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CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
CSEC to host hiring fair Monday afternoon at Saddledome
Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. are holding a hiring fair Monday and Tuesday at the Saddledome. Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. (CSEC) are hosting a hiring fair Monday. The parent company of the Calgary Flames are looking for security operations personnel and conversion team members (quick service cooks, line cooks, 50/50 staff) for its venue operations. These positions support events for the Flames, Wranglers, Hitmen, Riggers and Stampeders. The event takes place between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday. Bring a resume to enter at the west side of the Saddledome through the Telus Club. CSEC says that they're hiring on the spot. For information, go here.
National Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Raymond J. de Souza: Hulk Hogan told a simple story, but his life was far more complex
Article content Hogan did have charisma, as much or more than any other performer in any field. Wrestling is all about lights and music and grand entrances, but Hogan was his own source of energy, uniquely able to connect with mass audiences. The frenzy of a full Saddledome that night was a formidable thing — a frenzy that the world would see at the Silverdome the following year when Hogan body-slammed the Giant. Article content It was the capacity for public frenzy that struck teenage me as a bit frightening. I recall a woman, climbing atop her chair, face contorted and screaming, resembling a woman possessed. She was my mother's age, so should have known better. Article content The performers in the ring were scripted, directed toward telling a story. The frenzy on the outside was harder to control. In time, others would learn, in wrestling and the broader culture, that frenzy could be put to other purposes. Article content In the 1980s, McMahon presented Hogan as utterly wholesome, advising kids to 'train, say your prayers, and take your vitamins.' Eventually, Hogan's fans would discover that he 'trained' with steroids, said nasty racist things, and took other men's wives. Alongside that, as is always necessary in wrestling, Hogan became a villain. Frenzied adulation or frenzied vituperation matters less than the frenzy itself, which generates attention and relevance and revenue. Article content Article content Fifteen years after the Saddledome, Hogan fought The Rock at the Skydome in the most memorable match of WrestleMania X8 (18). Remembered now as one of the historic moments in wrestling history, it was the pro-Hogan frenzy of the crowd that determined the outcome of the story, an unusual reversal of manipulators and manipulated. Article content Toronto 2002 would be the effective end of the Hogan era. Then, nearly fifty years old, boasting a litany of back and hip and knee surgeries, Hogan was losing the sheer athletic ability demanded of professional wrestlers. Soon, he would descend into scandal and, despite WWE's attempts to restore him to prominence, his last wrestling appearance ended in an embarrassment of booing. The frenzy had turned. Article content Hogan's career then slipped from wrestling into reality TV — and eventually to politics. For those of us who long ago explained that Donald Trump could not be understood apart from professional wrestling, Hogan's introduction of Trump at the Republican National Convention last summer was sad confirmation of a malign cultural force converted to demoralizing political effect. The frenzied woman of 1986 was the Trump voter long before there was Trump to vote for. Article content Article content WWE will honour Hogan in death, recalling the glory days of the 1980s. Vince McMahon himself will not do so, banished from the company he built after a flurry of sexual misconduct claims. Perhaps his wife Linda might, serving as she does as Trump's secretary of education. Article content
Calgary Herald
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Looking back on the times Ozzy Osbourne rocked Calgary
Article content Black Sabbath frontman and solo artist, Ozzy Osbourne has entertained his legions of fans across the world for decades. Article content Calgary was a stop for Osbourne and Black Sabbath numerous times over the years, from the Saddledome to the Max Bell, Osbourne has rocked with Calgary's rock fans. Article content Article content Osbourne passed away with family around him on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Article content Article content 2016 Article content Article content But fans were not disappointed because the show did go on March 4, 2016 at the Saddledome. Article content But that was the beginning. Cheesy. Tame. Silly. Expected. Article content But what followed was spectacular. Article content It was, quite honestly, the best arena metal show I've seen in the past two decades — Metallica, Priest, Kiss, even solo Ozzy included — and one of the best arena shows, period. Article content They sounded amazing. They played phenomenally. The songs were fantastic. It was, as a whole and as an evening, quite awesome. Article content Article content Article content Article content Backed up by a heavyweight band, including shredding guitarist/barbarian Zakk Wylde, Ozzy ran through a set that included the latter day hit I Don't Wanna Stop, monster-sized power ballad Road To Nowhere and the devilish Mr. Crowley. Of course, the wicked riff on Crazy Train is still a highlight of any Ozzy gig as are doomy Black Sabbath slabs like War Pigs and Iron Man. Article content Truthfully, Ozzy's voice was pretty shaky at points, though strong enough to fill fans with glee. As for that kooky Ozzy charisma of his, that was right on the money. Article content The insane mugging, those weird amphibious hops, the hose he takes to the front row, the barked 'God bless you alls!' to the crowd. Sure, it's all pretty predictable, but after all these years it's still bloody fun too.
Calgary Herald
03-07-2025
- Climate
- Calgary Herald
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Stampede Parade
The Stampede Parade is the official kick-off of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, and has been since 1912. Article content 'The Stampede Parade has always been about more than just a parade — it's a vibrant tradition that brings our community together in a celebration of Western heritage, creativity and civic pride,' says Stuart O'Connor, president and chair of the board at the Calgary Stampede. Article content Article content Article content The parade prelude performances begin at 7:45 a.m., and the parade itself kicks off at 9 a.m. Seating fills up quickly, though, so many choose to arrive as early as 5 or 6 a.m. to get the best view. Article content More than 80 per cent of the parade route along 6 and 9 Avenues are available for free-of-charge seating. Check out the map below for details on the parade route. Article content Article content Road closures along the parade route begin at 7:30, and parking in the area is restricted starting Thursday at noon. Transit, walking or carpooling are the best ways to get there. More details are available on the parade website. Article content What to bring Article content The forecast is showing perfect parade weather – mostly blue skies, but not too hot – but it's good to be prepared. The parade committee recommends bringing a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. Water refill stations and portable toilets will be available along the parade route. Article content Article content The committee also recommends being prepared with rain gear, but asks that umbrellas be left at home, as they could impede others' view. Article content Safety Article content EMS will be on site in case of any emergencies, but for yours and others' safety, do not cross the parade route at any time, and keep a close eye on children. Dress for the weather and stay hydrated to avoid any heat-related emergencies. Article content What you'll see Article content This year's parade marshal is Canadian country music icon Shania Twain. She's a five-time Grammy award winner, a Canadian Music Hall of Famer and the best-selling female country pop artist of all time – and she'll also be performing on July 5 at the Saddledome. Article content Calgary-born singer-songwriter Devon Cole will be the Stampede Parade Celebrity Judge, so she'll be there to select her favourite parade entry. Keep an eye out for beloved Stampede mascot Harry the Horse, who turns 40 this year. Article content The Stampede Parade the second largest parade in North America, after the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California. It features more than 100 entries, including 35 floats, nine marching bands, eight mounted colour parties and more than 700 horses.
National Post
03-07-2025
- Sport
- National Post
With Morgan Frost reportedly signed to two-year deal, how much offence can Flames expect?
The Calgary Flames are banking that Morgan Frost can help solve their scoring woes. Article content According to PuckPedia, the Flames have signed Frost to a two-year contract with an annual cap hit of US$4.375 million, the sort of price tag that will bring added pressure to produce. The organization has yet to confirm the new deal for the 26-year-old centre, who was a restricted free agent this summer. Article content Article content While Frost has all the tools to be an offensive playmaker, he posted an underwhelming stat line after arriving in late January in a mid-season swap from the Philadelphia Flyers. Article content He was credited with three goals and a dozen points in his first 32 appearances in the Flaming C. Article content On a positive note, he was Calgary's best regular faceoff man during that span, winning 50.5 per cent of his draws. Article content 'There was a stretch where, it felt like every game, I was getting a handful of Grade A opportunities and just couldn't put the puck in the net,' Frost told media on locker clean-out day at the Saddledome. 'Obviously, I would have liked to have put up some better numbers, but at the same time, I feel like I did some of the smaller things to help the team win and the team went on a good run to end the year. We should be in the playoffs right now. Article content 'I'm more proud of that than my individual stats.' Article content If Frost could boost those individual stats, it would certainly help with the push for an invite to the NHL's next spring dance. Article content Article content The Flames finished ninth in the Western Conference standings in 2024-25, only missing the playoffs because of a tiebreaker. They remained in the race despite being the fourth-lowest scoring team in the league. Article content Article content Flames general manager Craig Conroy didn't sign a single forward during Tuesday's free-agent frenzy. As he explained his approach to a quiet Canada Day, he mentioned Frost on a lengthy list of 20-somethings who will need to up their output. Article content 'I'm going to need (Joel) Farabee, I'm going to need Frost, (Connor) Zary, Matty Coronato … Guys like that have to come in and play better for us and give us more offence, and they're going to have to take a step,' Conroy said. 'If they do, that's going to be the difference for us. Those are the guys, with (Adam) Klapka and (Martin) Pospisil, those are the guys we need to rise and be better. But they're going to play more, so that's going to give them that chance.
