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 of the more devastating summer catastrophes,
Surrey-based Pakistani musician Asad Khan is a force to be reckoned with. His June 13 performance on the Coca-Cola stage for this year's Calgary Stampede was more of a transcendent experience than a solely musical one. Audience members swayed with the rhythm as the vibrant beat
For more than 12 years, the Calgary and District Beekeepers Association has educated Stampeders on the importance of bees in our ecosystems. Their booth – located in the Agriculture building at Stampede Park – had a team of passionate volunteers guiding visitors through the different types of pollinators, the importance of sustainability,
On June 21, Sled Island hosted a variety of conference panels that aimed to educate artists and creators on succeeding in the business. Self marketing, tax management and harm reduction panels included speakers from industry and mentors who provided advice to up-and-coming creatives in Calgary. "In a
On Day Two of Sled Island, the festival sprung into motion with shows beginning late in the afternoon and well into the night. One standout was the CJSW-presented experimental music showcase at Central United Church, full of festival attendees to see the collection of three of the finest artists
Summer in Calgary means welcoming a variety of festivals that celebrate our local arts and culture scene, helping to pass the long days and warmer temperatures. With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to narrow in on what festivals interest you, but this list collects a
After spending the year in hibernation, in and out of the Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL), a summer outdoors is just what you need to find yourself again. Hiking with friends is a fun, cost-effective and healthy way to bond while enjoying the outdoors. Know what you are comfortable
Festivals are not complete without their stereotypes. Whether or not you agree with your caricature is not the point—it’s about how you embody the spirit of the season. Festivals are a great time to try to be someone else for a night and forget it all happened the
On May 12 at 12 p.m., Palestinian-American activist Dr. Omar Suleiman spoke at MacEwan Hall to a crowd of over 400 students, faculty and Calgary community members as part of a protest hosted by the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) of the University of Calgary. Encampments at post-secondary
On the evening of May 9, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) confronted the student-led encampment led by the Mohkinstsis (Calgary) Student Movement. The group began camping at 5 a.m. and were disbanded at around midnight the same day. From last night, there were five arrests made with three