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#YYC5 picks prime spots for pint pours in Calgary
For this edition of #YYC5, Global News asked viewers and social media followers where they go for their favourite pint in Calgary. Continue reading
Calgary summer food program seeking donations for peanut butter drive
In the three years since Sutton Garner started I Can for Kids, the organization has seen a 450-per-cent increase in demand for its summer food program. Continue reading
2 Calgary organizations help make spirits bright for homeless families
Calgary shelter Inn From the Cold is one of several organizations doing what they can to help ensure children and their families have a Christmas that’s as positive as possible. Continue reading
#YYC5 finds Calgary’s best spots to get your gingerbread fix
Global News Calgary’s community reporter Deb Matejicka takes a look at five spots to find the city’s best ginger-flavoured desserts, as recommended by viewers. Continue reading
Shaw Charity Classic donation reaches new heights in supporting Alberta charities
Six-year-old Foster Garrison, who is battling leukemia, was on hand Wednesday to help announce a record-breaking donation from the Shaw Charity Classic for youth-based charities in Alberta. Continue reading
Airdrie first responders battle it out for the good of the community
From November through to January, Airdrie Municipal Enforcement alongside RCMP will be battling the Airdrie Fire Department and Alberta Health Services’ Emergency Medical Services in a series of challenges that ultimately will support several key causes within the community. Continue reading
Alzheimer Society of Calgary opens 1st Opening Minds through Art training centre in Canada
Just last month, the Calgary chapter of the Alzheimer Society opened the first Opening Minds through Art training centre in the country. Continue reading
Stampede 365: How Calgary Stampede keeps the party going year-round
Even after the last cowboy rides off into the sunset, the Calgary Stampede keeps the party going — it’s just spread out over the remaining months as opposed to packed into a few days. Continue reading
#YYC5 finds comfort foods to help Calgarians deal with cold weather
Community reporter Deb Matejicka brings us five of the best spots in the city to get cold-weather comfort food, as suggested by Global News Calgary viewers. Continue reading
Stampede 365: How Happy Trails volunteers help power the Calgary Stampede year-round
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
“The Stampede simply can’t run without the volunteer base that we have,” says promotion committee chair Jordanna Stangeland of the more than 2,300 people who donate time to the Calgary Stampede. Continue reading
Calgary men grow their facial hair for Movember
Men around the world will be taking it off this month — it being their facial hair because, of course, it’s Movember. Continue reading
‘Beautiful’ opportunities for Canadian actor in Carole King musical
Kaylee Harwood plays multiple characters in ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.’ Continue reading
Stampede 365: OH Ranch provides Calgary students with hands-on learning environment
The 130-year-old OH Ranch provides Alberta students with an opportunity to learn about environmental preservation and stewardship through its educational programs. Continue reading
#YYC5 finds your favourite Halloween haunts
In our ongoing series, #YYC5 on Global Calgary, we asked our social media followers to tell us where they like to get their Halloween haunt on. Continue reading
Passion for helping others turned into career with DDRC for Calgary man
Scot Paisley works as a community resource worker at the Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary. He earned the position after a job fair and now the DDRC is looking to fill 20 similar positions. Continue reading
