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Nominations Open For The 2003 Calgary Heritage Awards

CALGARY - The Calgary Heritage Authority is now accepting nominations for the 2003 Calgary Heritage Awards to recognize citizens and organizations who have made a significant effort in support of...

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Are you interested in horses or a western history buff?

Calgary - Listen to stories about the Fire Engine Horse, the beginnings of Spruce Meadows and the breeding program of the Calgary Stampede. Then enhance your experience further by taking a horse riding...

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Calgary Heritage Authority announces the annual Heritage Awards.

CALGARY - The Calgary Heritage Authority has recognized nine projects that support excellence in the fields of preservation, interpretation and education about heritage resources in Calgary. Mayor Dave...

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Some old facts shed new light on Calgary history.

CALGARY - The historical significance of Rouleau House came to light in the mid-1990’s. The house is located on land originally registered to the Oblate fathers in 1887 for creation of a...

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City Revitalizes Historic St. George’s Bridge.

CALGARY - Bridge expected to reopen to traffic by the end of October The St. George's Bridge (12 St. S.E. over the Bow River) will look better than ever this fall. At the request of the surrounding...

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Calgary Heritage Authority Promotes Awards.

CALGARY - The Calgary Heritage Authority is pleased to acknowledge a newly developed heritage category in the Calgary Awards. The Calgary Awards are presented each year by the City to recognize...

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The Historic Rouleau House Is On The Move - Again!

CALGARY - The historic Rouleau House is on the move for the second time in its 120-year life. Built around 1885, in the Mission neighborhood once known as Rouleauville, and occupied by Dr. Rouleau and...

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Calgarians invited to celebrate the national recognition of Stephen Avenue...

Calgarians invited to celebrate the national recognition of Stephen Avenue and Palace Theatre to Canada's history. CALGARY - Alderman, Druh Farrell invites Calgarians young and old to take part in a...

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The Government Of Canada Recognizes The National Historic Significance Of...

The Government Of Canada Recognizes The National Historic Significance Of Calgary’s Stephen Avenue And Palace Theatre CALGARY - On behalf of the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of the Environment,...

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Partners launch Cat ID Awareness Campaign

Calgary - Four of Calgary’s key animal sheltering organizations officially launched a new public awareness campaign today to educate Calgarians on the importance of cat identification and spaying or...

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Heritage management expert to visit Calgary for free public lecture

CALGARY - "Integrating Heritage in Community Development" with Herb Stovel CALGARY - The City of Calgary's Land Use Planning and Policy area will host a free public lecture by Herb Stovel, expert on...

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Calgary Heritage Authority Opens Nominations

CALGARY - Nominations are now being accepted by the Calgary Heritage Authority (CHA) for the 2006 Calgary Heritage Authority Lion Awards. The awards are in recognition of citizens and organizations who...

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McKenzie Lake Elementary students inspired by Calgary's heritage buildings

STRONG PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES Calgary - On Friday, October 13, a group of Grade 4 and Grade 5 students from McKenzie Lake Elementary School will be returning to City Hall School to participate in a...

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The Lions are on the Loose

Calgary - The Lions are on the Loose: Promoting Heritage Preservation in Calgary Heritage is alive and thriving in Calgary. No longer simply associated with days gone by, heritage preservation...

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The Calgary Fire Department Pipes & Drums 2nd Annual Antique Rig Pull

The Calgary Fire Department Pipes & Drums invites you to their 2nd Annual Antique Rig Pull. Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008 Time: 6 p.m. Where: The Cat’n Fiddle Pub 540-16th Ave NW The rig pull...

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The City of Calgary Invites Calgarians to Participate in Heritage Tree Book...

Media are invited to attend the book launch for Heritage Trees in Alberta, a compilation of photos and stories of historic trees in our province. The media and public will have an opportunity to...

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Get Your Free 2010 Heritage Calendar

Calgary - Every year, The City of Calgary and its sponsorsproduce a free calendar to keep Calgarians informed aboutCity and partner events and to offer aesthetic insight intowhat makes Calgary a great...

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Heritage Taking Big Strides in Calgary

Heritage in Calgary has made some big strides over the past year. Among these strides is a 47% increase in heritage designations, bringing the total number of sites designated and legally protected as...

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Walking tours a great way to discover the city

To celebrate Heritage Day and promote a healthy heart, why not take your family on a walking tour of one of our communities with rich heritage in Calgary? Heritage buildings and historic districts...

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Media Advisory: A Jackson Facelift: The Lion Awards promote heritage...

The deadline for the Calgary Heritage Authority’s Lion Awards is fast approaching on May 28, 2010. In a young city like Calgary, the question is often asked, “What does heritage preservation look like...

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