Sled’s Secrets
How Sled Island benefits smaller bands Nathan Ross Staff Writer One of the features Sled Island loves to advertise is the fact that over 200 bands play, and with good reason. This...
The Reflector
Sled Island: Bonjay, Dojo Workhorse, Shabazz Palaces, Night Committee
Bonjay and Shabazz Palaces took the stage at Olympic Plaza on June 23, while Dojo Workhorse and Night Committee hit Broken City. Photos: Nathan Ross
Sled Island: Goose Hut, Hooded Fang, PARLOVR, Wake Owl
On June 2, Goose Hut, Hooded Fang and PARLOVR rocked Dicken’s and Wake Owl played Olympic Plaza. Photos: Nathan Ross
Sled Island: CFCF, FIVER, The British Columbians, The Sadies
The #1 Legion hosted FIVER, The British Columbians and The Sadies on June 21, with CFCF appearing at Theatre Junction Grand. Photos: Nathan Ross
Sled Island: Hunter-Gatherer, Rococode, The Antlers, The Diet
Hunter-Gatherer, Rococode, The Antlers and The Diet took the stage at the Republik on June 20. Photos: Nathan Ross
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
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...
