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Land deal renews worries about the future of this historic Victoria Park mansion
The recent sale of a 113-year-old mansion in Victoria Park has reignited passionate pleas to save one of Calgary’s only remaining examples of the stylish homes that graced the once ritzy neighbourhood...
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Fortney: Nenshi's proposal sees new arena anchoring cultural, entertainment hub
“I have an auntie who lives in that building over there,” says Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, pointing to a low-income seniors building in the East Village. “The reason those buildings are there are so...
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Get into the Olympic spirit at the East Village wishing wall
Calgarians wanting to send warm wishes to the country’s Olympic athletes can save themselves a trip to South Korea by visiting the East Village wishing wall during the Games. Until Feb. 25, the more...
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‘We can’t seem to get slides right’: Hazardous slides closed again on St....
Children’s slides are not the forte of the agency charged with the $357-million makeover of Calgary’s East Village, they admit. “We’re getting out of the slide business,” said Susan Veres, spokeswoman...
View ArticleKing Eddy gearing up to permanently open as live music venue
Live music will once again grace the historic King Edward Hotel as it sets to open in two weeks as a permanent music venue. To kick off the reopening of the King Eddy, the venue is being brought back...
View ArticleCMLC closes St. Patrick's Island bridge for inspection
The George C. King Bridge on St. Patrick’s Island is closed for a week to undergo an inspection. The bridge, opened in 2014, has been closed since Aug. 17 and is expected to remain closed until Aug....
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Island bridge reopens thanks to 'short-term' fix
The George C. King Bridge at St. Patrick’s Island has reopened after a temporary fix for a crack, but more work will be needed to fully repair it. The bridge reopened Saturday afternoon, four days...
View ArticleCouncillor says new arena would 'transform Victoria Park,' but public dollars...
As council prepares to decide on which major capital projects to prioritize, the chair of Calgary's event centre assessment committee says a new NHL arena — with public dollars attached — would...
View ArticleUpside-down church sculpture returns to Calgary in a new location
An upside-down church sculpture that stood in Calgary's Ramsay neighbourhood for more than five years is being resurrected in East Village. Read More
View ArticlePublic invited to give feedback on city's plan for new arena in Victoria Park
The agency leading the redevelopment of Victoria Park has revealed its plans for public engagement on the new arena. Read More
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