Calgary
Move over food trucks… make room for this new Mobile Bar Service!

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- With Sheldon Kennedy at the CACAC Battle of Alberta Golf Tournament
- Salut Mobile Bar at the “Battle of Alberta” Golf Tournament
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Meet Kirk and Jody, the co-owners and founders of Salut Mobile Bar! Both born and raised in Red Deer and surrounding area, they grew up playing hockey and finished their playing careers together with the Red Deer College Kings. Today, they are both entering their fourth year pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Calgary. Kirk and Jody are fun, hard-working, upbeat, and personable guys who love to make people laugh and bring the life to the party. With a big dream to start a business together, they saw a need to provide something different at weddings and events in the area. Meet Salut Mobile Bar.
At Salut Mobile Bar, we believe that our success is grounded in one thing: providing the most unique and unforgettable customer experience. We do that by living and breathing our core values- Accountability, Integrity, and Customer Focus. With a passion for creating lasting memories, we believe that taking a genuine interest in all of our customers is the best way to build lasting relationships that help create an unforgettable experiences.
Customizing every event to the needs of our customers is what sets us apart. We strive to make every event unique and special in their own way, which is why we believe we are more than just bartending. Indoor or outdoor, we work closely with our customers and provide thoughtful suggestions to ensure their event it is perfect for them. From decorating the bar to suit any party theme, to offering delicious custom drink menus, our outgoing and experienced staff will make you say āwowā after every event. Not only will Salut Mobile Bar be a beautiful addition to your special event, it will be an experience that you and your guests will remember for a life time.
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Alberta
This is what wasting taxpayer dollars sounds like

From the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the City of Calgary to scrap the Calgary Arts Development Authority after it spent $65,000 on a telephone line to the Bow River.
āIf someone wants to listen to a river, they can go sit next to one, but the City of Calgary should not force taxpayers to pay for this,ā said Kris Sims, CTF Alberta Director. āIf phoning a river floats your boat, you do you, but donāt force your neighbour to pay for your art choices.ā
The City of Calgary spent $65,194 of taxpayersā money for anĀ art projectĀ dubbed āReconnecting to the Bowā to set up a telephone line so people could call the Bow River and listen to the sound of water.
The project is running between September 2024 and December 2025,Ā according to documentsĀ obtained by the CTF.
The art installation is a rerun of a previous version set up back in 2014.
EmailsĀ obtainedĀ by the CTF show the bureaucrats responsible for the newest version of the project wanted a new local 403 area code phone number instead of an 1-855 number to āgive the authority back to the Bow,ā because āthe original number highlighted a proprietary and commercial relationship with the river.ā
Further correspondence obtained by the CTF shows the city did not want its logo included in the displays, stating the āCity of Calgary (does NOT want to have its logo on the artworks or advertisements).ā
Taxpayers pay aboutĀ $19 millionĀ per year for the Calgary Arts Development Authority. Thatās equivalent to the total property tax bill for about 7,000 households.
Calgary bureaucrats also expressed concern the project āmay not be received well, perceived as a waste of money or simply foolish.ā
āThat city hall employee was pointing out the obvious: ThisĀ isĀ a foolish waste of taxpayersā money and this slush fund should be scrapped,ā said Sims. āArtists should work with willing donors for their projects instead of mooching off city hall and forcing taxpayers to pay for it.ā
Alberta
Scotia Place – Calgary unveils design for new arena / events centre

News release from the City of Calgary
Scotia Place, Calgaryās new event centre, designed as a place for community where there is room for everyone
The City of Calgary and Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) are excited to reveal the design for Calgaryās new event centre – formally named Scotia Place.
The design is influenced by the ancestral and historical land of Indigenous Peoples and the culturally significant site that embodies our shared purpose ā to gather. It brings together Indigenous cultural perspectives with Calgaryās and the regionās natural beauty, reflecting the four elements of nature ā fire, ice, land and air.
A striking feature of the building is the central structure with a textured flame motif that emulates a home fire, which is further amplified when it is lit at night. The home fire, a place of warmth and energy that brings people together to share stories of the past and create stories for the future, rises from the white, glacial-like forms that define the lower parts of the building.
āWhen you consider that Calgary is already the envy of other cities with a new world-class convention centre in the heart of the Culture + Entertainment District, the addition of Scotia Place is another signal to investors that our city understands how to build a future that leverages hospitality and hosting as its core strengths,ā says Mayor Jyoti Gondek. āWe are also acknowledging and honouring the foundational role that Indigenous communities have played for generations in making Calgary, and now Scotia Place, a space where we all belong.ā
Scotia Place, which is scheduled to open in fall 2027, celebrates the areaās importance as a place for all and will be a landmark attraction in Calgaryās emerging Culture + Entertainment District. More than a building, however, the 10-acre city block is designed for community and connection and includes a community rink, outdoor and indoor plazas spaces, four restaurants, the Calgary Flames Team Store, and future development opportunity in the northeast corner. It will provide gathering places and amenities for the 8,000 people who will live in this new downtown neighbourhood.
āCalgary has a long history of hosting world-class events, drawing millions of visitors to the city each year, generating revenue for local businesses, and boosting the economy,ā says Danielle Smith, Premier of the Province of Alberta. āWith construction on the Calgary Rivers District and Event Centre now underway, Calgary is one step closer to a revitalized downtown that will bring new energy into the city, attract more exciting events, and create jobs to improve the quality of life for Calgarians.ā
A development permit application for the facility was submitted on July 19, 2024. This was a significant milestone for the project team, consisting of CAA ICON, HOK-DIALOG, and CANA/Mortenson. People interested in following or commenting on the permit can find the application atĀ Calgary.ca/dmap. The application is expected to be heard by the Calgary Planning Commission by end of 2024.
āThis is an important day for Calgary,ā says Councillor Sonya Sharp, Event Centre Committee Chair. āToday is about so much more than the designs of a building. Today is the unveiling of a place where Calgarians and visitors from around the world will make memories at concerts, and sport and community events. I hope that everyone is as excited as we are, knowing that Scotia Place will become the complete experience in our new Culture & Entertainment District.ā
āAt CSEC, a key component of our mission is to be the heartbeat of our community, create connections and bring people together,ā said Robert Hayes, CSEC President and CEO. āScotia Place will become the perfect home to achieve and share this mission with all Calgarians. Seeing the design brings the vision of so many contributors to life. We are especially thankful to the City of Calgary and the Province of Alberta for their leadership and support to help bring us to this point. In stride with our partner Scotiabank, we are very proud to play our role in presenting Scotia Place as the culmination of diligence and passion, that is now visual in this breathtakingly beautiful and meaningful facility.ā
“For years we have seen firsthand the value these partnerships bring to the communities in which we operate and for our clients,” said Aris Bogdaneris, Group Head, Canadian Banking of Scotiabank. “Scotia Place introduces a bold new vision for what will be Albertaās premier sports and entertainment venue. For nearly 20 years, Scotiabank has been a proud partner of Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation and together, we are committed to bring fans and our clients an unforgettable experience when they walk through the doors of Scotia Place.ā
āWe are excited to start the construction of the critical infrastructure needed to build thousands of new homes and to make the Calgaryās new Culture + Entertainment district a reality,ā says Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors. āAlbertans expect basic infrastructure to be maintained and improved and this commitment from the province goes a long way in helping Calgary build these projects.”
Acknowledging the significance of the buildingās location at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers on the ancestral land of the Treaty 7 Peoples and the Metis Nation, The City, CSEC, HOK-DIALOG and CAA ICON worked with an Indigenous Advisory Group that included representatives from the Treaty 7Ā Nations, theĀ MĆ©tis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, and the Urban Indigenous community throughout the design process.
āIt was great to be part of a truly representative voiceĀ that included all indigenousĀ peoples of southern AlbertaĀ regarding the design of this centerĀ acknowledging theĀ historic significance of the land it sits on to the MetisĀ people,ā saidĀ Carmen Lasante Captain of the Calgary Elbow Metis District.Ā āInclusivity is a core part of who the Metis are.Ā The City has worked hard to include many diverse histories together in creating this space.ā
āEngaging in the right way is fundamental to the successĀ of relationship development with the Indigenous communities, as we have played a critical role in the identity of the land now known as the city of Calgary as the Indigenous nations are inextricable linked to the landscape and environment,ā saysĀ Ira Provost, Piikani Nation Consultation
A key theme heard often during the Indigenous engagement sessions was āCome in, there is roomā, making it clear that Scotia Place needs to be a place that is designed for all.
The public plazas are designed to honour the deep-rooted connection that Indigenous Peoples have with the land, incorporating representations of the tipi, MĆ©tis Trapperās Tent, and elements of Albertaās world-renown natural landscape.
An important design decision was to lower the event and ice surface so that the primary concourse will be at street-level. Calgarians and visitors will be able to move seamlessly between the curb, the primary concourse and the outdoor public plazas.
“We at DIALOG are thrilled to join forces with HOK and combine our unique expertise to transform Calgaryās Event Centre into the catalyst for a dynamic new urban community,ā says Doug Cinnamon, Partner Architect at DIALOG.
āOther design principles including public realm activation, the integration of indigenous influences, public art & storytelling, sustainability, and a balance between past, present, and future is central to our vision. The ultimate goal is to ensure seamless accessibility, promote mixed uses, and create vibrant public areas for everyone to enjoy. This joint redesign represents an opportunity to spur investment into the area and enhance its cultural vitality, anchoring Calgaryās position as a thriving, bustling community hub.ā
Scotia Place is a generational investment in Calgaryās emerging vibrant Culture + Entertainment District. A modern event centre with universal accessible design throughout and with energy and water conservation built in to maximize efficiencies and the ability to be net-zero by 2050, Scotia place is designed to serve Calgaryās growing community for decades to come.
Construction begins this week. Additional information about Scotia Place including design renderings,Ā a video, and frequently asked questions is available onĀ Calgary.ca/ScotiaPlace.
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