Getting a fossil ready for preservation and display is simple task. Experts from the Royal Tyrell Museum show us how
Eric Rose discusses the impacts of grief and mortality through his new play STRUCK
STRUCK is screenplay of Eric Rose’ life and his experience with grief and mortality. The play focuses on a life-changing moment in Rose’s youth that he used as a turning point in becoming an adult.
Step by step: Jalapeño margarita
Looking online for a good margarita recipe can be overwhelming. But my friend Ethan Banks has perfected a jalapeño margarita recipe that certifies him as a cocktail expert. Margaritas can be too sweet for me, but I’m hoping Banks’ recipe can be the spicy margarita that satisfies my taste buds. Reposado tequila can dull the […]
Canadian Mental Health Association launches learning platform for teens and young adults
Many people, especially young people, struggle with their mental health. To help, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Calgary Region has launched a new online tool that offers free courses targeting teens and young adults aged 16-24. The association already offers programs in a number of areas, including peer support and self-care. But EQUIPPED, which launched […]
Calgary schools promote renewable energy through more than just the classroom
Solar panel projects lower operational costs and teach students about Alberta’s energy transition
As Alberta’s economy shifts towards cleaner energy, can oil and gas workers shift with it?
Nelson Gutierrez is one of thousands of Albertans working in the oil and gas industry. He brought his family to Calgary a decade ago after fleeing the deteriorating political climate in Venezuelan. Here, he began to work as an electrical engineer in the oil and gas industry. “I preferred a country where people from all […]
Photos: Winter suits you, Alberta
With the current icy temperatures, many people would prefer to stay inside, bundled up and far away from chilling, gusting winds. But for those who do head outside, they’re sure to find a beautiful—albeit chilly—winter wonderland. Across southern Alberta, from late night city lights to snow-capped mountains, there’s something for everyone to take in. Here […]
This local energy startup is helping grow other new energy startups
Avatar Innovations is a local company that brings together future collaborators to turn new innovations into real start ups, thus improving the energy transition space in the city and around the world.
Alberta passes Sovereignty Act, to mixed reception online
On Dec. 8, the legislature passed the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act and it received royal ascent a week later. The Act intends to provide a legal framework for Alberta to overrule what they see as “federal overreach.” Aimed at federal pressure points like Bill C-69, the Act seeks to to assert control […]
Fun and festive things to do this holiday season
We’re well into December, which means cramming for finals, busy work days, and stressful event planning for the season. But with all the stress and anxiety coming out of this month, it’s also a good time to focus on the warmth, comfort, and joyous times this season brings. With all that in mind, we at […]