Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Outdoor Educator
“Teaching outside the box means taking education beyond classroom walls and into the wonders of the world.” ~Unknown I first met Court […]
Education
Charity
Charitable Choices: Amy Thompson of the Alberta Council for Environmental Education
In order to move the needle on climate change, we must first make sure people are educated around it. That is the goal of the Alberta Council for Environmental Education. They desire to see change […]
Charity
Charitable Choices: Brian Torrance of Ever Active Schools
Ever Active Schools, a dedicated registered national charity, runs solely on the mission to foster and nurture healthy school communities across the nation. Their commitment extends beyond the classroom, encompassing a holistic whole-school approach that […]
Charity
Charitable Choices: Dr. Karen MacMillan of Foothills Academy Society
For over four decades, Foothills Academy Society has championed the cause of supporting children with learning disorders in the Calgary region. Since its inception in 1979, Foothills Academy has been unwavering in its mission to […]
Charity
Charitable Choices: Megan Lam of Ripple Foundation
Ripple Foundation is a 100% volunteer-run national educational charity. Ripple Foundation creates and delivers free community programs advocating creative literacy among children and youth. Megan Lam is a grade eight student who is an accomplished […]
Local Business
Homegrown Business: Diana Frost Founder of Colouring It Forward
Colouring It Forward is a Calgary business that makes and sells colouring books, journals, wellness boxes and other products. They also donate part of the sales to Indigenous organizations working on issues such as health, […]
Charity
Charitable Choices: Krista Flint Executive Director of Highbanks Society
Highbanks Society’s mission is to provide affordable housing and a nurturing community where young families can learn and grow. We got to speak with Krista Flint ,the Executive Director of Highbanks Society, to find out […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: AdventureSmart Executive Director
We all know that things can take unexpected turns pretty quickly. Those unforeseen events can have dire consequences when they occur in remote wilderness environments. Planning ahead, carrying proper gear, leaving a trip plan, and […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Bushcraft Instructor
“The more you know, the less you carry.” ~Mors Kochanski The first […]
History
Historic Individuals that Calgary Schools are Named After
This is the fourth instalment where I look at some of the historic individuals that Calgary landmarks are named after. The first post looked at some of Calgary’s major roads and trails, the second focused […]