Calgary Openings, Closings, and Developments

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by mogg

Or you might try seeing their humanity, leading with compassion, that sort of thing.

What if Trump was homeless?

[troutman]

Originally Posted by mogg

Or you might try seeing their humanity, leading with compassion, that sort of thing.

Homeless Bob comes into the Legion most mornings. I think he sleeps outside. He is always in a snowmobile suit, no matter the weather. He talks to himself. We offer him free coffee. He is always polite and grateful.

[Icon]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

Firehouse subs on 4st and 20 ave SW recently opened.

Advertised as fresh subs with generous meat and cheese. They’re all served hot but they steam or something instead of toasted like subway.

It sucked. It was way overpriced. The toppings were the opposite of generous. The quality was mediocre at best.

I hate being too mean but it has zero appeal. I will not be going back. Ever. Some times a second chance is deserved. Not this place. I see no scenario where they redeem themselves.

I was told the one in Okotoks is worth the trip, but haven't made the effort yet.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by troutman

Homeless Bob comes into the Legion most mornings. I think he sleeps outside. He is always in a snowmobile suit, no matter the weather. He talks to himself. We offer him free coffee. He is always polite and grateful.

Homeless Bob probably has some awesome stories.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Homeless Bob probably has some awesome stories.

He told me he found a big gold nugget in the Oldman River!

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by troutman

Homeless Bob comes into the Legion most mornings. I think he sleeps outside. He is always in a snowmobile suit, no matter the weather. He talks to himself. We offer him free coffee. He is always polite and grateful.

The guys I tried to give a $20 to stop screaming at the filipino lady behind the counter were definitely not Homeless Bob awesome.

[Sr. Mints]

I'm in Airdrie today and stopped into Home Hardware--mostly to verify that it’s a real store and not just some elaborate money-laundering front propped up by hockey commercials or something (like Safeway Score & Win).

Turns out, it actually exists, and it’s a surprisingly pleasant shopping experience. A little bit of everything and you're not wandering around looking at the same #### for aisles and aisles with only one employee per square kilometer who doesn't actually know anything. Like Totem before Rona got its hands on it and completely bastardized it.

It's really too bad these don't exist in Calgary.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by Sr. Mints

I'm in Airdrie today and stopped into Home Hardware--mostly to verify that it’s a real store and not just some elaborate money-laundering front propped up by hockey commercials or something (like Safeway Score & Win).

Turns out, it actually exists, and it’s a surprisingly pleasant shopping experience. A little bit of everything and you're not wandering around looking at the same #### for aisles and aisles with only one employee per square kilometer who doesn't actually know anything. Like Totem before Rona got its hands on it and completely bastardized it.

It's really too bad these don't exist in Calgary.

huh, good to know. I somehow won $50 home hardware gc on roll up the rim. I was wondering how or where I would even use it.

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by Sr. Mints

I'm in Airdrie today and stopped into Home Hardware--mostly to verify that it’s a real store and not just some elaborate money-laundering front propped up by hockey commercials or something (like Safeway Score & Win).

Turns out, it actually exists, and it’s a surprisingly pleasant shopping experience. A little bit of everything and you're not wandering around looking at the same #### for aisles and aisles with only one employee per square kilometer who doesn't actually know anything. Like Totem before Rona got its hands on it and completely bastardized it.

It's really too bad these don't exist in Calgary.

Did you check out Uncle Wieners? I wanna check that out.

https://unclewiener.com/

Just the clearance section seems awesome and eclectic.

https://unclewiener.com/clearance/

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by fotze2

Did you check out Uncle Wieners? I wanna check that out.

https://unclewiener.com/

Just the clearance section seems awesome and eclectic.

https://unclewiener.com/clearance/

Just don’t expect stuff to be in stock. Otherwise it’s a cool place. Like a cross between Princess Auto and Bianca Amours.

[Cappy]

Originally Posted by jg13

Dennys 17th ave SW has closed.

If i recall, when that place was Boston Pizza, it was shut down with the legal notice in the window. Monthly rent was something like $35,000.00. I cant see the denny's making that

[photon]

Originally Posted by Sr. Mints

I'm in Airdrie today and stopped into Home Hardware--mostly to verify that it’s a real store and not just some elaborate money-laundering front propped up by hockey commercials or something (like Safeway Score & Win).

Turns out, it actually exists, and it’s a surprisingly pleasant shopping experience. A little bit of everything and you're not wandering around looking at the same #### for aisles and aisles with only one employee per square kilometer who doesn't actually know anything. Like Totem before Rona got its hands on it and completely bastardized it.

It's really too bad these don't exist in Calgary.

There's one in Strathmore too.

I think I remember someone saying they tried to get one in Chestermere but they didn't approve them (not big enough probably).

[Slava]

Originally Posted by fotze2

Did you check out Uncle Wieners? I wanna check that out.

https://unclewiener.com/

Just the clearance section seems awesome and eclectic.

https://unclewiener.com/clearance/

Uncle Wieners is hilarious. I particularly enjoyed the knockoff Lego and toys, along with the chicken plucking equipment. It’s really an interesting store.

[puffnstuff]

There used to be a HH on 41st Ave NE, closed a few years ago. It was a very small store. Cochrane, Airdrie, Okotoks, High River and Strathmore all have one.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by puffnstuff

There used to be a HH on 41st Ave NE, closed a few years ago. It was a very small store. Cochrane, Airdrie, Okotoks, High River and Strathmore all have one.

Invermere HH is great, though it suffered a real blow when Canadian Tire came in across the street.

[mogg]

Originally Posted by fotze2

I actually lobbed that one up waiting for one of those and you knocked it out of the park. Nice!

Sick

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by Shazam

What if Trump was homeless?

Hopefully he's looking for new accommodations in 3.5 years...

[sketchyt]

Originally Posted by Sr. Mints

I'm in Airdrie today and stopped into Home Hardware--mostly to verify that it’s a real store and not just some elaborate money-laundering front propped up by hockey commercials or something (like Safeway Score & Win).

Turns out, it actually exists, and it’s a surprisingly pleasant shopping experience. A little bit of everything and you're not wandering around looking at the same #### for aisles and aisles with only one employee per square kilometer who doesn't actually know anything. Like Totem before Rona got its hands on it and completely bastardized it.

It's really too bad these don't exist in Calgary.

I had the same experience at the Okotoks one. Prices were pretty much on par with HD, but people seemed to want to help you if needed.

For those collecting Scene points, you can also pay using those. Free shipping over $99. I try to shop at HH whenever I can now... nevermind being a Canadian company, it's just a better shopping experience overall.

[DownInFlames]

Originally Posted by photon

There's one in Strathmore too.

I think I remember someone saying they tried to get one in Chestermere but they didn't approve them (not big enough probably).

Chestermere is bigger than Strathmore now so that's odd.

I like HH a lot. It's like a condensed Canadian Tire. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Peavy Mart is now gone. I have fond memories of going there with my uncle to get stuff for the farm.

[photon]

Strathmore serves a much bigger area than just the town itself and is far enough from Calgary the math probably changes.. while you can drive to the 52nd Street Rona from Chestermere very quickly.

Cause yeah Strathmore has waaay more stuff than Chestermere but I assume that it's Chestermere's proximity to Calgary that limits stuff building here.