Calgary has more hours of sunshine than any other major city in Canada. That's the good news. Let's hope 'sunny ways' find a place not only in our hearts this year but the economy as well. There's no doubt times are tough for so many and the world has seemingly gone mad. The number of visitors to our fair city has declined of late, as have dollars spent. But have faith dear readers. There's only one way to go and that is up. Read More
Tourism Calgary Open House kicks off what we hope is a promising year.
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Brooks: CUPS runneth over at the 15th annual Moonlight Gala
Since 1989, CUPS has helped Calgarians overcome adversity and build resilience that spans generations. This invaluable organization has been recognized for its impact by Charity Intelligence Canada for the past three consecutive years. More than 9,000 low-income individuals benefit from CUPS programs including: health care, counselling and addiction treatment for adults and children; early learning, skill-building and support for children and caregivers; housing, food access, financial support and training for adults and families; and programs, activities and emotional support for adults and families. Read More
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Brooks: Grand Highland Military Ball salutes our unsung heroes
One might be forgiven for feeling of late that our country has 'gone to hell in a hand-basket'. Political dithering, economic uncertainty, global tensions and a nasty virus could be the causes for such despondency. Yet, if you were fortunate enough to be among the several hundred guests at the 71st Grand Highland Military Ball on Feb. 29 at the Fairmont Palliser, such feelings would have been replaced with pride, reminding us we live in the best city and country on earth! Read More
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Brooks: Former premier of Saskatchewan garners standing ovation at B'Nai Brith Dinner
Your faithful social scribe has always opined the best people come from Saskatchewan. My dad was born in Liberty, Sask. (pop. probably less than 100 these days). Dear friend, philanthropist and community advocate Ann McCaig was born in Tisdale. W. Brett Wilson was born in North Battleford. The list goes on and on. So it was a no-brainer then to attend and cover the 69th Annual B'nai Brith Dinner honouring former premier of Saskatchewan Brad Wall. The annual dinner has previously honoured notables the likes of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, ATCO's Nancy Southern, former prime minister Stephen Harper, and Harley Hotchkiss, to name but a few. This year's dinner was attended by 625 guests. Highlights this night were numerous, not the least being funds raised to support Project Cypress and the RCMP Veterans' Association Foundation. Read More
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Brooks: DLA Piper reception supports U of C artists
Since inception 13 years ago, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP's Annual Art & Martini Reception has facilitated the sale of more than 730 works of art created by graduating students from the University of Calgary's Department of Art. The art sales to private collectors have raised more than $85,000 for the benefit of U of C art students. Read More
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Brooks: LOOK 2020 nets half a million dollars for Contemporary Calgary
It was probably the last-and-best 'social gathering' we may well see for a while. And, as they say, timing is everything. Less than a week later, every event in the city was either cancelled or postponed. Read More
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Gardening provides the serenity needed in these turbulent times
Life as we knew it changed forever March 11 as the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. And no one seems to know what the new normal means, or even is. Read More
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Brooks: Heartfelt welcome to summer and the longest day of the year
It felt as though she would never arrive. But at long last, summer officially starts today, June 20 at 3:43 pm MDT. After shivering through a particularly nasty February, a very late and chilly spring and the world seemingly on its knees, the arrival of summer couldn’t be more welcome. Read More
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Brooks: Don't grow there, girlfriend. Some plants are not welcome in the garden
A weed, loosely defined, is a plant out of place. Being out of place is one thing, but to be forbidden is something else altogether. And there is a surprisingly long list of plants identified as prohibited noxious weeds (as legislated by the Alberta Weed Control Act). So, too, is the list of noxious weeds – not prohibited but considered invasive and too widely distributed to eradicate. And finally, there are myriad plants considered merely unwelcome. Read More
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Banff Centre's virtual Midsummer Ball pulls in $830,000
The 41st annual Banff Centre Midsummer Ball Weekend, which would have taken place July 17 to 19 this year, was re-imagined as an online event and still managed to raise $830,073. The annual gala weekend has raised millions of dollars for the renowned centre since its inception. This past Saturday evening saw the Banff Centre for […]
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