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CBC Calgary, Your Weekly

Saturday, November 09, 2024

CBC Calgary, Your Weekly

From CBC Calgary 

 
 

A new app is helping to rescue veterans' stories from fading

A Canadian veteran-founded software company has mapped out gravesites around the world to share thousands of fallen soldiers' stories. Their app allows users to scan tombstones or explore cemeteries in multiple countries. 'We don't want to lose these individuals stories and their sacrifice,' says app's co-creator.

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Is Inglewood still Inglewood?

Calgary's quirkiest neighbourhood is known for its independent shops, funky characters and unique vibes. But times are changin' in the city, and Inglewood faces its own pressures from chain restaurants and condo developers. Two Inglewood champions join us to go over the tug of war in town.

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CBC Calgary launches a 24/7 streaming channel

CBC News Calgary is now available 24/7 as a free, ad-supported streaming channel! Get live, on-demand access to local news, weather, and community stories that matter to southern Alberta.

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Calgary to host 2026 Grey Cup game

Calgary will host the 113th Grey Cup when the CFL championship game is held in 2026. The game is scheduled to be held at McMahon Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026.

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Calgary golfers tee off in November thanks to the weather

Golfers can enjoy Calgary's unusually warm November weather by hitting the links at two city-owned courses. The 18-hole Maple Ridge Golf Course and two nine-hole operations at the Shaganappi Point Golf Course are open Thursday through Saturday, weather permitting. 

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Must-sees

 

                                

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Celebrating Diwali with music and dance
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Celebrating rhythm, culture and traditions behind Diwali

Relive the magic of Diwali through the Instrumental Stories and Stories in Motion events at Calgary Public Library. This unique celebration of Indian culture brought together the rhythms of Tabla with Sujeev Chohan and the vibrant dance of Garba led by Kajal Dattani. Participants connected with the spirit of Diwali, embracing music and movement in a celebration of light over darkness.

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CBC Calgary celebrates 60 years
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Celebrating 60 years of CBC Calgary's legacy

In October 1964, CBC Radio Calgary launched a new, 24-hours-a-day service for listeners in southern Alberta. Sixty years later, CBC Calgary celebrated their anniversary with community members at an open house. Attendees toured the station, met CBC hosts and journalists, and took part in interactive experiences like mock broadcasts and hands-on workshops.

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Experience a smudging ceremony and Métis drumming

Join Chantal Chagnon, a Cree Ojibwe Métis storyteller, for an evening of Métis drumming, singing, and traditional teachings. Experience a smudge ceremony, learn about Indigenous drums and rattles, and explore the cultural significance of these instruments in ceremony and storytelling.

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Warm up with CBC's Top 5 shows in November

As nights get colder, CBC's November lineup brings the heat with mystery, thrills, and laughs. In the comedy Cheaters, a romantic mishap leads to hilarious neighbor drama. Killing Eve returns for its intense final season, with Eve and Villanelle on diverging paths to a dramatic showdown. True crime fans can dive into Someone Knows Something, exploring the case of missing teen Christine Harron. In All and Eva, a woman meets her sperm donor, sparking unexpected chemistry. For inspiration, Grand Designs Transformations reveals stunning home makeovers. Don’t miss CBC’s Top 5 this November!

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From the airwaves

 

Alberta's Trump Strategy

What does a Trump presidency mean for Alberta? With talk of a 10 per cent tariff on U.S. imports, including Alberta energy and agriculture, many are wondering just how special our relationship is with our neighbours to the south. West of Centre host Kathleen Petty speaks with James Rajotte, Alberta's Senior Representative in Washington.

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