Kendall Bistretzan

Calgary

Writer at Freelance

Writer, reviewer, coffee enthusiast. Querying. All opinions my own. She/her.

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Articles

Stay cool amidst the heat warnings at Calgary’s spray parks

1 week ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

The city of Calgary is under a heat warning for the first time this year, but it certainly won’t be the last. Heat warnings are issued when there’s a forecast of two more consecutive days with daytime maximum temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius or higher, and nighttime minimum temperatures staying about 14°C. With extended heat waves and below-normal rainfall projected for summer, it’s time to start thinking of ways to beat the heat.
Why Barrier Lake in Kananaskis is an ideal summer day-trip destination

1 week ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

The summer forecast is showing a scorcher for Calgary and surrounding areas, which means you’ll want to plan lake days whenever possible. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of natural and manmade lakes in the Kananaskis area, which means you don’t have to travel too terribly far for a day on the water. Barrier Lake is one such location. Smack-dab in Bow Valley Provincial Park, Barrier Lake is a stunning manmade creation run by a hydroelectric dam on its north side.
How to embark on an epic Calgary scavenger hunt this summer

1 week ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

Isn’t it crazy that at some point in your childhood, you probably did a scavenger hunt for the last time without even knowing it? Good news: it doesn’t have to be the last time. This summer, you can experience Calgary like never before by participating in the Calgary Culture Scavenger Hunt. Designed by an expert team of writers and adventurers, the self-guided hunt lets locals and visitors alike get to know Calgary by guiding them through must-sees and hidden secrets.
There’s an alpaca farm you can visit just over an hour outside of Calgary

1 week ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

If you’re looking for a unique outdoor experience this summer, look no further than Kirk’s Alpaca Farm just outside of Three Hills, Alberta. Yes, alpacas. Over 110 of them, to be precise. The farm was established in 2019 when a husband-and-wife team purchased 38 alpacas. From there, they learned how to shear, breed, attend markets, and source products made from alpaca fibre. In 2020, they opened their farm to the public.
9 Canadian books that should be on your summer reading list

1 week ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

What is it about summertime that makes reading more appealing? Perhaps it’s knowing you get to do so while lounging in the sun, or that extra time off work to relax and unwind. If you’re picking up your first book of the year, or are an avid reader, sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin. The last thing you want to do is waste time on a book that’s only so-so, especially when you have such limited time to yourself.
How this Canadian supplement scientifically tackles your hangover

1 week ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

Have you noticed that once you pass your early twenties, hangovers get so much worse? It’s like, your pre-frontal cortex finishes developing, and boom: a glass of wine or a couple of beers suddenly becomes enough to ruin the next day. It’s not your fault. Okay, maybe it’s a little your fault, but if there was a way to protect your liver while you’re having a drink or two, you’d do it, right? Enter: Activate DHM — a supplement that helps you take back tomorrow.
How Lavender Club is creating a community for sapphic folks in Calgary

1 week ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

What sort of queer spaces exist in Calgary? If you’re well-engrained in the community, a few answers may come to mind. However, if you’re new to Calgary, to being 2SLGBTQ+, or both, the obvious answers are limited. Perhaps a night out dancing at Twisted Element, or taking in a drag show at The Attic Bar & Stage. Fine options, but what if you want to make friends, have fun while the sun is still out, or hang out in sober spaces?
Businesses to support amidst the Marda Loop construction

2 weeks ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

Good news: the construction in Marda Loop is set to wrap up this fall. Bad news: it was originally supposed to be finished last year. For visitors, it’s an inconvenience, but for business owners, it can be the difference between remaining open, moving locations, or closing down entirely. Although the end is in sight, these next few months are critical for those feeling the impact of lower foot traffic and customers due to construction.
The history of Calgary's Scotiabank Saddledome

2 weeks ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

It’s an iconic Calgary building that you probably see all the time, but have you ever stopped to wonder about the history of the Saddledome? Plans for what we now know as the Scotiabank Saddledome started coming together in 1980. The Calgary Flames were a newly arrived franchise, and the city had put in a bid for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. A multi-purpose facility was all but imperative.
Preserving Nirvana’s 1991 performance in Calgary

2 weeks ago | curiocity.com | Kendall Bistretzan

In case you missed it, the rediscovery of a 34-year-old tape recording is making waves in the Calgary music scene. Why? Because on that tape is Nirvana’s 1991 concert at the Westward Club in Calgary. The date was Monday, March 4, and in classic Calgary fashion, a spring blizzard ravaged the city. However, that didn’t stop dedicated music-lovers from attending the show of a lesser-known Seattle-based grunge band. “I didn’t know them well at all,” admits Colin Hart.