Cowtown
1935
Flampeders
Grandkids
MAN OF THE HOUR
Rocks n Bowls
View of the Lake
Pet Please
Parks & Wreck
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
This famous board game, which is still played today, was first introduced by Parker Brothers in 1935
What is Monopoly.
100
The Calgary Flames have met this team 35 times in the post-season winning only 12 of these playoff games 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 Whistler 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?
100
The Toronto Harrops live in this neighbourhood
What is Lytton Park?
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
First introduced in 1935 this book format revolutionized publishing and reading habits by making literature widely affordable.
What is the paperback?
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 lived in this Lakeview house was unpopular for their Halloween treats.
Who are the Uptons?
200
Although not a racist, this pet has a strong dislike of black dogs.
Who is Scottie?
200
One of Calgary’s most visited attractions, this park first opened in 1964.
What is Heritage Park?
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 shot 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
This Lakeview pizza parlour is still in business and has been serving the neighborhood since the early 1980s.
What is Bella Roma?
300
Also a fancy coffee served at Starbucks?
Who is Mocha?
300
A place where you might find Paul performing a misty, switch cork, or safety grab.
What is a terrain park?
400
In 1978 Calgary’s population passed this milestone marker.
What is 500,000?
400
Pictured here, this iconic silver screen movie star was awarded Best Actor in 1935 for his performance in It Happened One Night.
Who was Clarke Gable?
400
This slogan was adopted by the Calgary Stampeders following the Great Flood 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
When World War II ended Grandpa Rick was living in this city, which he once described to his father as “a real hick town.”
What is Sarnia?
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 neighbourhood kid had a shooting range with a shotgun in his basement.
Who is Ross Turner-Bone?
400
This pet has never got over its fear of luggage carts, busses, and vacuum cleaners.
Who is Ivy?
400
A famous nude beach in Vancouver.
What is Wreck Beach?
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
This team won the 1935 the Stanley Cup in a three game sweep against the Toronto Maple Leafs (hint: it was NOT an original six franchise)
Who were the Montreal Maroons?
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
Known for his exceptional fitness and rigorous training routine Grandpa Rick is demonstrating how to do what exercise in this photo?
What are the battle ropes?
500
Located at 51 degrees North and 115 degrees west on the map, this mountain 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
A routine ritual that took place every Sunday at Lakeview United Church after service.
What is drinking coffee?
500
A fury family friend. Also the word for an athlete in his first year as a professional.
Who was Rookie?
500
The incredible parallel park seen here was recently completed by this member of the family.
Who is Ben?
600
Year in which the Calgary Tower was no longer the city’s tallest building.
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
This grandchild weighed 7lbs 13 oz at birth then became a very rotund toddler and eventually a passionate skier.
Who is Sean?
600
The name of Grandpa Rick's Elementary School in Calgary. Also a popular flavor of tea.
What is Earl Grey?
600
Look out the window and you might see this mountain range
What are the Purcells?
600
This family on Lepine Court had eight children.
Who were the Martins?
600
Grandpa Rick refered to this dog as his “wed wocker wanniel.”
Who is Rusty?
600
Known for its sand dunes pictured here, the Harrop clan visited this national park in 2012.
What is Cavendish National Park?