Category: Calgary

How Many Head Offices Are In Calgary?

In fact, 72 of Calgary’s 102 head offices (70.6 per cent) are categorized as oil & gas or oil & gas field services companies and 77 or 75.5 per cent are “All Things Energy” companies. What head offices are in Calgary? 7 Major Companies Opening Head Offices in Calgary Infosys. Moved in March 2021. Test […]

How Old Is Calgary As A City?

Calgary was incorporated as a town in 1884 and as a city 10 years later, prior to the creation of the province of Alberta (1905). What was Calgary called before Calgary? 1875 – Originally named Fort Brisebois, after NWMP officer Éphrem-A. Brisebois, it was renamed Fort Calgary by Colonel James Macleod. 1877 – Treaty 7 […]

Is Calgary Good For Startups?

According to a newly published Hello Safe report, Calgary, being fifth at a national level and 104th at a global level, is the best city in Alberta for startups in 2022. Edmonton came in just behind Calgary, ranked sixth in the country. Is Calgary an IT hub? Calgary: A global tech hub and third most […]

Did Leonardo Dicaprio Live In Calgary?

Calgary mansion where Leonardo DiCaprio lived while filmed Oscar-winning role in The Revenant is set to fetch $6.6 million at auction – and it boasts a basketball court, wine cellar and views of the Rockies. The Canadian mansion that was home to Leonardo DiCaprio. Does Leonardo DiCaprio have a house in Alberta? A Look Inside: […]

Is It Worth Investing In Calgary?

Investment in Calgary is a wise choice. The Calgary Real Estate Board is reporting inventory levels at lows not seen since 2006. This lack of inventory shows serious investment in Calgary in 2021. Is it a good idea to invest in Calgary? Better Prices As of September 21, 2022, Calgary’s average sale price is less […]

Is Infosys Coming To Calgary?

Infosys Digital Centre Opens in Calgary with Commitment to Creating 1,000 New Local Jobs by 2024. Is there any branch of Infosys in Canada? From the opening of our Toronto office in 2000 to the inauguration of our Digital Development Centre in Mississauga in 2021, Infosys has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to nurturing the next […]

What Type Of Land Is Calgary?

Interior Plains landform. The city, Calgary, Alberta is in the Interior Plains landform region of Canada. What type of land is Alberta? Six natural regions are recognized in Alberta (see Fig. 2): Grassland, Parkland, Foothills, Boreal Forest, Rocky Mountains and Canadian Shield. Alberta’s largest natural region is the Boreal Forest; the smallest is the Canadian […]

What Are Good High Schools In Calgary?

Western Canada High School. BEST FOR. Public education. GRADE LEVELS. Webber Academy. BEST FOR. Competitive private education. Bearspaw Christian School. BEST FOR. Christian education. Westmount Charter Mid-High School. BEST FOR. Gifted Students. Central Memorial High School | Calgary Board of Education. BEST FOR. Arts education.

Why Is The Calgary Tower Green Today?

Green represents the colour of the carpets of the Islamic Cultural Centre in the Saite-Foy neighbourhood of Quebec City where a gunman opened fire on Jan. Why is there a flame on the Calgary Tower? A natural gas-fired cauldron is installed on top of the Calgary Tower by Western Canadian Natural Gas to serve as […]

Where Is The Haze Coming From In Calgary?

wildfires. “Smoke from wildfires in British Columbia is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility at times over Alberta,” Environment and Climate Change Canada said on its website. Where is the smoky haze coming from? The smoke from the fires rises and is caught by the jet stream, which carries it east, said Alan Dunham, […]