Category: Calgary

Opossums are not commonly found in Calgary and officials said it’s in the animal’s best interest to be released to their home territory as quickly as possible. Are there opossums in Calgary? Alberta wildlife species include raccoons, opossums, squirrels, rats, skunks, porcupines, big and little brown bats, and more. Should I be worried about a […]

Home to the 1988 Winter Olympics, the Calgary Stampeders, the Calgary Flames and The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth – the Calgary Stampede. But this is not the only Calgary on the planet. There’s a Calgary in Scotland and another in Texas. What state is Calgary in USA? Calgary is the largest city in the […]

Wasps, ants and mosquitoes aren’t just annoying – they’re dangerous pests to have in your yard or garden. The City takes a number of steps to reduce the impact of these insects, but there are a number of things you can do too. Calgary’s newest pest, the red lily beetle, poses an especially high risk […]

It was in this area that we learned that Calgary was a cowboy town. Much like Kansas City, Denver & Houston in the USA, Calgary was known as a town where beef is king as there were huge ranches on the very outskirts of the city. Every summer the city hosted “Stampede” where rodeo’s as […]

Fortunately, bald eagle populations have recovered and while some live year-round in Calgary, many more arrive each winter as northern rivers and lakes freeze. Where can I see eagles in Calgary? Inglewood Bird SanctuaryThese days, good numbers of eagles, mostly juveniles, are seen on the river in winter at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, Inglewood Golf […]

The prairie rattlesnake is Alberta’s only venomous snake, but its bite is rarely fatal to humans. In and around the mountains, a change of seasons means a higher possibility of bear encounters, but residents in some southern Alberta communities are warned about another potentially dangerous creature. Are rattlesnakes in Calgary? About snakes Alberta has 6 […]

The average salary for a CPA is $70,494 in Calgary, AB. Salaries estimates are based on 5 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by CPA employees in Calgary, AB. How accurate does $70,494 look to you? How much do CPAs make Alberta? Hourly Wage Wages* Low (5th percentile) Median Starting $18.00 $30.63 Overall $23.96 $38.00 Top […]

Eastern gray squirrels, including their black morphs, were introduced into British Columbia during the early 1900s. The species was also later introduced into other areas of Canada in which it was not native to, such as Calgary, Alberta. Where did the black squirrels in Calgary come from? While some of our Calgary squirrels are grey, […]

Calgary International Airport’s SIC: 45,458 What is Calgary International Airport’s NAICS code? Calgary International Airport’s NAICS: 48,488 How many employees are working in Calgary International Airport? Calgary International Airport has 295 employees Who are Calgary International Airport’s main competitors? How many employees does Calgary airport have? Calgary International Airport corporate office is located in 2000 […]

Centre Street Bridge from Rotary Park. Tom Campbell’s Hill Natural Park. Scotsman’s Hill in Ramsay. Brownsea Drive & Bow River Pathyway. Where is the best view of downtown Calgary? Crescent Heights Lookout Point You can access Crescent Hill Calgary from Centre Street and 7 Avenue NW. This is by far the best view in Calgary! […]