Aug 18, 2026
WHAT? HAPPENED? in NW CALGARY? |
IT'S Crazy... Summer just got started and now August is telling us there is only 2 weeks left???. |
 Canadian Soccer Launches Inaugural W Canadian Championship |
Wild vs. Tides |
Calgary’s Wild FC take on the Ottawa Rapid FC in Northern Super League action.
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Trivia Question❓Which was the first railway to help establish Calgary as a destination rather then just a mounted police outpost? And what year was that? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Was This Guy in NW Calgary? |
CTV is Calling all creative Calgarians, our Albertosaurus needs a name. |
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Telus Spark is holding a contest to name its Albertosaurus made out of scrap metal sourced from Alberta and Ontario. (Supplied/Telus Spark)
You have untile Monday to throw your name into the hat.
There are several ways to enter the naming contest; in person, through Telus Spark’s social media channels, using the contest QR code, through the Telus Spark website or by using this direct link. If the Spark Dino Naming Council chooses your name, you’ll receive several prizes including TELUS Spark and Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology passes, a $150 Spark Gift Card, a $250 CF SHOP! Card. The dino’s name will be revealed during a celebration on Aug. 26, between 11 and 11:30 a.m. at the TELUS Spark Brainasium Park. |
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The Best Tiramisa in NW Calgary Since Early 1980s |
And that is only the beginning |
Bona Roma Little Italian Eatery
Opens at 4 p.m.
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🏠 NW Calgary Contractor Scam Warning: Verify Contractor License & Protect Your Home Investment |
Lost money on home renovations in NW Calgary? You're not alone.
Neighbors in Bowness lost $21,000 to one contractor. Families in Tuscany paid $65,000 for basement suites they still don't legally own.
These scams aren't limited to basement suites—they happen on kitchen remodels, roof repairs, deck additions, and any project where money changes hands before work finishes.
What's Inside:✅ How to verify contractor license Calgary in 15 minutes immediately 10% max) scammed
For DIY Readers:Planning to complete construction work yourself? We welcome questions about permits, inspections, and city requirements at [link]. Important: We cannot physically inspect your property—any guidance comes with the understanding that all decisions remain your sole responsibility.
For DFY Readers (Hiring Someone):We're building a legal basement suite contractor Calgary database for NW Calgary Hub subscribers launching soon. Pre-screened local businesses who accept escrow account home renovation Calgary payments and performance bonds.
⚡ Quick Facts:
⚡ Basement Suite Amnesty Program December 2026:If you're planning a secondary suite, you need SSIP application timing before work starts. Work must start AFTER SSIP approval, not before.
Legitimate contractors welcome verification. Scammers avoid it. [Read Full Article →] Your home is one of your largest investments. Don't gamble with it. |
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 Early picture of Calgary in 1883 Titles are generated by AI from Meta Here is an early picture of CALGARY "NWT" 1883 taken by a Winnipeg photographer who was following the progress of the CPR out West. |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: The Railway Push: The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) track construction reached the Calgary site in August 1883, permanently shifting the settlement from a mounted police outpost into a booming transit hub. |