Allan, born in 1939, was the youngest of five children of Agatino and Betha Cozzubbo. He began his dance career as a youngster and pupil of his cousin, Lillian Cozzubbo Coulson, and further studied with Dr. Ruth Carse of the Alberta Ballet. His advanced training took place in New York with well‑known teachers such as Luigi, Robert Joffre, Matt Mattox, Al Gilbert, and Leon Danielion. These studies enabled him to enter pupils for examinations in various syllabi and to choreogra

From humble beginnings in 1907 to a respected name in Western Canadian construction, the Gallelli story is built on hard work, innovation, and family values. One of the first automated machines used by Nick Gallelli The name GALLELLI first appeared in the Western Canadian construction industry in 1907. A pick, a shovel, a wheelbarrow, a cart, and two horses were the humble beginnings of a company that would eventually rank among the leaders in the industry. Together with his pa

Italian entrepreneurs helped shape Calgary through hard work, craftsmanship, music, food, and community leadership. Roma Grocery Domenico Gasbarri arrived in Calgary around 1903. He opened his grocery store in 1917 at 207 4 Street NE. Domenico, his wife Antonia, and their daughter Flavia lived upstairs. The building is still standing today. Behind the store, Domenico operated a shoe shop where he repaired and made shoes. He often allowed customers to run a tab until they cou

For more than three decades, Lillian Cozzubbo inspired generations of Calgarians through dance, music, and creativity. Lillian is the one waving Tootsie on the horse in front of Lillian looking back Lillian Cozzubbo was born on June 19, 1924, in Calgary to Marino and Emily Cozzubbo. She began dancing at the age of four and quickly developed a passion for performance and music that would shape her entire life. As a teenager, instead of taking breaks during school summers

After settling in Calgary in 1909 and working for several years, Salvatore Cozzubbo decided to establish his own business. In 1921, he purchased the building at 1122 Kensington Road NW and opened a store selling ice cream and confectionery items. James Dipalo in front of the store The counter featured glass jars filled with a variety of candies, while the self-serve grocery section offered fruits, vegetables, grocery staples, newspapers, and magazines. Family members often hel