Harry Sanders 🇨🇦 צבי סנדרס
@harrymsanders.bsky.social
Editor of Alberta History, the journal of the Historical Society of Alberta. Calgary historical consultant and the city’s historian laureate emeritus.
I think I misheard CBC News this morning. It sounded like the federal government is projecting a deficit of 74 kajillion dollars.
October 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I think I misheard CBC News this morning. It sounded like the federal government is projecting a deficit of 74 kajillion dollars.
Everyone keeps saying this is the first time since 1980 that a sitting Calgary mayor has been defeated.
But in 1989, Al Duerr beat Mayor Don Hartman. Alderman Hartman had been appointed mayor when Ralph Klein resigned, but he WAS mayor, no less so than if he had been elected to the job.
But in 1989, Al Duerr beat Mayor Don Hartman. Alderman Hartman had been appointed mayor when Ralph Klein resigned, but he WAS mayor, no less so than if he had been elected to the job.
October 22, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Everyone keeps saying this is the first time since 1980 that a sitting Calgary mayor has been defeated.
But in 1989, Al Duerr beat Mayor Don Hartman. Alderman Hartman had been appointed mayor when Ralph Klein resigned, but he WAS mayor, no less so than if he had been elected to the job.
But in 1989, Al Duerr beat Mayor Don Hartman. Alderman Hartman had been appointed mayor when Ralph Klein resigned, but he WAS mayor, no less so than if he had been elected to the job.
I’m so glad I went to hear Jane Goodall at Calgary’s Jubilee Auditorium 15 years ago, on October 24, 2010. I went because my then eight-year-old son wanted me to take him. Jonas is now a grad student and the co-author of a scholarly science paper.
October 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I’m so glad I went to hear Jane Goodall at Calgary’s Jubilee Auditorium 15 years ago, on October 24, 2010. I went because my then eight-year-old son wanted me to take him. Jonas is now a grad student and the co-author of a scholarly science paper.
Quick 30-minute visit to synagogue today, and I hit all the highlights: Torah reading, Haftorah, and shofar blasts. Time well spent! #ShanahTovah to all who observe the holiday.
September 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Quick 30-minute visit to synagogue today, and I hit all the highlights: Torah reading, Haftorah, and shofar blasts. Time well spent! #ShanahTovah to all who observe the holiday.
Acclaimed British comedienne and singer Gracie Fields (1898–1979) performed in Calgary 85 years ago today. She sang for 2,000 soldiers at Currie Barracks and for an audience of 10K at the Stampede Grandstand (pictured here in 1922) in aid of the Navy League of Canada. 📷: @UCalgaryLibrary
August 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Acclaimed British comedienne and singer Gracie Fields (1898–1979) performed in Calgary 85 years ago today. She sang for 2,000 soldiers at Currie Barracks and for an audience of 10K at the Stampede Grandstand (pictured here in 1922) in aid of the Navy League of Canada. 📷: @UCalgaryLibrary
Emergency at Calgary City Hall. The entire municipal complex has been evacuated.
August 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Emergency at Calgary City Hall. The entire municipal complex has been evacuated.
Some gentleman just stole my scooter. Thanks, a__hole.
July 30, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Some gentleman just stole my scooter. Thanks, a__hole.
I’m tired of the worldwide craze for recently changing your menu options so everyone has to listen carefully.
July 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I’m tired of the worldwide craze for recently changing your menu options so everyone has to listen carefully.
Celebrate Canadian Jewish Heritage Month by attending “Sharing Our Story, Ourselves,” a presentation by Katie Baker on May 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Central Library. Part of a monthly lecture series by the Chinook Country Historical Society.
#CanadianJewishHeritageMonth #JewishHeritageMonth
#CanadianJewishHeritageMonth #JewishHeritageMonth
May 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Celebrate Canadian Jewish Heritage Month by attending “Sharing Our Story, Ourselves,” a presentation by Katie Baker on May 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Central Library. Part of a monthly lecture series by the Chinook Country Historical Society.
#CanadianJewishHeritageMonth #JewishHeritageMonth
#CanadianJewishHeritageMonth #JewishHeritageMonth
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A historic building in Inglewood is coming down.
The Gresham Block was built in 1912 and was closed earlier this year. #yyc www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
The Gresham Block was built in 1912 and was closed earlier this year. #yyc www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Gresham Block coming down in Calgary’s Inglewood
A 114-year-old building in Calgary’s Inglewood neighbourhood has seen its last days as work crews arrived at the site Monday to tear it down.
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May 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A historic building in Inglewood is coming down.
The Gresham Block was built in 1912 and was closed earlier this year. #yyc www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
The Gresham Block was built in 1912 and was closed earlier this year. #yyc www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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#inglewoodyyc 's Gresham Block being demolished. Listed heritage building on the city's Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources www.calgary.ca/arts-culture... #yycheritage
May 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
#inglewoodyyc 's Gresham Block being demolished. Listed heritage building on the city's Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources www.calgary.ca/arts-culture... #yycheritage
April 29, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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My parents, 96 and 89. Never missed an election. #CanadaVotes
April 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
My parents, 96 and 89. Never missed an election. #CanadaVotes
Calgary Transit's Blue Line, a light rail transit line, began service #40YearsAgoToday (April 27, 1985) as Route 202. The Blue Line name was originally used for a streetcar route that became commonly known as the Belt Line. Today's Beltline district maintains the name. @calgarytransit.bsky.social
April 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Calgary Transit's Blue Line, a light rail transit line, began service #40YearsAgoToday (April 27, 1985) as Route 202. The Blue Line name was originally used for a streetcar route that became commonly known as the Belt Line. Today's Beltline district maintains the name. @calgarytransit.bsky.social
Snow in #YYC on Erev Pesach. Holiday of Spring indeed. Feh. #HappyPassover
April 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Snow in #YYC on Erev Pesach. Holiday of Spring indeed. Feh. #HappyPassover
#90YearsAgoToday in #YYC (Apr. 12, 1935): The Governor General, the Earl of Bessborough, lays cornerstone for Calgary's Permanent Force Barracks. In 1937, the base is named Currie Barracks for the late General Sir Arthur Currie. Decomissioned 1996 & redeveloped. Photo: @ucalgary.bsky.social Library
April 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
#90YearsAgoToday in #YYC (Apr. 12, 1935): The Governor General, the Earl of Bessborough, lays cornerstone for Calgary's Permanent Force Barracks. In 1937, the base is named Currie Barracks for the late General Sir Arthur Currie. Decomissioned 1996 & redeveloped. Photo: @ucalgary.bsky.social Library
The historic Hudson's Bay Company store on #YYC's Stephen Av is in its final days. #OTD in 1970, Lt.-Gov. Grant MacEwan opened the store's new 6th-floor exhibit celebrating the #HBC's 300th anniversary. There was no repeat celebration for the 350th in 2020—COVID-19 had begun. @calgaryherald.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The historic Hudson's Bay Company store on #YYC's Stephen Av is in its final days. #OTD in 1970, Lt.-Gov. Grant MacEwan opened the store's new 6th-floor exhibit celebrating the #HBC's 300th anniversary. There was no repeat celebration for the 350th in 2020—COVID-19 had begun. @calgaryherald.com
#55YearsAgoToday in #YYC (Apr. 9, 1970): Lt.-Gov. Grant MacEwan cuts a buckskin ribbon to open the Hudson's Bay Company's 300th anniversary exhibit on the 6th floor of the historic Calgary store. L–R: Mayor Rod Sykes; J.R. Murray, HBC managing director; H.E. Dunn, store manager; MacEwan. #hbc
April 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
#55YearsAgoToday in #YYC (Apr. 9, 1970): Lt.-Gov. Grant MacEwan cuts a buckskin ribbon to open the Hudson's Bay Company's 300th anniversary exhibit on the 6th floor of the historic Calgary store. L–R: Mayor Rod Sykes; J.R. Murray, HBC managing director; H.E. Dunn, store manager; MacEwan. #hbc
#70YearsAgoToday in #YYC: Marshall-Wells hardware warehouse (118–11 Av SE) burns. Smoke column casts a shadow on the Palliser Hotel. Built in 1912 for Wood, Vallance & Adams. Replaced on site by Regency Building; now Impark Lot #243. Rosettis Studio, photographer. Photo: @ucalgary.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
#70YearsAgoToday in #YYC: Marshall-Wells hardware warehouse (118–11 Av SE) burns. Smoke column casts a shadow on the Palliser Hotel. Built in 1912 for Wood, Vallance & Adams. Replaced on site by Regency Building; now Impark Lot #243. Rosettis Studio, photographer. Photo: @ucalgary.bsky.social
Ghost sign for Budget Rent-a-Car at the old Fire Hall No. 1. Converting the old fire station into a car rental agency years ago was a clever adaptive re-use.
April 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Ghost sign for Budget Rent-a-Car at the old Fire Hall No. 1. Converting the old fire station into a car rental agency years ago was a clever adaptive re-use.
At the opening event for fireWORKS, an art installation between old Fire Hall No. 1 and the North-West Travellers Building. Ruth Scalp Lock of Siksika gave the blessing. cSpace will convert the buildings into Calgary’s newest arts and culture campus.
April 6, 2025 at 2:10 AM
At the opening event for fireWORKS, an art installation between old Fire Hall No. 1 and the North-West Travellers Building. Ruth Scalp Lock of Siksika gave the blessing. cSpace will convert the buildings into Calgary’s newest arts and culture campus.
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Watch: Red Barn Books Inc. is releasing the third children's book in a series about early Alberta settlers, and this one features Calgary's first Sikh immigrant.
Kevin Fleming has more... #yyc #calgary www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...
Kevin Fleming has more... #yyc #calgary www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...
Calgary's first Sikh immigrant featured in children's book
Red Barn Books Inc. is releasing the third children's book in a series about early Alberta settlers, and this one features Calgary's first Sikh immigrant.
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April 2, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Watch: Red Barn Books Inc. is releasing the third children's book in a series about early Alberta settlers, and this one features Calgary's first Sikh immigrant.
Kevin Fleming has more... #yyc #calgary www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...
Kevin Fleming has more... #yyc #calgary www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...