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  • Jann Arden's debut novel a dark but funny rural tale about friendship, loss and kidnapping

    Breadcrumb Trail Links Local Arts Published Nov 17, 2023  •  Last updated 2 days ago  •  6 minute read Multi-award winning Canadian singer-songwriter Jann Arden appears at a sold-out Wordfest event on Nov. 17 and has two Christmas concerts on Dec. 19-20. jpg Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn…

  • Preview: Plenty of life and mystery left in 53-year-old Sleuth

    Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Let the games begin. Vertigo Theatre’s holiday offering is all about game playing, as mystery writer Andrew Wyke invites his wife’s lover, Milo Tindle, to his country home to…

  • Wanna feel like a rock star? Partnership pitches money-can't-buy experiences

    Breadcrumb Trail Links Local Arts Published Nov 17, 2023  •  Last updated 2 days ago  •  3 minute read Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content As superstar singer Pink soared overhead on her trapeze contraption and…

  • Brookman: All levels of government ignoring wishes of the people

    Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists The decisions of governments must reflect the reasonable will of the people, not the ideological will of elected representatives Published Nov 17, 2023  •  Last updated 2 days ago  •  3 minute read Calgary city council appears to be becoming increasingly oblivious to the concerns of citizens. Photo by Gavin Young /Postmedia…

  • Letters, Nov. 17: Story of support for veterans was inspiring

    Breadcrumb Trail Links Letters Published Nov 17, 2023  •  Last updated 2 days ago  •  2 minute read Second World War veteran Stanley Squires, 99, was part of the Canadian Forces that played a crucial role in liberating the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. Photo by Gavin Young /Postmedia Network Article content What a nice story in…

  • Varcoe: Alberta chasing more unicorns, as tech investment bucks trend

    Breadcrumb Trail Links Local Business Columnists Business It’s been a remarkable run for the industry, diversifying the economy, creating jobs and attracting investment Get the latest from Chris Varcoe, Calgary Herald straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Nov 16, 2023  •  Last updated 2 days ago  •  4 minute read The downtown Calgary skyline was…

  • Taxis could see lower ridership, more disputes with new airport drop-off fees

    Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Business Business Starting Jan. 15, 2024, the Calgary Airport Authority will add a $4 drop-off fee for taxis arriving at YYC Published Nov 16, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  3 minute read FILE PHOTO: A taxi finishes up after dropping a fare off at the departures…

  • Digital media hub at Bow Valley College receives $5.5M investment from city fund

    Breadcrumb Trail Links Local Business Business Money from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund will go toward a facility that will provide training for programs including 3D animation, virtual reality and esports. Published Nov 16, 2023  •  Last updated 2 days ago  •  2 minute read A digital media hub at Bow Valley College is the recipient…

  • Hobson's Choice: Busy holiday season for local theatres

    Breadcrumb Trail Links Theatre Published Nov 16, 2023  •  Last updated 2 days ago  •  5 minute read Stage West’s Step By Step with Jesse Weafer, Luke Opdahl, Eric Dahlinger, Jason Lemmon, Adam Sergison. Courtesy, Sean Ellis jpg Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases…

  • Fargo creator returned to Alberta and Coen brothers' film that inspired the series … but with a twist

    Breadcrumb Trail Links Television Juno Temple and Jon Hamm explore debt, family and ‘wifeness’ in the violent but funny fifth instalment of Fargo Published Nov 16, 2023  •  Last updated 2 days ago  •  5 minute read Jon Hamm as Roy Tillman. Photo by Michelle Faye/FX jpg Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently…

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