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A rising STAR

April 18, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The STARS Air Ambulance taking off at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary.

Save the CBC Rally in Calgary

April 17, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Supporters of the CBC lined up along Memorial Drive in front of the CBC Calgary (1724 Westmount Blvd NW), to protest planned cuts by the public broadcaster.

Canada loves the CBC

April 17, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Supporters of the CBC lined up along Memorial Drive in front of the CBC Calgary (1724 Westmount Blvd NW), to protest planned cuts by the public broadcaster.

Waving for the CBC in Calgary

April 17, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Supporters of the CBC lined up along Memorial Drive in front of the CBC Calgary (1724 Westmount Blvd NW), to protest planned cuts by the public broadcaster.

Speaking for the CBC in Calgary

April 17, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

He had to read his speach from a small screen.

Honk if you love the CBC

April 17, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Supporters of the CBC lined up along Memorial Drive in front of the CBC Calgary (1724 Westmount Blvd NW), to protest planned cuts by the public broadcaster.

Council of Canadians for the CBC

April 17, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Supporters of the CBC lined up along Memorial Drive in front of the CBC Calgary (1724 Westmount Blvd NW), to protest planned cuts by the public broadcaster.

Old School Building

April 12, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

This old former school building was moved from a spot on the same block as part of Torode's Arriva condo development, near the Calgary Stampede grounds. There were supposed to be three highrise condo towers, but only one was completed. While working on Tower #2, the company filed for bankruptcy protection.

Red Rider

April 8, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

One of the articulated buses Calgary Transit has, used mainly for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes. Cowboys (formerly Coyotes) is in the background.

High in the sky

April 8, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Actually, it wasn't really that high, just a few stories up, but it seems to look higher in this picture, at least to me. This was a Calgary Fire Department crew operating on Stephen Avenue Mall. I assume it was some sort of demonstration or training exercise, since I didn't see any fire, or dangling window washer.

A really tall crane

April 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

It's pretty common to see a crane on a high rise. But, it seemed neat to me that it could work about 19 floors up while resting on the ground.

It’s a war, not a mission

April 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Canadian Peace Alliance organized protests across Canada against our involvement in the war in Afghanistan on April 4, 2009. Calgarians gathered at Tomkins Park (17 Avenue and 8 Street SW). It happened to be the same place as an unrelated public pillow fight.

Speaking for the pillow fighters

April 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

I believe, this is one of the people who tried to organize a pillow fight, but basically had to give up.

Katie Schneider interviews bylaw officers

April 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Calgary Sun reporter Katie Schneider tries asking the bylaw officers whether they're allowing the pillow fight or not. They were less than clear about what the rules are.

Pillow hat

April 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

Calgary Sun reporter Katie Schneider (left) interviews a few the people who came for the pillow fight. Given the small turnout, I think everybody with a pillow got interviewed by the media.

Lining the street against war

April 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The Canadian Peace Alliance organized protests across Canada against involvement in the war in Afghanistan on April 4, 2009. Calgarians gathered at Tomkins Park (17 Avenue and 8 Street SW). It happened to be the same place as an unrelated public pillow fight.

Impatient to end the war

April 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

There wasn't a huge turnout. It could be that this is one of the "lessor days" of protest (compared to the anniversary of the Iraq war, for example). Also, I'm thinking with Obama in office, and a deadline for Canada to end combat operations in Afghanistan, there's a lot less popular anger about Canada and U.S. military policy.

Speaking for pillows or peace

April 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

The reporter is with NUTV (University of Calgary Television).

Calgary Pillow Fight Reinforcements

April 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

These are some of the people that the City authorities are trying to protect us from. Who knows what would have happened if the the police and bylaw officers didn't show up in strength.

Calgary Pillow Fight 2009 is on

April 4, 2009August 6, 2024 by Robert Thivierge

A friendly public pillow fight was planned for Tomkins Park (17 Avenue and 8 Street SW) in Calgary on Saturday, April 4, 2009 (International Pillow Fight Day). The City found out and warned organizers that they had to get a permit or they would be fined and/or arrested. So, officially it was cancelled, but some people showed up anyhow, and generally kept the "fight" to the side walk. There was a signficant police and bylaw officer presence, but they seemed to sit back, and let a small number of people do a little pillow fighting, without incident.