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Looking for a new place to eat? So much has come to Calgary, here is a list of just some of the new restaurants around the city to check out:

• Milpa
• Congress Coffee Company 
• Avitas Wine Bar
• Clay Pot Asian Food Kitchen
• Hitmans Bar
• Jam's Diner
• Monga
• The Plate
• Primary Colours
• Ranchi Cafe & Bistro
• Taqueria El Chefe
• 424 Bar Kitchen Social
• Egg and Spoon
• Iyycburg
• Joy Tea
• Mumbai Bites
• Pizza Face
• Zak's Eatery & Market

What's your new favourite place to get some food in Calgary? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy March, Calgary! 

Here are some fun events happening around the city for you to check out:

March 1 - April 2 Snow Tubing at Winsport
March 1 - 5 Broadway Canada Presents: Anastasia
March 1 - 5 ISU World Figure Skating Championships
March 3 Montgomery Community Association March Jellybean Dance
March 3 International Woman's Day Gala
March 4 Starry Night Whisky and Wine Festival
March 9 Soap Making Workshop
March 10 Run Bowness Registration Opens
March 11 Bow Valley Film Tour
March 12 Daylight Savings
March 12 Sunalta Live
March 17 St. Patrick's Day
March 18 Highfield Food and Beverage Market Fest
March 18 - April 16 Vertigo Theatre Presents: Gaslight
March 24 Calgary Women's Choir Concert
March 24 Dean Brody
March 25 Muay Thai World Cup 7
March 30 - April 2…

Looking for something fun to do this family day long weekend? We've got you covered. Here are some ideas of things to check out around the city:

• Try Ice Fishing: "Go ice fishing this weekend. During Alberta’s twice-yearly Family Fishing Weekends, no fishing licence is required. Albertans and visitors are invited to give fishing a try on waterbodies with open fishing seasons (not in national parks). Keep in mind that fishing regulations still apply." (To Do Canada)
• Central Commons Park Winter Pop-Up: "Head to Central Commons Park for a Winter Pop-Up! With music, entertainment, a special fire performance and hot drinks from Monogram Coffee, it’s the perfect way to spend some time taking in the sights, sounds, and lights of Central Commons Park. The…

1. Parks! Calgary is home to some of the largest and most well-protected green spaces in Canada. Here at Team Ken Richter we love being right by Bowness Park, one of the oldest in the city.
2. Local Businesses! Calgarians are filled with an entrepreneurial spirit that has brought so many unique, home-grown businesses to the city. We love shopping local!
3. Theatre! Whether small improv theatre’s like Loose Moose or big-stage productions at Arts Commons, Calgary is home to so much high-quality theatre. Plus, our film industry is growing exponentially!
4. Western Roots! We love our western roots. Calgary was settled by cowboys, and that cowboy spirit remains the heart of our city.
5. Downtown Skyline! Calgary truly has one of the most beautiful downtown…

This weekend is the Annual Calgary Renovation Show. If you are a current homeowner, or hoping to become one soon, you do not want to miss out on this opportunity to see the best of the best Calgary has to offer in the home renovation space.

On their website, the Calgary Renovation Show describes themselves as follows: “The Calgary Renovation Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals. Whether you’re joining us at the BMO Centre with a specific project in mind or just looking for some inspiration, our local home…

The new year is here! The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has come to a close, and now it is time for a fresh start. We hope you have had a chance to rest during the holiday break, because there are so many fun things happening around the city this month that you do not want to miss out on. Here are just a handful:

January 10-15 Fiddler On The Roof
January 12-22 Best of Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
January 12 Jim Gaffigan: Dark Pale Tour
January 13 Bow Habitat Station: What's Up With Green Living?
January 13-15 The Calgary Renovation Show
January 14 Orthodox New Year
January 14-22 Chinese Lunar New Year Festival 2023
January 16 High Performance Rodeo: Ten-Minute Play Festival
January 22 Lunar New Year
January 24 The Calgary Real…

Christmas in Calgary is a magical time of the year. With so much to do and see, there is something for everyone hoping to make their spirits a little more merry and bright. Looking for some classic Calgary Christmas activities? We've got your Christmas in Calgary bucket list!

Here is your guide to Christmas in Calgary:

1. Experience an old fashioned Christmas at Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park. Not only can you learn the holiday traditions of days past, but you'll get the chance to see Santa, explore the exhibits, pet fuzzy animals, try authentic Candy Cane, and so much more. These events are very family friendly, with lots to enjoy for every age. 
2. Volunteer with Operation Christmas Child! Calgary is home to one of Samaritan Purse's…

December is such a fun month, with so many activities around the city! While it would be nearly impossible to list them all, here are some upcoming highlights to check out:

December 1-17 Agatha Christie's Murder on The Orient Express
December 1-17 17th Days of Christmas
December 1-24 Santa's Enchanted Forest
December 1-24 Enchanted Winterland at CrossIron Mills
December 1-31 Glow: Calgary
December 2-4 Spruce Meadows Christmas Market
December 3 MCA Festive Artisan Market
December 3 Bowness Holiday Dinner
December 5 Central Commons Park Grand Opening
December 7 Barenaked Ladies: Hometown Holidays
December 9 Tea with Mrs. Claus
December 9-10 Home Alone in Concert
December 14 Holiday Paint Night
December 16-18 Speed Skating World Championships
December 17-18 Once…

On November 11th we recognize Remembrance Day here in Canada. This is such an important day to honor, celebrate, and remember those who have sacrificed their lives to serve our country and defend our freedom. On this coming Remembrance Day, all of us at Team Ken Richter would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all of those who have served, both past and present, and their families. 

Here are some of the Remembrance Day events happening around the city this year:

• Military Museums Service
• Field of Crosses on Memorial Drive
• Fort Calgary Service
• Ceremony at Queen's Park Cemetery
• Ceremony at Burnsland Park Cemetery
• Ceremony at Union Cemetery

Keep checking back for updates!

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There are lots of fun events happening around the city of Calgary this month! Here are just a handful:

November 3-30 Potion Putt: Wizarding Mini Golf
November 4 The Wine Experience
November 4 - 30 The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe at Rosebud Theatre
November 9 Bryan Adams Tour
November 11 Remembrance Day
November 12-13 Bowness Holiday Craft Fair
November 16 BCA General Meeting
November 17-20 Disney On Ice
November 18 Live Country Music at The Big Four Roadhouse
November 20 Deerfoot Inn & Casino Holiday Market
November 21-22 BCA Casino Fundraiser
November 23 Zoolights: Adults Only Night
November 26 Calgary Scouts Christmas Market
November 26 Little Modern Christmas Market
November 26 The Candy Cane Kids
November 28 Rupi Kaur Live Tour

Have a great November,…