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📰 In this edition of From Calgary

• YYC Neighbour Day

• Varsity Condo For Rent (5 Min from U of C)

• Farm Fresh Food Stands

• Live Music Lineup

• Featured Restaurant (look at the pic below, WOW)

• “Wild as Her”

• and MORE… Let’s jump in!

🎉 YYC Neighbour Day Returns June 21: Big Boost for Local Connection

Calgary’s beloved Neighbour Day is back on Saturday, June 21, 2025, giving neighbourhoods city-wide a day to connect, celebrate, and build lasting bonds.

The City of Calgary is again waiving block-party and greenspace permits for June 21 events—just include “Neighbour Day” in your permit application to qualify.

🔊 How YYC Celebrates Together

• Host block parties, BBQs, artisan markets, musical gatherings, and talent shows—as long as the events are free and community-focused.

• Popular add-ons include fire trucks, library-book trucks, and surprise visits from the Mayor or Councillors.

• Plus, Sport Calgary’s “All Sport One Day” will run concurrently, giving youth aged 6–17 a chance to sample sports for free on June 21.

Why it matters: Originating after the 2013 floods, Neighbour Day has grown into a city-wide celebration of resilience and connection. It strengthens neighbourhood ties, promotes wellness, and creates experiences that help shape Calgary’s sense of community. Click here to see if your neighbourhood has an event planned.

[PUBLISHER’S NOTE: I have attended multiple block parties and they are a lot of fun and a great way to meet the neighbours! I recommend attending if your area is having one. If they don’t start planning to spearhead organizing one for next year.]

📍 Local News Stories

🥕 Fresh Farm Stands Roll Into Neighbourhoods

Calgary’s popular Farm Stand Program is back, bringing fresh produce directly to communities across the city. Since launching in 2017, it now features nine local vendors operating at over 30 stands weekly through May and June. It’s a win-win: more access to healthy local food, stronger support for farmers, and a built-in chance to chat with neighbours over seasonal goodies like berries and greens

🏠 Affordable Homes Coming to Mount Pleasant

Ground just broke on a 16-unit affordable housing development in Mount Pleasant. Scheduled to wrap up by summer 2026, the homes will include eco-friendly features like solar panels, accessible design, and access to a nearby dog park and playground. With a total budget of $7.9 million, supported by provincial and federal funding, it’s a clear step toward more affordable, integrated communities in Calgary.

⚡️ ChargeYYC Helps Multi‑residential EV Charging

Urban-dwelling Calgarians are getting help with going electric. ChargeYYC, a new City-led initiative, offers up to $4,000 in incentives for building owners to plan EV charging installations in apartments, condos, and townhomes. This makes it easier and greener to switch to electric vehicles and drives Calgary closer to its low-carbon goals .

🌤️ 7-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday, June 11: 23 °C 🌡 11 °C / ☁️ Mostly cloudy with a couple of afternoon showers and a thunderstorm.
Thursday, June 12: 18 °C 🌡 10 °C / 🌧 Cooler, cloudy day with periods of rain.
Friday, June 13: 20 °C 🌡 9 °C / 🌧 A mix of clouds and scattered showers with potential thunderstorms late afternoon.
Saturday, June 14: 19 °C 🌡 8 °C / ⛈️ Morning thundershowers give way to additional showers and a possible storm by afternoon.
Sunday, June 15: 19 °C 🌡 8 °C / ☁️ Overcast skies hold steady all day.
Monday, June 16: 19 °C 🌡 9 °C / 🌧 Cloudy with morning sprinkles that could develop into afternoon showers and storms.
Tuesday, June 17: 19 °C 🌡 9 °C / 🌤 Clouds start to break up, bringing us a mix of sun and clouds.

Pro Tip: The shift to cooler, wetter weather starts today, so do your outdoor plans before Thursday. With lingering smoke and air quality issues (a special statement is in effect), consider indoor or sheltered activities until clearer skies return.

🍽️ Featured Restaurant: Dairy Lane Café (Est. 1950!)

Tucked into the heart of West Hillhurst, Dairy Lane Café is a Calgary institution with small-town charm and big heart. First opened in 1950, it’s one of those places where every booth has a story, and the staff know your coffee order before you sit down.

What makes it shine? Locally sourced ingredients, for one. From Highwood Crossing oats to Sunworks Farm eggs, they’ve made it a mission to serve farm-to-fork freshness long before it was trendy. The menu? Think: Alberta beef burgers, fluffy buttermilk pancakes, and one of the best egg bennies in the city. All crafted with sustainability in mind.

Inside, it’s cozy and unpretentious, with about a dozen tables (including a great patio), and walls filled with local art. It’s the kind of place where you chat with your neighbour over brunch and end up splitting a side of hashbrowns.

And the vibe? Pure West Hillhurst: friendly, walkable, and full of character. Whether you’re a regular or just rolling through for the weekend, Dairy Lane delivers the kind of comfort that makes you want to linger.

📍 319 – 19 Street NW
🕗 Open daily for breakfast & lunch (Hours)
🌿 Local, sustainable, delicious

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🎉 What’s On This Weekend in Calgary

Wednesday, June 11

• ABRA Cadabra: A Tribute to ABBA
  🎶 7:00 PM at Arts Commons — Vancouver’s renowned ABBA tribute returns for an electrifying evening of disco‐era hits (Tickets)

• Sesame Street Live: Say Hello!
  🎭 7:00 PM at WinSport Event Centre — A fun-filled kids’ show with music, dancing, and beloved characters (Tickets - Sign up for Rakuten first to get 3% cash back and a $30 bonus)

Thursday, June 12

• F3 Men’s Workout (FREE)

  🕡 5:30 AM–6:15AM at 2019 Chicoutimi Drive NW. Boot camp-style workout open to all men, regardless of fitness level. (Details/updates)

• Dalhousie Summer Farmers Market
  🍒 3:30–7:30 PM at 5432 Dalhart Rd NW. Weekly market kickoff featuring local produce, artisan goods, and community vibes

• Salsa Bachata Night
  💃 10 PM–1:00AM at Rio Bar & Grill. Weekly Latin dance session perfect for workshops or beginner-friendly moves. Event details.

Friday, June 13

• Grazers Dining Series – Zoo Grown (Adults‑Only)
  🐾 7:00 PM at Calgary Zoo — Farm‑to‑table outdoor dining event featuring local produce and immersive nature settings (Tickets)

• Corey Kent Live – Country 105 Presents
  🎤 10:30 PM at Ranchman’s — Catch rising star Corey Kent performing his hit “Wild As Her” plus more red-dirt country swagger (Tickets)

RENTAL REAL ESTATE

1 Bedroom Condo 5 Min from U of C & only 7 Minutes to LRT, Varsity NW - This condo is located in the sought-after neighborhood of Varsity in the NW. Just a short 5 minute walk to the U of C and LRT station. Close to major shopping, vibrant dining and night life, and easy to access Crowchild Trail, 16th Ave, John Laurie Trail, and all the amenities you'll need.

FreshCo, Co-Op, Save On Foods, Starbucks, UNA Pizza, CHARCUT, Native Tongues Taqueria, Five Guys, BarBurrito, Village Ice Cream, BMO, TD Canada Trust, ATB, Market Mall, Northland Mall, and MORE are all just minutes away

A dedicated parking spot in the secure & heated underground parking garage saves you from having to scrape ice off your car in the long winter months. Your guests will enjoy and appreciate the off-street visitor parking spots.

A nice-sized deck gives you plenty of extra living space during the summer months. Imagine BBQing on your natural gas BBQ while enjoying a cold drink!

Don’t hesitate to contact the owner about this inner-city gem! Click here for the rental listing.

📆 Available Sept 1st, 2025
📍3111 34th Ave NW, Calgary, AB
💲 2085/m (includes water, storage locker, and heated underground parking)
🐶 Dog friendly (additional fee). Sorry, no cats.

🎸 LIVE MUSIC

Friday, June 13, 2025

• Proud Tina – The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner
  🕗 8:00 PM @ Grey Eagle Resort & Casino — High‑energy, soulful Rock ’n’ Roll tributing the Queen of Rock herself

• Live Jazz Night at Gulbar
  🕕 Doors open 6 PM / Music starts 8 PM @ Gulbar (636 10 Ave SW) — Intimate jazz evening; $10 entry includes drink coupon

Saturday, June 14, 2025

• Forever Seger: The Silver Bullet Experience
  🕢 7:30 PM @ Grey Eagle Resort & Casino — A heartfelt tribute to Bob Seger with classic hits and live band energy

• City and Colour – Live & Intimate
  🕖 7:00 PM @ Spruce Meadows — Dallas Green brings his solo act to a cozy, up-close venue setting

• Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
  🕕 6:30 PM @ Studio Bell — A classical music experience by candlelight; sold out but worth mentioning

Sunday, June 15, 2025

• City and Colour – Live & Intimate (Again!)
  🕖 7:00 PM @ Spruce Meadows — Another evening with the singer-songwriter for fans who’d like a second night .

• Fiddle Frenzy
  🕐 Time TBC @ Heritage Park Plaza — Free, upbeat performance by Bow Valley Fiddlers; an energetic family-friendly afternoon

🏞️ DAY TRIP IDEA

🦬 Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump – Ancient History Just 2 Hours from Calgary

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest, best-preserved buffalo jumps in North America, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump offers an unforgettable journey into the culture and ingenuity of the Plains People. For over 6,000 years, Indigenous hunters used this cliff in southwest Alberta to harvest bison—a practice that sustained entire communities and shaped a way of life.

Visitors today can explore a stunning interpretive centre built right into the cliffside, walk the ancient pathways, and gain a deep appreciation for the relationship between people, land, and wildlife.

Site Overview

• Location: 18 km west of Fort Macleod, Alberta

• Distance from Calgary: Approx. 2 hours (190 km)

• Duration: 3–5 hours (including drive and site visit)

• Admission: Adults $15 | Seniors $13 | Youth $10 | Children under 6 free

• Season: Open year-round, with extended hours in summer

• Website: TravelAlberta.com – Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

Highlights

🦬 Interpretive Centre: A five-level museum built into the cliff, featuring immersive exhibits, First Nations storytelling, archaeology, and a theatre showcasing the award-winning film Pis’táá.

🏞️ Jump Site Trail: A short walk from the centre leads to the actual cliff used for hunts. Stunning prairie views stretch in all directions.

📜 Living Culture: Throughout summer, Indigenous presenters share traditional drumming, dancing, hide tanning, and more. It's a living history experience like no other.

📷 Scenic Drive: The journey through southern Alberta’s foothills and grasslands is half the reward, especially with a stop in historic Fort Macleod nearby.

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