Sled Island: Bend Sinister, The Dudes, Sloth Records poster show
Sled Island kicked off on June 19 with a poster show at Sloth Records, while Bend Sinister and The Dudes rocked the Commonwealth Bar & Stage. Photos: Nathan Ross
The Reflector
Sledding for the first time
A Sled Island survival guide for beginners Samara Hawkins Staff Writer Way back in 2007, a little festival began in Calgary. Six years later, Sled Island has grown to host 200 bands...
Alberta announces ‘externship’ for grads to get work experience abroad
Just graduated and can’t decide between an internship and travelling abroad? An “externship” might be the perfect solution. The Alberta government has announced a new initiative starting this fall in which they will...
Caribbean oasis in Calgary
Calgary’s annual Carifest wrapped up on June 9 with a festival and parade featuring costumed dancers to honour Caribbean and African cultures.
Getting the call right
Commercials the real reason for video replay Alex Kubinski Contributor Tired of watching sofa commercials? More are on the way. Starting next season all touchdowns and turnovers will be reviewed and...
Calgarians embrace new food festival ‘Eat Real YYC’
Rachael Frey Summer Editor Every available bit of sidewalk space was over-flowing with people at the Eat Real YYC festival, but nobody went hungry as the trucks lining the street were slinging hot...
Calgary’s festival season has arrived
Come rain or shine (probably rain), Calgarians will have their hands and plates full this weekend with two one-day festivals. First up is Eat Real YYC, a new food festival with a mission...
West LRT test trains are on track
If you’ve been eagerly anticipating a shortened commute to Mount Royal University on the new west LRT line, good news – the project entered the final phase on May 15 when the first two...
16 faculty members promoted to full professors
Teaching excellence a must for the new rank Rachael Frey Summer Editor Mount Royal passed another huge milestone in the transition from college to university on May 7 when 16 faculty members...
Sweet City kicks off year of cultural events
The Sweet City Celebration on May 11 was the beginning of a year of events to honour Calgary’s status as one of Canada’s cultural capitals. The massive party featured numerous local performing acts, including...
