Almost St. Patrick’s Day in Calgary? That means it’s time to recall the snow-storm-survival stories of Snowmageddon 1998 — the March 16/17 storm that paralyzed southern Alberta 27 years ago. Shamrock celebrations were snowed under and cancelled in 1998 when this massive storm hit the city. Twenty-seven years ago, the snow began falling on March 16 and continued into the next day, leading to near complete shutdowns of cities and towns. Read More