What’s next for CalgaryNEXT?

In August of this year, plans were unveiled for a new downtown stadium-arena, dubbed CalgaryNEXT. The structure would not only house a new football stadium, but also a new hockey arena and a multipurpose fieldhouse. CalgaryNEXT would be replacing McMahon Stadium and the Scotiabank Saddledome in addition to fulfilling the demand for a fieldhouse. After…

What to see in YYC: Weekend Preview July 17th-19th, 2015

          If you find yourself with nothing to do this weekend, look no further! Check out some local things Calgary has to offer all weekend. Between new culture and physical activity, there’ll be something on this list that’ll interest you, all while community building! 8TH CALGARY TURKISH FESTIVAL WHERE: Eau Claire Festival…

Youth of YYC: Lindsay, 16

“I’ve volunteered halfway across the world and in my community with multiple organizations. I’ve worked with people aged 3-90, from the handicapped to the homeless. But despite all the differences, volunteering is always the same: the coming together of individuals from all walks of life to improve the world around them.” Lindsay, 16

3 things for Calgary: Words of Mayor Nenshi

A volunteer is generally defined as a person who gives their time and knowledge into an action which helps the greater good, including their community, city or even country! According to dictionary.com, a volunteer is defined as: 1. A person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking.  2. A person who performs a service willingly and without pay. The mayor of our lovely and lively city of Calgary gave a…

Celebrate Canada: Canada Day 2013

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…

Greek Festival!

From Friday onwards the Greek – Calgarian community will be hosting a festival to commemorate happy living. In the words of the event description: Festivals have been a religious and cultural tradition of Greek society since Ancient times. Primarily held to honor or receive favour from the gods or to celebrate the changing of the…