Cowtown
1935
Flampeders
Grandkids
MAN OF THE HOUR
Rocks n Bowls
View of the Lake
Fury Friends
100
Originally called the Husky Tower, this Calgary landmark was commissioned in 1967 to mark Canada's centennial celebrations.
What is the Calgary Tower?
100
First introduced in 1935 this book format revolutionized publishing and reading habits by making literature widely affordable.
What is the paperback.
100
The Calgary Flames have met this team 35 times in the post-season winning only 12 of the playoff series and losing the 23 other times.
Who are the Edmonton Oilers?
100
At age six Emily starred in the extreme ski movie featured in this preview.
What is Whistler Extreme?
100
This infamous bully once taunted grandpa Rick with the words “what do you care? You’re not playing anyway!”
Who is Gary Guttman?
100
Everyone who has skied Whislter mountain with Emily has to do this run with her.
What is Ratfink?
100
This woman was a model, drove a Trans Am and was married to a CFL Hall of Famer.
Who was Asta McKenna?
100
This pet was afraid of its own ______?
Who is Shadow?
200
Originally dating back to 1876 and officially closing its operations in March of this year, this retailer held the title of Calgary’s longest-standing business.
What is the Hudson’s Bay Company?
200
This famous board game, which remains in production today, was first introduced by Parker Brothers in 1935
What is Monopoly?
200
With 49 goals and 82 assists this Calgary Flame holds the franchise record for most points recorded in a single season.
Who is Kent Nilsson?
200
With their birthdays separated by just 31 days, these two grandchildren are the closest in age among all the cousins.
Who are Paul and Matthew?
200
This Spanish nickname, commonly used for the name Louis, was what Grandpa Rick’s parents often called him.
What is Lucho?
200
The only Ski resort at which all eleven grandchildren have skied
What is Lake Louise?
200
The family who live in this house was unpopular for its Halloween treats.
Who are the Uptons?
200
Known for its racist views, this pet has a strong dislike of black dogs.
Who is Scottie?
300
Following a devastating fire in 1886, Calgary adopted the use of this material in the construction of all its major buildings such as Old City Hall, Memorial Park Library, and Lougheed House.
What is Sandstone?
300
Trading today at nearly 45,000, this famous stock market index was valued at just 120 when Grandpa Rick was born.
What is the Dow Jones Index?
300
In 1986 the Calgary Flames achieved a rare win over the Edmonton Oilers in game 7 of the playoffs when this Oiler defenceman put the puck into his own net at 5:16 of the third period.
Who is Steve Smith?
300
Baby photo of this grandchild.
Who is Ryan?
300
Grandpa Rick initiated in this fraternity when he was a student at the U of T
What is Delta Kappa Epsilon?
300
Conceived by railroad baron Averell Harriman and opened in 1936, this ski resort was the first in North America to install a chairlift. It was also where Ryan skied for his graduation trip in 2024.
Where is Sun Valley
300
Also a fancy coffee served at Starbucks?
Who is Mocha?
400
In 1978 Calgary’s population passed this milestone marker.
What is 500,000?
400
Marking the last time that an NHL franchise outside of the Original Six would be NHL champions until the 1974 Flyers, this team won the 1935 the Stanley Cup in a three game sweep against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Who are the Montreal Maroons?
400
This slogan was adopted by the Calgary Stampeders following the Great Flod of 2013.
What is Come Hell or High Water?
400
Jill Harrop shares her birthday with this milestone political event in Canada
What is the Quebec Referendum?
400
This company was Grandpa Rick's first employer in Calgary.
Who is Imperial Oil?
400
Built in 1928 by the CPR, this is widely recognized as North America’s first backcountry ski lodge
What is Assiniboine Lodge?
400
This pet has never got over its fear of luggage carts, busses, and vacuum cleaners.
Who is Ivy?
500
Located at 890 9th Ave SE and built in 1876 this is Calgary’s oldest building still on its original site
What is Hunt House?
500
Awarded Best Actor in 1935 for his performance in It Happened One Night.
Who is Clarke Gable?
500
This Stampeder quarterback dominated the CFL with three consecutive MVP awards and led the team to the 1992 Grey Cup victory
Who is Doug Flutie?
500
This grandchild holds the record for most pieces of pizza eaten in a single sitting at Creekbread in Whistler
Who is Andrew?
500
500
Located at 51 degrees North and 115 degrees west on the map, this lodge, built in 1942 can be accessed via either a 12 km trail from the Sunshine Village parking lot or a 20km trail from Red Earth Creek.
What is Egypt Lake Lodge?
500
Recently deceased, this dog’s name rhymed with cookie.
Who was Rookie?
600
Year in which the Calgary Tower was no longer the city’S tallest buliding.
What is 1983?
600
Having won the federal election as a Conservative in 1930, he was still the Canadian Prime Minister when Grandpa Rick was born.
Who was R.B. Bennett?
600
In this year the Calgary Stampeders played their first game at McMahon Stadium.
What was 1960?
600
In this photo Emily and Michael are standing on a Whistler ski trail named for the animals that were used to haul gear and supplies up the mountain during its construction in 1965.
What is Pony Trail?
600
Grandpa Rick refered to this dog as his “wed wocker wanniel.”
Who is Rusty?