Pictured at the retirement celebration of Sharon Carry, outgoing president and CEO of Bow Valley College, are former Bow Valley College board chair Joanne Stalinski and Bow Valley Credit Union president and CEO Larry Bohn. Carry joined Bow Valley College in 1997 and under hear leadership, the college doubled enrollment.

 Bow Valley College board chair Dave Collyer (right) and Boyden Calgary partner Kevin Gregor were among the scores of supporters who gathered at the Hyatt Nov 24 to salute retiring Bow Valley College president and CEO Sharon Carry.

 Pictured at the retirement celebration for outgoing Bow Valley College president and CEO Sharon Carry are Corporate Director Bonnie DuPont with Barry Bultz, professor and head division of psychosocial oncology at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.

 Joining outgoing Bow Valley College president and CEO Sharon Carry (centre) at her retirement celebration held Nov 24 at the Hyatt are Trico Homes’ Eleanor Chiu (left) and her husband Wayne Chiu. Scores of supporters gathered to thank Carry for her years of outstanding leadership.

 Well known Calgarians John and Bobbie Currie were among the scores of guests who gathered at the Hyatt Nov 24 to salute outgoing Bow Valley College president and CEO Sharon Carry. John Currie was the very first Bow Valley College board chair.

 There are not many people who know their way around the political arena as well as brothers Tom Olsen( left) and Gordon Olsen. The political consultants were among those who attended the Sharon Carry retirement celebration.

 Pictured, from left, at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park are ACHF’s Meghan Kociuba, vice-president Liz Ballendine and Melanie Dekker. More than 1600 guests attended the event and succeeded in raising an incredible $600,000 (net) for the beloved hospital.

 Among the more than 1600 guests who attended the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park were Mistras’ Spencer Lunn and his wife Lisa Brunet-Lunn with their adorable children Emily Lunn (7), Braden Lunn (11) and Madison Lunn (2). The SRO gala netted $600,000.

 Pictured at the Star Wars themed Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park are Dr. Jaime Blackwood, Charlotte Robitaille, Taylor Robitaille and Petrogas’ Noel Robitaille.

Amy Davidson and her husband BDP’s Fred Davidson pose for the lens with their children Isla Davidson (6) and Chloe Davidson (9) at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park. The SRO event was attended by more than 1600 guests.

 Pictured with reason to smile at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park are gala co-chair Tara Shaw (left) with ACHF president and CEO Saifa Koonar. The SRO event was attended by more than 1600 guests and raised $600,000 to support the leading edge equipment, training and programs at the beloved hospital.

Dressed in their Christmas best at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park are, from left, Payton Langenau, Mya Keeping and Easton Langenau.

 Pictured at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park are gala sponsors Scott and Suzanne Henuset with their adorable children, twins 4-year old Jourdan and Harper, 7-year old Charlie and 5-year old Hudson.

Pictured at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park is 10-year committee member Lori Moch (centre) with her daughter-in-law Rachel Moch (left) and soon-to-be daughter-in-law Gail Medley.

 Dr. Marli Robertson and Dr. David Johnson were among the more than 1600 guests who attended the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park . The fabulous fundraised raised $600,000 for our beloved hospital.

Among the 1600 guests in attendance at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park were, from left, Margaret Fullerton, senior operating officer, Alberta ChildrenÕs Hospital, Dr. Verna Yui, AHS president and CEO and Brenda Huband, vice-president & Chief Health Operations Officer (Central & Southern Alberta).

Pictured with Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) board chair Karen Radford at the ACHF Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park are Dr. Brent Scott, director of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (left) and Dr. Jim Kellner, head of paediatrics at the Alberta Children’s Hospital.

 Cutting an elegant swath at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park are Calgary Flames’ Matt Stajan and his wife Katie. The gala raised an impressive $600,000 in support of the leading-edge equipment, training and programs at our beloved hospital.

 Shaw Communications CEO Brad Shaw and his wife Michelle pose for the lens at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park . Shaw was one of the gala’s invaluable gold sponsors.

 The annual Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala would not be the success it is were it not for the support of myriad families. Pictured at the 10th annual, held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park are, from left, Rich Waller and his wife Jane McCaig and their son Anthony with-“Granny”- philanthropist and community leader Ann McCaig.

 Pictured, from left, at the hugely successful Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Candy Cane Gala held Dec 1 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park are, gala co-chair Jean-Ann Rooney with TD Wealth’s Jon Cornish and Kiran Seetal.

 The annual Children’s Hospital Aid Society (CHAS) Holiday luncheon, held Dec 5 at the BMO Centre, was an SRO success and was attended by hundreds of ladies. Pictured, from left, are Donna Remington, CHAS president Toshimi Sembo and past CHAS president Dorothy Woolstencroft. In 2015, CHAS supported 23 child-centric agencies and distributed $433,280.

 The annual Children’s Hospital Aid Society (CHAS) Holiday luncheon owes much of its success thanks to the invaluable support from RBC. Pictured,, from left, are RBC wives Debra Law, Jennifer King, Christina Heath and Carrie Ferguson.

 Cathy Whitehead (left) and Byblos Bakery’s Cristina Daklala were among the hundreds of ladies in attendance at the annual Children’s Hospital Aid Society (CHAS) Holiday luncheon, held Dec 5 at the BMO Centre.

 The annual Children’s Hospital Aid Society (CHAS) Holiday luncheon, held this year Dec 5 at the BMO Centre, was an SRO success and was attended by hundreds of ladies. Luncheon committee members Linda Vogt (left) and Linda Middlemiss had a great time a the fun and philanthropic fete.

Pictured with Calgary Herald uber business columnist Deborah Yedlin (left) at the annual Children’s Hospital Aid Society (CHAS) Holiday luncheon, held this year Dec 5 at the BMO Centre, is luncheon keynote speaker Dr. Robbie Babins-Wagner, CEO, Calgary Counselling Centre. The centre has been providing compassionate, professional and affordable counselling services in our community since 1962.

 Pictured, from left, at the annual Children’s Hospital Aid Society (CHAS) Holiday luncheon held Dec 5 in the BMO Centre, are Betsy Hickey, Linda Shaw and Suzanne Devonshire Baker. The SRO luncheon featured an address from keynote speaker Dr. Robbie Babins-Wagner, CEO, Calgary Counselling Centre.

 The annual Children’s Hospital Aid Society (CHAS) Holiday luncheon is a must attend event. Since 1908, CHAS has been raising significant funds for the children of Calgary and has been a supporters of the Alberta Children’s Hospital since CHAS’ inception. Pictured at the luncheon, held Dec 5 in the BMO Centre, are luncheon co-chairs Jan Bellis (left) and Susan Jull.

The Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre Christmas celebration held Dec 8 at the centre was attended by scores of volunteers, staff and donors. Pictured are invaluable volunteers John and Trish Radermacher.

 Pictured, from left, at the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre Christmas celebration held Dec 8 at the centre are research coordinator Cody Deman, renowned urologist and researcher Dr. Eric Hyndman, Alberta Health Services’ Derek Bley and urologist Dr. Geoff Gotto.

 All smiles at the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC) Christmas celebration held Dec 8 at the centre are PCC”s Shannon de Vall (left) and RAC 4 Clinical coordinator Candace Frey, R.N.

 Joining Man Van program manager Ken Rabb at the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC) Christmas celebration held Dec 8 at the centre are PCC volunteer Elaine Ori (left) and PCC communications manager Kathleen Langner.

 Pictured at the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC) Christmas celebration held Dec 8 at the centre are PCC director of finance Roby Brar (left) with past PCC board member Jim Conroy.

 All smiles at the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC) Christmas celebration held Dec 8 at the centre are PCC board members Andrew Abbott (left) and Jim Peplinski.

 Calgary’s Prostate Cancer Centre owes it’s success to myriad donors and volunteers. The centre, the only one of its kind in the country, relies solely on donor dollars to fund the services provided to thousands of men and their families. Pictured at the centre’s seasonal celebration held Dec 8 are invaluable volunteer Art Bosch with Pam Heard, executive director of the centre.

 Pictured, from left at The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Annual Chinese New Year Gala held Feb 19 at Regency Palace Restaurant are Alexandria Sham, HKCBA national chair, immediate past president Tim Onyett and Bonita Wong Paquette, HKCBA, Calgary president. More than 600 guests attended the celebration of the Year of the Fire Monkey.

Pictured, from left, at Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Calgary Leadership Summit and Awards held Mar 2 at The Westin are Calgary honourees Beth Hamilton-Keen, director, investment counselling, Mawer Investment Management and Cynthia Hansen, senior vice-president, operations, Enbridge Liquids Pipelines.

 Pictured, from left, at the Chairman’s Reception held Apr 1 in the fabulous National Music Centre (NMC) are legendary producer Bob Ezrin, multiple Juno Award winner and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Buffy Sainte-Marie, legendary performer and multiple Juno Award winner Burton Cummings and fellow rocker Tom Cochrane. Cummings was inducted into the new home of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at Studio Bell this night.

 MakeFashion held at Telus Spark Science Centre Apr 2 featured wearable technology from a team of 48 artists, designers and engineers from around the world.

 Broadview Homes won the coveted Builder of the Year Award at the 29th annual SAM Awards held Apr 16 in the Telus Convention Centre. Pictured are Broadview Homes’ vice-president Peter-John Woolf and his proud wife Delle.

 Pictured, from left, at the Gordie Howes C.A.R.E.S. Luncheon held Apr 15 at the Westin Calgary are special guests Yvan “The Roadrunner” Cournoyer and Paul Henderson with chairman Allan Klassen and committee member and NHL alumnus Perry Berezan.

 Calgary Opera chorus leader Karen Shippey-Heilman and Calgary Opera chorus member Joshua Bagby ham it up for the lens at the Calgary Opera Gala held at the Jube Apr.23.

 Pictured with reason to smile at the University of Calgary’s 50th anniversary celebration held Apr 29 are U of C president and vice-chancellor Elizabeth Cannon (left) with (the then) board of governors chair Bonnie DuPont.

 The 22nd annual Turning Points Gala held Apr 28 at the TELUS Convention Centre was an enormous success raising $559,644. Such a magnificent milestone is due in large part to gala co-chairs Sherri Logel and Shelly Norris. Logel was unable to attend this night but her husband Tim Logel, Cardel Lifestyles president and co-founder (left) was proud to attend on her behalf. Joining Logel are gala co-chair Shelly Norris and her husband Brookfield’s Alan Norris.

Pictured at an Intimate Evening with Sarah McLachlan held May 14 at Theatre Junction Grand is the super star herself, Sarah McLachlan. Funds raised at the fabulous concert were directed to the Project Warmth Society of Alberta.

 Pictured with reason to smile at Children’s Wish Gala, Celebrating 30 Years of Wishes held May 25 at the Telus Convention Centre are gala chair Michele Boyd and her husband, RBC Regional president Jeff Boyd.

 There is nothing like an original. Pictured, from left, at the opening night of DJD’s New Universe held in the organizations amazing new $26 million space are DJD’s Hannah Stilwell, Vicki Adams Willis and Michele Moss. Stilwell and Moss were day one dancers with the company while Willis was the company’s first artistic director.

 Pictured, from left, at the June 18 official opening of Enmax Park on the banks of the Elbow River at Stampede Park are Stampede president and board chair Bill Gray, Stampede Foundation board chair Steve Allen, Blackfoot elder Ed Calf Robe and Gianna Manes, Enmax president and CEO.

 The Calgary premiere of Swift Current was an enormous success and raised considerable funds for the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre. Pictured at the SRO event are Kennedy and event chair Ann McCaig.

 Stampede would not be the same were it not for the annual Hays Breakfast held this year July 10 at Heritage Park. Organizers estimate that more than 3,000 people attended the see and be seen event. Pictured are hosts with the most Dan Hays and Heritage Park’s Alida Visbach.

Willow Park Wines & Spirits’ Peggy Perry and her husband, Secure Energy’s Brien Perry pose for the lens at the Amadeus Cork & Canvas Gala held recently at the Fairmont Palliser. More than $100,000 was raised and an additional $100,000 in Gifts in Kind were donated — all in support of our beloved CPO.

 The annual W. Brett Wilson Garden Party is not only a ton of fun but philanthropic as well and this year’s fete, held recently on the grounds of Wilson’s Mount Royal estate, raised more than $500,000 for myriad charities with a focus on mental health. Pictured, from left, are Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre executive director Pam Heard, host with the most Wilson, renowned urologist Dr. Jay Lee and musical great Jake Mathews.

Looking fabulous at the 37th Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Midsummer Ball Weekend held July 22-24 are, from left, Madam Justice Charlene Anderson and her husband, Banff Centre board chair David Weyant, Q.C. and Anna Weyant who is currently studying at the Rhode Island School of Design. The fab weekend raised more than $1 million for our beloved Banff Centre.

 Pictured, from left, at the UNICEF Canada Water for Life Gala held Oct 1 at the Hyatt are UNICEF Canada president and CEO David Morley, keynote speaker this night Rwanda refugee and UNICEF Canada ambassador John Nsabimana, UNICEF Patron’s Council’s Penny Whitlock and her husband, Bennett Jones’ Wayne Whitlock, Q.C.

 Pictured with Fraser Institute Founders’ Award honouree Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall (right) is Alberta Premier hopeful Jason Kenney.

 The 2016 Bob Edwards Award Gala held Nov 4 at the Fairmont Palliser was an SRO success. Pictured are this year’s honouree Bret “Hitman” Hart and his wife Stephanie Washington-Hart.

Pictured at Amped for the Junos MusiCounts Charity Shopping Event held at Holt Renfrew Mar 9 are Holt Renfrew’s Deb Kerr (centre) with 2016 Juno Nominee Dear Rouge. Dear Rouge is nominated for Breakthrough Group of the Year. The husband and wife duo now live in Vancouver and recently made it to #2 on Canadian billboards.

 The 19th annual AARC Gala Benefit Dinner held May 26 at the Telus Convention Centre was an enormous success thanks in large part to day-one presenting sponsor Remington Development Corporation. Pictured are founder Randy Remington and his wife Donna.

 Pictured at the Owen Hart Foundation’s An Evening With Elvis Costello Detour Solo at the Jube are event producers The Event Group with president Dave Howard and colleagues Jacqueline Joyce (left) and Kaitlin Knoll. The SRO concert raised funds for the Owen Hart Foundation.

 Among those in attendance at the SRO Owen Hart Foundation’s An Evening With Elvis Costello Detour Solo at the Jube were Dr. Nicole Letourneau, ACHF chair in parent-infant mental health and Dr. Dean Mullin, vice-president, oil and gas, Stantec.

 Pictured, from left, at the SRO Owen Hart Foundation’s An Evening With Elvis Costello Detour Solo at the Jube are LAR Business Concepts’ Mary Ann Steen and Linna Morgan with Shoe Muse’s Dani Izzo. Both LAR and Shoe Muse were among the invaluable corporate sponsors of the fab fundraiser in support of the Owen Hart Foundation.

Global New anchor Linda Olsen (right) and 403 Selects Volleyball Club president Shauna Denney (left) strike a glamorous pose at the SRO Owen Hart Foundation’s An Evening With Elvis Costello Detour Solo at the Jube.

Pictured, from left, at the SRO Owen Hart Foundation’s An Evening With Elvis Costello Detour Solo at the Jube are avid foundation supporters Billy Osler, Denver Broncos’ John and Kerry Bowlen, journalist Tammi Christopher and Bennett Jones’ Will Osler.

Pictured, from left, at the SRO Owen Hart Foundation’s An Evening With Elvis Costello Detour Solo at the Jube are foundation member Virginia Xavier, ConocoPhillips’ Barbara Simic, Air Canada’s Lisa Jarvis and Brookfield’s Gisele Danis.

Pictured, from left, at the SRO Owen Hart Foundation’s An Evening With Elvis Costello Detour Solo at the Jube are WestJet’s Pino Mancuso (left) and Jereme Kincaid (right) with foundation member Virginia Xavier.

 Pictured at Tourism Calgary’s annual Open House held this year Jan 19 at the Grey Eagle Casino are, from left, back row, James Starlight, Bruce Starlight Jr., Faith Starlight. Bison Starlight and Terrance Starlight. Pictured front row, from left are Charm Fox, Leo Starlight and Wild Manywounds.

 MLA Richard Gotfried (left) joins Calgary Airport Authority’s Mammen Tharakan (centre) and Air Canada’s Serge Corbiel (right) at Tourism Calgary’s annual Open House held this year Jan 19 at the Grey Eagle Casino.

 Pictured, from left, at Tourism Calgary’s annual Open House Jan 19 are Luke Azevedo, Calgary Economic Development Commissioner, Film, Television and Creative Industries, Tourism Calgary’s Cassandra McAuley and WestJet’s Robert Palmer.

CBI president and CEO Catherine Brownlee and Strategic Group COO Randy Ferguson were among the hundreds of guests in attendance at Tourism Calgary’s annual Open House Jan 19. This year’s event, the perfect way to kick off the new year, was held at the Grey Eagle Casino.

Postmedia’s Mike Slimm and Leanne Northwood had a great time at Tourism Calgary’s annual Open House Jan 19. This year’s event was held at the Grey Eagle Casino.

Angie Shilliday, Miss Canada 2014 (centre) poses for the lens at Tourism Calgary’s annual Open House with, from left, CTV’s Donavon Fuessel, Delta Lodge’s Lona Johnson, CTV’s Brigette Rothe and CTV’s Bob Sumner.

 All smiles at Tourism Calgary’s annual Open House -held this year Jan 18 at Grey Eagle Casino are Air Canada’s Chase Myhill and Caroline Johnson with Hilton Garden Inn’s Mark Nichols. Air Canada was a major sponsor of the annual event that was attended by hundreds of guests.

 Nexus Exhibits’ Milena Radakovic (left) and Kristal Ball (right) join Inland Audio Visual’s Brian Ymbang at Tourism Calgary’s annual Open House -held this year Jan 18 at Grey Eagle Casino. Hundreds of guests attended the event-the perfect way to kick off the new year.

Joining Tourism Calgary board chair Rod McKay (right) at Tourism Calgary’s annual Open House -held this year Jan 18 at Grey Eagle Casino is Fairmont Pallliser director of sales and marketing David Woodward.

 Royalty were front and centre at Tourism Calgary’s annual Open House -held this year Jan 18 at Grey Eagle Casino. Pictured, from left, are Calgary Stampede 2017 Princess Brittany Lloyd, 2017 Stampede Queen Meagan Peters and 2017 Princess Lizzie Ryman.

 Tourism Calgary’s Shelley Zucht-Shorter joins Someplace Ranch’s Mac Makenny at Tourism Calgary’s annual Open House -held this year Jan 18 at Grey Eagle Casino. The annual open house is the perfect opportunity for supporters of our beloved industry to gather early in the new year and share in good cheer.

 Pictured, from left, at the 23rd annual STARS & SPURS Gala held Jan 21 at the BMO Centre are Mark Salkeld, president and CEO, PSAC and Dave Yager, 2017 Honourary Patron Award recipient.

 The 23rd annual STARS & SPURS Gala held Jan 21 at the BMO Centre was a great success raising more than $717,000 for STARS. Pictured is headliner this night, multi Juno Award winner and platinum selling artist George Canyon.

 Pictured, from left, at the 23rd annual STARS & SPURS Gala held Jan 21 at the BMO Centre are Ron Pasieka, STARS flight paramedic, Patricia Jeffery, STARS flight nurse and STARS Very Important Patient (VIP) Hank Postma.

 The 2016 Herald Christmas Fund was an enormous success and raised nearly $1 million for 12 invaluable charities. Each charitable organization received a cheque in the amount of $80,466.25 at a reception held the morning of Jan 31 at the Calgary Herald. Pictured representing recipient Silvera for Seniors are board chair Kelly Ogle and CEO Arlene Adamson.

 Pictured, from left, with more than 80,000 reasons to smile are Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre’s (SKAC) Alex Davoli, CEO Bonnie Johnston and Emily Synnott. The SKAC was one of 12 invaluable charitable organizations sharing in the $965,595 raised through the 2016 Herald Christmas Fund

 The 2016 Herald Christmas Fund raised an impressive $965,595 which was shared equally between 12 charitable organizations. Pictured, from left, representing recipient organization Calgary Catholic Immigration Society are Patricia Gallagher, CEO Fariborz Birjandian, Sunny Delaney-Clark and Rachel Fowler. The Fund has, in its 26 year history, raised more than $25 million for myriad organizations thanks to the invaluable support of scores of individuals and corporations who have given so generously over the years.

 Pictured at the 2016 Herald Christmas Fund cheque presentation reception held Jan 31 at the Calgary Herald are Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)-Calgary Region’s Debbie Wiebe and Laureen MacNeil. CMHA was one of 12 charitable organizations sharing equally in the $965,595 raised through the 2016 Fund.

 Christmas came twice for 12 charitable organizations that shared equally in the $965,595 raised through the 2016 Herald Christmas Fund. Pictured at the cheque presentation reception held Jan 31 at the Calgary Herald are CUPS’ Mina Demian and Darryn Werth. CUPS was one of the 12 organizations presented with a cheque in the amount of $80,466.25

 Distress Centre Calgary was one of the 12 charitable organizations sharing equally in the $965,595 raised through the 2016 Calgary Herald Christmas Fund. Pictured at the Fund cheque presentation held Jan 31 at the Calgary Herald are Distress Centre’s Leslie Weeks and Diane Jones Konihowski. Since 1991, the Calgary Herald Christmas Fund has raised more than $25 million for myriad charitable organizations.

 YWCA of Calgary was one of the 12 charitable organizations sharing equally in the $965,595 raised through the 2016 Calgary Herald Christmas Fund. Pictured at the Fund cheque presentation held Jan 31 at the Calgary Herald are YWCA of Calgary’s Jan Damery, Joanne Domes and Tonia Rodgers. Since 1991, the Calgary Herald Christmas Fund has raised more than $25 million for myriad charitable organizations.

 Joining TELUS Spark board chairman Brent Allison at the Feb 3 gala opening of Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience are Alison Pidskalny (left) and Allison’s wife, Fairview School’s Laura Allison. The must-see exhibit runs through June 4.

Philanthropist Jane Savage (left) and TELUS Spark board member Theresa Redburn were among the hundreds of “Trekkies” in attendance at the Feb 3 gala opening of Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience.

TELUS Spark board member Martin Kratz and his wife Christina Kratz were among the hundreds of “Trekkies” in attendance at the SRO Feb 3 gala opening of Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience.

 TELUS Spark board member Alex Bolton (centre) is pictured with Romulan ale sipping artists Micaela Blondin (left) and Teigan Blondin at the SRO Feb 3 gala opening of Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience. The must see exhibit runs at TELUS Spark through June 4.

 The Feb 3 gala opening of Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience was an SRO success with guests lining up for hours to be the first in attendance. Pictured, from left, are Sid Leggett and his wife, TELUS Spark board member Sheila Leggett with their daughter, U of C’s Laura Dowsett and her husband, Husky geologist Adrian Dowsett.

The Feb 3 gala opening of Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience was an SRO success. Pictured are TELUS Spark past board chair Brent Poohkay and Tammy Lowther. The exhibit runs through June 4.

 Getting into full Trekkie mode at the Feb 3 gala opening of Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience at TELUS Spark are Simon and Crystal Tusek. The fabulous exhibition runs through June 4.

Past Chamber of Commerce president Murray Mikulak (centre) is a huge Star Trek fan. So too his sons Sean (left) and Kevin. The dad and lads had a great time at the Feb 3 gala opening of Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience at TELUS Spark.

 Preventous’ Nalini and Rohan Bissoondath were among the hundreds of guests in attendance at the SRO Feb 3 gala opening of Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience at TELUS Spark.

Ashley Shaw strikes at pose for the lens at the SRO Feb 3 gala opening of Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience at TELUS Spark. The fantastic exhibition runs through June 4.

 Huffington Post writer Amber Rehman and Telus’ partnership manager Shadi Sakr were among the hundreds of guests in attendance at the SRO Feb 3 gala opening of Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience at TELUS Spark. The fantastic exhibition runs through June 4.

 Trekkies were in nirvana Feb 3 as the gala opening of Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience at TELUS Spark took the city by storm. Pictured are Klingons Cindy Burkheolder and Jaymz Smith. The dynamic duo are members of IKV Swifthawk- a Sci-Fi/Star Trek fan club with a special twist. They volunteer for community events.

 CBC Radio host Russell Bowers had a great time at the Feb 3 gala opening of Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience at TELUS Spark. The amazing exhibition runs through June 4.

 And you think you are a Star Trek fan? Nothing compared to Martin Netter, pictured, who has the largest collection of Star Trek memorabilia on earth-more than 150,000 pieces at last count. Netter was front and centre at the Feb 3 gala opening of TELUS Spark’s Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience. The exhibition runs through June 4.

The Bolt Supply House’s Noel Schroeder and Sector Energy’s Kathleen Schroeder were among the hundreds of guests in attendance at the Feb 3 gala opening of TELUS Spark’s Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience. The exhibition runs through June 4.

 It was a family affair for the Sherwin’s at the Feb 3 gala opening of TELUS Spark’s Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience. Pictured, from left, are Alberta Children’s Hospital’s Tiffany Sherwin, U of C’s Kelsey Sherwin, TELUS Spark’s Glenn Sherwin and South Health Campus’ Christie Sherwin.

The annual Hong Kong Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Calgary Section Chinese New Year Gala held at the Regency Palace Restaurant was a feast for the senses. More than 550 guests attended the Year of the Rooster celebration. Pictured are HKCBA president Manford Quan and his sister Scotia Wealth Management’s Audrey Kwan.

 Among the dignitaries in attendance at the annual Hong Kong Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Calgary Section Chinese New Year Gala held at the Regency Palace Restaurant were Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) principal consultant, Western Canada Catherine Yuen (left) and colleague Kathy Chan, HKETO Toronto director.

Looking fashionably fabulous at the annual Hong Kong Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Calgary Section Chinese New Year Gala held at the Regency Palace Restaurant are, from left, HKCBA board members Lourdes Juan, Lisa Liao and Jenny Yu. The Year of the Rooster celebration was attended by more than 550 guests.

 Among the guests in attendance at the annual Hong Kong Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Calgary Section Chinese New Year Gala held at the Regency Palace Restaurant were Perma Insurance agent/owner Raymond Kan (left) and RBC Wealth Management vice-president Kent Parlee.

 BedRock principal John Savard and his wife Savard Properties’ Mercedes Savard had a great time at the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Calgary Section Chinese New Year Gala held at the Regency Palace Restaurant. The SRO gala celebrated the Year of the Rooster.

 Calgary Police Service’s Tracey Lowey (left) and Bow Valley College’s Stacey Smith were among the more than 550 guests in attendance at the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Calgary Section Chinese New Year Gala held at the Regency Palace Restaurant.

 Pictured, from left, at the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Calgary Section Chinese New Year Gala held at the Regency Palace Restaurant are Trico Homes founder Wayne Chiu, Patricia Hopfner and her husband Chris Hopfner, director, The Trico Group.

 Alberta Party’s Greg Clark (left) and Mayor Naheed Nenshi were among the dignitaries in attendance at the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Calgary Section Chinese New Year Gala held at the Regency Palace Restaurant.

 BILD Calgary Region CEO Guy Huntingford and his wife Riina Huntingford had a great time at the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Calgary Section Chinese New Year Gala held at the Regency Palace Restaurant.

Pictured, from left, at the HKCBA Year of the Rooster Chinese New Year Gala are Deloitte managing partner Chris Lee, Calgary Zoo’s Melody Song, Canadian Natural vice-president Chris Grayston and his wife Lynn Grayston.

 Pictured, from left, at the HKCBA Year of the Rooster Chinese New Year Gala are The Core director of property management, Domenic Mazzocchi, The Core’s Allison Onyett, Birks general manager Susanne Ventura and Brooks Brothers assistant general manager Ron Fetter. Guests in attendance received surprise gifts from The Core and Holt Renfrew while Birks provided the featured auction item of a stunning maple leaf broach valued at over $5000.

Pictured with 415,000 reasons to smile at the 12th annual Flames Ambassadors Celebrity Poker Tournament held at the Grey Eagle Casino are tournament co-chairs Rollie Cyr (left) and Steve Major. The $415,000 raised this night for the Calgary Flames Foundation brings the cumulative total to $4.3 million since inception.

 The Calgary Flames Ambassadors and the Calgary Flames 12th annual Flames Ambassadors Celebrity Poker Tournament held at the Grey Eagle Casino raised an impressive $415,000 for the Calgary Flames Foundation bringing the total raised through the poker event to $4.3 million in 12 years. Pictured at the tournament are Brian Burke (left) , president hockey operations Ken King, president and CEO.

 Pictured at the 12th annual Flames Ambassadors Celebrity Poker Tournament held at the Grey Eagle Casino are Lift Psychology’s Leanne Edwards and her father, Lyle Edwards, past chair, Calgary Flames Ambassadors. The tournament raised $415,000 for the Calgary Flames Foundation.

 The 12th annual Flames Ambassadors Celebrity Poker Tournament held at the Grey Eagle Casino raised $415,000 for the Calgary Flames Foundation. Pictured are poker commentator Beesley (left) and emcee Jaimie Macoun.

 Artist Chris Tutty (left) and That Don Cherry Guy Clark Robertson had a great time at the 12th annual Flames Ambassadors Celebrity Poker Tournament held at the Grey Eagle Casino. The tournament raised $415,000 for the Calgary Flames Foundation.

 The 12th annual Flames Ambassadors Celebrity Poker Tournament held at the Grey Eagle Casino was a great success and raised $415,000 for the Calgary Flames Foundation. Pictured at the SRO tournament are Flames right winger Michael Frolic (left) with tournament volunteer committee member David Zaleschuk.

 The 12th annual Flames Ambassadors Celebrity Poker Tournament held at the Grey Eagle Casino was a great success and raised $415,000 for the Calgary Flames Foundation. Such phenomenal success is thanks in part to the terrific live and silent auction items up for grabs. Pictured, from left, are Elevate Auctions’ John Murray, Renee Rothzen and legendary auctioneer Bill Brown.

 The third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place featured fabulous fashions worn by a select group of amazing women. Pictured is designer Marsina King and her mom Rina King. King’s creation was worn by Ebony Lewis, account executive, CSI Leasing Canada.

 Olympian Michelle Cameron and legendary philanthropist Mike Shaikh were among the VIP’s in attendance at the third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place.

 Lisa Murphy, ATB vice-president of Alberta Private Client models a stunning gown created by designer Nicole Rita Tomney at the third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place.

Dilarwi Groups’ Ellen Dilawri was but one of the amazing women who modelled one of a kind fashions at the third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place. Delawari is wearing a gown created by Malika Rajani.

The third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place was an enormous success and raised considerable funds-and awareness-for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Pictured, from left, are the event’s invaluable volunteer co-chairs Shar Savizi, Ashley Tyler and Jacqueline Tyler.

 Pictured, from left, post show at the third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place are Canadian Paralympic snowboarder Michelle Salt with Zahra Al-Harazi, UNICEF Canadian Ambassador and CEO of id8 Strategies.

 Joining Brooks and Dodd Consulting’s Tom Dodd at the third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place are Calgary Health Trust’s Samantha Morahan (left) and Peel Salon & Spa’s Karla Sarjeant.

 Willow Park Wines and Spirits Scott and Suzanne Henuset strike a post for the lens at the third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eighth Avenue Place.

 The third edition of The Heart Truth Fashion Show held February 11 at Eight Avenue Place was an amazing success and raised considerable funds-and awareness for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Charles Real Estate’s Emma May with Rudy and Margie Bu.

 Calgary Opera’s Valentine Ball held Feb 11 at the Fairmont Palliser was a feast for the senses and included fabulous food and amazing entertainment. Pictured with Calgary Opera general director and CEO Bob McPhee are the talented volunteer ball co-chairs Jerilyn Wright (left) and Sharie Hunter.

 Striking a diva pose at Calgary Opera’s Valentine Ball held Feb 11 at the Fairmont Palliser are Calgary Opera Emerging Artists Lauren Woods, Anne-Marie MacIntosh and Morgan Traynor.

 Pictured, from leftt, at Calgary Opera’s Valentine Ball held Feb 11 at the Fairmont Palliser are Coun. Evan Wooley and his wife Andrea Wettstein with ball volunteer co-chair Sharie Hunter and her husband Patrick Hunter. The glam gala was the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s with one’s sweetheart.

 Legal eagles Richard Billington, Q.C. and his wife Susan Billington, Q.C. had a wonderful time at Calgary Opera’s Valentine Ball held Feb 11 at the Fairmont Palliser. Fabulous food and entertainment ensured all in attendance had a marvelous time-all the while supporting our beloved Calgary Opera.

 Pictured, from left, at Calgary Opera’s Valentine Ball held Feb 11 at the Fairmont Palliser are National Music Centre president and CEO Andrew Mosker and his wife Ingrid Mosker with Julianne McKinnon and her husband Lachlin McKinnon, board member, Calgary Opera.

 Looking fashionably fabulous at Calgary Opera’s Valentine Ball held Feb 11 at the Fairmont Palliser are, from left, gala volunteer committee member Kerrie Penney and her husband, Calgary Opera board member Don Swystun and RESOLVE’s Maryann Steen.

All smiles at Calgary Opera’s Valentine Ball held Feb 11 at the Fairmont Palliser are board chair Michael Brown and his wife Susanne Brown. Fabulous food and entertainment were but a few of the evening’s highlights.

 Calgary Opera board member Jackie Pyke and board past chair Evan Hazell pictured at Calgary Opera’s Valentine Ball held Feb 11 at the Fairmont Palliser.

 Avid arts supporters David Foy and his wife Bev Foy, board member, The Canada Council for the Arts, had a marvelous time at Calgary Opera’s Valentine Ball held Feb 11 at the Fairmont Palliser.

 Dentons Canada LLP’s Laura Estep is flanked by the two Ryan’s- Ryan Jennings (left) and Ryan McCaffrey at Calgary Opera’s Valentine Ball held Feb 11 at the Fairmont Palliser.

 Pictured, from left, at Calgary Opera’s Valentine Ball held Feb 11 at the Fairmont Palliser are Daniel Paille, Canada West Foundation president and CEO Martha Hall Findlay, Suncor’s Arlene Strom and avid arts supporter Colin Jackson.

 Looking dapper indeed at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency are 78th Fraser Highlanders’ Capt. Bruce Gordon and his wife Maj. Jan Gordon.

The 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency was an SRO success making it the largest Grand Highland Military Ball in the 68 year history of the event. Pictured are Lt. Col. Kyle Clapperton, CD and his wife Devan Kublik with The Reading Foundation.

 Pictured at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency are Cpl (retÕd) George Morasch and his wife Fern. George served with the Highlanders during WWII and landed in Normandy in July of 1944. Morasch was involved in the RegimentÕs capture of Hill 67 south of Caen.

 Xplornet’s Bill Macdonald and his wife Karen Macdonald with Viewpoint Group were among the more than 500 guests in attendance at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency. This was the most successful ball in the event’s 68 year history.

 Pictured, from left, at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency are Ball chairman Dr. Gregory Stone and his wife  Jennifer Stone with legal aces Der Barristers’ Lisa Der and Balfour Der, Q.C. .

Morgan Howrish and Tim Barthelmeh had a wonderful time at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency. Barthelmeh is with the German army and is here as an exchange officer.

Pictured, from left, at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency are former Commanding Officer Lee Villager and his wife Karen Villager, CRMF secretary treasurer, AMA Travel’s Evelyne Drouin and foundation director Douglas Carsted.

Famed Calgarians John and Bobbie Currie were among the more than 500 guests in attendance at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency.

 Dreams Take Flight’s Julien De Schutter and The Order of St. Lazarus Commander Glynis Grigg pictured at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency. Grigg donated the Ball floral arrangements.

 Acumen Capital Partners’ Brian Parker and his wife Sharon Parker were among the more than 500 guests in attendance at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency.

 Suncor’s Janice Major and her husband ARC Financial’s Jamie Major pictured at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency. ARC Financial, ARC Resources and the Hyatt were title sponsors of the SRO event.

The Alberta Law Foundation’s Janet Kerrigan and RBC Capital Markets’ Brad Wolfe had a wonderful time at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency.

 Pictured with PC Interim Leader Ric McIver at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency are philanthropist/Landman Elizabeth Burke-Gaffney (left) and McIver’s wife Christine, Kids Cancer Care Foundation founder.

Pictured, from left, at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency are avid military supporters Bill and Corinne Macdonald with Larry and Patti O’Connor.

 Military historian Victor Taboika and his wife Cheryl McNeil pictured at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency. Taboika’s extensive collection of First World War uniforms and artifacts are on display at the Military Museums of Calgary.

Joe Lougheed, Hon. Consul of Sweden and his wife Vivian Lougheed were among the dignitaries in attendance at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency.

ARC Financial’s Linsey Gibbons (left) and Michelle Nikkel cut an elegant swath at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency. ARC Financial was one of the event’s Title Sponsors.

 RBC Wealth Management advisor Gerard Carlier and Bow Valley College’s Celia Logan were among the more than 500 guests in attendance at the 68th Grand Highland Military Ball held Feb 25 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency.

 Calgary Economic Development vice-president, research and strategy, Court Ellingson (left) and Calgary Economic Development president and CEO Mary Moran were among the hundreds of guests in attendance at the 22nd Annual St. Mary’s University President’s Dinner held Mar 9 in Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park. Avid Calgary supporter George Brookman was the dinner’s keynote speaker.

 The Blaisdell family were among the hundreds of guests in attendance at the 22nd Annual St. Mary’s University President’s Dinner held Mar 9 in Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park. Pictured at left are Brad Blaisdell and his wife Rosanne Hill Blaisdell (right) and their daughters Taylor (second from left) and Andy.

 The 22nd Annual St. Mary’s University President’s Dinner held Mar 9 in Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park was an SRO success and featured keynote speaker George Brookman (left). Joining Brookman is Canadian Global Affairs Institute’s Kelly Ogle.

 Pictured with reason to smile at the 22nd Annual St. Mary’s University President’s Dinner held Mar 9 in Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park are Gerry Turcotte, St. Mary’s University president with Pamela Verdonck and her husband Don Verdonck, chair, board of governors, St. Mary’s University.

 Ed and Agnes Rewucki were among the hundreds of guests in attendance at the 22nd Annual St. Mary’s University President’s Dinner held Mar 9 in Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park. West Canadian Industries founder and philanthropic and community leader George Brookmand was the keynote speaker this night.

 Joining Global News anchor and emcee Linda Olsen at the 22nd Annual St. Mary’s University President’s Dinner held Mar 9 in Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park are Calgary-Shaw MLA Graham Sucha (left) and Kenton Boston, Corus vice-president, Western Canada.

 Pictured, from left, at the hugely successful 22nd Annual St. Mary’s University President’s Dinner held Mar 9 in Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park are Dr. Ed O’Brien, dinner chair Dr. Michelle Gagnon, Yolande Gagnon and Denis Gagnon.

 Pictured, from left, at the 22nd Annual St. Mary’s University President’s Dinner held Mar 9 in Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park are Richardson GMP’s Jeffrey Mackie, Dr. May Lynn Quan, Hotchkiss Brain Institute’s Brenda Mackie and her husband, Richardson GMP’s Jamie Mackie.

 Pictured at Immigrant Services Calgary’s 21st Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards 2017 held Mar 10 at the Westin are Achievement Under 35 category nominee Dr. Bhavini Gohel and her proud husband Hitesh Gohel.

 Pictured at Immigrant Services Calgary’s 21st Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards 2017 held Mar 10 at the Westin are Youth Scholarship recipient Janica Altea L. Echavez (right) and her proud mom Josefina Echavez.

 Immigrant Services Calgary’s 21st Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards 2017 held Mar 10 at the Westin was attended by a veritable who is who in the community. Pictured with reason to smile is Arts and Culture category honouree Elena Bushan and her husband Mihai Cazacu. Busan is a talented visual artist from Moldova.

 Immigrant Services Calgary’s 21st Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards 2017 held Mar 10 at the Westin was another SRO success and was attended by more than 600 guests. Pictured are Organizational Diversity nominees with the Calgary Syrian Refugee Support Group Saima Jamal (left) and Sam Nammoura.

 Pictured, from left, at Immigrant Services Calgary’s 21st Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards 2017 held Mar 10 at the Westin are 2014 honouree in the Arts and Culture category Yogi Navagrah, Manpower’s Randy Upright and optometrist Dr. Chirag Shah.

 Pictured at Immigrant Services Calgary’s 21st Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards (IDA) 2017 held Mar 10 at the Westin are Immigrant Services Calgary board chair Paul Avender and CEO Krystyna Biel. More than 600 people attended the event which marked the 40th anniversary of Immigrant Services Calgary.

 Pictured, from left, at Immigrant Services Calgary’s 21st Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards (IDA) 2017 held Mar 10 at the Westin are Trico Homes founder Wayne Chiu, Calgary Stampede board member Garry Holbrook, incoming Stampede president David Sibbald, board member Steve McDonough and Calgary-Currie MLA Brian Malkinson.

 Ted Laing and his wife Claudine were among the hundreds of guests in attendance at Immigrant Services Calgary’s 21st Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards (IDA) 2017 held Mar 10 at the Westin. Ted Laing is with Evans, one of the corporate finalists in the Organizational Diversity category.

 Pictured, from left, at Immigrant Services Calgary’s 21st Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards (IDA) 2017 held Mar 10 at the Westin are U of C professor and 2016 award recipient in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math category Janaka Ruwanpura with his son Seniru and wife Senani.

 Amazing raffle and auction items, great food, camaraderie and raising funds to protect Canada’s rivers, lakes and streams were the highlights of the Trout Unlimited Canada 2017 Water Conservation Dinner and Auction held Mar 15 at Hyatt Regency, Calgary. Pictured, from left, are Birks’ Nicole Thompson, general manager Susanne Ventura and Evelyn Xie. One lucky raffle ticket won a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust II from Birks this night.

2 Alberta BioPhotonics’ Danny Dalla-Longa and his wife Vermillion Energy’s Sarah Raiss were among the several hundred guests in attendance at the Trout Unlimited Canada 2017 Water Conservation Dinner and Auction held Mar 15 at Hyatt Regency.

 Pictured, from left, at the Trout Unlimited Canada 2017 Water Conservation Dinner and Auction held Mar 15 at Hyatt Regency are RBC’s Cal Malhiot, Kevin Melnyk, Polaris Seismic’s Bill Mooney, GWL’s Randy Carson and Mike MacDonald

 Joining RBC’s Cal Malhiot (left) at the Trout Unlimited Canada 2017 Water Conservation Dinner and Auction held Mar 15 at Hyatt Regency is avid supporter and fly fisherman Jack Fuller. Fuller has been an integral part of the success of the annual fundraiser since 1987.

 Kris Benson, Trout Unlimited Canada national board member and his dad Mel Benson, were an integral part of the success of the Trout Unlimited Canada 2017 Water Conservation Dinner and Auction held Mar 15 at Hyatt Regency. Mel donated a 2001 BMW Z8 Roadster for online auction this night. The fair market value of the sweet ride was $284,300

 Pictured at the Trout Unlimited Canada 2017 Water Conservation Dinner and Auction held Mar 15 at Hyatt Regency are Trout Unlimited past president and CEO Greg Shyba (left) and 26-year supporter Fred Calverley.

 Pictured, from left, at the Trout Unlimited Canada 2017 Water Conservation Dinner and Auction held Mar 15 at Hyatt Regency are U of C, Faculty of Science dean Lesley Rigg, department of geography professor David Goldblum and Cindy Graham, associate dean, Faculty of Science. Rigg is the first Faculty of Science female dean in history.

 All smiles, from left, at Boyden’s Guinness & Green St. Patrick’s Day Celebration held Apr 17 at the P. Club are Martha Hall Findlay, Zoe Kolbuc, Daniel Paille, and JS Rioux

 Jim Ellis and Sheila OÕBrien were among the several hundred guests in attendance at Boyden’s Guinness & Green St. Patrick’s Day Celebration held Apr 17 at the P. Club.

 Pictured, from left, at Boyden’s Guinness & Green St. Patrick’s Day Celebration held Apr 17 at the P. Club are legendary Calgarians Art Korpach, Dr. Chen Fong and Guy Turcotte.

 Pictured, from left, at An Evening of Vehicles and Violins 2017 -the exclusive preview to the 2017 Calgary International Auto & Truck Show held Mar 14 at the BMO Centre are The Mustard Seed managing director John Rook with CEO Stephen Wile and chief development officer Richard Deschenes. The Mustard Seed was one of two recipients from funds raised this night.

 All smiles at An Evening of Vehicles and Violins 2017 -the exclusive preview to the 2017 Calgary International Auto & Truck Show held Mar 14 at the BMO Centre are Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre director of fund development Eva Moreau with renowned urologist Dr. Bryan Donnelly. The Centre and The Mustard Seed were the beneficiaries of funds raised this night.

 among the hundreds of guests in attendance at An Evening of Vehicles and Violins 2017 -the exclusive preview to the 2017 Calgary International Auto & Truck Show held Mar 14 at the BMO Centre were, from left, Niclas Haglund, Mayfair Diagnostics’ Dr. Shelley Spaner and Alberta Children’s Hospital’s Torey Erdman.

 Joining Ward 2 Coun. Joe Magliocca (centre) at An Evening of Vehicles and Violins 2017 -the exclusive preview to the 2017 Calgary International Auto & Truck Show held Mar 14 at the BMO Centre are Volker Stevin Canada vice-president Fred Desjarlais (left) and Kansa Holdings president Clifford D’Amour.

 McManes Automotive president Jim McManes and Sotheby’s International Canada Realty’s Wynn Carr pictured at An Evening of Vehicles and Violins 2017 -the exclusive preview to the 2017 Calgary International Auto & Truck Show.

 For lovers of fabulous vehicles and sublime music, An Evening of Vehicles and Violins 2017 -the exclusive preview to the 2017 Calgary International Auto & Truck Show proved the perfect ticket. Pictured are members of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra performing at the fantastic fundraiser.

 Pictured, from left, at the 18th Annual An Evening of Vehicles and Violins 2017 held Mar 14 at the BMO Centre are Matrix Labour Leasing founder and CEO Shannon Warren with Jaguar Land Rover Calgary director Jill Timmins and her husband Scotia Wealth Management’s Robert Bietz.

 Perry Itzcovitch, Mercedes-Benz dealer, principal (left) is pictured with Mercedes-Benz Downtown Calgary general sales manager Justin Edgar at the 18th Annual An Evening of Vehicles and Violins 2017 held Mar 14 at the BMO Centre. The event afforded guests the exclusive opportunity to preview the 2017 Calgary International Auto & Truck Show.