Highlights From my First Year as a Canadian Citizen
Today - December 14th, 2019 - marks the one year anniversary since I swore an oath to become a Canadian Citizen. It was a significant day, witnessed and supported by loving family and friends both present and distant. It was the culmination of what felt like an interminable journey. Yet, the past 365 days have been filled with countless milestones and noteworthy memories. Celebrating my Citizenship with Christa - my darling wife and greatest supporter - by my
Calgary’s Favourite Neighbourhood Public Outdoor Ice Skating Spots
Many of you know I don't have great winter outdoor sporting skill and capability (you can read more about some of my misfortunes here). I don't plan to die trying to improve these skills, either. But I do hope to at least improve my capabilities slightly this season. Are you looking for a groomed piece of ice to enjoy some outdoor family skating fun this winter in Calgary? Here's my list of city favourites: edited and republished
Find Your Favourite Winter Off-Leash Dog Parks in Calgary
It's that time of the year when it's less than enticing to take your favourite family pooch out for walks. Winter has a way of nudging us to find creative ways to enjoy being outdoors with our furry friends. Slick sidewalks and snowy parks aren't always the most inviting destinations to stroll with your four-legged besties. So, finding those spots where you can let them roam free without having to corral them all the time may be vital for
Alberta Theatre Projects Presents: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
“Wrong will be right, when Aslan comes in sight, At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more, When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death, And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again.”C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Something enchanting is happening in downtown Calgary. There are part-human, part-animal beings busily scurrying about making sure that a witch’s eternal winter spell is broken, that Christmas comes, and that spring returns. This is
Studio Bell’s National Music Centre Proudly Showcases Homegrown Canadian Music at its Best
People, achievements and milestones should be celebrated. If anyone in the city of Calgary should be recognized for doing this intentionally, well, and on a grand scale, I think my vote might go to Studio Bell, the proud home of our National Music Centre (NMC). Since the formal opening of their breathtaking location on the corner of 9th Ave and 4rd St SE in 2016, the NMC have honoured and celebrated innumerable individual artists, bands, genres and instruments of all-things-music. Their
Explore Downtown Calgary Differently: Buds Collective Winter Window Art and Augmented Reality Exhibition
Have you ever been to downtown Calgary in mid-winter? You’ll quickly discover that the streets are mostly devoid of pedestrians. Unless, of course, we’re experiencing one of our infamous Chinooks, causing our ambient temperature to spike within hours by 20°C. Then, it’s understandable that you might even see Calgarians cruising the sidewalks in short sleeves pretending to be somewhere tropical, living in denial that it’s still mid-winter and the mercury has barely inched its way above freezing. But, unless there’s a