Posts Tagged ‘calgary alberta’
Calgary Flood Evacuation, Shelters and Relief
Calgary Flood Evacuation, Shelters and Relief Every decade or so Calgary experiences flooding to some degree, but I don't think anyone or anything could have prepared our city and the rest of the affected areas in Southern Alberta for what was...
Alberta Top Economic Freedom in North America 2012
Alberta #1 for Economic Freedom on the Continent! Alberta has the highest level of economic freedom in North America in 2012 according to the Economic Freedom of the World - 2012 Annual Report by the Fraser Institute. Alberta was also at t...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 1923
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 1923 Population 1923 – 64,000 Population 2013 – 1.25 million 1923 was the dawn of a new era for the History of Calgary and the Calgary Stampede. Guy Weadick, the founder of the...
Atlanta Flames to Calgary Flames
Atlanta Flames to Calgary Flames Calgaryism Fact #22 The Calgary Flames originally played in the city of Atlanta from 1972 to 1980, when and where they were known as the Atlanta Flames. From 1972 to 1980 the Atlanta Flames missed the pla...
Fish Creek Provincial Park – Canada’s Largest Urban Park
Fish Creek Provincial Park – Canada’s Largest Urban Park Calgaryism Fact #2 Fish Creek Provincial Park is Canada’s largest urban park, stretching 19 kilometres from end to end. It used to be the furthest point of southern Calgary. ...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 1908
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 1908 1908 – Population of 12,000 2013 – Population of 1.25 million Calgary in 1908 In 1908 the Calgary Stampede was host to the annual Dominion Exhibition of Canada. From 1879 ...
Calgary Population Boom – In the 1950’s
Calgary Population Boom – In the 1950’s… Calgaryism Fact #5 In the 1950’s Calgary became the fastest growing city in Canada and it stayed that way for a long time. From 100,000 in 1947 it mushroomed to 200,000 by 1955 and 325,000 ...
Calgary Landmarks: Buildings, Skyscrapers & More
Calgary Landmarks: Buildings, Skyscrapers & More When people from around the world view YYC in videos, photos and other types of media, what kind of buildings and monuments do they see? Calgary Landmarks... of course. They are the face of...