Viancy Salubre is the Digital Editor for Vol. 66, and a recent graduate of the Print & Online Journalism program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Her editorial work can be seen in TheScene, Avenue and Create Calgary.
By Nazeefa Ahmed, August 3 2024— The province of Alberta is no stranger to mother nature's fury — the 2013 Calgary flood, 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires and many lesser-remembered storms and fires are all etched into Alberta’s landscape and history. The Jasper wildfires, however, rank as one
By Kimberly Taylor, August 3 2024— On July 23, Jasper National Park and Town were evacuated due to a wildfire that remains uncontrolled. Thirty per cent of the townsite was damaged. Firefighters successful in protecting all critical infrastructure and no lives were lost and to what has been called ‘a
By Kimberly Taylor, August 3 2024— Wagonstage is U of C’s student-led touring theatre delivering live performances by students to Calgary’s children and their families in parks across the city over the summer until Aug. 20. Anyone can attend this year’s play – The Underlings – for free,
By Julianna Keskic, July 31 2024— Accessing primary care for new refugees in Canada is a necessary and crucial step for new refugees upon their arrival. As surges of refugees occur more often in recent years, the capacity of the refugee health network has been under pressure. Researchers at the
By Ansharah Shakil, July 31 2024— Korean-Canadian singer-songwriter Luna Li started off the Calgary Folk Music Festival with a bang on July 28. The first artist to perform at the festival, the moment she took her place on the ATB Main Stage she had attendees spellbound. Luna Li,
By Daman Singh, July 31 2024— This year’s Calgary Music Folk Festival lineup was full of surprises but many familiar faces were also present — one of which was the eccentric local duo Ginger Beef. Jiajia Li’s flute-driven rhythm paired with Warren Tse’s production was one of
By Marvellous Chukwukelu, July 31 2024— In 2018, after widespread protests for reform, the government of Bangladesh cancelled the quota-based system that was previously used in hiring individuals for government jobs. However, on the 5th of June 2024, the Bangladeshi High Court declared the 2018 ruling illegal, canceling it
By Hannah Caparino, July 31 2024— The world premiere of Full Circle Theatre’s new play Riverona introduced audiences to a new version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Through combining the events of Romeo and Juliet with the teenage tropes found in CW shows, the play satirizes the absurd
By Emma Djukic, July 31 2024— The Summer Olympics — a grand stage with a storied history where athletes from around the globe unite to compete in the ultimate test of skill, endurance, and spirit. The Olympics, a tradition dating back to ancient Greece, has seen countless sports join its prestigious
By Marvellous Chukwukelu, July 29 2024— The Calgary Flames may be getting some well-deserved rest but professional sports in Calgary are far from taking a break. There is a ferocious battle being fought by Calgary’s own Cavalry FC within the hallowed halls of the Canadian Premier League (CPL)