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A new mid-winter festival opens in Calgary on Thursday, intent on lifting spirits and heating up the city scene.
Called Chinook Blast, the festival will feature outdoor art, light installations, ice sculptures, firepits, walking tours and more an ideal reminder that winter can be more about celebration than hibernation.
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“A group of dedicated civic organizations and volunteers have been working tirelessly within the changing health guidelines to create a safe walk-through winter space in the downtown core,” says Jeff Hessel, senior vice-president of marketing at Tourism Calgary.