Tag: Arts & Entertainment

Room 217 Brings Music Care Certificate Program to Calgary

Room 217 is expanding the Music Care learning community in Western Canada by offering its two-day Music Care Certificate Program (MCCP) in Calgary July 20-21, 2015. The Room 217 Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation and registered Canadian charity dedicated to caring for the whole person with music. The Foundation is a leader in the field…

July 11, 2015
Call for Artists to Design New Murals for High River

High River, AB: The town has issued an open call to Canadian-based artists to design and complete one of the two new murals that will be located in downtown High River. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 4 p.m. Once artist submissions are reviewed, the shortlisted artists will be notified…

July 10, 2015
Fridays @ the Legislature Highlights Alberta Talent

What is better than a summer concert? How about five free concerts that showcase some of Alberta’s best musical talent over your lunch break? Fridays @ the Legislature is an outdoor concert series featuring live performances by Alberta-based musicians set against the stunning backdrop of the Alberta Legislature Building. Now in its second year, the…

July 8, 2015
Confederation Crossword Solutions

Across The two European countries most important in Canadian history are Britain and ___________. France Before Confederation, leaders from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island were already thinking about a ______________ union. Maritime This Father of Confederation from British Columbia changed his name to mean “love of the universe.” AmordeCosmos The newest territory…

July 1, 2015
Confederation Crossword: A Fun Activity from the National Library of Canada

Across 1. The two European countries most important in Canadian history are Britain and ___________. 3. Before Confederation, leaders from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island were already thinking about a ______________ union. 4. This Father of Confederation from British Columbia changed his name to mean “love of the universe.” (Write his…

July 1, 2015
From My Bookshelf: Featuring Anthony Doerr and Lisa Genova

By Lynn Willoughby All the Light We Cannot See ~ Anthony Doerr This novel won multiple awards, including the Reader’s Choice award, but as you know, this does not always make it a great read for me. In this book, the prose is wonderful, the descriptions stunning and the physical detail is meticulous, but…

June 28, 2015
Rob Ford’s Anti-Cancer Song Hits #1 on iTunes Chart

Toronto – Within hours of its release on June 22nd, the anti-cancer song “Not My Time” reached number one on an iTunes chart. “Not My Time” was released by the Rainbow Association of Canadian Artists (RACA) and performed by former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and the Spectra 2015 Singers. This is the third RACA recording to…

June 28, 2015
2015 Okotoks Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The Town of Okotoks, in conjunction with the Culture, Parks and Recreation (CPR) Committee, hosted the third annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, June 19, 2015. Two special individuals were inducted into the Okotoks Hall of Fame in 2015: Greg Wedderburn – Sports: Community Builder Shirley Paradis – Arts and Culture: Community…

June 27, 2015
Best Bar None Awards Celebrate the Very Best in Calgary’s Nightlife

Fifty-two Calgary bars, clubs, pubs, lounges and casinos received 2015 Best Bar None accreditation for their commitment to high customer service and safety standards. The 4th annual Best Bar None Calgary Awards Night on June 15th at the Telus Spark also recognized venues that demonstrate outstanding commitment to fun and safe drinking environments. This year’s…

June 20, 2015
Mayor Nenshi Celebrates Eco-Youth Achievements at 26th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo

Mayor Naheed Nenshi was on hand to meet with the next generation of environmental enthusiasts, as he hosted the 26th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo this week. The Mayor visited with several youth Eco-Leaders and interacted with their projects, which included topics like planting vertical gardens and creating recycled art. Twenty Calgary schools participated in The City’s six-month…

June 19, 2015
Heartland Filming in High River June 19 and 22

High River, AB: The Town of High River is honoured to once again stand in as the fictional community of Hudson on the popular television series Heartland as crews continue filming season 9. Crews will arrive in High River on the evening of Friday, June 19 and begin setting up equipment and vehicles along…

June 18, 2015
Big Rock Student Hits the Airwaves

Brett Harrison, a Grade 5 student at Big Rock School, had a fabulous time co-hosting the morning show with the Eagle 100.9 FM’s Jayme Hall on May 22nd! Brett won the grand door prize at the Foothills Young Author’s Conference in April. You can check out a recording of Brett’s on-air breaks on FSD’s website.

June 18, 2015
Spruce Meadows Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up to Local Foothills Charities

Twenty charities in the Calgary area will benefit from the 2nd Annual Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up at Spruce Meadows over the summer. Four of those charities are from the Foothills area south of Calgary. Foothills Country Hospice Society …

June 17, 2015
The City Honours Recipients at the 2014 Calgary Awards

The City of Calgary presented the 2014 Calgary Awards to recipients on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in the Calgary Municipal Complex Atrium. The Calgary Awards is The City’s citizen recognition program celebrating Calgarians and local organizations for their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to improve the quality of life in Calgary. Mayor Nenshi and members of…

June 17, 2015
From My Bookshelf: Featuring Armin Wiebe and Keith Ross Leckie

By Lynn Willoughby Tatsea ~ Armin Wiebe The world is a dangerous and terrifying place in the 1700s, and even more so when you live in Canada’s arctic. The Dogrib people are under constant attack – for food, for furs, for women. And they were no match for the raiders already trading with Europeans.…

June 14, 2015