Twitter turns 10: Here are the first tweets of famous Calgarians

Here’s something that’s sure to make you feel old: Twitter turns 10 today. That’s right, the social media giant that allows anyone to have a voice – for better or for worse – is now a decade old.

To celebrate, we dug deep into the archives of Twitter (ok, we might have just used this app) and discovered the very first tweets of 10 notable Calgary and Alberta personalities.

Kiesza

Getting ready to go to school early, so I can practice.

— Kiesza (@Kiesza) February 9, 2009

Five years ago, Kiesza was going to school early to practice – but practice what? Singing? Dancing? Math? We’ll never know.

Jann Arden

 

I just got talked into joining Twitter..so twitter I am and twitter I go! — jann arden (@jannarden) March 5, 2009

Jann apparently needed some persuading to join Twitter – but alas, here she is.

Mayor Naheed Nenshi

My first tweet (your fault, Don Juan (@djkelly). Today’s column, celebrating Memorial Drive Festival in #yyc. http://tinyurl.com/cd7luw

— Naheed Nenshi (@nenshi) April 23, 2009

Where would we be without Mayor Nenshi’s tweets about lost dogs in Calgary? No where.

Tegan and Sara

 

Sometimes I get overwhelmed with how many ways there are to communicate and I panic and think about starting again. This happens often. — Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) February 25, 2009

This tweet by the twin sister singing duo is kind of amazing. While accurate, they also seem to refer to themselves as one person – creepy or endearing? Hard to say.

Heather Marks

Finally gave in, Hello twitter!
In Copenhagen brrrrr

— Heather Marks (@h_marks) March 5, 2010

Model Heather Marks was in Copenhagen, and it was chilly. You’d think Calgary would have toughened her skin.

Jessica Parker Kennedy

 

Finally on twitter! Hello everyone! — Jessica P Kennedy (@JParkerK) October 11, 2011

The actress from Calgary wanted to let you know that she’s on Twitter.

Stephen Harper

Check out the new Conservative Party web site: http://www.conservative.ca

— Stephen Harper (@stephenharper) September 2, 2008

Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper really wanted you to check out the Conservative Party’s new website eight years ago.

Bret Hart

 

The Hitman is on Twitter! (finally!) So any thoughts from fans on how I can verify my account and get rid of the fakes on Twitter? — Bret Hart (@BretHart) February 28, 2011

The wrestler had to – er – wrestle with eliminating fake accounts back in 2011.

Ted Cruz

Just joined Twitter. Trying to figure it out….

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 16, 2009

Step one: figure out Twitter. Step two: campaign to lead the republican party in the presidential primary.

Elisha Cuthbert

 

I tried 2 add pic but JPG was 2 large, I’m insulted. Hello twitter! Elisha xo — Elisha Cuthbert (@HappyElishas) January 29, 2013

Elisha seemed to be off on the wrong foot with Twitter. She was downright insulted, in fact.

And if you want to follow some Calgary Buzz staffers…

• Editor-in-Chief Farhan Mohamed: @farhanmohamed
• Deputy Editor Kenneth Chan: @iamkennethchan
• Senior Editor Lindsay William-Ross: @SquashBlossom
• Online Editor Daniel Bettridge: @DanielBettridge
• City Editor Malika Karim: @Malika_Karim_
• Staff Writer Lauren Sundstrom: @LaurenS_Buzz
• Staff Writer Jess Flemming: @Jesstours
• Staff Writer Jenni Sheppard: @jenni_sheppard

Starting in 🇦🇺 on 3/21 and moving across the 🌍, we thank you for 10 incredible years.

Love, Twitter#LoveTwitterhttps://t.co/pH4WWdgK6q

— Twitter (@twitter) March 20, 2016