Federation of Calgary Communities: Back to School Safety
It’s back to school time! A new school year often brings more congestion in playground zones, distraction, and more pedestrians than we have become...
Mental Health Moment: Finding the Help You Need
by Nancy Bergeron, Registered Psychologist
Over the past year, I have shared many mental health moment topics. It was brought to my attention that,...
Seniors & Loneliness
Calgary senior programs are vital and valuable to our city. Community programs fill the gap for seniors that employment or child-rearing used to occupy....
The ‘Silent Epidemic’ of Adult Loneliness
Contributed by the Calgary Chinese Community Service Association
The world took notice when, in January 2018, Britain announced that it has established a Ministry of...
Local History: Bob Edwards
by Mark Schmidt
Robert Chambers “R.C.” Edwards, more commonly known as Bob, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on September 12, 1859 (or more likely 1860…or...
September Update form the Calgary Catholic School District, Board of Trustees
Learn more about your Calgary Catholic School District Board of Trustees!
Welcome back! We hope everyone had a safe, joyful and restful summer vacation. Here...
Are You Vaping, or Do You Know Someone That Is?
Vapes, or e-cigarettes, are battery-operated devices that have cartridges with liquid chemicals in them. Heat from a battery-powered atomizer turns the chemicals into an...
September Braeside Stories: Amy Boak and Janice Hay
Seniors’ fitness classes rock at Braeside Community Centre with two amazing fitness instructors
Story and photo by Irena Karshenbaum
After a much-needed summer break, seniors’ fitness...
Marda Loop’s September President’s Message
Now that September has arrived, you may be looking for opportunities to volunteer and get more involved in your community. With our Annual General...
Improper Disposal of Smoking Materials Leading Cause of Residential Outdoor Fires
Disposing of cigarette butts in planter pots, soil, peat moss, or on lawns or gardens is the leading cause of outdoor residential fires in...