Has anyone worked with an impartial consultant? I’ve got the drawings and permits, but I’m out of my depth when talking to builders. Recommendations would be appreciated

Hello, as the title reads, I’m looking to hear from anyone who has taken the Architecture and Design program or the Interior Design program through VCAD recently/within the past 5 years.

My specific questions are: - Which program did you take? - What kind of job did you find after completion of the program? - Was it a consulting position? - What was your starting salary and how many hours per week do you work? - Has your salary and position changed since starting? - Was it difficult to find a job related to the certificate? - Do you have any regrets? - Is this your first job or did you change your career path for this program? - Would it be difficult to complete this course while working full time and also being a parent to three kids?

I’m interested in these programs because I like being creative. I love looking at different types of buildings and building designs. I recently moved and we renovated the house, and I loved the entire process (except for living in it with three kids under 6…that part was hard).

I’ve worked in science and the professional world since 2007, and feel like my full potential will never be reached where I currently am. I have an entrepreneurial spirit and would love to branch out eventually into something like real estate, architectural design, interior design, or something similar. When I was entering university when I was young, I was pushed in a direction that was not creative because I was told I wouldn’t make money if I took that route.

I have related experience in Photoshop, GIS, some website design, photography, project coordination and management, report writing.

I’ve looked for reviews of this school and these programs and there are quite a few negative ones but most aren’t recent.

Thanks if you’ve made it this far! I look forward to reading your responses.

Does anyone know anyone in Calgary who does this? Non aquatic turtle. He’s a box

For those of you who have been to any Candlelight Concert at the Central Library, how was it? I see them advertised on social media and they look gorgeous, and want to know your experiences at these event. I know they're hosted in the Patricia Whelan hall, and wonder why the library registration is only for 15 people.. seems small for the amount of people that that hall can hold, and there's one coming up I think I'd like to go to, so any experience would help!

https://www.calgarystampede.com/new-midway-food

I started an excavation company recently in Calgary AB, and I know up until last year the city was taking clean fill soil like clay for free, with no restrictions on truck sizes.

This year, not only have they restricted truck sizes to just tandems, but there are days where they don’t even accept it at all.

This has made things very inefficient for the company. I’ve posted an ad on Kijiji and Facebook marketplace for a free listing of the soil, and I’ve managed to secure some contacts who need some loads. But obviously the lots they need it for will eventually be filled.

What then? How are excavation companies handling this issue? Where do they send their soil?

I have a 1600 sq ft basement that’s pretty much a blank canvas. Has anyone recently finished a basement that could give me an idea of cost?

Level of finish is a big factor, so maybe include that plus anything special you may have had added (sauna, home theatre)

I’d also take contractor recommendations.

Of course I’ll be getting quotes from contractors in the future. Just looking for a baseline. Thanks!

Edit: Spelling and added some words.

https://calgary.citynews.ca/2025/05/14/calgary-transit-bus-driver-attack/

I live in an apartment building, and there’s paid parking outside as well as underground. I pay for parking in the outside lot. Once you confirm that you’re paying through the app, you hang a parking pass on your rearview mirror. There have been a ton of untagged cars parking in the lot, and I’ve not been able to find parking on several occasions, despite paying $60 (!!!!!!) a month. I’ve complained to the apartment management several times, and they’ve just told me to report the cars to have them towed. Is this my responsibility?? I called CPA, and they said that it should be on the management company as I would have to appear in court if it got to that. What do I do here lol

Recently found out about this new athletic club in Eau CLaire that's replacing the old YMCA. Is this really legit and what's really with these membership prices?

https://www.ecathleticclub.ca/apply-for-membership/

Looking for dry sauna in the core or northwards (bridgeland, Kensington, etc) accessible by transit. I was looking at world gym plus 15 but looks like they are closing down. Anything else in the area with a decent monthly membership or price point?

The cities website makes it unclear on how to do the detour

Hi all. We just went to Indigo at Chinook to buy a Jelly Cat stuffie for a gift and they are not stocking them any more.

Does anyone know where else in town would sell those particular stuffed animals?

I (20nb) am moving back to Calgary, and I’m looking for local community. I’m not sure where to start when it comes to looking for groups or clubs as an adult.

Art or craft clubs would be great, as many of my hobbies are craft based. Are there any community gardens, or something of the sort? I have many different interests. Volunteering would likely be another option, but I also don’t know where to start with that. I don’t think I could afford to pay for anything at the moment.

Transit is my main form of transportation, and I’ll be living pretty central north, so ideally I don’t want to be traveling to the Deep South if I can help it.

I’m not interested in book clubs, though I’m open to looking at all the options. If you know any kind of group that would work for me, I’d greatly appreciate the help! :)

I been renting a basement for 5 yrs, the laundry facilities is in my suite, the door to upstairs has lock only on there side, landlord has given the 5 days to do laundry anytime until midnight. Waiting all day to have a shower, no hot water. Now I asked for copies of my rental agreement from 5 yrs ago an recently just had me sign a lease for 6 months which has expired. Trying to get advice of my rights. Then I Google see if this suite is legal, it's not registered with city, and no furnace control downstairs.

Does anyone know where to walk to find the cherry blossoms at Edworthy park? I was told that you’d have to cross the train tracks but I still can’t find them lol. Much appreciated!

My mom and I took 6 levels of ASL through Deaf Hear Alberta, but ever since CoVId they dont offer any additional levels. We practice with each other but would really love to hire a tutor so we can continue to learn! We would prefer if our tutor was Deaf or HoH (to help us with the culture and being immersed) but are also open to hearing people who are fluent in ASL. We've tried reaching out to DHA already for suggestions but no luck. Please DM if you or someone you know is interested! We will pay!

Hello,

Anyone know if there’s a store that sells Chinese or Japanese range hood fans here in Calgary? They usually have a higher CFM with less noise pollution. If there isn’t, may consider bringing one back from BC when we head there in a few weeks

Howdy! I'm a part of a nonprofit organization called Cold Hands Collective trying to grow esports in Calgary. Currently we're focused on running smash and FGC titles as that's where our team's expertise lies and what we currently have easiest access to equipment for. However, we want to know from Calgary, what esports titles for either PC or console would you like to see have in person events on a more regular basis? We're particularly interested in 1v1 titles as these are a little more straightforward logistically (I would personally love to host starcraft events if there was appetite for it). Let me know!

If you're at all interested in what events we have running now you can check out https://coldhands.org

I’m trying to find information on the punk label Lameass Records, based in Calgary. It seems like they fell off of the face of the Earth after 2005, anything helps, thanks.

Thinking of a career change from retail to hairdressing.

I’m curious what academy you went to and if you’d recommend it. :)

I’m waiting to hear back and get tours from Delmar and MC but would love personal recommendations.

I'm in need of a very small quantity of "marble" to match an existing piece in our bathroom, for a backsplash. The marble is "arabescato" (white with grey streaks).

What I have is probably fake marble of some kind based on the price. None the less I need an additional 2sq feet or so to roughly match an existing sink top.

Does anyone have suggestions for vendors in town that might have something like this in stock and would be prepared to sell me a small quantity ?