Maybe we don’t have enough snow for back country adventures yet, but it’s always great to know where you can find important information about how ‘cool’ and dangerous snow can be. First, I’m going to scare you a bit: take a look at these statistics from the Canadian Avalanche Centre. “There are approximately 150 avalanche…
Whether it is the long weekend, family tradition time, or just your love of turkey, Thanksgiving is on October 12th. This is a great chance to learn more about this holiday. Did you know the first Thanksgiving was in 1621? The Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast, acknowledged as one of…
Miao Miao has to be one of the best movies ever. Directed by CHENG Hsiao-Tse, the film is about a girl who falls in love with a CD store owner, who is grieving after the death of his boyfriend, and the lead singer of his band. Ai, Miao Miao’s friend, helps her ask the CD store owner out,…
Jai Al-Attas, a 25 year old director from Australia, just presented his punk rock documentary One Nine Nine Four at The Calgary International Film Festival, to a very wild crowd. The film was very well set up, informing audiences of what truly was happening in the punk rock scene when everyone was still wearing leather pants,…
As September ends, we are into a new season and new month. There are some awesome holidays in October, including some that you may never have heard of. October is a month for many things, some that we never even hear about! Did you know October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Animal Month, Computer Learning Month, Family History Month,…
This is it! The King of Pop hits stage October 28th in theaters around the globe. This is the moment that everyone has being waiting for! You can check out the trailer for the new movie here and find out more about this awesome experience! The movie though will be only out in theaters for…
Terry Fox, a legend and inspiration in all of our minds. The man who ran across Canada with a prosthetic leg, but who died before he could finish his amazing undertaking. Next week, on the 25th of September is the celebration and remembrance of Terry Fox. Although his mission was ended tragically, he still reigns…
This week marks the start of Sled Island, which means sweet concerts happening all over Calgary throughout the whole week. One of the places you can visit to hear some cool new bands is…Tubby Dog? Yes, Tubby Dog! Every day this week you can grab a dog and catch your favourite acts…don’t forget to take…
Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life is fantastic annual event meant to raise funds to fight a disease that affects so many people. Events happen all over Canada, and Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life – Calgary 2009 is just over a week away on June 19th, 2009. People all over Calgary are signing up…
It’s not every day that you get to chat with the government about issues that affect you like the youth justice system, supporting youth with disabilities, or post-secondary education. If you are outspoken and or just love to give input on important topics, think about joining the Alberta Children and Youth Services Youth Advisory Panel…
Want to improve your presentation skills and learn more about your own safety? Join the Home Safety Project this summer and you can do both while positively influencing the lives of deserving Calgarians! This project provides basic home safety information and safety items to marginalized Calgarians, specifically those living in transitional, low-cost, or subsidized…