7 h. ago 'It's the best thing that ever happened to me:' Forty years later, Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd revisit Back to the Future at Calgary Expo

Christoper Lloyd and Michael J. Fox had very different initial reactions to the screenplay for Back to the Future. It’s hard to imagine the 1985 time-travelling, sci-fi comedy without its two stars. But neither Lloyd nor Fox were sure things in their roles, albeit for different reasons. Producers apparently wanted Lloyd for the role of […]

Culture

56 h. ago Calgary Hitmen's upturn campaign ends with crushing Game 7 loss to Lethbridge Hurricanes

The future looks brighter than perhaps ever for the Calgary Hitmen. It’s just too bad that look-ahead will have to wait until next year after their Western Hockey League season ended Wednesday evening. A 3-1 home loss to the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes in Game 7 of the WHL’s Eastern Conference semifinal halted what was an […]

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5 d. ago Calgary Flames frustrated by missing playoffs, but upbeat about future

Calgary finished the season with points in their last eight (6-0-2) and went 11-2-3 over their last 16.

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6 d. ago ‘It’s big decisions ahead’: Rasmus Andersson’s future will be Flames’ key off

The debate will continue to swirl around Rasmus Andersson — should the Flames extend the workhorse defenceman or ponder their trade options?

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2 w. ago U of C downtown expansion into former Nexen Building called 'win for Calgary's future'

'Students that are going to be moving in here early next year are going to be blown away at the opportunities they have,' said Mayor Jyoti Gondek

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2 w. ago FUTURE FLAMES: Inside goaltending prospect Owen Say’s introduction to Calgary

Flames goalie signee Owen Say after his first trip to the Saddledome: ‘I just can’t wait to put the gear back on, throw a red jersey on’

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2 w. ago THE HOT QUESTION: Could Zayne Parekh make his Flames debut this season?

At this point, it would probably be more of a surprise if Zayne Parekh wasn’t in Calgary by the end of the week. With his Saginaw Spirit officially eliminated from the OHL playoffs by the Erie Otters on Saturday night, Parekh’s future is in Calgary — both next season and, it seems likely, in the […]

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3 w. ago City launches online public consultation for Cowboys Park revitalization

The City of Calgary has launched an online consultation process to help shape the future of Cowboys Park. The city encouraged Calgarians to share their thoughts on how to improve amenities, accessibility and recreational experiences in the park, formerly Shaw Millennial Park. The upgrades are part of a 10-year naming and sponsorship agreement between the […]

Society

4 w. ago Calgary accuses Alberta government of inaction on future of drug

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is calling on the provincial government to work with the city to find a solution to concerns about the Sheldon Chumir Supervised Consumption Site.

Politics