Calgary Blog

Newcomers to Calgary are in need of information on a large number of subjects to help them get established quickly and the Calgary Blog will provide timely and necessary details on all things that are important to you as a newcomer. The easiest way for you to stay up to date is to subscribe to the Calgary Blog by simply clicking on the "orange button" labeled XML/RSS on the left side of the page.

May 5, 2008, Sports and Sport Facilities are major components for most Calgarians daily life

Indoor and outdoor sport is a major component of life for thousands of Calgarians, who fortunately have world class facilities available.

May 5, 2008, Most sports in Calgary have benefited as a result of the Olympic experience.

The Olympic experience of Calgary has given all sports a real boost, while the winter sports were the primary beneficiaries in terms of acquiring world class facilities.

May 5, 2008, Calgary Hotels and Motels: Accommodation Options Give Guests Staying Power

Which Calgary Hotels and Motels meet your requirements?Here are the best accommodation for hotel and motel options in Calgary that you can find.

Apr 5, 2008, Calgary summer camps means fun in the sun.

If you'd like to get your kids off the couch and away from the PSP to learn and grow during their summer, than take a look at a few Calgary summer camps!

Feb 25, 2008, Great-Links for you benefit.

These Great-Links have been carafully selected and are placed here for your benefit.

Feb 25, 2008, Great Parks will show enormous differences in almost every aspect.

Great Parks come in different formats. Some provide you with an unbelievably beautiful nature experience, while others are strictly a place of fabulous amusement

Feb 23, 2008, Great Links For Your Enjoyment

These Great Links are carefully investigated and are placed here for your enjoyment

Feb 21, 2008, Calgary newcomers need basic and up to date information

This site provides the most current information for newcomers to Calgary,which is now the fastest growing city in Canada.

Feb 2, 2008, Calgary festivals are almost as numerous as the days on the calendar.

Because festivals come in a great variety they are celebrated throughout the year, both indoors

Jan 28, 2008, To get accommodations in Calgary suitable for your needs, requires planning.

Calgary accommodations can be difficult to get depending , of course, on the time of the year and the timing of your reservations.

Dec 14, 2007, Calgary casinos are getting bigger and better every year.

The list of Calgary casinos grew by 2 new facilities this year.

Nov 20, 2007, Calgary minor soccer Teams Kick-Start; Another Season of Citywide Sportsmanship

Calgary minor soccer boasts over 1600 teams and 42,000 players within the Calgary Minor Soccer Association, with future athletes as young as three years old getting into the game.

Nov 20, 2007, Calgary Jobs are here for the taking, because of a tremendous labor shortage.

Calgary Jobs of all descriptions have never been as plentiful as right now , because of the severe shortage, which will reportedly continue for several years to come.

Nov 20, 2007, Calgary Events are happening monthly; some attract more attention than others

Among all the Calgary events there are a few that deserve special mention, simply because they are world renowned.

Nov 20, 2007, Calaway Park: Family Fun in the Foothills of the Canadian Rockies

Calaway Park is the largest outdoor family amusement park in western Canada.

Nov 20, 2007, Business in Calgary is becoming more diverse every year.

Business in Calgary takes in many Corporate Headquarters, and as a result is far more diverse than one would first expect.

Nov 20, 2007, Bragg Creek used to be a quaint village 40 km west of Calgary.

But Bragg Creek with all it's natural beauty is also affected by the population explosion in Calgary.

Nov 20, 2007, The Bow River is under attack as a result of development.

Yes, the Bow River is without a doubt in serious trouble as a result of over development.

Nov 20, 2007, BMW:The Best of the Best in Quality Car Sales in Calgary

BMW of Calgary is a first rate dealer of new and used BMWs. It is conveniently located in the Calgary Auto Mall at the intersection of Deerfoot and Glenmore Trails.

Nov 20, 2007, Calgary Bed and Breakfast Inns: A Change of Place That is a Change of Pace

With Calgary's offerings of Bed and Breakfast locations, finding a great place to rest your head and have your meals is easy, and here are some of the best places to stay while in town.

Nov 20, 2007, Baptist Churches in Calgary: In the Spirit and on the Rise

For those who feel more comfortable in a church environment the particular background of the Baptist Church, there is considerable variety in Calgary to suit those needs.

Nov 20, 2007, Banff Alberta is one of the worlds most visited and beautiful places in Canada.

Banff Alberta is the center of a mountain paradise that includes Wildlife and Boat Tours,Trail Rides,Icefield excursions,,Canoeing, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting Gondola Rides and so much more

Oct 20, 2007, Any kind of apartment rental in Calgary and the surrounding areas is a challenge

Think of apartment rental in Calgary which is the fastest growing city in Canada with no end to this in site for a number of years, you know you have a problem on your hands

Oct 20, 2007, ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION – CALGARY: Providing Foster Care for Pets

The Animal Rescue Foundation of Calgary does not have a permanent shelter. Rather it places rescued animals in foster homes.

Oct 20, 2007, Calgary's Anglican Churches: A Spiritual Family with a Long Tradition of Faith

 The Anglican Diocese of Calgary welcomes all to take part in activities or attend the Sunday services held at one of the diocese’s many churches.

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Sep 23, 2007, Talisman Centre in Calgary Makes Fitness an Easy Fit for Everyone.

The Talisman Centre is the largest sports facility in Canada, with five gymnasiums, two tracks, four pools, plenty of training equipment, and more!

Sep 23, 2007, The science of making education fun for everyone

The Telus World Of Science uses an entertaining, interactive approach to teach about the world of science,through a combination of exhibits, shows, demonstrations, films, classes, and programs

Sep 23, 2007, SAIT Polytechnic: Keeping Pace with a Brand-New Space

SAIT and Technical training go hand in hand, thanks to the Institute's ever expanding program to satisfy all areas of industry needs.

Sep 23, 2007, Royal Tyrrell Museum: Digging Deep into the History of Life on Earth

The Royal Tyrrell Museum is Canada’s only museum exclusively devoted to paleontology, serving as the final resting place for the world’s largest collection of dinosaur skeletons.

Sep 23, 2007, Roman Catholic Churches in Calgary: One Faith Speaking through Many Voices

Today’s Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary includes more than three dozen churches conducting services in a number of languages and offering programs that extend beyond the traditional ceremonies.

Sep 23, 2007, Race City in Calgary Will Get Your Motor Running on Fun

For those who love the rumble of racing, Race City Speedway features seven months of daily events of stock car racing, drag racing, and sports car and motorcycle racing.

Sep 23, 2007, Real Estate prices in Calgary and all of Alberta continue an unrelenting climb.

There are more than 200 individual and distinctive communities in Calgary alone, with 13 Lake communities. That’s a lot of Real Estate to sort out and consider as a newcomer.

Sep 23, 2007, Muslim Mosques in Calgary: Honoring the City’s Half-Century of Muslim Tradition

Every Muslim requires useful information which should include prayer locations, prayer times, business directories, news services, and library links.

Sep 23, 2007, Calgary Movie Theatres Offer a Wide Selection of Wide Screens

With fourteen movie theatres located throughout the city and a combined force of 117 screens, Calgary offers movie buffs a chance to view first-run, second-run, foreign, Canadian, and art-house films

Sep 23, 2007, Mount Royal College: Growing Up with Its Students for Nearly a Century

Mount Royal College boasts of three main facilities, several campuses, and a wide range of curriculum choices for all types of educational programs.

Sep 23, 2007, Kananaskis Country: Where Nature Is Nurtured Every Day of the Year

Kananaskis Country is Alberta’s gift to outdoor enthusiasts of the world with a variety of plants and wildlife, scenic landscape of mountains, valleys, foothills, forests, glacier streams, and lakes.

Sep 23, 2007, Jewish Synagogues in Calgary: Serving Alberta’s Jewish Past, Present, and Future

From 1888 to 2007 and onwards, the Jewish Synagogues of Calgary have played a significant role in the city's history, and they continue to maintain a strong presence today

Sep 23, 2007, Heritage Park Calgary Historical Village: Western Canada’s Past Is Alive!.

Heritage Park Calgary is Canada’s “largest living historical village” and recreates the prairie life of western settlers from 1864-1914.

Sep 23, 2007, Calgary Gyms and fitness centers are absolutely world class.

Calgary Gyms and fitness centers take in a full range of facilities and cover both personal fitness training and family/group activities.

Sep 23, 2007, Fort Calgary: Rebuilding Calgary’s Legacy One Log at a Time.

Fort Calgary is home to a reconstructed fort, an interpretive exhibit center on Ninth Avenue Southeast, a replica of an 1888 barracks, and a riverside park.

Sep 23, 2007, Environmental Management is a daily concern in Calgary for many years

Environmental Management has turned into a humongous industry, taking into account every facet of our lives.

Sep 23, 2007, The importance of education can not be overstated.

This page will give you an overview of the majority of Calgary education facilities including the Public and Catholic Boards, the Colleges and Universities as well as the private schools.

Sep 23, 2007, Calgary Colleges Are the Smart Choice for Post-Secondary Education

With five large-scale, public post-secondary institutions and numerous smaller, private schools, Calgary Colleges serve the needs of students with diverse goals and hectic schedules.

Sep 23, 2007, Calgary Climbing Centres Exceed All of Your Mounting Expectations

The Calgary climbing centres offer rock climbing walls, equipment, supervision, and training for anyone, from child to adult, letting you scale new heights without worrying about a thing!

Sep 23, 2007, Chinese Centre: The Far East Is as Near as 1st Street Southwest

The 70,000-square foot site of the Chinese Centre is the largest stand-alone cultural center in Canada and is set in the Chinatown section of downtown Calgary

Sep 23, 2007, Canada Olympic Park, Calgary: Year-Round Fun with No Olympic Experience Required

Canada Olympic Park operates as a year-round training, competition, and recreational facility. Famous for its winter activity options, COP also plays host to warm-weather activities as well.

Sep 23, 2007, Calgary campground areas are fairly well distributed all around the city.

When it comes to needing a Calgary campground area the visitors have an awesome variety to choose from and almost all sites are on a river or a lake.

Sep 23, 2007, Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden, and Prehistoric Park:At Home with Nature’s Family

The Calgary Zoo is home to more than 1100 animals spanning 289 species.

Sep 23, 2007, Calgary Stampeders Football Gets the Ball Rolling on a National Celebration

The Calgary Stampeders have, to date, played 11 Grey Cup finals and have been in action for nearly 60 years. The Grey Cup remains the most eagerly anticipated sporting event in Canada.