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History
The 1918 Spanish Flu: Calgary's first pandemic
Those now in isolation, in mourning, under care or providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic can draw comfort knowing that others in our city once went through similar circumstances.
His time here was short, but George Stephen left his mark (and his name) on Calgary
The City of Calgary and the Downtown Association are studying the future of Stephen Avenue. But how much do you know about Stephen himself?
Analysis
The debate over preserving Calgary's architectural heritage
'Call me elitist, but I wouldn’t trust the masses to vote on which buildings to keep or whether we should,' says Calgary historian Harry Sanders, as he explores the arguments for and against preserving our city's architectural past.
Opinion
Calgary's great neighbourhoods created by transit-oriented development, just look at the past
Public transportation helped shape some of the city's favourite neighhourhoods. As we look to the Calgary's future, transit-oriented development can do the same.
Harry Sanders: How the CBC came to Calgary
CBC Calgary began broadcasting 50 years ago this week, but the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s history in the city goes much further back.