. beltline in the news

Victim of vicious beating dies in Calgary hospital

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 13:42

The victim of a vicious Beltline beating who's been in a vegetative state since May has died, a friend of the family confirmed to the Sun.

New residential condo project for Beltline

Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 11:09

CALGARY — Qualex-Landmark has announced the launch of a $100-million downtown condominium project in Calgary's emerging Design District called MARK on 10th, ...

Former Calgary prostitute involved in torture killing granted ...

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - 07:31

... killing of a Calgary woman in 2006 has been granted passes from prison. ... and sliced her with glass while holding her inside a Beltline rooming house.

Former Calgary prostitute involved in torture killing granted temporary passes ...

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 14:44

Struthers, Sara Ann Rowe and Alexis Vandenburg bound Friars, cut her hair and sliced her with glass while holding her inside a Beltline rooming house. The women beat Friars and drugged her to keep her quiet and tried to glue her lips and eyes shut ...

Patrollers keep school kids safe

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 14:44

“It's really worked out well — I hope they keep it up,” said O'Neill, 82, who was on hand to greet current patrollers at Cambrian Heights elementary, 640 Northmount Dr. N.W. on Tuesday as more than 150,000 Calgary students returned to school. “They've ...

Construction industry pushes back on proposed increase to sidewalk ...

Thursday, August 30, 2012 - 02:44

CALGARY — After a Calgary alderman called for stiffer rules to prevent ... and the Beltline neighbourhood — bringing all the usual street-level headaches, ...

Calgary sidewalk closure fees may rise

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 09:37

CALGARY — For decades, an outcropping of closed-off blocks of city sidewalks seemed a ... Skyscraper cranes are again flocking to downtown and the Beltline, ...

Showsuite opening soon for stylish 6th and Tenth

Sunday, August 26, 2012 - 13:38

6th and Tenth, the 31-storey tower by Lamb Development Corp. in Calgary's bustling Beltline neighbourhood, combines style, location and amenities for one of the most exciting new residential projects in the city. Scheduled to be launched early ...

Showsuite opening soon for stylish 6th and Tenth

Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 03:07

By Lauren Barr ,Calgary Sun 6th and Tenth, the 31-storey tower by Lamb Development Corp. in Calgary's bustling Beltline neighbourhood, combines style, ...

Grumans Delicatessen and Catering

Saturday, August 18, 2012 - 12:28

Calgary Traffic Sponsored by your local Canadian Tire. Start Home Delivery · Subscriber Services · Digital .... you eat the same good food that Grumans caters. That's what we did about mid-afternoon on a Saturday, at Grumans' new location in the Beltline.

New Beltline park aims for 'desire' effect

Saturday, August 18, 2012 - 12:28

The city acquired the west field for what still remains untitled as “New Park for the Beltline.” The desire line factors into the design of most green spaces, especially in heavy pedestrian areas. The University of Calgary's lawns feature paved paths ...

Beer cocktails a National hit

Monday, August 13, 2012 - 12:47

But the new National beer hall in Calgary's Beltline is no ordinary ale and lager watering hole. For one, it's a bright open space instead of a dark dungeon ...

New Beltline park aims for 'desire' effect

Sunday, August 12, 2012 - 11:33

Calgary Board of Education has erected its new headquarters on that site, and the city acquired the field along 9th Street SW for a new, $3-million Beltline ...

New Beltline park aims for ‘desire’ effect (with gallery)

Sunday, August 12, 2012 - 10:39

When designers began to conceptualize a new Beltline park, they had to literally follow others’ footsteps. That is, they took their architecture cues from the beaten path that downtown commuters had worn into the grass field. The city idealized a park with a large, playing field, but had to figure out a way to ease that dirt-rut shortcut.

New Beltline park aims for 'desire' effect

Sunday, August 12, 2012 - 09:52

The dirt path on the field next to the Calgary Board of Education headquarters was another daily shortcut — until crews erected construction fencing this ...

Fort McMurray artist offers provocative slice of work camp life (with photos)

Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 18:47

In Calgary to attend the debut of a ballet based on his music, Sir Elton John made arrangements to see Karklin's work and bought three of eight prints in the series — Bedroom No. 3, Beltline Washroom and Bathroom — all nude or semi-nude portrayals of ...

Builder turns to public for art

Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 11:25

Lamb Developments The spectacular 6th and Tenth condo tower being built in the East Village will be decorated with the concept of a local artist, created to reflect Calgary's Western Canadian feel. Tweet ... The company is also partnering with Public ...

City to study demand for inner-city Calgary rec facilities

Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 11:25

... in the Beltline and Inglewood. City officials expect the Inglewood Aquatic Centre at 1527, 17 Ave. S.E., in its current state would “face significant challenges” in meeting increasing demand for recreational opportunities. (STUART DRYDEN/CALGARY ...

The prose of Calgary living

Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 11:25

When she was nine years old, her mother and stepfather brought her to Calgary to live. She learned to ice skate for the first time, studied at McDougall, Mount Royal Junior High and Western Canada High schools. She lived in the Beltline beside ...

City launching study on aging recreation facilities

Friday, July 27, 2012 - 07:32

The city is starting a review of aging recreational facilities in Calgary's fastest growing neighbourhoods, starting with swimming pools in the Beltline and ...

City to study demand for inner-city Calgary rec facilities

Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 16:44

The city is launching a study on aging and potentially
crumbling inner city recreation facilities, starting with
swimming pools in the Beltline and Inglewood.

City to study demand for inner-city Calgary rec facilities

Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 15:32

By Renato Gandia ,Calgary Sun The city is launching a study on aging and potentially ... City officials are expecting both the Beltline Aquatic and Fitness ...

Daimler's car2go business brings new way of carsharing to Calgary

Friday, July 20, 2012 - 05:27

CALGARY — Daimler North America Corporation is officially launching a new way of carsharing in Calgary with is car2go Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary, which is making a network of 150 of low-emission 'smart fortwo' vehicles for use. “We have an ...

City hall kicks off two years of studies on where to expand its LRT system

Friday, July 20, 2012 - 05:27

Calgary commuters waiting for their train line to arrive will have to wait through two more years of study to find out which part of the city gets the next LRT expansion. One piece of solace for transit users in the southeast and along the Centre ...

Future Stampede Park development includes demolition of Big Four Building

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 20:54

Michael Kehoe, an Alberta-based retail specialist with Fairfield Commercial Real Estate Inc. in Calgary, said the Stampede expansion with proposed streetfront retail space along 17th Avenue, in the Victoria Park urban business district, will inject ...