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YYC Weekly Pulse: June 22, 2025
Your roundup of community spirit, great eats, and local opportunity
Editor’s Note
Hello Calgary! As we step into summer, our city is buzzing with good news, exciting events, and fresh opportunities. Here's your mid-year update—packed with inspiration, community vibes, and ways to make the most of the season.
News Roundup (June 22–28)
Kevin Bahl locks in long‑term with Flames: Defence stalwart Kevin Bahl secured his future by signing a six-year contract worth $5.35 million — solid news for fans and Calgary’s hockey future.
Provincial surplus announced: Alberta posted an $8.3 B surplus for the 2024–25 fiscal year—good news for provincial projects and services.
Green Line LRT construction underway: After prolonged delays, construction is officially underway this summer—a major transit win for Calgary.
Community Events (June 29 – July 6)
🎉 Free Entry Highlights
Stampede Free Morning Entry – Enjoy complimentary access to Stampede Park before 11 a.m. on July 6 (one day early!) with a pancake breakfast to kick off Stampede week.
Stampede SuperPass Preview (July 3) – Purchase SuperPass by July 3 to enjoy free daily access to shows and family entertainment at Stampede Park starting July 4.
📚 Calgary Public Library Events
Check the Calgary Public Library website for this week’s schedule—typically includes family storytimes, adult DIY workshops, and trivia nights.
🥂 New Restaurant Openings (Next Week)
🏷️ Discounts & Deals (June 29 – July 6)
Grocery
Safeway / Sobeys: Kraft salad dressing $1.99 (425 ml); sugar (4 kg) $4.49; honeydew melon $4.99 (200 bonus points when you buy two).
FreshCo: Strawberries (2 lb) $5.49, cucumbers (3-pack) $2.99, iceberg lettuce $2.99 (50 pts back), old El Paso taco kits $3.99 (save 300 pts buying 3).
Calgary Stampede Lotteries: Save 50% on evening show, rodeo, or park admission when you buy a lotteries ticket by July 3.
Retail & Attractions
Calaway Park: 25% off site-wide June 29 & 20% off June 30 with promo codes "25OFF"/"20OFF".
Calpak Luggage: Up to 60% off travel gear through July 7 for newsletter subscribers; new customers get 10% off; $25 referrals and loyalty points available.
6. 🔎 Quick Picks & Community Notes
Jobs & Opportunities
1. Director Of Business Development – StellarAlgo
Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive + benefits
About the Role:
As a Customer Success Manager at StellarAlgo, you’ll work closely with leading sports and entertainment brands to help them drive fan engagement using data-driven insights. You'll be a strategic partner, supporting adoption of the platform, increasing customer retention, and identifying expansion opportunities.Ideal for:
Customer success professionals with experience in SaaS, CRM, or fan engagement solutions. Strong communication and relationship management skills are essential.Apply here: https://stellaralgo.bamboohr.com/careers/159?source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D
2. B2B Marketing Specialist – Showpass
Location: Calgary, AB (In-office or Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive + stock options + benefits
About the Role:
You’ll lead strategic marketing efforts for Showpass, one of Canada’s fastest-growing event ticketing platforms. This role involves developing digital campaigns, optimizing performance marketing, and collaborating with the sales and product teams to drive growth.Ideal for:
Marketing pros with 3+ years experience in growth marketing, ideally in events or SaaS industries. Familiarity with digital channels, data analytics, and creative storytelling is a must.Apply here: https://showpass.bamboohr.com/careers/121
City Roles
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Here’s to a sunny and successful week ahead. Stay curious, stay connected, Calgary!