Gil Tucker

Jul 26, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Gil Tucker

Some talented performers in Calgary are creating a new show that packs a powerful punch. Members of the newly-formed Artis Theatre company have all come to Canada to escape the war in Ukraine. They believe Artis is Calgary's first all-Ukrainian theatre ensemble. "We are trying to connect Ukrainian people with a Canadian audience, as a bridge between Ukrainians and Canadians," director Snizhana Bora said. Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.

Jul 25, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Gil Tucker

This week's bringing a few important life lessons for some hardworking Calgary kids. They're really getting down to business and having a lot of fun along the way. Young entrepreneurs aged seven to 15 are learning the basics of business at the Mini Titans camp at the Cedarbrae Community Centre in southwest Calgary. Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.

Jul 24, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Gil Tucker

There's a new effort to help the food bank support struggling Calgarians. It provides a chance to turn your empty bottles and cans into hampers full of food. Thirty bottle depots around Calgary are teaming up on a massive bottle drive this weekend. When you bring in your empties, the depots will send the Calgary Food Bank whatever donation you'd like from your return money. Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.

Jul 18, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Gil Tucker

A hardworking athlete from the Calgary region is getting ready to go for the gold in Paris. Zak Madell of Okotoks is getting ready to leave soon as part of the Team Canada wheelchair rugby team at the 2024 Paralympics. It will be Madell's fourth time representing Canada at the Paralympics. Recognized as one of top wheelchair rugby players in the world, Madell was part of the team that won the silver medal at the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Jul 17, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Gil Tucker

This is a big week for some lucky Calgary dog owners. Their four-legged friends are front-and-center on a sweet new effort to help other local pets. Across Calgary, 48 canines have been selected to be shown on the packaging of an ice cream made especially for dogs. Proceeds from sales of the Village Ice Cream product will go to the Calgary-based animal rescue group Canadian Animal Task Force (CATF). The invitation for dog owners to apply to be on the packaging went out in January.