Each of Sam Hester’s Curious Calgary comics can be read online—or printed at home and folded into a zine on a single sheet of regular paper.

How the University of Calgary got its entrance arch

A CTrain extension — and a repurposed bridge.

Calgary’s original winter games: The dizzying Stampede ski jump

Look up — look waaaay up.

Curious Calgary: The ​’88 Olympics #2

When the world came to town.

Curious Calgary: The ​’88 Olympics #1

To get ready, the city transformed.

Thank you Calgary! A word of heartfelt gratitude

You made 2025 an extraordinary year.

Your vote counts! The Sprawl’s daily election comics

Learn about Calgary’s political past — and present.

Curious Calgary #19: Inglewood Brewery

Once a major tourist attraction, it now sits idle.

Curious Calgary #18: Lawrey Gardens

Here comes the flood.

Curious Calgary #17: Walk Signals

Spot the jaunty pedestrian!

Curious Calgary #16: Glenmore Landing

The story behind its nautical 1985 design.

Curious Calgary #15: Broadcast Hill

The rise of a local TV station.

Curious Calgary #14: Palliser Square Station

Under the Calgary Tower.