Calgary Stampede: Indian Village renamed
By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor After 106 years, the name of Calgary Stampede’s Indian Village is set to change. The decision to change the name to Elbow River Camp was led by the teepee...
The Reflector
Your guide to free breakfast this Calgary Stampede
By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor Let’s face it, Calgary becomes quite an interesting place during Stampede. It’s as if everyone comes out of hiding to get drunk together. One of the best things about...
How to spend Canada’s 151st birthday
By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor With Canada Day coming up this weekend, Calgary will be bustling with things to do. If you’re still not sure how to spend the country’s birthday, we’ve compiled a...
Handheld concussion sensor being developed at the University of Calgary
By: Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor Researchers in the engineering and medical schools at the University of Calgary are developing a portable sensor that will indicate whether an individual is concussed. Similar to a glucose...
India through a lens
By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor India is a vibrant, colourful country with culture around every bend. I was incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to visit and photograph the people, scenery, animals and architecture...
Former Camp fYrefly Edmonton members launch summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth in Alberta with social justice focus
By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor After the University of Alberta announced that Camp fYrefly would be closing, former members of fYrefly’s Youth Action Committee (YAC) launched an alternative camp called Queer Scouts YEG. The...
Vigilante kills sexual predators in new graphic novel by Calgary author
By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor This article discusses sexual assault and suicide. Think back to when sending emails was the thing to do. A viral email went around claiming to contain prison interviews with charged sexual...
Photo gallery: Sled Island 2018
By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor Sled Island 2018 wrapped up this weekend after five days of great music and lots of fun. Several headlining artists who tore up the stage this year include Thundercat,...
Viewing India from tuk tuks: Why you can’t prepare for what you’ll experience abroad
By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor For months before departing for MRU’s 2018 India Field School, I was preparing myself as best as I could for the crowded streets of Delhi, heat that leaves you...
A&W Canada to eliminate plastic straws by end of year
By Robyn Welsh, Publishing Editor A&W Canada recently announced it’s aim to be first North American restaurant chain to eliminate plastic straws by the end of the year. The company is doing so...
