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Canmore cancels annual Highland Games after 26 years of tossing cabers

After more than a quarter century of tartan pageantry, the Canmore Highland Games has tossed its last caber. The group that puts on the annual Labor Day long weekend event has pulled the plug on the event, citing a lack of volunteers to operate the festival of Scottish culture and sport.

Calgary Sun

Calgary students whip up bagged lunches for the homeless

There’s an old saying about a free lunch, but don’t tell it to the students at Holy Name Elementary School. On Tuesday, students set up several assembly lines in their gymnasium producing bagged lunches for the Calgary Drop In – close to 6,000 in total.

Metro Calgary

Syrian refugee families celebrate the holidays with a Christmas party

Syrian refugee families were treated to a Christmas celebration on Sunday with more than 50 enjoying singing, face painting and of course, presents from Santa. It was the first Christmas celebration in Canada for many of the families, who arrived from places like Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan late last year.

CBC News

Life filled with examples of people stepping up to make a difference

The scene at a Salvation Army donation kettle last weekend would warm anyone’s heart.

Calgary Sun

All the animals at AARCS want for Christmas is you

The negative impacts from the downturn in Alberta's economy aren't just affecting people — some pets are having a hard time too. The number of animals being surrendered to the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) has gone up, said spokeswoman Lindsay Black, with many of them suffering medical needs.

CBC News

Short on donations, Calgary charity The Magic of Christmas asks for help

It’s a plight facing too many Calgary non-profits, but it’s an even harder hit come Christmas. For more than 30 years, local charity The Magic of Christmas has partnered with Calgary Transit to dress up, deliver gifts and spread holiday cheer to hundreds of Calgarians on Christmas Eve.

Calgary Sun

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