Best Blogger: Crackmacs

Crackmacs

Bringing you local news, tips, rants and reviews since 2009, Crackmacs is a staple when it comes to everything downtown Calgary and beyond. The geniuses behind this business moved in near the Mac's Convenience store on 7th Avenue and 8th Street SW, which has since been renamed Circle K. Very quickly, the two realized that living in downtown Calgary has its interesting moments, so they jokingly made a Twitter account to record odd sightings and unusual characters.

Fast forward 11 years and Crackmacs now hosts a popular website with articles and information on everything from food and drinks to lifestyle and tourism. The duo running this mini-conglomerate also have a hoppin' Facebook page, Instagram feed, YouTube channel and the original Twitter page that started it all. The secret to their success, you may ask, is authenticity. Crackmacs brings real-life stories and experiences to the online world so that you know exactly what you're getting when you venture out into the city.

The COVID-19 pandemic didn't close their business per se, but 100 per cent of their contracts evaporated overnight when it hit the city. A great tool for Calgarians to stay connected and engaged during this time, Crackmacs also runs a Calgary Discord server populated with individuals mostly ranging from ages 20-40 of all genders. Anyone is welcome to join in on their various chat rooms and channels on topics ranging from #gaming, #pets and #politics to #420, #pride and #selfies.

For all your local Calgary news, hotspots and entertainment, Crackmacs is the online place to be.

FIRST RUNNER UP: MIKE MORRISON

SECOND RUNNER UP: SARAH SOCIABLES