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Lanters, $11M, ballerinas, Keith Urban, noodles, and more...

Here's what's going on this weekend in Calgary, Alberta.

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From Calgary
September 11, 2025

📰 In this edition of From Calgary

  • $11M Investment in Aviation

  • Chinatown Lantern Festival

  • Alberta Ballet Returns

  • Upcoming Calgary Flames Games & Tickets

  • 4.9 ⭐️ ramen restaurant

  • Keith Urban and Aqua (Barbie Girl?)

  • View on views…

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✈️ Calgary Lands $11M Aviation Training Hub

Calgary is set to soar higher with a brand-new Alberta Training Centre of Excellence at the airport. A nearly $11 million investment backed by Mount Royal University, WestJet, CAE, and OCIF. The facility will bring new jobs, provide trainees with cutting-edge experience, and offer scholarships for local students.

It’s more than just pilot training: the centre will feature full-flight simulators, cabin trainers for cabin crew, and digital tools to open up new career pathways across aviation. For Calgarians, that means more opportunities to break into — and advance within — one of Alberta’s fastest-growing sectors.

🎆 Calgary’s Chinatown Lantern Festival Lights Up The Night

Get ready for an evening of glow, food, and community. The Chinatown Lantern Festival returns on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM at 2nd Ave SW & Daqing Square in Calgary, just west of the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre.

This one-day free event is open to everyone. Attendees should expect exquisite lantern displays lighting up the evening, food trucks & local vendors serving up everything from Asian street eats to sweet treats, and a festive atmosphere perfect for families, friends, or solo adventures.

Bring your camera, maybe a lantern of your own, and soak in the sights and flavours of a neighbourhood that’s buzzing with tradition and warmth. Tickets aren’t required. Just show up and enjoy.

🩰 Alberta Ballet Weaves Fairy Tales on Stage Sept 11-13

From September 11–13, the Alberta Ballet takes the stage at the Jubilee Auditorium with Once Upon a Time – A Thousand Tales. A dazzling production that stitches together classics like Cinderella, Snow White, Swan Lake, and Aladdin. With choreography by Francesco Ventriglia, set design by Roberta Guidi Di Bagno, and music by Alexey Shor, it’s a performance filled with wonder, nostalgia, and artistry. 👉 More details & tickets (Get this before purchasing tickets to get 3% cash back and $30 in free bonus cash.)

🌤️ 7-Day Weather Forecast

  • Thursday, Sep 11: 🌥️ ~25 °C / 11 °C. Mostly cloudy and warm

  • Friday, Sep 12: 🌥️ ~25 °C / 11 °C. Mostly cloudy and warm

  • Saturday, Sep 13: 🌤️ ~24 °C / 11 °C. Mostly sunny and warm

  • Sunday, Sep 14: ☀️ ~25 °C / 12 °C. Sunshine returns, staying warm

  • Monday, Sep 15: ⛈️ ~18 °C / 10 °C. Cooler with possible thundershowers

  • Tuesday, Sep 16: 🌥️ ~21 °C / 9 °C. Hazy sun, mild

  • Wednesday, Sep 17: 🌤️ ~23 °C / 10 °C. Mostly sunny

🌦 Pro Tip: Planning to catch the Chinatown Lantern Festival on Friday or Alberta Ballet this weekend? The weather looks warm and welcoming through Sunday. Perfect for strolling downtown or heading to a patio beforehand. Keep an eye on Monday, when cooler temps and afternoon thundershowers are expected — that might be your best bet for an indoor day.

Upcoming Calgary Flames Games - Call / text 403-975-5515

Sep 21 vs Edmonton Oilers at 6:00 PM
Sec 206, Row 18 (2 or 4 tickets) – $85/pair
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 or 4 tickets) – SOLD

Sep 23 vs Seattle Kraken at 7:00 PM
Sec 206, Row 18 (2 or 4 tickets) – SOLD
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 or 4 tickets) – $46/pair

Oct 1 vs Vancouver Cancuks at 7:00 PM
Sec 206, Row 18 (2 or 4 tickets) – $58/pair
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 or 4 tickets) – $58/pair

Oct 3 vs Winnipeg Jets at 7:00 PM
Sec 206, Row 18 (2 or 4 tickets) – SOLD
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 tickets) – SOLD
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 tickets) – $62/pair

Oct 11 vs St. Louis Blues at 2:00 PM - Home Opener & Early Start
Sec 206, Row 18 (2 or 4 tickets) – $268/pair
Sec 206, Row 19 (2 or 4 tickets) – $268/pair

Please call / text 403-975-5515 to snag tickets

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🍜 Feature Restaurant: Kinton Ramen

Kinton Ramen, one of Canada’s fastest-growing ramen brands, has expanded again with its 3rd Calgary location in University Heights (4.9 ⭐️). Known for its steaming bowls of house-made noodles and rich broths, Kinton specializes in customizable ramen built around pork, chicken, beef, or vegetarian bases, plus toppings ranging from braised pork belly to seasoned egg.

The lively, modern dining room offers a casual yet buzzy atmosphere perfect for quick lunches or relaxed dinners with friends. Beyond ramen, the menu stretches into Japanese street-food favourites like karaage fried chicken, takoyaki octopus balls, and a variety of donburi rice bowls. Prices are approachable (most ramen bowls hover around $16–20), making it a satisfying and affordable option for students, families, and anyone craving comfort food as Calgary heads into cooler evenings.

With more than 35 locations worldwide, Kinton has built a reputation for consistency, quality, and a knack for creating an energetic dining experience. For Calgarians, this new spot means slurping your noodles just steps from the university, no flight to Tokyo required. 👉 More about Kinton Ramen

🎉 What’s On In Calgary (Sep 11-14, 2025)

Thursday, September 11

  • Alberta Ballet – Once Upon a Time – A Thousand Tales at Jubilee Auditorium. A fairy-tale ballet weaving together beloved classics. (Tickets - Get $30 and 3% cash back on your tickets here) 

  • Descendents live at MacEwan Hall, University of Calgary

  • Justin Moore at Grey Eagle Resort & Casino

Friday, September 12

Saturday, September 13

  • F3 Men’s Workout (FREE). 6:30 AM–7:30 AM at 2019 Chicoutimi Dr NW. Boot camp-style workout open to all men, regardless of fitness level. Workout, make friends, and connect with your community. Come try it! (Details/updates)

  • Farmers & Makers Market at cSPACE Marda Loop — 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Local artisans, music, fresh produce etc.

  • Big Rock Barn Burner Concert: Matt Mays & Daniel Romano’s Outfit at Big Rock Brewery (doors 3pm, music 4pm). All ages.

  • Calgary Cat Festival & Market at Contemporary Calgary, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Sunday, September 14

  • Maribou State live at The Palace Theatre.

  • F3 Men’s Workout (FREE). 6:30 AM–7:30 AM at 121 Chestermere Station Way. Boot camp-style workout open to all men, regardless of fitness level. Workout, make friends, and connect with your community. Come try it! (Details/updates)

  • Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers – NextGen Showcase Prospects Game
    4:00 PM at Scotiabank Saddledome.

  • Monster Jam 11:00 AM (GMC Stadium) – Trucks, stunts, motorsport action.

🏞️ DAY TRIP IDEA

🚗 Day-Trip Idea: Barrier Lake & Prairie View Lookout – Mountain Vistas Just an Hour from Calgary

Located in Kananaskis Country, just about an hour west of Calgary, Barrier Lake and the Prairie View Lookout trail deliver some of the most accessible “big mountain” views close to the city. The trail climbs gradually through the forest before opening up to sweeping panoramas over turquoise Barrier Lake, the Bow Valley, and surrounding Rocky Mountain peaks.

This hike is a favorite among Calgarians because it balances effort with reward: challenging enough to feel like an adventure, but short enough to fit comfortably into a day trip. Pack water, snacks, and your camera — the lookout is one of the most photogenic spots within easy reach of the city.

Trip Overview

  • Distance from Calgary: ~1 hour drive (80 km west via Hwy 1 to Hwy 40 south)

  • Trail Length: ~9 km round trip (moderate, with steady incline)

  • Elevation Gain: ~450 m

  • Time Needed: 3–4 hours hiking + time for photos/rest at the lookout

  • Facilities: Parking lot at Barrier Lake, washrooms at trailhead

  • Best Time to Visit: Late spring through fall; mornings are quieter and give great light over the lake

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