I wasn’t planning to attend Sled Island this year due to the financial costs but the great people at the Kids Up Front Foundation kindly gave myself and some other youth the opportunity to check Sled Island. The Kids Up Front Foundation provides children and youth the opportunity to attend events that they wouldn’t normally…
DetailsA graduating senior at Lester B Pearson High School, we were offered the chance to celebrate our graduation at a banquet, located at the BMO Center, providing the opportunity for students to display their beautiful, jewelled and satin dressed and their smart, pressed and expensive suits. Similar to prom our adjacent neighbour, the States, celebrate,…
DetailsAfter the success of the “Harry Potter” novels, book shelves have been filled with novels about whites and wizards, unfortunately more of them aren’t worth reading. But there are a few that are better than worth reading, some of them are worth reviewing. The first thing I noticed about this book was its original take…
DetailsEver wondered how muscles work? Ever wanted to know about human anatomy? Ever wanted to see authentic human specimens?? Your chance is NOW! Dr. Gunther Von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS & The Brain exhibit is being featured at the Telus World of Science until September 6th, and you do NOT want to miss out! This is…
DetailsWe previously posted about the Stampede and here is a quick delicious food review on the cool deep fried foods the Stampede has to offer. Deep fried Oreos– It’s a spin on ‘milks favorite cookie’! If you thought Oreo’s are yummy then deep fried Oreo’s may just give your taste bud an explosion of deliciousness.…
DetailsMusic, music music! Everybody loves music! You know who else loves music as much as anyone else? It’s Canada’s own environmental activist, David Suzuki! Suzuki has proclaimed that thhere shall be a playlist for the environment. Or, more appropriately, a Playlist for the Planet. But, the thing that is really nifty about this is that they are allowing all…
DetailsLooking to embrace your Latin heritage? Want to celebrate multiculturalism in Calgary? Just bored? Come to Fiestaval, a two day Calgary festival that highlights the Latin American culture through arts and entertainment! Fiestaval’s goal is to create a sense of pride and unity within Latin Americans, while allowing fellow Calgarians to see the beauty of…
DetailsIf you’re looking for something fun to do this summer, Kart World is where’s it at! They have the fastest Go-Karting track in Calgary, an awesome laser tag centre, and a sweet mini golfing course. It’s a really fun place to be, and if you’re bored of go-karting, laser tagging, and mini golfing, there’s also…
DetailsIf you like Korean dramas then you must have seen Winter Sonata. It was such a touching love story and because of it I went to the film scene where they shot Winter Sonata. There is one scene where the female and male main characters were sitting on a bicycle and riding through a road in the wood. This…
Details“You probably think that it’s too far to even have to care Well take a look at where you live… What if it happened there? You have to know the earths to make a change lies within And we can be the reason they see their flag rise again.” Who sings these lyrics? He’s an…
DetailsSNAKE by D.H Lawrence A snake came to my water-trough On a hot, hot day, and I in pyjamas for the heat, To drink there. In the deep, strange-scented shade of the great dark carob-tree I came down the steps with my pitcher And must wait, must stand and wait, for there he was at…
DetailsWe’ve been raving about this four-day festival all year. Last week, the 2010 edition took over the city with over 200 bands at just under 25 venues throughout the downtown core and surrounding areas. This collaborative nature, intended to help festival goers “Discover a Live Calgary”, has helped Sled Island to become a staple event…
DetailsThe exhilarating moment finally came for many graduates of Lester. B. Pearson high school when “walking the stage” would be a reality. The ceremony was momentously held on a late Friday afternoon, 2 pm to be exact, at the University of Calgary, Jack Simpson Gymnasium. Frankly a rather an odd place to graduate, but despite…
DetailsMini Donuts. Cowboy Hats. The Zipper. The Calgary Stampede is almost here, and there’s lots to do for youth in Calgary! We can go get ourselves a tasty treat from one of the concession stands, go on one of the many rides on the grounds, or go watch a couple shows at the Coca Cola…
Details