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Originally called the Husky Tower, this Calgary landmark was commissioned in 1967 to mark Canada's centennial celebrations.
What is the Calgary Tower?
Known for her award-winning roles in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music this British actress was born October 1st 1935.
Who is Julie Andrews?
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?
Among this grandchild's favourite stuffy friends was a colourful mermaid named Katey
Who is Emily?
This infamous bully once taunted grandpa Rick with the words “what do you care? You’re not playing anyway!”
Who is Gary Guttman?
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?
This famous board game, which remains in production today, was first introduced by Parker Brothers in 1935
What is Monopoly?
With 49 goals and 82 assists this Calgary Flame holds the franchise record for most points scored in a single season.
Who is Kent Nilsson?
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?
This Spanish nickname, commonly used for the name Louis, was what Grandpa Rick’s parents often called him.
What is Lucho?
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?
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?
In 1986 the Calgary Flames beat 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?
Grandpa Rick initiated in this fraternity when he was a student at the U of T
What is Delta Kappa Epsilon?
In 1978 Calgary’s population passed this milestone marker.
What is 500,000?
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?
This slogan was adopted by the Calgary Stampeders following the Great Flod of 2013.
What is Come Hell or High Water?
Jill Harrop shares her birthday with this milestone political event in Canada
What is the Quebec Referendum?
This company was Grandpa Rick's first employer in Calgary.
Who is Imperial Oil?
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?
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?
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?
This grandchild holds the record for most pieces of pizza eaten in a single sitting at Creekbread in Whistler
Who is Andrew?