WHAT
DOES
CALGARY
MEAN
TO
YOU
?
TELL US
IN A STORY
PHOTOGRAPH
POEM
OR ILLUSTRATION
AND WE WILL
PUT IT IN A
COMMEMORATIVE
BOOK
A KEEPSAKE
CELEBRATING
CALGARY’S
150TH YEAR
To celebrate Calgary’s 150th year a keepsake book is being created to commemorate this special occasion. And all Calgarians are invited to be the authors. Here is an opportunity for you to express in your own creative way how living in Calgary makes your life more meaningful. What does Calgary mean to you? This is a perfect opportunity for all Calgarians to unite in creating a historical document that celebrates and acknowledges Calgary’s current 150th year.​ Part scrapbook, part time capsule, this beautiful and meaningful book is a love letter to Calgary - a keepsake emphasizing a significant place and moment in time. This commemorative book will capture the tone and spirit of our city and become a symbol of our unity and pride. It will serve as a reminder that what makes a city great is not its history, amenities or attractions but its citizens and their personal and individual stories.​ Deadline for submissions is July 31, 2026.
What does Calgary mean to you?
To submit your short story, photograph, poem or illustration simply email it to: calgary150th@gmail.com
What you need to know before entering your submission:
• This initiative is only open to residents of Calgary.
• Only one submission per person is permitted.
• Submissions must include the authors full name, email and telephone number.
• By submitting an entry the author automatically grants consent for it to be reproduced in the completed book.
• Due to the physical constraints (size and page count) of the book, not all submissions can be published. Every effort will be made to include as many submissions as possible.
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Short Story and Poetry Submissions
• Submissions cannot exceed 500 words.
• Submissions will be subject to typographical and grammatical editing for improved readability.
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Photo and Illustration Submissions
• Submissions must be saved in high resolution for optimal reproductions.
• Submissions must be accompanied with a detailed caption /description describing the images context and relevance to the theme of the book.
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Deadline for submissions is July 31, 2026
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Questions can be directed to calgary150th@gmail.com
