Posts Tagged ‘calgary’
Calgaryism Fact #10 – The ‘Caesar’, Born in Calgary
Did You Know the Caesar was Invented in Calgary, Alberta? The ‘Caesar’ was invented in Calgary in 1969, by Walter Chell, manager at the Calgary Hotel (now called the Westin). A Local Invention You may not have thought that the Caesar...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 2000 vs. 2020
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 2000 vs. 2020 A Near Record-Setting July… In July of 2000, Calgary had its second sunniest summer on record ever. In June of the same year, every single day had some amount of sunshine or another, a...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 1988 vs. 2026
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 1988 vs. 2026 1988 Winter Olympic Games 1988 is one of the most unforgettable years in Calgary’s history. It was also one of the most influential on cityscapes for years to come. As host to the ...
Alberta Full-time Job Numbers Showing Positive Signs
Full-time and part-time job ratio showing good signs for Alberta Could it be that full-time jobs in Alberta are making a come back? Not only in recent years has the provinces full-time job market taken a huge hit that many economists associ...
Growth Predicted for Alberta’s Economy in 2017
ATB Financial Predicts Modest GDP Growth in Alberta The past few years have been quite difficult for many Albertans - especially those in the oil and gas industry who have found themselves laid off for an indefinite amount of time. Fortunatel...
Canada Ranks 6th on EIU’s Democracy Index 2016
Canada - One of the Freest Countries in the World! According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index of 2016, Canada is the sixth freest democracy in the world! Released in late January of 2017, the annual report from the ...
New Chinook Centre Expansion in Planning Stages
Cadillac Fairview Plans Massive Expansion onto Chinook Centre If you think Chinook Centre is big now, just wait until you learn of what’s in store for Calgary’s go-to indoor shopping mall. Cadillac Fairview is planning on an expansion that...
Calgary Landmarks – Dominion Bank Building
Calgary Landmarks - The Historical Dominion Bank Building When passersby’s unfamiliar with the history of Calgary see the old sandstone buildings standing in downtown such as the Dominion Bank, Fairmont Palliser Hotel or Knox United Church, ...