Fort Calgary
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City of Calgary partners with Fort Calgary to build residential school memorialThe city said it started working on a permanent memorial after the discovery of 215 potential unmarked graves at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.CanadaSep 30, 2023
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Canada Day fireworks back on for Calgary, blasting off from Stampede ParkA firework display will now conclude this year’s Canada Day celebrations in Calgary after initial plans to do away with the aerial pyrotechnics were met with strong opposition.CanadaJun 1, 2023
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Calgary’s residential school memorial seeking permanent homeThe City of Calgary says it received 732 contributions on the location and design for the permanent memorial between Sept. 1 and Dec. 30, 2022.CanadaMay 31, 2023
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City of Calgary has a surprise ending for Canada Day festivitiesThe City says they recognize the cultural sensitivities around Canada Day fireworks displays in relation to Truth and Reconciliation.CanadaMay 18, 2023
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Fort Calgary reopens after 4-month closureFort Calgary’s new president Jennifer Thomson says major damage to an electrical panel left the centre without power and walls inside the facility were streaked and stained.CanadaMay 10, 2023
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Augmented reality game designed by Indigenous youth hopes to fight racismJune 21 is a day to celebrate the cultures and contributions of Indigenous people. A youth-inspired project hopes to teach a part of history that's been neglected for generations.EducationJun 20, 2022
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Pipe ceremony at Fort Calgary seals agreement between newcomers and Indigenous peopleA symbolic ceremony was held at Fort Calgary to solidify a future between newcomers and Indigenous communities. The hope is to teach Indigenous history to those new to our country.CanadaJun 30, 2021
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City of Calgary allows sale of Fort Calgary beer until supply runs outThe City of Calgary, Bow River Brewing and Elite Brewing have come to an agreement following the threat of legal action over a Fort Calgary branded beer.CanadaMay 22, 2019
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Craft brewery handed cease and desist over ‘Fort Calgary’ beerThe Fort Calgary ISA beer was intended to celebrate the city’s history but has instead turned into a legal battle.ConsumerMay 17, 2019
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Fort Calgary restores 1876 Metis cabin: ‘Incredible that it stayed intact’Fort Calgary restores one of the city's oldest buildings, hoping Metis cabin will help bring the past to life for a new generation.FeaturesNov 16, 2018
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