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Brooks: Nancy Southern honoured at gala
The list of honourees saluted at the annual B’nai Brith Dinner reads like a who’s-who in business, philanthropy and politics. Harley Hotchkiss, Stephen Harper, Frank King, Art Smith, Ralph Klein and...
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Brooks: STARS & Spurs Gala raises record funds
The 25th Anniversary PSAC STARS & Spurs Gala raised a record $1.4 million-plus for the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS). Since inception, the event has raised more than $17 million, ensuring...
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Brooks: 70th Grand Highland Military Ball grand indeed
Pomp and pageantry were front and centre at the Calgary Highlanders 70th Grand Highland Military Ball March 2 at the Fairmont Palliser. Coming full circle, the ball returned to the site of its first...
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Brooks: Herald Christmas Fund raises more than $745,000
Celebration was the order of the day as representatives from 12 local charities gathered at the Calgary Herald March 15 for the results of the 2018 Calgary Herald Christmas Fund. That nearly $750,000...
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Brooks: Chinese community celebrates Year of the Pig
Calgary’s Chinese community gathered recently with friends and colleagues at the Regency Palace Restaurant to welcome the Year of the Pig. Hosted by the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA),...
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Brooks: Hearts Out Gala raises $150,000 for Youth Singers of Calgary
Hundreds of guests gathered at Hotel Arts March 9 to attend the Youth Singers of Calgary annual Hearts Out Fundraising Gala. Youth Singers of Calgary was born in 1985 thanks to Shirley Penner. She saw...
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Brooks: Immigrants of Distinction Awards honours outstanding Calgarians
The 23rd Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards, held March 15 at Bella Concert Hall in the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts at Mount Royal University, saluted inspirational immigrants and...
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Brooks: Boyden hosted Guinness and Green celebrates St. Patrick
A tradition continued as scores of guests attended the Boyden Executive Search-hosted Guinness and Green reception March 14 at the Calgary Petroleum Club. The executive search firm boasts offices...
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Brooks: Magyar Gala pays homage to Hungarian traditions
The Magyar Gala, known previously as the Hungaria Gala Ball, is a showcase of Hungarian culture and traditions that have been nurtured through more than 1,100 years of European history. Similar to a...
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Brooks: CUPS Moonlight Gala raises more than $200,000
The 15th CUPS annual Moonlight Gala, held March 20 at the Hyatt Regency Calgary, was magical. Scores of guests attended the event, raising more than $200,000 which will fund programs and services to...
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Brooks: DLA Piper reception supports U of C artists
Since inception 12 years ago, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP’s Annual Art & Martini Reception has facilitated the sale of nearly 700 works of art created by graduating students from the University of...
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Brooks: Theatre Calgary's ENCORE Gala showcases outstanding talent
Theatre Calgary’s 2019 fundraising gala ENCORE, held March 30 in the newly renovated Big Four Roadhouse at Stampede Park, featured outstanding talent, awesome auction items (both live and silent), a...
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Brooks: BILD Awards salute the best in the new homes industry
A precipitous decline in activity in the Calgary and region new homes industry caused lots of consternation for one of our major economic drivers. Yes, 2018 was a year many would like to forget. Yet...
View ArticleBrooks: MRU administration changes hands
Mount Royal University's loss is Brandon University's gain as MRU president David Docherty leaves our fair city to take the reins as Brandon University's incoming president and vice-chancellor May 1....
View ArticleBrooks: Vehicles and Violins celebrates 20th anniversary
An Evening of Vehicles and Violins, the precursor to the Calgary International Auto & Truck Show, has raised more than $4 million for charities over the years. And this year's gala, held April 16,...
View ArticleBrooks: Cork and Canvas Gala a resounding success raising $125,000
There can be nothing better than the combination of wine, fabulous food, beautiful art and marvellous music. The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra's (CPO) annual Cork and Canvas Gala provides all this and...
View ArticleBrooks: Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter celebrates 25 Years of Turning Points
Since 1974, the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter (CWES) has helped more than 200,000 individuals build safe lives and healthy relationships. "Family violence and abuse is a serious issue in our city....
View ArticleBrooks: Southcentre Mall pops with CHROMA
Hitting the mall is not usually considered a (pleasant) immersive experience. But the clever folks at Southcentre Mall are changing that. Southcentre, with support from Promoting Artists Redefining...
View ArticleBrooks: UP Gala raises record funds
The 10th Annual UP & Away Charity Gala on May 2 surpassed its goal of $350,000. And donations and pledges are still pouring in, making this the most successful UP Gala in its history. Read More
View ArticleBrooks: AARC Miracle Gala indeed miraculous
The Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre creates miracles. Just ask the 618 graduate families who will tell you that their lives have been inexorably changed for the better thanks to AARC. Youth...
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