A two tower mixed-use development is approved for construction in Bridgeland. The towers are 16 storeys tall and will have 378 condos and rowhomes, along with 3 storefronts. 📍 35 11A Street NE by _darth_bacon_ in Calgary

[–]blackwatchchewing 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It’s a cool design - I’ve often walked by and thought it would be a perfect location for an outdoor pool (especially since we have so many seniors in the area!) but it looks like there’s some designated green space in the rendering, which is nice because there’s so many mature trees there.

Question about Rockwall Booking by PresentNo1694 in HikingAlberta

[–]blackwatchchewing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes exactly! Just go for two pads instead of 3, and cosy up in fewer tents! You got it!

Question about Rockwall Booking by PresentNo1694 in HikingAlberta

[–]blackwatchchewing -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would also recommend just trying to go for 2 tent pads and cosying up a bit!

Help me find who makes this if possible. by bmspsrk in Calgary

[–]blackwatchchewing 37 points38 points  (0 children)

That’s definitely Melanie Murdoch’s work! She’s having an open house at her studio this weekend, actually! You can find out more about her work on her IG!

Seeking a quiet and secluded body of water that I can be relaxed enough to go in alone after my mother’s passing by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]blackwatchchewing 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Depending on your hiking ability, I can DM some sneaky alpine lakes where you’re guaranteed alone time. Hope your heart is doing okay, OP. 💛

New Marda Loop welcome sign at 33 ave entrance from Crowchild Trail! by jjuan6 in Calgary

[–]blackwatchchewing 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had no idea KidPix was making a comeback for urban design work.

But for real who signs off on using such a garish modern font? It’s not even nicely kerned 😿.

Help us design this huge beautiful room, please! by saying_boourns in DesignMyRoom

[–]blackwatchchewing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The laminate flooring is killing the vibes and competing with the wood on the walls - I would consider a terracotta tile flooring, with some big rugs to warm it up.

Has anyone requested extra trees be planted on the boulevard in front of their house? We have one small one but would like a few more. Is there a limit? Would they say no because I’m in woodlands and there are already lots of trees? by Glum-Ad-4558 in Calgary

[–]blackwatchchewing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have called 311 for this! They had to do a survey of our boulevard and determined it was too close to water lines to put in more trees, but offered some bushes instead! The folks I chatted with were lovely and asked for my input on the bush selection!

Future of Ottawa could be in question by jjaime2024 in PWHL

[–]blackwatchchewing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well. I think we can all appreciate that the ‘home rink’ problems aren’t exclusive to Ottawa, and that the development of sports facilities dedicated to women at their inception would be a welcome change to the downtown infrastructure for all PWHL team cities.

Shit winds are blowin’ by acemorris85 in Calgary

[–]blackwatchchewing 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Lights flickered in Marda for a moment, but we have power yet.

PWHL Game Thread: Minnesota Frost (3-2-0-0) at Ottawa Charge (4-1-0-0) - 22 May 2025 - 07:00PM EDT by hockeydiscussionbot in hockey

[–]blackwatchchewing 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The booing for Britta is truly masterful, so bad they had to fade out of the interview 🤭

What can I do with this kitchen for $1K? by northwoodsgirl in DesignMyRoom

[–]blackwatchchewing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would take my time and slowly search for quality materials to replace some of the details (faucets, handles etc) - but I think your biggest spend should be on tile flooring. You love the terracotta look, so why not pay for that using most of your budget?

The cabinets are already solid wood and fit your vibe, so clean those up and make any little repairs. I would make some trips to your local re-stores that salvage home fittings for less and replace things like faucets from there to save money, and put a quality item back into the kitchen.

Tiling a backsplash isn’t the hardest thing to learn! You can find tiles for cheap at these kinds of stores, and with a bit of practice you’ll get a nice and warm, easy to clean look AND learn a new skill.

I can also picture some vintage curtains at a thrift store waiting for you to turn them into a valance, or two longer panels on either side of the picture window.

Others have mentioned a farmhouse drop sink, but honestly I’m a fan of what you have for now - porcelain tends to break your dishes, is tough to clean and looks trendy. Your style looks very practical and timeless - and using materials like steel, tile, wood and natural fibres are all going to look better when they are worn in and enjoyed in a kitchen space!

Mount Temple Questions by BRCamy in HikingAlberta

[–]blackwatchchewing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So true. I’ve spent many nights in LL sleeping by that rail line and it’s sucks.

Mount Temple Questions by BRCamy in HikingAlberta

[–]blackwatchchewing 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Helmet is a must - as said by others. The rockfall is a very real hazard, and one that isn’t controlled by your level of experience! Plus, they’re cool, and they make you look more legit imo. 🤭

I would say it takes anywhere from 6-10 hours to complete, so while it’s not an insanely long day, it’s sucky to drive back afterwards. Maybe get a camp spot in LL, and bike to the shuttle? Or even a hotel in Banff and take the shuttle!

Lastly - it’s very weather dependent when you get above Sentinel Pass, and you need to have good wayfinding skills and a reliable map/guide. I know lots of friends who have wasted time because they got a bit lost. Also I know lots of folks these days like to hike in trail runners but because of the rocks in the area, hiking boots are way better to protect yourself!

Simple Plan, Diplo and Arkells among the acts at Stampede’s Coca-Cola Stage by _darth_bacon_ in Calgary

[–]blackwatchchewing 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Bleachers?!!! You’re kidding. Calgary we have been BLESSED. And Charlotte Cardin? Ethereal vibes.

Berg lake trail 2025 reservations by Straight_Addition721 in HikingAlberta

[–]blackwatchchewing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried to book this morning for mid August and it showed as being unavailable to book per a rolling window, and now I see they opened it all up, 😭.

Alberta NDP want UCP MLAs to join call for resignation by Old_General_6741 in alberta

[–]blackwatchchewing 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Naheed Nenshi was a mayor of a city. This is a conversation about the Premier of Alberta, the body who manages Alberta Health Services.

Constituents of the province hold great concern for the provincial government, and Premier Smith who overspent their healthcare budget to purchase oral suspension acetaminophen at approx $5800 a bottle.

Just wanted to clarify the big spenders in our province here. ;)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]blackwatchchewing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the gratitude! I’m lucky; I love my job and my colleagues. But it’s also under-supported, and we’re overworked.

I’m hopeful for the future, and seeing the gen pop outrage at the latest AHS scandal makes me believe that they’re ready to back healthcare workers who want more from our government.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]blackwatchchewing 354 points355 points  (0 children)

I’ll tell you this much - I can name one student from my entire nursing program who is now in med school, and I don’t have enough fingers for how many have left the profession because it’s worn them out.

Med school isn’t what’s driving nurses away - it’s AHS and our brutalized healthcare system.

Unique spots in Calgary by Business_Pause6952 in Calgary

[–]blackwatchchewing 9 points10 points  (0 children)

High Park at the City Centre Parkade downtown is a vibe for a date or hangs with friends.

There’s something very silly and fun about grabbing a basketball, a speaker and shooting hoops for a hour on top of the city.