Interview with Christyann Olson: Alberta Wilderness Association
I don’t want to protect the environment as much as I want to create a world where the environment doesn’t need protecting. My work is far from done. Christyann Olson This blog covers an interview that I Am Calgary conducted with Christyann Olson, Executive Director of the Calgary-based Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA). I AM CALGARY interview with Christyann Olson What
A Boutique Hotel, A Chef and a Miserable Weekend – Part 2
Sometimes a break from your routine is the very thing you need. Unknown It seems that our long weekend staycation was to be the culmination of weeks of on-the-go busyness and relentless outdoor deepfreeze-like conditions. Escaping from the ongoing to-do list at home, yet still being local, spoiled us with the break in routine that our minds and bodies
A Boutique Hotel, A Chef and a Miserable Weekend – Part 1
Once a year go somewhere you’ve never been before. Dalai Lama It was the Family Day long weekend after Valentine’s Day. We found ourselves with no formal plans. It seemed the perfect setup … for a Staycation. With Christa consumed by school demands right up to the hour of our departure, I took planning into my own hands. That was
Diversifying Calgary’s Economy
As Albertans, oil and gas is in our blood. Some may say it is our blood. But is this life-blood beginning to congeal in our very veins? Officially established in 1875, Fort Calgary is recognized as the birthplace of present-day Calgary, originally home to the Northwest Mounted Police. Much has happened since then to define
Five Unexpected Life Lessons Learned From Ice Fishing
I am no fisherman. I do like downtime, some solitude and being out in nature. But, for some reason, fishing has never been of interest to me. When our good friends, Linford and Rhonda, recently invited Christa and I to go ice fishing with them and their extended family on Canada’s Family Day public holiday,
Serving Up Calgary’s Best Hot Chocolate
Calgary’s freezer-February is presenting the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to indulge in the annual YYC hot chocolate festival. Presented by Meals-on-Wheels, the city’s sweetest (and arguably, richest!) festival gathers participating cafes, restaurants and chocolatiers to compete in crafting the best chocolate-based beverage creations that any hot chocolate lover might die for. With more
What’s In A Date?
If you’re anything like me, dates hold meaning and significance. If you’re anything like my wife, Christa, dates are sometimes an inconvenience, and some dates should be ignored as if they never happened. Take our birthdays, as an example. I don’t need a big party for my birthday every year. But I do love celebrating
IAC’s Family Day Long Weekend Activity Favourites
“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”Michael J. Fox As we launch into the run-up to the Family Day long weekend I thought I’d share with you some of our favourite and wish-list activities and events that might spawn some ideas to help you create fond family memories together. These icons will help you identify the
Derek’s Favourite-Five “Atmos-feel” Calgary Dinner Destinations
I am a bit of a sentimentalist. As a result, I may be a bit of a hoarder. I don’t easily part with things that have strong memories associated with them. The same applies to food and good dinner destinations. The company I’m in, the food quality and the interaction with the hosts all contribute
Our Experts Expose Their Picture-Perfect Photoshoot Locations in Calgary
It’s the event-of-the-year. You’re looking for that unique location to capture the occasion for posterity. I chatted with some of my expert photographer friends about this. Here are their favourite photoshoot locations for capturing those treasurable moments. You should explore these locations and, if you like what you see, show my connections some love by following them. 📸 Nose Hill Park: A
