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Don't even think of growing there; not all plants should be welcome
Since we all suffer through months and months of grey and brown in the landscape, it’s understandable to welcome any and all green when spring finally arrives. But not all plant material should be...
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Bill Brooks: 24th Annual Co-op Charity Golf Classic supports charities
Picture-perfect weather ensured the 24th Annual Calgary Co-op Charity Golf Classic, held recently at Heritage Pointe Golf and Country Club, was a great success. More than 160 golfers took part and had...
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Bill Brooks: Walrus Foundation celebrates our 150th anniversary
Today marks the 150th anniversary of Confederation. There’s certainly not a better place on earth than Canada and we should all be fiercely proud of our amazing country. Celebrations from coast to...
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Bill Brooks: Celebrating super sesquicentennial
The occasional spot of rain certainly didn’t dampen the attendance-nor enthusiasm-at two sesquicentennial celebrations July 1 held in private homes in tony Mount Royal. Your faithful social scribe had...
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Bill Brooks: Golf tournament raises funds for kids
What started as a chat over coffee has evolved into a hugely successful golf tournament. Like-minded individuals felt the need to support less-advantaged kids in our city and decided to start the...
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O'Donoghue honoured with Distinguished Business Leader Award
One of the more prestigious awards one could hope to receive is the Distinguished Business Leader Award-co-presented by the Haskayne School of Business and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Since 1993,...
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Bill Brooks: Last look at Stampede 2017 at the Gibson Energy BBQ
Stampede 2017 was just the fix we all needed. Sure, there were less corporate parties this year, but those that did go ahead took the route of supporting charitable organizations. Gibson Energy held...
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Bill Brooks: Calgary Business Leaders are tops
Being an exceptional business leader is no small feat. Challenges galore test the mettle of myriad businesses whether its the carbon tax, increases in the minimum wage, or shameful federal and...
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Bill Brooks: Rockyview Invitational continues its winning ways raising more...
These days, the words “the event raised more than $1 million” are rarely-if ever heard. The not-for-profit fundraising landscape has changed dramatically. And not in a good way. Thank goodness then for...
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Prostate Cancer Centre wins big at Priddis Greens Charity Classic
Picture perfect weather ensured the annual Priddis Greens Charity Classic-held Aug 16 and 17- was an enormous success. That, and the support of myriad golfers, sponsors and volunteers resulted in an...
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Bill Brooks: Adolescent mental health focus of glorious garden party
There are parties. And then there is W. Brett Wilson’s annual garden party. The must-be-invited-to fete has, over the years, raised millions of dollars for myriad charities. The concept, created by...
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Bill Brooks: White night at Diner en Blanc
What started in Paris in 1988 by Francois Pasquier as a chic “friends and word-of-mouth-only” event has taken the world by storm. Diner en Blanc-Paris, now attracts more than 10,000 people each year....
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Alberta Children's Hospital wins big at CHAS Charity Golf Classic
Volunteerism is the life-blood of many charitable organizations. And one of our city’s oldest organizations, Children’s Hospital Aid Society (CHAS), has been tireless in its support of the Alberta...
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Champions of Hope support Parkinson disease research
Parkinson’s Disease research got a big boost Sept. 6 as the Champions of Hope committee gathered to introduce donors and recognize significant contributions to the Champions of Research Campaign — a...
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Lucky number 10 for Prostate Cancer Centre
Save the best for last is an oft-used expression I am rather fond of. And this week, I’ve done just that. As summer 2017 fades into memory (and what a summer it was!), here’s a look at what is among...
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Film festival Red Carpet Gala a hit
There was a time when film festivals were the domain of the elite. The oldest, and most prestigious, the Venice Film Festival, started in 1932. The Cannes Film Festival followed shortly thereafter....
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The Beat Goes on Gala raises more than $900,000 for heart health
More than 400 members of the public, private and not-for-profit sectors gathered at Stampede Park Sept. 9 to join forces with ambassadors and donors to support The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of...
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Luxury abounds at PARKLUXE 2017
The hip, happening and fashionably forward gathered en masse at Spruce Meadows Sept. 30 to attend PARKLUXE 2017. Presented by Bankers Hall and featuring UNTTLD, a selection of some of the top luxury...
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Fall speed ahead at Heritage Park September Shindig
An awesome autumn evening proved the perfect backdrop for Heritage Park’s signature fundraising corporate event, September Shindig — held Sept 16. Highlights of the 29th annual event were numerous,...
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Bob McPhee saluted in grand style
Bob McPhee is what they call a rainmaker. His 30-year career in the arts — primarily opera — is the stuff of legend. He has numerous awards to his credit including the Order of Canada, the Opera Canada...
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