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Visuals, Views, likes and shares: The race for the edge in social media graphics
Grabbing fan attention in the crowded and noisy environment that is social media can be difficult. It can be especially challenging in the fast-paced world of sports media. To get any sort of traction on your post, content managers need to find a way to be first to the punch, but the graphics needs to be detailed, clean, and attractive to draw the most engagement. What is it about a graphic that takes it from good to great?
Talk Less, Listen More to Engage Members
Associations are usually pretty good at talking to members, but communication is a two-way street. Here are some tactics to prompt meaningful dialogue and engagement. Imagine you’re trying to get to know a new friend. Would you do all the talking? Probably not. You’d probably say a few things, then ask a question. You’d listen to the answer and begin a conversation. This helps create an authentic dialogue and a more connected relationship.
No holiday blitz, but Calgary police warn they're always on watch for drunk drivers
In the past, Calgary police would ring in the month of December with warnings of a holiday checkstop blitz, often with attention-grabbing names such as Operation Enough is Enough. From 2008 through 2013, police even staged daytime checkstops, looking to nab those who get into the holiday spirit as part of their work day. There may be no official holiday campaign this year, but Acting Staff Sgt. Dale Seddon of the CPS traffic section says officers are on watch 24/7.
Resident worries new jail means more criminals in her northwest Calgary community
Calgary's northwest suburbs will soon have another jail nearby, but one resident is reluctant to roll out the welcome wagon. Construction is underway on a new arrest processing centre in the Spy Hill area of northwest Calgary. Slated to open in the spring of 2020, the 49,000-square-foot Calgary Police Service facility will join a row of correctional facilities on 85th Street N.W., already home to the Calgary Correctional Centre, the Calgary Remand Centre and the Calgary Young Offenders Centre.
Constant stream of trucks still tangle northwest Calgary intersection
In a span of about 20 seconds, a veritable convoy of massive vehicles — two cement trucks, two dump trucks and two tandem gravel trucks — rumble one after the other around a left turn from 112th Avenue onto Country Hills Boulevard in Calgary's northwest. The heavy truck traffic has long been a source of frustration for residents of nearby Royal Oak, who've grown weary of the noise and potential safety issues.
Some panhandlers drawn to suburbs, where they can rake in hundreds in hours
As shoppers make their way in and out of the big-box anchor of a suburban shopping centre in Royal Vista, in Calgary's northwest, many stop to dig into their pockets or purses and drop loonies, toonies, even bills into a hat on the ground That hat belongs to Jonas, who spoke to CBC News on the condition that his real name not be used for fear of repercussions, primarily from other panhandlers.
Calgary home the 1st in Alberta certified under world's toughest energy efficiency standards | CBC News
A family's home in northwest Calgary has become the first in the province to be certified by the Passive House Institute — considered the gold standard for sustainable building. Ania Kania-Richmond says special energy efficient features heat her family's nearly 2,000-square-foot home in Rocky Ridge without a furnace, despite Calgary's frigid winters.
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Hot, dry July a boom for Calgary's tourism industry - 660 NEWS
Warmer than average temperatures have helped to boost attendance at summer events such as the Calgary Stampede and Calgary Folk Music Festival. Tourism Calgary CEO Cindy Ady said this has resulted in good business for Calgary’s hospitality industry. “I think that’s the take home message,” Ady explained. “The weather has been fantastic, so, from a tourism perspective, it’s going pretty well in Calgary right now.
Brian Jean lays out platform for leadership run - 660 NEWS
Scrapping the carbon tax, cutting taxes on business and government red tape are among the key commitments in Brian Jean’s policy to secure Alberta’s economic future. The United Conservative Party leadership candidate spoke in Calgary Tuesday to announce his plan for a New Alberta Advantage. If elected, Jean says Albertans can expect a 50 per cent drop in the small business tax, and a reduction of business taxes from 12 to 10 per cent.
Stamps host fundraiser for Calgary Food Bank - 660 NEWS
It should be a wild night at McMahon Stadium this Saturday, as the Saskatchewan Roughriders pay their first visit of the year, but regardless of who comes out on top, the Calgary Food Bank will be the ultimate winner. Murray Gibson, Purolator’s district manager, said the bar is being raised for donations. “We always want to beat last year’s record,” he said. “So far in Calgary, we’ve raised just under a million pounds, so we’re going to cross the million-pound mark this year.
Expect tight security at Stampede this year - 660 NEWS
Officials at the Calgary Stampede say security for this year’s show will be enhanced even further in response to recent global events. One of the biggest changes will be the entire downtown parade route remaining closed until the last entry crosses the finish line at the east end of 6th Avenue while police monitor the perimeter. Security will also be tight in Stampede Park, with cameras all over – some visible, some hidden – and the same can be said of Stampede security and city police.
MRU and WestJet enhance training through mentorship, resource sharing - 660 NEWS
Thanks to a new agreement reached with WestJet, aviation students at Mount Royal University will now have access to the airline’s expertise and equipment to enhance their training. The new deal means MRU instructors and their students will benefit from WestJet’s state-of-the-art simulators and training procedures. Leaders from both organizations signed the agreement on the WestJet campus Monday.
Design unveiled for new Calgary Cancer Centre - 660 NEWS
Set to open in 2023, the provincial government shared the design for the new Calgary Cancer Centre on Thursday. The facility will be constructed at the Foothills Medical Centre site on the current parking Lot 7. Work on the centre is planned to begin this year. PCL Construction Management Inc. has been selected to complete the design and construction of the facility, which will cost $1.4 billion.
Chair of Canadian Transportation Agency talks new air passenger rules in Calgary - 660 NEWS
The chair of the Canadian Transportation Agency was in Calgary Wednesday, discussing upcoming regulatory changes ensuring the rights of airline passengers are protected. Scott Streiner discussed the CTA’s Regulatory Modernization Initiative at a gathering of Canadian airport executives downtown.
City and province looking at possible Deerfoot Trail upgrades - 660 NEWS
Following more than 15 studies over the past 20 years, the City of Calgary and Alberta Transportation are out with the five best recommendations to improve Deerfoot Trail.
Tourism down slightly in Calgary, but there's reason for optimism - 660 NEWS
Tourism is down a bit in Calgary. In 2016, 7.2 million people visited the city, and while that’s nothing to sneeze at, it is a million fewer visitors than in 2015. However, the industry is optimistic for a bounce-back this year, as Tourism Calgary CEO Cindy Ady says last year’s dip in visitation was due to an erosion in business travel, and in fact, we saw a bit of a bump on the leisure side.
Town of Cochrane introduces its own currency - 660 NEWS
Cochranites got their first look at a new local currency that aims to circulate and stimulate. The Cochrane Dollar comes in singles, twos, fives, 10s and 20s and officials in the bedroom community west of Calgary hope it will have a positive impact on the economy. “Well over a million people live a 30 to 40 minute drive from Cochrane,” Economic Development Officer Robert Kalinovich said during Friday’s launch event.
Calgary 2026: Exploration committee gives interim report - 660 NEWS
Calgarians will have a good idea of what it will cost to bid for and host the 2026 Olympics in three months. The Calgary Bid Exploration Committee shared some of its work to date with the public Monday. Chair Rick Hanson said the committee is broken into five main streams: facilities, security, community impact, stakeholder relations and finance.
SAIT announces new downtown culinary campus - 660 NEWS
Calgary’s SAIT campus will expand its reach in the downtown core this the fall. The Tastemarket will be located at 444 7 Ave. S.W. and according to the school, the 9,000 square foot space will foster the next generation of industry leaders in the culinary community. “SAIT is proud of our 100-year connection to the Calgary community,” said SAIT President and CEO Dr. David Ross.
Kids fighting cancer get huge show of support from students - 660 NEWS
Friday marked an emotional and inspiring day at Elboya School in Calgary, where 70 kids had their heads shaved in front of their classmates in support of others their age who are fighting cancer. The gymnasium was packed as 14-year-old Rand Smith saw his sister Sofia lose her locks to support his fight against cancer. “I’m really proud of Sofia for shaving her head,” the teen said fighting back tears when talking about his young sister. “It’s mind-blowing. She hasn’t cut her hair, ever.
Police ready to make Red Mile safe for Flames playoff run - 660 NEWS
If you were around for the 2015 Calgary Flames playoff run, expect much of the same for police patrolling 17 Ave. S.W. Extra officers will be set up along the Red Mile and once again, parking bans will be in effect. Staff. Sgt. Clare Smart said Tuesday not much is changing other than the construction in the area and the potential for a Flames versus Edmonton Oilers clash.
New elementary schools announced for Calgary - 660 NEWS
Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci continues his tour aimed at selling the Notley government’s new budget. During a stop in Calgary on Tuesday, Ceci announced $500 million will go towards building new schools in Alberta and renovating several existing ones. The announcement includes three new elementary schools for the Calgary Board of Education in Cranston, Evergreen and Coventry Hills and one in Auburn Bay for the Calgary Catholic School District.
Minister of Education in Calgary to discuss Bill 1 - 660 NEWS
Education Minister David Eggen was in Calgary Friday touting the benefits of his government’s plan to reduce school fees in the province. If the legislation were proclaimed, Alberta families would no longer be charged for instructional supplies or materials or for busing eligible students to their designated schools. “This important legislation will make life better for Alberta families,” Eggen said.
Mother pleads for help after son's death ruled homicide - 660 NEWS
An assault in southwest Calgary last September is now considered a murder by police, who, along with the victim’s mother, are issuing a plea for help. A week after he was assaulted at a Ross Carrick home on 42nd Street SW, 33-year-old Trevor Jordan Lomond succumbed to his injuries on September 21st, 2016. Major Crimes Investigator Don Coleman says the case has been treated as a homicide since then, but only forwarded to the public on Friday.
Crime Stoppers celebrates 35 years; struggling with fundraising - 660 NEWS
This month marks 35 years of success for Calgary Crime Stoppers but the celebration is tempered by concerns for the program’s future. That’s because corporate sponsorship dollars primarily come from oil and gas companies. Crime Stoppers is now hoping the community will rally together to keep the service going.
Take two: Uber returns to Calgary - 660 NEWS
After months of back and forth with city hall, Uber’s ride-sharing service officially launched in Calgary Tuesday afternoon. The staged drop off in front of the Bow building in the downtown core saw Ward 8 Coun. Evan Woolley hop out of a car driven by former Calgary Flames blueliner Mike Commodore. “A lot of work has gone into this,” Woolley said. “And remembering that we have 100,000 Calgarians right now signed up to use this service, we’re obviously really excited to have this launch today.
Calgarians invited to open house at Inn From the Cold - 660 NEWS
“Open house, warm hearts, give from yours” is the key message, as emergency family shelter Inn From the Cold invites Calgarians to check out their facility. Residents are being invited to tour the organization on Friday and Saturday. While the families who live here are treated to a nice day out, Inn From the Cold’s Janine Webb says Calgarians are encouraged to come and learn how more than 40 agencies come together to wrap tight around families in need.
American machining giant gives SAIT a hefty donation - 660 NEWS
Future SAIT students in manufacturing and automation will be the biggest benefactors of a massive donation from a large U.S. corporation. American machine giant Haas Automation has chosen Calgary’s SAIT campus for its foundation’s largest-ever donation to a Canadian post-secondary institution. Haas is a global leader in machine tools, and dropped a million dollars into SAIT’s machining labs on Thursday.
Stampeders GM asks fans to get behind championship run - 660 NEWS
Ticket have been selling briskly this week for Sunday’s Western Championship CFL Final between the Stampeders and the visiting BC Lions. The team’s president and general manager is stressing the importance of filling those McMahon Stadium seats. Of course, there is the team’s bottom line to consider but John Hufnagel says the louder and rowdier the crowd the better the team’s chances of booking a Grey Cup trip to Toronto a week from this Sunday.
Calgarians march in name of addiction awareness - 660 NEWS
Hundreds marched through downtown Calgary on Monday to take part in the 20th annual Wellness Walk. Participants made their way through the downtown core and wrapped up at the Kerby Centre on 7th Avenue S.W. Twenty-one local agencies and organizations are behind this event, which is designed to encourage positive action toward the prevention of substance and gambling dependencies. “[There’s] pride in knowing that you’re not doing it alone,” event organizer Doneen Ferris said.
Authorities make three major drug busts at Alberta crossing - 660 NEWS
Canada Border Services and RCMP officials had a busy fall at the Coutts border crossing between Alberta and Montana. Three separate drug seizures over the past six weeks means nearly 450 pounds of cocaine destined for western Canada will never hit the streets. Although agents won’t say if the three busts were related, they will confirm that all came from commercial trucks. In one case, the drugs were found in the cab of a truck hauling produce.
New report says Calgarians give "B grade" for quality of life - 660 NEWS
We like our city. The latest annual Calgary Foundation report, called Vital Signs, confirms we’re content with our quality of life here. The survey asks Calgarians to grade categories such as community connections, living standards, arts and the environment. The B grade for 2016 is consistent with last year’s rating and this comes despite significant challenges we are currently facing.
Calgarians hopeful fall will make up for wet, cool summer - 660 NEWS
September 22nd may be the first day of fall, but many are saying good-bye to the summer season, with a soggy and cool Labour Day long weekend. The early September holiday is often viewed as the emotional end to summer. “It’s not optimal, but you got to take what you can get, I guess,” one woman said Friday morning, referring to a wetter and cooler summer than she hoped for.
Calgary Zoo gives endangered burrowing owl hope for recovery - 660 NEWS
The Calgary Zoo has embarked on an innovative project aimed at saving one of the country’s most unique and endangered owls. The burrowing owl, which is small and lives in the ground, is a Canadian treasure that is in severe danger. “Since the 1990s, the populations have plummeted about 90 per cent,” Dr. Axel Moehrenschlager explained.
Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids seeing uptick in need - 660 NEWS
Back-to-school is a busy time for families, but it’s also busy for a local agency that provides thousands of lunches each day, to students who would otherwise go hungry. Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK) works in partnership with schools in our city and they are seeing the demand continuing to grow. Volunteers at this time last year packed 2,500 lunches per day and this year, they are expecting to start at 3,200.
"It's frightening" - thousands attend Calgary Airport job fair - 660 NEWS
There was a massive turnout at a job fair for the Calgary airport’s new international terminal, which opens at the end of October. Before the doors even opened Wednesday morning, there was a huge lineup outside the Coast Plaza Hotel where the fair was taking place. YCC is looking to fill 300 jobs, with positions in security, food service, customer service and retail. Those waiting were taken aback at the thousands on hand and said it is the reality of the economic situation in our city.
Goating after it: 100 goats mowing Calgary weeds
More than 100 goats are hard at work in Calgary for the next couple of weeks, mowing their way through weeds at Confluence Park off Beddington Trail in the northeast. The goats are part of a pilot program to help control invasive weeds. The animals will be managed by a professional shepherd, highly trained herding dogs and horses. Jeannette Hall, owner of BAAH’D Plant Management & Recreation, said the crew is easy to take care of and is short of demands.
Newest Calgary Zoo family member introduced to public
The mild January temperatures make for a perfect opportunity to welcome the latest addition to the Calgary Zoo. Leika is a one-year-old snow leopard who made her public debut on Friday. She was curled up and asleep like a giant housecat while onlookers oo’d and ahh’d and snapped pictures. As Curator Matt Korhonen explained, Leika came to Calgary from Austria as part of the Global Species Survival Plan.
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