http://blogs.btcalgary.ca Behind the scenes of Breakfast Television: Calgary's best-loved morning show on Citytv Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:51:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There is a casting call taking place this weekend in Calgary - the casting director is looking for very specific requirements so scroll down if you're interested! SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011 SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 10:00am – 4:30pm each day LOCATION: THE RADISSON HOTEL – SELKIRK A ROOM 2120 16TH AVENUE N.E., CALGARY, AB SPANISH & ... http://blogs.btcalgary.ca/jill/casting-call-2 I had the chance to interview the Chicoine family and was so impressed by the feat they've taken on!  The family of eight is running across North America to raise funds and promote health and wellness - 20,000km in total and about 90k a day!  And I complain about my ... http://blogs.btcalgary.ca/jill/marathon-of-health Another glorious season of the Bachelorette is upon us rose lovers - what an episode last night for Ashley!  She has new hair and teeth and is looking fabulous.  Last night we saw some winners, weirdos, and a memorable wino in the mix.  I'm already looking forward to Bad Boy ... http://blogs.btcalgary.ca/jill/bachelorette-winners-weirdos-and-a-wino We kicked off National EMS Awareness Week at Calgary Headquarters and learned more about what it takes to be a Paramedic.  I warmed up by getting a heart assessment in the back of the ambulance which was easy enough.  Then I was dressed as an Incident Response Paramedic for a ... http://blogs.btcalgary.ca/jill/ems-bootcamp We are so lucky to have the Rocky Mountains in our backyard!  It's such a treat to spend a weekend in Banff and escape the pace of the city for a few days.  We had a delicious dinner one of my favorite restaurants Bison, stayed at beautiful Hidden Ridge Resort, ... http://blogs.btcalgary.ca/jill/beautiful-banff It's only Monday but the BT team is already thinking ahead to the long weekend -- many families will be headed out for a few days of camping in the mountains!  We recruited Chef Kyle Groves from Catch Restaurant to do some cooking on a Coleman stove this morning.  If ... http://blogs.btcalgary.ca/jill/gourmet-camping-menu I'll be the first to admit that I'm terrible in the kitchen but this weekend I walked on the wild side and took a cooking course!  Catch Restaurant has sessions every 2nd Saturday of the month and it was such a blast!  We made a caprese salad, panang mussels and ... http://blogs.btcalgary.ca/jill/i-can-cook The Calgary Stampede has a new entertainment agreement with Penny Lane Entertainment.  2011 Stampede is going to be a fun one!  Here's the official release from the Stampede: "The Calgary Stampede is pleased to announce it has finalized a new management contract with Penny Lane Entertainment (PLE) Group. The ... http://blogs.btcalgary.ca/jill/cowboys-casino Have you loved this season of The Bachelor rose lovers?  I, for one, will be happy when Brad is out of therapy and waiting at the altar for his bride.  Although I wonder if he would be happiest riding off into the sunset with his therapist. Aaaaanyway....down to the final 2 ... http://blogs.btcalgary.ca/jill/the-final-2 I love the first few episodes of The Bachelor when the crazy contestants are in the mix.  Case and point: Michelle. Michelle the hairdresser (aka the Birthday Girl if you missed her repeating it ad nauseam) was in fine fine form last night.  The Birthday Girl spent most of the ... http://blogs.btcalgary.ca/jill/juicy-bachelor-gossip