Want to be in the know? It’s easier than ever with Facebook, which has evolved into a great social media tool for businesses to share fantastic deals for shops, restaurants, events and more. We also like Facebook because we can discover local, national and international new projects and innovative ideas. Here’s our list of the…
Coming up soon is the deadline for your last chance for a shot at getting a quality international education at an awesome price- FREE. University education in Sweden has always been free for Swedes and international students alike but changes are coming soon and a fee will be introduced for students from outside of Europe.…
Mini 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…
Summer is finally here! It’s time to take a break from school work and have fun! I wasn’t satisfied with the existing lists I found, so I’ve created my own list of some awesome stuff to do in the summer. Want some ideas? Take a look below: 1. Go swimming! With weather above 25 degrees…
Being an extremely proactive volunteer and insanely inquisitive and curious personnel, it was, I believe an early in March midnight stroll. I was ardently browsing through CYFC’s website, much like as if I was rummaging through cardboard boxes filled with the odd item here and there, examining each inspiring article with interest, and it’s no…
Comrad Sound was starting up as The New Black was having issues with the city earlier this year. Then, The New Black recovered and we had two wonderful all-ages spaces co-existing. Now Comrad Sound is running into similar issues with zoning and licensing, and young people around Calgary are trying to do something about it.…
Calgary City Parks aren’t the only things turning 100 this year – Chinatown will also be celebrating a century of existence with celebratory events taking place from June through August. Coming up quickly on Saturday June 19th, the United Calgary Chinese & Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens Associations will be hosting a Stampede Breakfast. Food will be…
This weekend the weather is suppose to clear up and be quite nice, so why not stretch out those legs and go take a walk for a cause. The World Partnership Walk is the largest annual event in Canada dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds to fight global poverty. This 5 km walk will…
Slovenly dressed men, with grizzled breads and a foul disposition, glowering eyes and haphazardly dressed women with fearful temperaments- who are these stereotypical individuals that I am describing? Unfortunately, for many Calgarians, these are the pre-conceived images and notions of the homeless and needy population that overwhelm our streets, due to the distressing income disparity…
It was on a Saturday night and we’ve decieded to ride the C-Train to Downtwon While it was rainning and windy outside but it was fun and it was a beautiful night
A Message from the Organizers of So You Think You Can Dance…For a Long Time: Challenge your friends and raise money for charity in the ultimate dance competition… We invite all Calgary and area youth or the young at heart to register to become a competitor for So You Think You Can Dance For A…
I posted previously about a number of events going on throughout Calgary to honour Earth Day. Well, today’s the day, and while you’re out hugging trees you may as well take advantage of these other cool happenings as well. Higher Ground, an awesome café I’ve also blogged, is offering free coffee (or tea) for anyone…
Last Friday (April 16th to be exact), Hopeless Romantic Jel released his CD, “Angel’s Touch” and celebrated with a CD release at The House Coffee Sanctuary. I was fortunate to be able to be part of the large crowd that had packed themselves into the very warm coffee shop for a night of local talent;…
This is the last post of this series and this one is really good! This chinese boy who has an amazing voice performed Vitas “dedication” and if anyone likes Vitas they would knew he’s famous for his incredible high dolphin songs. Dolphin songs are really hard to reach and this boy did an excellent job…