Canmore cancels annual Highland Games after 26 years of tossing cabers
Excerpt:
“…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….”
Author: Bill Kaufmann
Date of Article: December 15, 2016
Source: Calgary Sun
Website: http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/12/15/canmore-cancels-their-annual-highland-games
Syrian refugee families celebrate the holidays with a Christmas party
Excerpt:
“…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….”
Date of Article: December 11, 2016
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/syrian-refugees-holiday-party-1.3892019
All the animals at AARCS want for Christmas is you
Excerpt:
“…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….”
Author: Dave Dormer
Date of Article: December 10, 2016
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/aarcs-donation-cats-dogs-adopt-holidays-1.3891425
Short on donations, Calgary charity The Magic of Christmas asks for help
Excerpt:
“…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….”
Author: Anna Brooks
Date of Article: December 10, 2016
Source: Calgary Sun
Website: http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/12/10/short-on-donations-calgary-charity-the-magic-of-christmas-asks-for-help
Calgary clinician’s inspirational dedication to stroke research recognized
Excerpt:
“…Significant progress has been made in stroke treatment research at the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Dr. Michael Hill has played a major role in several groundbreaking studies.
The researcher, clinician and a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada volunteer was presented with the organization’s Award of Merit, the highest honour for a volunteer, at a ceremony in Winnipeg earlier this month….”
Date of Article: December 7, 2016
Source: CTV News
Website: http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/calgary-clinician-s-inspirational-dedication-to-stroke-research-recognized-1.3193917
Calgary Snow Angels: A little shovel goes a long way in winter
Excerpt:
“…With biting winds and heaps of snow, clearing Calgary’s sidewalks isn’t always easy – and it’s especially hard on some.
Enter here the Calgary Snow Angels: volunteers who pick up a shovel and hit the streets to help elderly neighbours and those in need by keeping their sidewalks clear….”
Author: Jennifer Friesen
Date of Article: December 7, 2016
Source: Metro Calgary
Website: http://www.metronews.ca/news/calgary/2016/12/07/calgary-snow-angels-volunteer-shovel-snow.html
