Kue Varo & The Only Hopes, Edmonton rapper K-Riz, and Indigenous songwriter Troy Kokol. The evening was rounded out with bangin’ live performances from the likes of Shane Ghostkeeper and Tea Fannie, as well as music videos from Ginger Beef and The Royal Foundry.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
thescenecalgary.com | Nathan Iles |Abbey Whitehead |Don Tse
DuskusThis London-based producer makes his first Calgary appearance with a bangin’ set of house and blood-and-thunder kicks that never lose sight of the hooks and melodies. October 3, 9 p.m. at Commonwealth, 731 10 Ave. S.W., commonwealthbar.caThe Story of Merle HaggardJUNO-nominated singer Jess Lee hosts a celebration of one of country music’s enduring stars, with live renditions interwoven with stories from Haggard’s life that echo his working-class anthems.
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Apr 11, 2024 | 
livewirecalgary.com | Abbey Whitehead
Watch for signs and move your cars, street sweeping is set to begin in Calgary starting April 15. Street sweeping removes debris and leftover materials from winter on the roadway.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
livewirecalgary.com | Abbey Whitehead
It’s time to tee off on 2024, as the City of Calgary is opening up two of its courses for what’s looking like a beautiful weekend. Golfers can book online starting April 10, at noon through the City of Calgary booking portal. Tee times will start on April 12, at McCall Lake and Maple Ridge Golf Courses.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
livewirecalgary.com | Abbey Whitehead
Jane’s Walk, a global movement celebrating community-led walking conversations, is set to return for its second year under the management of The Federation of Calgary Communities. Inspired by the activism of Jane Jacobs, Jane’s Walk fosters free walking tours led by community members, aiming to reclaim streets for the betterment of neighbourhoods.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
livewirecalgary.com | Abbey Whitehead
Some students who attended SAIT this year question why they couldn’t secure a place to live on campus after a long waiting list at the start of the 2023/2024 school year, yet the school has accepted student residents from other local post-secondary schools. SAIT Residence, typically reserved for SAIT students, has expanded its housing scope to include students from the University of Calgary, Bow Valley College and Alberta University of the Arts.
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Apr 4, 2024 | 
livewirecalgary.com | Abbey Whitehead
Pilots from WestJet Encore may initiate a strike as early as April 17, following the approval of a strike mandate on Tuesday. WestJet Encore, a subsidiary of WestJet, operates domestic flights within Canada connecting major urban centers and smaller communities. During a recent strike-authorization vote on Tuesday, 89 per cent of its pilots participated, with 97 per cent of them voting in favor of a potential strike.
