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  CALGARY -- The current ban on indoor dining has some Calgary restaurant owners rushing to set up an outdoor space. “We have to maximize as much seating as possible to keep the business alive,” said Jeff Jamieson, owner of Donna Mac. Jamieson was initially planning to have an outdoor patio ready for next month. Contractors have started work to build a fence around tables to be ready by the weekend, with double digit temperatures expected until Saturday. “I think its a good investme...

  CALGARY -- After COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the Calgary Stampede in 2020, organizers of the world famous rodeo are optimistic it can ride again this year.  "Looking into the next couple of months, we continue to plan for the best and safest possible Stampede for 2021," says Kristina Barnes, communications manager for the Calgary Stampede. "Of course there are number of unknowns and thats why were planning with a great amount of flexibility, knowing we will be able to adapt our ...

The city is opening the application process earlier than last year to give businesses a chance to prepare for patio season well in advance

The City of Calgary will permit bars, restaurants and cafes to make use of public land for temporary patios this year as pandemic-related capacity restrictions remain in place.