Calgary Openings, Closings, and Developments

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

The economic environment is not nearly as dire as you think. That location should be a license to print money. Basically any pub or restaurant on 17th or 4th st that isn’t a total dive is full every day of the week all summer and every weekend all winter. Plus holidays and special occasions. And if it’s a popular spot, it’s full basically 7 days a week.

That's not really meaningful. Revenue versus expenses and all that boring stuff.

Lots of companies make billions in revenue and still bleed money.

[surferguy]

Rona westhills is now down to 50% off everything. Still lots of stuff to be found. They even have some summer stuff out now like playground slides etc. good big ticket item if are looking to build a play structure this summer.

I managed to get some router bits, a new 12” saw blade and a new set of planer knives for under a $100. Well worth a visit to find some gems.

I also picked up a bunch of 4” pipe to try and remedy some of my dust collection issues in my shop.

[bossy22]

The Rona closing has been good for me. I got a Traeger Pro 575, a belt sander, a bunch of electrical stuff and stocked up on stain for me deck.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Shazam

That's not really meaningful. Revenue versus expenses and all that boring stuff.

Lots of companies make billions in revenue and still bleed money.

Seems to be working out for the dozens of other pubs and restaurants in the area that are flourishing.

[browna]

Tuned into 107.3 tonight and they have 5 or so minute interludes of talking about Calgary and events that have shaped the city etc, in between music.

Looking around the web, it sounds as if QR77 may be moving to 107.3 or being simulcast...something around those lines in some regard, because spoken word FM stations require a different license with the CRTC.

[Locke]

Yeah, so I went down to the Auction place to see the Rose & Crown stuff, not a whole lot interesting although I may attend the auction to get some patio furniture...I like those tables with the fire pit in the middle.

Other than that, if you are in the market for a gigantic second-hand TV then that auction is the place for you!

[Sr. Mints]

I didn't even know there was Rona at Westhills, and I've been to that area dozens, hundreds of times over the last 10-15 years. I thought y'all were talking about the Lowes until I googled it.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Sr. Mints

I didn't even know there was Rona at Westhills, and I've been to that area dozens, hundreds of times over the last 10-15 years. I thought y'all were talking about the Lowes until I googled it.

It was a pretty crappy rona. It was so small with not much selection. It's like one of those you find in small towns like Fernie or Canmore.

[Julio]

Originally Posted by browna

Tuned into 107.3 tonight and they have 5 or so minute interludes of talking about Calgary and events that have shaped the city etc, in between music.

Looking around the web, it sounds as if QR77 may be moving to 107.3 or being simulcast...something around those lines in some regard, because spoken word FM stations require a different license with the CRTC.

Interesting...QR is already simulcast on a HD feed from Country 105...the only HD channel in the city.
You would think that Rogers would put 960 on an HD feed of one it it's FM stations.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by Julio

Interesting...QR is already simulcast on a HD feed from Country 105...the only HD channel in the city.
You would think that Rogers would put 960 on an HD feed of one it it's FM stations.

As recently as this summer it seemed like 960 might be effectively shutting down altogether

[timun]

Originally Posted by Julio

You would think that Rogers would put 960 on an HD feed of one it it's FM stations.

Lol, last I looked 960 was the second-least-listened-to radio station in Calgary. They're not going to bother putting their worst-performing property on FM.

[darockwilder]

It looks like it’s definitely QR107

[homestand]

Originally Posted by Locke

Diamond Bakery in Calgary is officially closing its doors this year.

https://dailyhive.com/calgary/diamon...algary-closing

As of this morning, the owner said he will still be open for about a couple of months.

[tvp2003]

According to their facebook page, the owners of CB Drive Inn are retiring at the end of the month, and they are holding a farewell event for "Papa and Mama Lee" on January 29 from 12 to 5.

Fortunately I read their sons are going to keep the restaurant open so you'll still be able to get their crinkle cut fries...

[dirk diggler]

always got a kick out of "CB", seems like a character. great fries indeed

[RoadGame]

Master Burger with fries on their picnic tables on a hot summer day... perfection. Very glad they're not closing.

[dirk diggler]

Originally Posted by RoadGame

Master Burger with fries on their picnic tables on a hot summer day... perfection. Very glad they're not closing.

Agreed, i cant even imagine taking on the monster burger.

[Shazam]

Their shakes are very good too and they come in non-heat attack inducing sizes.

[iggy_oi]

Originally Posted by Shazam

Their shakes are very good too and they come in non-heat attack inducing sizes.

You either misspelled heart or you use the most interesting synonym for brain freeze that I’ve ever heard.

[alexle]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Rona westhills is now down to 50% off everything. Still lots of stuff to be found. They even have some summer stuff out now like playground slides etc. good big ticket item if are looking to build a play structure this summer.

I managed to get some router bits, a new 12” saw blade and a new set of planer knives for under a $100. Well worth a visit to find some gems.

I also picked up a bunch of 4” pipe to try and remedy some of my dust collection issues in my shop.

It is now 75% off everything. Still lots of good stuff left!

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