Special Calgary Father’s Day deals from Velda’s Grower Direct Store #11

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Come by Velda’s Grower Direct this Calgary Father’s Day for some wonderful ways to say “Thanks Dad”.  It doesn’t matter if your Dad is here in Calgary or somewhere else in Canada, Velda’s can take care of you and your needs during this Father’s Day weekend.  Come by our location on 17th Ave SW (International [...]

What did Woodrow Wilson have to do with Mother’s Day?

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

The idea of Mother’s Day caught on very quickly with the public.  On May 8, 1914, United States President Woodrow Wilson signed the proclamation that designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.  Mother’s Day in Canada is also always celebrated on the second Sunday in May.  This year it is May 9th, are [...]

Valentine’s Day in Calgary and around the world

Friday, February 5th, 2010

How do countries compare to the way we celebrate Valentine’s Day in Calgary Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Calgary and all over the world with much glamour and glitz. All countries have different ways to celebrate it. The celebration of love finds its own way to the heart of the romantics all around the world. [...]