Article content The Calgary Hitmen’s annual Teddy Bear Toss has become a beloved tradition at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Since the event’s inception in 1995, the team has collected almost half a million…
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Hockey Calgary says dressing room policy changes bring challenges, ambiguity
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports News National Local News Hockey One of the changes is a “minimum attire” rule, requiring athletes to wear a base layer of clothing when more than one player…
With a message of inclusion, school program builds momentum for Special Olympics
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports News Local News Anticipation is ramping up for the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, which Calgary will host Feb. 27 to March 2 Published Oct 04, 2023 • …
Why do we keep seeing UFOs in the sky?
Breadcrumb Trail Links Science News Local News Alberta, in particular, has consistently ranked third or fourth in the list of provinces to report UFO sightings, often behind Ontario and Quebec Published Jul…
'Pretty awesome': First responders in Calgary gear up for World Police and Fire Games
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports News Local News The biennial global sports competition, which takes place in Winnipeg this year, will be an escape from the harsh realities facing those tending to emergencies….
Looking back on 100 years of chuckwagon racing
Breadcrumb Trail Links Rodeo-Chucks Local News “We’ve been able to do something that nobody else does in the world” Published Jul 05, 2023 • Last updated Jul 06, 2023 • 6 minute…
Throwback Thursday: Flames take on Canadiens at 2011 Heritage Classic
McMahon Stadium welcomed 41,000 fans in frigid -20 C temperatures to watch the Flames take on the Canadiens on Feb. 20, 2011
'Dragons' add fire to bid for Ottawa Senators
Breadcrumb Trail Links NHL National Local News Hockey Published May 22, 2023 • Last updated May 23, 2023 • 2 minute read Four Dragons’ Den stars — Arlene Dickinson, Robert Herjavec, Wes…
Calgary and Tsuut'ina make pitch to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games
Article content Delegates from Calgary and Tsuut’ina Nation were in Halifax on Wednesday to make a pitch to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games. The Alberta contingent is competing with Kamloops,…
Reporter’s notebook: Lanny McDonald's memories of his 66-goal season are sharp as an elbow from Gordie Howe
Article content Every sports writer knows this race. You’ve heard a terrific story — or several of ’em — from many moons ago and you rush to double-check the details. Please be…