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It is still hoped that Badlands Amphitheatre late summer and fall events will continue as scheduled, including the Tom Cochrane and Red Rider concert, the Roots, Blues & Barbecue event and LightFest: Fireworks in the Badlands.
Adding 5,000 square feet to the Badlands Amphitheatre will certainly enhance its reputation as a premiere outdoor live theatre, concert and event venue.
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Some of us remember when the International Hotel on 4th Avenue S.W. opened 50 years ago as our first all-suite hotel. An impressive 35 storeys, it sported a popular lobby bar and well patronized lower level restaurant. I remember when it was a favourite of film crews who needed to relax in kitchen-equipped space after long days on set. Now owned by Minto Group, the property has been converted into premium long and short-term rental apartments, still with the former hotel’s amenities of rooftop terrace, fitness centre and indoor pool, as well as downtown parking.
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Dale Taylor, who has served as executive director at the Centre for Newcomers and as an associate director for Mennonite Central Committee Canada, has been appointed as interim executive director of MCC Alberta for an 18-month term.
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David Parker appears regularly in the Herald. Read his columns online at calgaryherald.com/business. He can be reached at 403-830-4622 or by email at [email protected].
