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Horse historian takes students for a ride at Spruce Meadows
Throwing in pop culture and current sports references, Carolyn Willekes seems pretty hip to the kids that flow through her exhibit at Spruce Meadows. But she really is a hippologist. “I think there are...
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Dedicated Pegasus Club volunteers keep Spruce flying
From humble beginnings some 40 years ago, Spruce Meadows has grown up to become one of the premier events in show jumping. Many of its volunteers have been along for the whole ride. “My husband and I...
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Calgary's Lindsay Cummings snares WE award with charity soap biz
A Calgary girl is changing the world, one bar of soap at a time. Twelve-year-old Lindsay Cummings started her charity soap-making business, Soap for Hope, two years ago after learning how to do it at a...
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Calgarians invited to take part in massive nature count in Weaselhead
There’s no actual hidden prize at the end but a day of seeing wildlife is enough of a treasure. Calgarians are being called on to become citizen scientists in a sort of nature hunt this Saturday. The...
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Researchers develop new method to monitor grizzly bear populations
Wildlife experts have developed a new method to track the number of grizzly bears in Banff, Kootenay and Yoho national parks. Using remote cameras in expanded locations along with radio collars is...
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Spruce Meadows: It's called the North American, but the world is here
It’s called the North American, but it’s really all about the world. Top show jumpers from 16 nations are at Spruce Meadows this week for the tournament, part of the renowned facility’s Summer Series....
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5 to watch at the North American
From young amateurs to seasoned pros, hundreds of show jumpers are at Spruce Meadows this week for the North American, hoping to take home a title and a cheque. Here are five names to watch for during...
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Force may be strong for future show jumper
Will the Force be with one handsome lad cavorting about a pasture at Spruce Meadows this summer? Thousands of submissions for the annual Name the Foal contest have been coming in from all over Canada....
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Spruce Meadows By the Numbers
$1,535,600: Total prize money at North American $200: First place for junior/amateur events 16: Nations participating in the North American event 5: FEI tournaments in 2017 $5: Cost of admission 4:...
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Horses not the only animals show-jumping at Spruce Meadows
Although horses take top billing at Spruce Meadows, there is always room for some canine antics. Once again, the adorable Prairie Dogs are back, putting on their entertaining yet educational show...
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Spruce salutes the military
As Canada continues to mark the centennial period of the First World War and important battles in the Second World War, Spruce Meadows is paying tribute to the country’s soldiers. Salute to the...
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Riders' long months on the road made less lonely with pets
Tenth place in the Aon Cup on a sweltering Thursday afternoon wasn’t what Tiffany Foster was riding for. A blisteringly fast and clean first run earned the Canadian a spot in the jumpoff, but she...
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Iconic dino hunter gets his own prehistoric bird of prey
Internationally recognized for decades of dinosaur research, Philip Currie will now also be known for his very own prehistoric Alberta predator. A skull fragment of Albertavenator curriei. Courtesy,...
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Grateful for a safe home, family still struggles to make ends meet
The tidy house, like its occupants, represents a melange of cultures. A plaque in Arabic scroll shares a living room wall with a poster printed in English. Guests are served orange juice as well as...
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Contemporary Calgary wants community feedback
Facing an uncertain future, Contemporary Calgary is looking for some direction from the public. A community consultation tonight will outline some of the possibilities for the visual arts group now...
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Ward 14 issues as varied as the communities within
From established suburban neighbourhoods to new ones on the outskirts in south Calgary, the issues in Ward 14 are as diverse as the communities within it. Crime, lack of transit and LRT parking, a need...
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Rodeo artists vie to create celebrated Stampede bronze trophies
It’s one thing to ride a wild bucking horse; it’s another altogether to capture the powerful detail of bulging muscles, flying hooves and a cowboy hanging on for dear life. But understanding rodeo is...
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Three shortlisted for the Rozsa Award
Three directors from the worlds of theatre and literature are shortlisted for the Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management. David Chantler, founder and producing director of Trickster Theatre;...
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DeLong: CPO's True North showcases Canadian talent
The CPO’s True North Festival celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary moved into high gear last weekend with two signature events: on Thursday evening there was a visit to Calgary by the National Arts...
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Spruce Meadows By the Numbers
$1,535,600: Total prize money at North American $200: First place for junior/amateur events 16: Nations participating in the North American event 5: FEI tournaments in 2017 $5: Cost of admission 4:...
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