Dear Calgary

A city is only as strong as its human capital, and Calgary has been blessed with some of the country’s greatest leaders. To preserve this remarkable legacy, the Calgary Chamber asked 69 prominent Calgarians to write letters in which they share their advice and experience with the city’s next generation of leaders. Calgary stands tallest when we rise on the shoulders of those who came before us. For the coming generations, their future is our future and the wisdom contained in Dear Calgary will inspire all of us to stand up and lead.


Included in Dear Calgary are letters from:


Hayley Wickenheiser, four-time Olympic gold medalist

Lois Mitchell, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta

Paul Brandt, nine-time Juno Award winning country music artist

Naheed Nenshi, Mayor of Calgary

W. Brett Wilson, entrepreneur and philanthropis

Arlene Dickinson, author, entrepreneur and television personality