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It was another Stampede for the books!

We had so much fun celebrating with you, Calgary. The theme for the 2022 Stampede was ‘Together Again,’ a fitting sentiment. As many of those who didn’t return last year due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis came back to the grounds for the first time in two years, there was a feeling of relief this summer as the greatest outdoor show on earth began. We’re back, and we’re betting than ever.

This year had everything we love about the Stampede: community, pancakes, western wear, sportsmanship, two-stepping, sky-high rides and more! The feeling on the grounds was electric. Whether you were watching the chuckwagon races or the BMX show, shopping in the BMO center or playing games on the midway, it felt like being…

Happy Canada Day, Calgary!

This Canada Day we are celebrating how far we have come as a country, those who have fought for our freedom, and each and every one of you who strives to bring more good into this world and embody what it means to be truly Canadian. Canada is not perfect, and celebrating Canada Day does not mean we are celebrating or negating it's imperfections; it means we are lifting up the good, and will continue the work to make Canada a place people are proud to call home. All of us here at Team Ken Richter are very proud to call Canada home! 

July is always a busy month for Calgarians. Not only is it Canada Day and the kickoff to the summer, but Stampede season! This year the Calgary Stampede goes from July 8 - July 17. It is…

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! 

The Government of Canada writes, "this is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day."

Why June 21st, Summer Solstice? For many Indigenous groups, summer solstice is an important day of celebration and ceremony. Peter Bellegarde, the National Chief of The Assembly of First…

Happy May, Calgary! Here are some of the fun events happening around our city this month:

May 6-7 Calgary International BeerFest: "The Calgary International Beerfest brings the beer world together at Canada’s largest beer festival. Rated as one of the best beer festivals in the world, with 700+ beers from 200+ breweries, and so many innovative destinations within the festival, your biggest challenge will be deciding where to start."

May 15 Bowness Spring Clean Up: "The Bowness Spring Clean Up is a partnership between the Bowness Community Association, the City of Calgary, and other local organizations and businesses to provide free disposal services to our community. Residents can drop off their unwanted items to various recycling vendors and/or…

Can you hear the birds chirping? The green grass growing? The sun getting a little bit warmer? That's right Calgary, it is officially springtime. Here are some of the fun events happening around the city for you to check out this gorgeous April:

April 3 Beginning of Ramadan
April 10 Palm Sunday
April 10 Introduction to Alberta Letterpress : Have you ever been curious about how old printing letterpresses work? Learn how to make your own beautiful prints the old fashioned way at this workshop!
April 10 Calgary Jazz Orchestra Ukrainian Relief Fundraiser : It's been over a month since Russia invaded Ukraine. Proceeds from this concert will go right to relief efforts in support of Ukraine's fight to save their country.
April 12 Celtic Illusion : What do you…

Check out these great events happening in March!

• March 1-19 Shipp's Creek at Jubilations Dinner Theatre : If you love the popular Canadian TV show Schitt's Creek, you'll love this hilariously satirical take on it.
• March 1-31 Live Music at The Commonwealth : Live music is back! Head to the Commonwealth to check out some amazing local artists.
• March 1-31 Calgary Philharmonic Showcase : The Calgary Philharmonic is where our best musicians showcase their talents. Sit back and enjoy the music.
• March 4-13 The Winter Paralympics : Team Canada's paralympic team is poised to bring home medals with a top-notch team! Support our athletes!
• March 8-April 3 Steel Magnolias At Arts Commons : This show has become widely renowed and is sure to make…

It's YYC Hot Chocolate Festival time! This annual event will help you discover new local cafes, try some tasty drinks, and give back. $1.00-$3.00 from every cup sold goes towards Meals on Wheels, a charity that brings healthy and filling meals to those in need. You can vote for your favourite drink, and in the end, a winner will be crowned. Here are just a handful of the drinks being featured this year:

Euphoria Cafe: "Inspired by Bantha Milk, with the power of the force, we introduce to you our “Tatooine Hot Chocolate”. White chocolate melted to order blended with blue spirulina and lavender, fresh steamed coconut and gf oat milk, topped with a dusting of the light side and dark side. This sweet exotic drink is sure to please in this cold…

This is a strange month for events, since so much is up in the air with COVID restrictions. While we’re trying to stay positive, we wanted to make sure this month you get some suggestions of things you’ll be able to do no matter what COVID restrictions are in effect. Here are our top 10 suggestions:

1. Go Skating on Bowness Lagoon. The weather is cold enough for ice, but warm enough that you won’t freeze out on the pond. Check out their new ice pathways!
2. Shop Local in Inglewood! Wandering through the local shops in Inglewood is such a fun way to spend an afternoon. Check out the Spice Merchant, Plant, Rosso Coffee and more.
3. Check out our local murals! You can view maps of where all the prettiest murals are in the city. Take a friend and a…

At the start of the new year, after all of the hype of Christmas, it's always nice to have some fun events planned to attend. It gives you something to look forward to, especially in the midst of this incredibly cold snap! However, with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 causing further shutdowns as the risk of contraction grows, many events are being cancelled. This is unfortunate, but a necessary precaution as mass gatherings aren't safe to participate in. 

With the uncertainty of Alberta's COVID restrictions looming, instead of giving you a list of events happening around the city that could all change completely, we thought we would provide you with fun activities that you can do no matter what state the province is in. These three activities will…

The Calgary Farmyard: The Calgary Farmyard has everything your heart could ever desire: baby goats, chickens, bunnies, lamas, mini golf, slides, fair-style games, a tractor pull, miniature train, corn maze, zip-line, snacks, drinks, a pumpkin patch and more! Throughout the yard are Instagram-worthy picture set ups, complete with all the rustic, autumnal charm everyone loves. While the ticket price is on the higher side at around $20/person (depending on the day and time), once you're inside the grounds, everything but food and pumpkin purchases are included. You could spend an entire afternoon and never run out of things to do. Check them out! Get your tickets here!

Ghoul's Night Out: Calgary's Heritage Park has always done an incredible job of…