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Calgarians will get one last chance to dance the summer way, local style, as the first ever Eastern Slopes Music and Arts Festival kicks off in Bridgeland at the end of August.

The festival, which celebrates some of the best local bands and musicians currently creating music in Calgary and in Alberta, was the brainchild of a quartet of artists and communicators in the music community: Tory Rosso, Hannah Unterschultz, Meghan McMaster, and Ian St. Arnaud.

 

Construction on the new Calgary Event Centre, now known as Scotia Place, began quickly after its official groundbreaking on July 22.

 

For the past two years, the semi-annual Pop-Up Care Village has provided for Calgary’s unhoused individuals a festival that focuses first on their needs.

[–] jakob22@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

This isn’t a “too many new students problem”. This is a “consistent lack of funding from the provincial government” problem. Until people realize that and change their voting habits, nothing will change…

 

Around 34 schools are at capacity according to the Calgary Board of Education.

 

Bubble tea lovers, and those who have yet to experience the joy of boba, will have a chance over the next few weeks to enjoy the sweet as the Calgary Bubble Tea and Asian Desserts Festival kicked off on Saturday.

The festival, which runs from Aug. 17 through to Sept. 1, is being hosted by three of Calgary’s business improvement areas: Chinatown, Crescent Heights, and International Avenue.

 
[–] jakob22@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

The Google payments were never guaranteed for Mozilla. If they didn't have a backup plan in place to reduce spending, that's on them. Let Mozilla return to its garage opensource roots.

 

New policy would require parents to consent before children under 16 can change their names or pronouns

[–] jakob22@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Why don’t we require schools to build sufficient student housing before they increase student numbers? Seems irresponsible on the school’s part

 

The Parks Foundation Calgary has increased funding for its Amateur Sport Grant Program and Building Communities Grant Program by 60%, raising maximum grant amounts to $125,000 and $50,000 respectively. This increase aims to address rising costs and growing demand for community amenities and sports facilities. Applications for the next round of grants are due by October 1, 2024.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

[–] jakob22@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

Interesting! I’ve never been myself, but might check it out this year

 

Fireworks are set to snap, crackle, and pop at this year’s GlobalFest, along with many other events to enjoy with the whole family.  GlobalFest is set to go ahead from Aug. 15 to 24 at Elliston Park.

[–] jakob22@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

The Flames likely threatened to leave, but I think most people would have liked council to stand their ground and not give into billion dollar blackmail.

[–] jakob22@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Banff residents

 

1,328 votes against narrowly beat out 1,194 votes in favour

[–] jakob22@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

It’s been a shit show for sure, but we do need this line for the future of Calgary. More-so than the new arena.

[–] jakob22@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I feel like immigrant services funding should be tied to the immigration numbers and inflation. This doesn’t make sense

[–] jakob22@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

In a perfect world

[–] jakob22@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Marda Gras runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 11 in Marda Loop.

[–] jakob22@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Street festival specifically :)

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