For the past four years, when school comes to a close and summer makes its debut, my mom and I have commemorated the cornerstone by going to the Cheesecake Cafe, and today, it remains a sort of tradition between us. As much as I love to bake, its always a treat to go out for…
DetailsScreen shot of the web – http://www.speakout.alberta.ca/ Are you age 13-18? Are you a student studying in Alberta? Are you a student who want to tell the government what YOU think about your education? This is for you! Speakout Alberta is an website with all kinds of different materials telling you what other students think about…
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The great thing about a classic buttercream is that as long as you have an extract or concentrate in the flavour you want, you can make any icing you could possibly dream up. Lucky for me, One of the benefits of working in a restaurant is the little food items I get to take home;…
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This July, I had the opportunity to visit one of the premier Canada Day events in Calgary at Prairie Winds Park, hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamā’at (AMJ) Calgary. The community event was filled with speeches, various community booths, games for the kids and a free family barbeque. I thought that the event was a…
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It’s been great being able to finally get some sun and get the opportunity to go outside and soak up the rays. However as nice as it is to spend the day outside, it is important to protect ourselves from the sun. I’ve had some pretty tough experiences with bad sunburns and sun related injuries…
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Hey everyone! There will be a hangout occurring this Friday at the Genesis Centre for Community Wellness. It is for youth from the ages of 15 – 24 and is intended for youth to meet varying people and experience different perspectives. It all started out in 2008 when a Mr. Mark Hopkins started hosting “We…
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Who doesn’t love to save money and time? As I’m about to move into a new place, I looked up some life hacks–tricks that improve productivity and efficiency! I bet you remember Kat’s post on Life Pro Tips from last year, and were itching to find some more tips. Well here are a few of…
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In case you missed it on the Herald, here’s a timelapse from EarthCam atop the National Music Centre showing how the raging waters progressed to flood the intersection of 9th Avenue and 4th Street SE. With the footage captured from June 20th to 24th, this video documented the impact the floods have had on East Village and how…
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It’s so close to Stampede! The greatest outdoor show on earth is about to open their gates to welcome the world. Here are some pictures during of stampede ground during the flood, and they(CS staff) managed to clean much of the mess up in 10 days and welcome up on time! With all these…
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Yes, #YYCisOpen despite the adversity that all those nifty local businesses have to encounter. The flood knocked the power out in most of our inner-city hotspots and drenched many storefronts, but to top it all, it threatens their viability. Small shops and eateries in the core are facing the challenge of recouping lost revenue from…
DetailsNow that summer’s finally here, I’m sure many of you are heading off on vacations or at least small trips, such as camping. I am leaving for a trip and will be gone for lots of the summer, and since I don’t have an abundance of time to write a blog post at the moment, I thought…
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Ready for GlobalFest? I’m volunteering there this year! Have a quick listen to Danny Lutz’s “Chanson Thème”, this year’s “compulsory piece” that all of the firework presentations at GlobalFest in August are going to feature: Maybe this can be your background music while you browse YAA! 🙂 To freshen up your mind and kindle some…
DetailsEveryone has the right to find true love; sadly, this fact had not been highlighted in fairy-tales nearly as much as it should. Regardless of who you are, what race you are, or what sexuality you are, everyone deserves the same chance at love. And so, I’d like to present to everyone a beautiful fairy-tale…
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After watching Despicable Me, I’m sure there are lots of you out there who just can’t get enough of the adorable minions and their mischief. Luckily, the wait is over! Despicable Me 2 comes out in theatres on July 3, and I’ve had the chance of catching the advanced screening of the movie on Saturday. Now the…
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What is so good about manga and anime? Why do we read it? Why do we watch it? At first glance it seems like an over the top comic book with completely unrealistic characters but once you read a really good manga for the first time, you’ll find yourself hooked in the masterful creations of…
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