Calgary Officially Incorporated as a City in 1894...
In 1894, Calgary was incorporated as “The City of Calgary”. It was only 10 years earlier that it was incorporated as “The Town of Calgary” – in 1884.
But 10 years is all the time ...
History of East Village; Calgary's Improved Urban Community
Almost all Calgarians have probably heard about the incredible transformation happening at East Village (EV).
New infrastructure, condominiums, amenities and streetscapes are all p...
History of Calgary – 1988 Olympics 25th Year Anniversary!!
February 2013 marked the 25th anniversary of the 1988 Calgary Olympic Winter Games. Who would have known how much of an impact this world event would have on our city in the future?!...
History of Calgary - 44 Years of Change!
The Husky Tower, later renamed Calgary Tower is completed, becoming the tallest freestanding structure in Canada
Eclipsed in height long ago, and more recently by the Bow, the Calgary Tower...
History of Calgary - 65 Years of Change!
The city finds itself at the centre of an oil boom, after vast amounts were found in the province
65 years later, and the city finds itself at the centre of an international oil boom, attra...