Today is National Refugee Rights Day! Some people come to Canada seeking safety and protection as their country of origin is no longer safe. Refugees and newcomer families face many challenges within a very short period, including language barriers and a lack of social networks to rely on. We are grateful then for the agencies …
Ah Spring is truly almost here! With spring comes the promise of fresh produce, locally grown products and our weekly farmers’ markets! There are over 140 approved farmers’ markets across Alberta serving up nutritious, fresh, local products. In our area, we have several fresh food choices each week starting in June and running through September. …
World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day that takes place every April 2n2, where members of the United Nations take measures to raise awareness about autistic individuals throughout the world. Autism is a spectrum with a wide range of abilities, and all cultures, ethnicities, ages, and genders are represented in the autistic community. …
What prank will you pull today? Historians have several theories about the origins of April Fools’ Day, but it’s clear that the tradition of prank-pulling is centuries old. The term is first referenced in a poem from 1508. The first definitive reference to April Fools’ Day came in 1561, in a Flemish poem by Eduard …
What does the Easter Bunny have to do with Easter? The Easter Bunny’s origins are varied and go back centuries, and once you learn how the cute critter became a mascot of the holiest Christian holiday, it all starts to make sense! The concept of the Easter bunny stems from pagan rituals around the first …
Today is something on a stick day! While this might recall memories of all the delicious food at the Calgary Stampede, we must wait until May to get this year’s lineup. If by chance you can remember last year’s offerings, did you happen to sample a few? How about the Gouda Gator dog, yup with …
