Elect the First Dog Mayor of The C+E: Meet The Candidates
Updated November 14, 2024
And the winner is…Loki!
Loki is a 6-year-old Shiba Inu who has been frequenting The Culture + Entertainment District since he was a pup. His experience includes being an assistant at his human’s work across the street where he helps to brighten client’s days. A paw-sitive leader who fetches results, Loki is a master of paws-per-ity and bringer of smiles. Loki beat out 41 candidates and received 1097 to be elected the first Dog Mayor of The C+E.
Official Statement from Mayor Loki
“Hi friends, it’s Mayor Loki here, your proud Shiba Inu in charge of The C+E! Thank you all for your incredible support and for electing me as your mayor—what an honour! I’m thrilled to serve this wonderful district and can’t wait to meet all of you. I’d like to invite you all down to Pixel Park for Paws + Claus on December 7, 14, and 21 from 1 - 4pm with your humans to get festive photos with Santa—I’ll be stopping by too! Let’s make this holiday season pawsitively unforgettable. See you there for treats, tail wags, and holiday cheer!”
-Paws and respect, Mayor Loki.
Introducing the Dog Mayor of The C+E, a fun and furry election to crown the top dog of Calgary's most vibrant district! We called on all the paw-liticians in Calgary and these four-legged candidates stepped up and put their best paw forward to run for office.
Read their campaign paw-mises below!
The polls were open October 9 - 24, 2024 and the winner was announced October 26, 2024 at the Pixel Park Birthday Bash.
Sheeba
Age: 3
Breed: Husky German Shepherd
Campaign Slogan: More treats for all
Baby Girl
Age: 4
Breed: Pomeranian
Top Leadership Skill: Barking
Pepsi
Age: 6
Breed: French Bulldog and Boston Terrier Mix
Campaign Slogan: Fur-ever committed to our community
Social: @meetpepsi_and_odie
S’more
Age: 2
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
Campaign Slogan: We’re not going back (inside)
Social: @smore.pup
Coco
Age: 12
Breed: Bouvier
Campaign Slogan: More fuzz is more win!
Social: @cocothebouv
Benji
Age: 4
Breed: Heritage runs deep. My paws have walked paths others only dream of
Top Leadership Skill: Top skill? Easy.
It’s leading with presence. Whether it’s getting humans to follow along or finding the right spot for a good belly rub, I know how to get the best out of every moment.
It’s all about balance—being both playful and wise, and knowing when to lead with the heart.
Social: @benjaminthepoodle
Chulainn
Age: 7
Breed: Alaskan Malamute/German Shepherd/Akita/Wolf
Top Leadership Skill: Knowing when to speak up (boof)
Social: @Chulainn_the_wolf
Tucker
Age: 1
Breed: Golden Retriever
Top Leadership Skill: Getting belly rubs, sitting for treats, making friends and being the goodest boy ever!
Minnie
Age: 12
Breed: Shih-poo Mix
Campaign Slogan: Small Dog, Big Vision: Leading with Heart and Pawsitivity!
Social: @FosterFailMinnie
Ovi
Age: 4
Breed: German Shepherd Lab Mix
Campaign Slogan: Howling at the competition
Tiki
Age: 3
Breed: Working Cocker Spaniel
Top Leadership Skill: Keeping the birds out of the dog park!
Social: @Tiki_the_spaniel
Harlow
Age: 5
Breed: Beagle Border Collie Mix
Top Leadership Skill: Shaking paws and licking you when you’re not paying attention.
Buster (Legal name Mr. Buster-Wuster Pants)
Age: 10
Breed: Maltese Yorkie
Campaign Slogan: It’s not his first rodeo
The honourable Sophie - Chief dog office
Breed: Whippet
Campaign Slogan: Leading with Loyalty, Barking for a Better Tomorrow!
Social: Sophieswhippetadventure
Norah
Age: 4
Breed: Mini Australian Shepherd
Campaign Slogan: Vote for Norah for a better Tomorrah!
Social: @Norah_thee_aussie
Montgomery
Age: 4
Breed: Corgi + Jack Russel Mix
Top Leadership Skill: Consumption of treats in all shapes and sizes!
Social: @Montgomerythecojack
Chewbacca
Age: 9
Breed: Havanese
Top Leadership Skill: Playing dead
Luna
Age: 1
Breed: I’m a rescue pup! They told me I’m half border collie, half lab- but my mom thinks I’m 100% Lou-natic!
Campaign Slogan: Pick up your poo, and vote for Lou!
Lou Lou
Age: 1
Breed: French Bulldog
Favourite Spot in The C+E: As a big supporter of local businesses, my favourite hangs out spots are at Z Crew (specifically outside the patio), and Village Ice Cream! Both offers ways to bond with my constituents, and community. Plus I love whip cream!
Social: @Littlepawlou
Matteo
Age: 4
Breed: French Bulldop
Favourite Spot in The C+E: The lawn of the Stampede Campus, by the river!
Snoopy
Age: 12
Breed: Shih Tzu
Top Leadership Skill: Sleeping
George Kittle
Age: 2
Breed: Rescue with Malamute, Husky, Poodle and Retriever DNA
Campaign Slogan: Saturdays are for the dogs
Social: @K9Kittle
Odie
Age: 4
Breed: French Bulldog and Boston Terrier Mix
Campaign Slogan: Tail Wagging Leadership
Social: @meetpepsi_and_odie
Tucker
Age: 1
Breed: Toy Poodle
Campaign Slogan: Bark for Tucker: A leader with love!
Ricky Bobby
Age: 9
Breed: French Bulldog
Campaign Slogan: If you ain’t first, you’re last!
Malibu
Age: 8
Breed: Sharpei Mix
Campaign Slogan: Less Legs, More Heart
Albus, Alastar & Alabama (Running mates)
Breeds: Dachshund, Chihuahua Mix, Terrier Mix
Top Leadership Skill: Barking at the folks charging their Teslas at Pixel Park
Scully
Age: 13
Breed: Heinz 57
Campaign Slogan: Less Politics, More Belly Rubs. Scully 2024
Reggie
Age: 0
Breed: Australian Labradoodle
Favourite Spot in The C+E: His favourite spot to sniff around is Pixel Park
Loki
Age: 6
Breed: Shiba Inu
Campaign Slogan: Vote for Loki! A Pawsitive leader who fetches results.
Social: @thetrickstershibes
Bandit
Age: 13
Breed: Corgie Border Collie Mix
Top Leadership Skill: Convincing strangers to give him treats
Becky
Age: 6
Breed: Formosan Mountain Dog
Campaign Slogan: It’s time for paw-gress!
Social: @beckybooop
Pooh
Age: 2
Breed: Golden Doodle
Top Leadership Skill: Loves people. Jumps very high when excited.
Social: @Poopiepoohp
M&M (Milo and Milo)
Age: 4
Breed: Chihuahua Mix and Bichon Yorkie
Campaign Slogan: We care twice as much
Liana
Age: 4
Breed: Pug
Top Leadership Skill: Giving high fives and kisses
Social: @Lianathepug
Barbara
Age: 1
Breed: Standard Poodle
Campaign Slogan: Dogs love you more than yourself!
Social: @Barbarastandardpoodle
Triple Paw-sibility: Ruby, Periwinkle and Jasper.
Age: Together we have a combined 12 years of leadership experience.
Breed: Shiba Inu
Top Leadership Skill: This trio embodies the heart of urban living, combining experience, compassion and enthusiasm to represent our vibrant Culture + Entertainment District. Skilled at shaking hands and kissing babies (with consent, of course), they are ready to lead!
Social: @growingupdoge
Macy
Age: 1
Breed: Rescue
Top Leadership Skill: Playing with other dogs
CRUX
Age: 2
Breed: Frenchton
Top Leadership Skill: Getting away with chewing mummy’s new expensive shoes because I’m too cute and handsome!
River
Age: 2
Breed: Golden Retriever
Top Leadership Skill: I have FOMO; my fear of missing out is a skill that keeps me meeting new humans and their doggies along my daily walks! You never know when someone might drop a treat!
Social: @River_retriever_
Kosmo (Kosmo Piojitos Roberto Morales)
Age: 1
Breed: Pomsky
Top Leadership Skill: I've got top dog skills: I can outrun the wind, sniff out socks like a bloodhound, test gourmet food like a Michelin star chef, and munch on carrots like it's my full-time job!
Social: @Kosmotheestallion