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Douglas Coupland unveils public artwork at Mark on 10th in Calgary

Tuesday, March 5, 2013 - 12:16

Developer Qualex-Landmark commissioned the artwork as an entry into the Design District emerging around 10 Avenue SW in the beltline of downtown Calgary.

Police investigating after seven-year-old boy found in distress, dies in Alberta Children's Hospital

Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 17:11

Major Crimes detectives are investigating the undetermined death of a seven-year-old boy, found in medical distress in the Beltline Saturday.

Gallery: First look at Douglas Coupland's Calgary mural

Friday, March 1, 2013 - 15:19

Famed Canadian author and artist Douglas Coupland has been commissioned to create a mural in the lobby of the new MARK condo development in Calgary's beltline. The piece, which will be completed in the fall of 2015 when the building is finished, is Coupland's first large-scale work in Alberta. Interpretation of Calgary, Alberta in the 21st Century uses a target motif and bright colours to represent Calgary's flora, fauna and institutions.

Calgary chef's skills fit for a queen

Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 12:00

... chef at popular French restaurant, The Laurier Lounge, in the Beltline. ... I wanted to be in Calgary or Vancouver, but I know in the next five years, ...

Mount Royal Village owner’s vision includes major redevelopment

Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 22:56

CALGARY — A proposed $130-million redevelopment that includes Mount Royal Village and adjacent land is aimed at creating a community retail node in the Beltline and revitalize the area.

Mount Royal Village owners' vision includes major redevelopment

Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 19:11

CALGARY — A proposed $130-million redevelopment that includes Mount Royal ... at creating a community retail node in the Beltline and revitalize the area.

Allied Properties purchasing Calgary's Vintage block

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 13:35

CALGARY — Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is continuing its ... market by purchasing two office buildings in the city's Beltline district.

City may look to streetcar history for future of transit

Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 06:52

Inner-city denizens' dream of a Calgary streetcar system comeback could take a very, ... Beltline community activists have long dreamed of a streetcar loop, ...

Police investigating early morning stabbing in the Beltline

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 01:51

A man is in serious condition following an early morning stabbing in the Beltline. Police were called after a man walked into the Sheldon Chumir Health Centre suffering from apparent stab wounds around 4:30 a.m.. The man is in serious, but non-life ...

Police probe stabbing in the Beltline

Friday, February 15, 2013 - 01:51

A man is in serious condition following a stabbing in the Beltline early Wednesday. Police were called after a man walked into the Sheldon Chumir Health Centre around 4:30 a.m. suffering from apparent stab wounds. The man was in serious but ...

Police investigating early morning stabbing in the Beltline

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 22:02

A man is in serious condition following an early morning stabbing in the Beltline.

Update: Nellies Cosmic Cafe reopens after temporary closure

Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 22:02

A popular Beltline eatery reopened just before noon on Thursday after a sewer back-up forced a temporary closure. Provincial health officials ordered Nellie’s Cosmic Cafe at 1001 17th Ave. S.W. closed after discovering the problem during a routine inspection on Wednesday.

Density bonusing arrives in Calgary

Monday, January 28, 2013 - 01:00

The scheme was used in the Beltline first. It has a $9-million fund. ... But they are late in coming to Calgary. Ald. Druh Farrell wisely championed density ...

Beltline murder suspect released on bail

Saturday, January 26, 2013 - 22:21

... in the beating death of John Herrara-Garcia in the Beltline last May. ... Besides posting bond, the Calgary Herald reports she must live with her ...

Final suspect in Beltline beating death released on bail

Friday, January 25, 2013 - 22:02

All three suspects facing second-degree murder charges in the unprovoked beating death of a 49-year-old man in the inner-city Beltline community last year have now been granted bail. On Friday, Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Karen Horner ordered the release of Chantelle Tiffany Campbell, 27, on $25,000 surety and several other conditions including house arrest.

East meets west in tale of two cities

Friday, January 25, 2013 - 13:50

Having walked Calgary's Stephen Avenue, Kensington, Inglewood, Mission and Beltline for years, it is only on the odd occasion that there is any significant ...

Calgary ranks last on list of Canada's most walkable cities

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 14:51

Take a look at which Canadian cities are more walkable than Calgary CALGARY ... Cliff Bungalow, Eau Claire, the Beltline and downtown west end — already ...

Calgary ranks last on walkability list

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 02:08

CALGARYCalgary was ranked the least walkable in a Top 10 list of Canada's ... Cliff Bungalow, Eau Claire, the Beltline and downtown west end — already ...

City to retool late-night taxi stands

Monday, January 21, 2013 - 06:15

CALGARY — City officials had to retool their late-night taxi stands after ... New signs now mark the remaining stands in the Beltline and Mission, ...

Getting to know Calgary musician JR Shore through the sounds and ...

Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 11:27

In the case of veteran Calgary singer-songwriter JR Shore, that could be simply spending an hour sharing a coffee and conversation with him in beltline ...

Former top student jailed for capitalizing on drug trade

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 06:45

Police found only a smattering of narcotics in her apartment, but more than $60,000 in cash was ample evidence to send a Calgary woman to jail for profiting from the illegal drug trade. Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Beth Hughes handed Monica Daschner, 28, an 18-month jail sentence Tuesday for possession of proceeds of crime after police found $64,881 in cash during a raid on her Beltline apartment in March 2010.

Centre of it all at The Park

Friday, January 11, 2013 - 10:52

Area: Calgary's Beltline District on 13th Ave and 2nd Street SW Prices: One-bedroom units range from the $200000s to the $399000s, with two-bedroom units ...

1st Street Underpass desiginer: A man of letters

Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 12:19

EThe designer is Beltline-based Marc Boutin, who also teaches architecture at University of Calgary. His studio was also behind the refurbishment of ...

Hanging out with kids to make a difference

Monday, December 24, 2012 - 09:09

Guichon was fresh off a stint with a private law firm when a budding affinity for volunteerism moved her to sign up with Calgary's Beltline Youth Centre ...

Nenshi: A matter of human dignity

Friday, December 21, 2012 - 09:30

By Naheed Nenshi, For the Calgary Herald December 21, 2012 8:14 AM Daryl eats pizza as ... after cashing in cans at the Uptown Bottle Depot in the Beltline.