The Southland Leisure Centre is a recreational center in SW Calgary that offers a wide variety of activities, programs and equipment. It provides a swimming area with slides and wave pools, two skating rinks (for both the public and shinny hockey), fitness rooms, weight rooms, gyms, racquet and squash courts climbing wall, children/babysitting rooms, and…
We have changed the way we gather our information. We have changed the way we process information, enjoy entertainment, and go about our daily lives. Most notably, technology has become an instrumental part of all of our lives. So, instead of writing a blog post with only about 500 words, I’ll aim for about 10,000.…
The weather has been absolutely freezing lately! With temperatures dropping below minus 30, I know that going outside is the last thing we want to be doing. However, instead of holing up in your blankets all winter, here are some fun ideas for you to get out there and embrace the chilly snow! (We do…
The beloved and timeless story of star-crossed lovers, adventure and passion in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is playing again at Mount Royal University. If you are like me, Shakespeare in the Park is a summer tradition. To lay out a blanket or lawn chair, enjoy an ice cream cone with a couple of friends…
Summer brings adventure and relaxation! It’s the time to keep the brain learning and doing! One of mine is to just draw my heart out when I couldn’t before in the school year. Here are some of the steps I had taken to drawing a not-so-monochromatic Jaguar. Be ready and committed to sit in a…
Long considered Calgary’s unofficial kickoff to summer this year’s Lilac Festival (Sunday May 26th) brought close to record breaking crowds, an estimated upwards of 120,000, to 4th street. The weather was probably the cause of this; the day was warm and sunny, with a clear blue sky. The Lilac festival is a great way to…
After graduating high school, I have a few regrets. I felt like I had no time to do certain activities in my school as I made the excuse of ‘studying’ and ‘doing homework’ all of the time. As a student, I made sure to do my school work on time to maintain a good average;…
I have to admit it: this is the first year I’ve actually left my house during the summer on a semi-regular basis. It’s almost the end of July now, and I have no doubt that some of you out there are in the same boat I was in for most of my life. The…
One of the greatest experiences that Alberta has to offer is the many farmers’ markets spread around the province. These markets are the best place to do many different actions at the same time – you support local farmers and artisans while also getting some of the best food in Alberta! Last Saturday I visited…
So as you may have noticed (or may not have noticed if you happen to be out of touch with the world), Calgary is currently experiencing some…fantastic weather! Don’t get me wrong, I actually quite like the rain. I mean, what’s not to like? The rain… …creates that damp earth smell (mmm, mother nature)… …leaves…