Container planting should wait just a few more days
For gardening nuts, this time of the year is akin to the Holy Grail. The coldest February since the Great Depression and a very dry spring could create some challenges as the season unfolds. Time will...
View ArticleBrooks: George Brookman honoured at Magnificent Men Leadership Lunch
Tragically, one in six men have been sexually abused before the age of 18. The Canadian Centre for Male Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (cc4ms) provides invaluable services to help shift the stigma so...
View ArticleBrooks: Calgary Italian Sportsmen's Dinner features baseball great Johnny Bench
Surely one of the best 'guys nights' going is the Italian Sportsmen's Dinner Association annual bash. The dinner celebrates the best of everything Italian — from food and wine to culture and...
View ArticleBrooks: Barb Pelham honoured with inaugural Dr. Priscilla Wilson Memorial Award
Scores of guests gathered in Rolston Recital Hall at the Banff Centre on May 9 for the YWCA Banff-hosted Change Makers' fifth annual Bow Valley Women of Distinction Awards. The evening also featured...
View ArticleBrooks: That '70s Gala raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis research
Hundreds of guests gathered at the Hyatt Regency May 10 to support the 15th Annual Summit Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Gala. That '70s Gala, as the fab fete was billed, featured gourmet...
View ArticleBrooks: Crown Gala raises $300,000 for newly formed Alberta Dental Association
Now that's the way to launch a foundation! Several hundred members of the dental profession gathered at the Fairmont Palliser May 25 to attend the inaugural Crown Gala. The evening celebrated the...
View ArticleBrooks: Children's Wish Foundation raises more than $1 million
The Alberta and Northwest Territories Chapter of Children’s Wish Foundation raised more than $1 million to grant the wishes of at least 100 deserving children at its sold-out Night of Wonders galas in...
View ArticleBrooks: Chairman's Steakhouse VIP opening reception attended by who's who
Your faithful social scribe does not usually cover the opening of a restaurant. But when the restaurant is owned by a veritable who's who in the business community, coverage is warranted. Read More
View ArticleBrooks: Field of Fame honours great Calgarians
Our city and province are the envy of the world thanks to myriad individuals. And the perfect way to pay tribute to those who have contributed greatly is by honouring them in the Fields of Fame —...
View ArticleBrooks: AARC Miracle Gala indeed miraculous
The Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre creates miracles. Just ask the 618 graduate families who will tell you that their lives have been inexorably changed for the better thanks to AARC. Youth...
View ArticleBrooks: Alberta Ballet benefits from new fund
Alberta Ballet owes its success to myriad individuals. Whether artistic director Jean Grand-Maitre, who was recently inducted as a Member of the Order of Canada, or the scores of fans and patrons, the...
View ArticleBrooks: AARC Miracle Gala indeed miraculous
The Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre creates miracles. Just ask the 618 graduate families who will tell you that their lives have been inexorably changed for the better thanks to AARC. Youth...
View ArticleBrooks: Alberta Ballet benefits from new fund
Alberta Ballet owes its success to myriad individuals. Whether artistic director Jean Grand-Maitre, who was recently inducted as a Member of the Order of Canada, or the scores of fans and patrons, the...
View ArticleBrooks: Montreal style comes to Calgary at PARKSHOW 2019
For those who love fashion, PARKSHOW 2019, presented by Brightside, was just the ticket. The two evening event, held May 24 and 25 at 707 Fifth, was an immersive, cultural event attended by more than...
View ArticleBrooks: Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre celebrates 20th anniversary
In April 1999, prostate cancer treatment, education, care and awareness in southern Alberta took a quantum leap forward. The opening of Calgary's Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC) created a one-stop shop...
View ArticleBrooks: Sir Winston Churchill Society hosts annual banquet
The Sir Winston Churchill Society of Calgary celebrates the life of the great wartime British prime minister and nurtures public-speaking skills in students. Read More
View ArticleBrooks: McCaig's 80th birthday celebration one for the record books
There are not many people who would celebrate their 80th birthday in such style — all while giving back to the community. Actually, I can only think of one person. And that would be philanthropist,...
View ArticleBrooks: Hull Services opens Mike's House
It was years in the making, but a new building for Mike’s House, Hull Services' Preadolescent Treatment Program, is a reality. The 10,900-sq.-ft. space officially opened its doors on June 5. Read More
View ArticlePlant material taking top honours in 2019
Not unlike the plethora of award shows and ceremonies honouring those who are tops in their field, the plant world has its winners. Read More
View ArticleBrooks: Wilson Garden Party raises more than $500,000 for charity
The business model seems like a no-brainer today. Yet years ago, when the concept was first launched, it was a game-changer. W. Brett Wilson showed us the way. He would host a huge party on the grounds...
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