September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day). The day honours the children who never returned home from residential schools, along with their families and communities. A few opportunities are popping up around Calgary where you can participate in supportive, educational, and community-building
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Now that the pandemonium of the back-to-school season has subsided, it’s time to talk about fall family fun! Fall days are all about appreciating the small moments — warm sunshine after a cool morning, a quick stop at the playground despite a busy schedule, and wandering through the fall leaves.
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Spectacular. Breathtaking. Sensational! The FUTURE is bright as Cirque du Soleil presents ECHO, the latest touring show coming to Calgary this summer and fall. The gorgeous set and costumes are a treat to behold. The acrobatics, circus arts, and clowning around will astonish and entertain you. This unforgettable show is
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Fall is here, with its brilliant colours, cozy textures, and seasonal markets. Calgary has loads of craft markets, and this is the season to get out and support local businesses, artisans, and entrepreneurs. And if a little holiday shopping is done along the way, who’s going to complain?! Because, before
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As the leaves change colour and the air turns brisk, pull out the cozy sweaters and head outside to the farm. The Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest, taking place every weekend in October, is the perfect fall outing for young families. Visit the farm animals, search for the perfect pumpkin,
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Do you remember being a kid and the joy and freedom of riding a bike? Pedalling up the hill as hard as you could and then enjoying the thrill and the wind in your hair as you flew down (kids, wear your helmets). Bike parks and pump tracks have been
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I grew up in the country, but have lived in cities my whole adult life. My kids, on the other hand, are born and bred city kids. The first time we went to a corn maze, one of my children (who will remain nameless to protect the ridiculous) exclaimed, “I
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The mornings are getting crisp, and the leaves are starting to turn — it must be September! Are you thrilled to send the kids back to school, or are you grieving the end of summer? Either way, hopefully, you enjoy the change of season and all it brings. Embrace the
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