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Calgary-born musician Kiesza offers advice on coping with isolation
“The feeling of going through it alone, that is tough.” – Kiesza Continue reading
Up and coming Calgary musician to join star-studded charity concert
Adam Ambrose knows he’ll be keeping some fairly impressive company at this Saturday’s Calgary Heart Beats Charity Concert. Continue reading
Calgary Cares: Local barbershops show they’re a cut above during COVID-19 pandemic
At least two barbershops in Calgary have offered free haircuts for first responders and health-care workers amid COVID-19. Continue reading
Calgary Cares: Health-care students to help vulnerable Calgarians during COVID-19 and beyond
“Our services are available to anyone in the community who needs the additional help.” said Chloe Lee, Bag Half Full volunteer and University of Alberta medical student. Continue reading
Betty’s Run for ALS expected to bring Calgarians together for 24th consecutive year
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, things will look just a little different at the Betty’s Run for ALS this year. Much of the event is being held virtually. Continue reading
Calgary Cares: Rock hunt groups help bring social connection to communities during COVID-19
Members are asked to paint rocks with an image, kind word or inspirational message. Some will also ask that you mark the rock with the group it belongs to and then seal it to protect against the elements. Continue reading
Calgary-born artists collaborate on virtual concert for charity
Musicians will come together on June 27 for the Calgary Heart Beats charity concert. Continue reading
Group seeking volunteers in Calgary and area to help make scrub bags for health-care workers
Nicole Proseilo’s Facebook group supplies health-care workers with free scrub bags. Continue reading
Calgary engineers helping vulnerable groups get their hands on sanitizer
“We, actually, as hospital families need these supplies to literally survive.” Heath Kai, a member a parent group that received part of the hand sanitizer donation. Continue reading
Charities changing way they raise funds during COVID-19 pandemic
“It’s been an extremely challenging time for the charitable sector at large,” said Pam Valentine, president and CEO of the MS Society of Canada. Continue reading
JA Southern Alberta introduces new digital campus to help kids during COVID-19 pandemic
The programs come at no cost to users and are “strongly aligned” with Alberta’s curriculum and learner outcomes for each grade. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Calgary bar brings celebrations to patrons amid closure
Greta Bar staff have been donating their time and talent to make cakes and assemble gift bags to bring to nominated Calgarians. Continue reading
Calgary businesses adapt amid COVID-19 pandemic
Several Calgary stores, clinics and service providers are coming up with new ways of doing business during the current COVID-19 pandemic that has seen many others close their doors. Continue reading
Calgarians placing shamrocks in hopes of bringing more than just luck to others
Shamrocks are popping up in communities all over Calgary but these ones have as much to do with St. Patrick’s Day as they do with spreading joy during what has been a trying time for many. Continue reading
Small Calgary children’s program not deterrred by big budget cuts
Getting Ready for Inclusion Today is facing a possible 40 per cent cut in funding, but the program is focused on finding new and creative ways to continue to turn out success stories. Continue reading