Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from Fiestaval to finding ways to beat the heat
Will Matthews paddleboards with his Labrador Winnie on the Bow River on another hot day in Calgary on Sunday, July 21, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Friday
YYC Kids Ride
Ayham Brimo, 14, checks out his new bike and helmet at the Forest Lawn Community Centre on 26 Avenue S.E. in Calgary on Friday, July 19, 2024. Kids of all ages attended the YYC Kids Ride initiative as it hosted its sixth bike giveaway, where they will give away approximately 250 donated bikes.Jim Wells/Postmedia
Mical Mehary, 7, has her new bike checked out by volunteer bike mechanic Don McKenzie at the Forest Lawn Community Centre on 26 Avenue S.E. in Calgary on Friday, July 19, 2024. Kids of all ages attended the YYC Kids Ride initiative as it hosted its sixth bike giveaway, where they will give away approximately 250 donated bikes.Jim Wells/Postmedia
Excavations at an archeological dig on the John Ware homestead site west of Millarville were photographed on Friday, July 19, 2024. The University of Calgary was conducting the dig to hopefully learn more about the daily life and pioneering challenges faced by one of Alberta’s first Black residents and his family.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Land owner Steve Fischer holds a photograph of John Ware and his family at an archeological dig on the John Ware homestead site west of Millarville on Friday, July 19, 2024. Fischer’s family has owned the land for generations and he was helping the University of Calgary’s dig, which hopes to learn more about the daily life and pioneering challenges faced by one of Alberta’s first Black residents and his family.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Dirt is sifted at an archeological dig at the John Ware homestead site west of Millarville on Friday, July 19, 2024. The University of Calgary was conducting the dig to hopefully learn more about the daily life and pioneering challenges faced by one of Alberta’s first Black residents and his family.Gavin Young/Postmedia
University of Calgary archeologist Dr. Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer holds a square nail uncovered at an archeological dig at the John Ware homestead site west of Millarville on Friday, July 19, 2024. The University of Calgary was conducting the dig to hopefully learn more about the daily life and pioneering challenges faced by one of Alberta’s first Black residents and his family.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Canadian author and documentary filmmaker Cheryl Foggo and her grandson Julien McGregor look at a stone at an archeological dig at the John Ware homestead site west of Millarville on Friday, July 19, 2024. Foggo, who has written and produced stories and documentaries on John Ware, was helping out at the University of Calgary dig. The University of Calgary was hoping to learn more about the daily life and pioneering challenges faced by one of Alberta’s first Black residents and his family.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Dirt is sifted at an archeological dig at the John Ware homestead site west of Millarville on Friday, July 19, 2024. The University of Calgary was conducting the dig to hopefully learn more about the daily life and pioneering challenges faced by one of Alberta’s first Black residents and his family.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Julien McGregor and his mom Shandra Martini volunteer at an archeological dig at the John Ware homestead site west of Millarville on Friday, July 19, 2024. The University of Calgary was conducting the dig to hopefully learn more about the daily life and pioneering challenges faced by one of Alberta’s first Black residents and his family.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Beating the heat
Staying cool in the shade of umbrellas and the waters of the Elbow River, two Calgarians enjoy another hot day in the city on Friday, July 19, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Howard Gordon Hunter makes his own shade as he walks on 10 Street N.W. with a giant golf umbrella in Calgary on Friday, July 19, 2024.Jim Wells/Postmedia
Howard Gordon Hunter makes his own shade as he walks on 10 Street N.W. with a giant golf umbrella in Calgary on Friday, July 19, 2024.Jim Wells/Postmedia
Calgary Surge vs. Montreal Alliance
Calgary Surge #00 Sean Miller-Moore left, drives to the hoop as Montreal Alliance, #5 Chris Smith defends on the play during Canadian Elite Basketball League action on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the WinSport Event Centre in Calgary.David Moll/Special to Postmedia
Calgary Surge #9 Mathieu Kamba, left, fights for a loose ball with Montreal Alliance, #6, Ahmed Hill during Canadian Elite Basketball League action on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the WinSport Event Centre in Calgary.David Moll/Special to Postmedia
Calgary Surge #00 Sean Miller-Moore left, drives to the hoop as Montreal Alliance, #10 Devonte Bandoo defends on the play, during Canadian Elite Basketball League action on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the WinSport Event Centre in Calgary.David Moll/Special to Postmedia
Calgary Surge #4 Noah Wharton, right, defends against Montreal Alliance, #10 Devonte Bandoo, as he looks for an open lane during Canadian Elite Basketball League action on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the WinSport Event Centre in Calgary.David Moll/Special to Postmedia
Montreal Alliance, #9 Guillaume Bouchard, left, attempts to drive around Calgary Surge Mathieu Kamba during Canadian Elite Basketball League action on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the WinSport Event Centre in Calgary.David Moll/Special to Postmedia
Calgary Surge #21 Jordy Tshimanga, left, strips the ball from Montreal Alliance, #6, Ahmed Hill during Canadian Elite Basketball League action on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the WinSport Event Centre in Calgary.David Moll/Special to Postmedia
Calgary Surge #1 Corey Davis Jr., left, looks for an open lane as Montreal Alliance, #0, Curtis Hollis, defends on the play during Canadian Elite Basketball League action on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the WinSport Event Centre in Calgary.David Moll/Special to Postmedia
Saturday
Flowers and lemonade
Art Gorhan buys some of the fresh cut flowers during the Beaulieu Flower and Artisan Market at Lougheed House in Calgary on Saturday, July 20, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Tannis Carlson and Art Gorhan, right, buy some of the fresh cut flowers during the Beaulieu Flower and Artisan Market at Lougheed House in Calgary on Saturday, July 20, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Kairi Vo-Boyle, 8, serves lemonade at her K&K Lemonade stand in Renfrew that she was running with her sister Kayden, 5, on Lemonade Day in Calgary, Saturday, July 20, 2024. More than 60 lemonade stands were set up around Calgary with the initiative’s goal to empower youth to become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Dancers perform on stage during Fiestaval Latino in Olympic Plaza on Saturday, July 20, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Oscar Lopez performs with his trio at Fiestaval Latino in Olympic Plaza on Saturday, July 20, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
The crowd dances during Fiestaval Latino in Olympic Plaza on Saturday, July 20, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
The crowd dances during Fiestaval Latino in Olympic Plaza on Saturday, July 20, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Oscar Lopez performs with his trio at Fiestaval Latino in Olympic Plaza on Saturday, July 20, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
The crowd dances during Fiestaval Latino in Olympic Plaza on Saturday, July 20, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Oscar Lopez performs with his trio at Fiestaval Latino in Olympic Plaza on Saturday, July 20, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
The Calgary Tower is reflected in Oscar Lopez’s sunglasses as he performs with his trio at Fiestaval Latino in Olympic Plaza on Saturday, July 20, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Sunday
Continuing to beat the heat
Rafting Calgarians stayed cool on the Bow River on another hot day in Calgary on Sunday, July 21, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Will Matthews paddleboards with his Labrador Winnie on the Bow River on another hot day in Calgary on Sunday, July 21, 2024.Gavin Young/Postmedia
BARC’s Bow Wow Lūʻau adoption event
Alice tries out the pool at the BARC’s Bow Wow Lūʻau adoption event at Banded Peak Brewing in Calgary on Sunday, July 21, 2024. BARC rescues dogs from high-kill shelters with the ultimate goal of placing them in loving, permanent homes.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Kiwi stays cool at the BARC’s Bow Wow Lūʻau adoption event at Banded Peak Brewing in Calgary on Sunday, July 21, 2024. BARC rescues dogs from high-kill shelters with the ultimate goal of placing them in loving, permanent homes.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Pilot and Bandit cool off in the pool at the BARC’s Bow Wow Lūʻau adoption event at Banded Peak Brewing in Calgary on Sunday July 21, 2024. BARC rescues dogs from high-kill shelters with the ultimate goal of placing them in loving, permanent homes.Gavin Young/Postmedia
Drew wears the right attire as he attends the BARC’s Bow Wow Lūʻau adoption event at Banded Peak Brewing in Calgary on Sunday, July 21, 2024. BARC rescues dogs from high-kill shelters with the ultimate goal of placing them in loving, permanent homes.Gavin Young/Postmedia
