News
Calgary boarders: Do as I say, not as I do
In honour of “Go Skate Day”, Press reporter Pat Lemoine headed to Shaw Millennium Park to ask skateboarders their thoughts on helmet usage. [ READ MORE ]
Articles by Pat Lemoine
Featured
Bonavista Down and dirty
The Bonavista Downs do-it-yourself skatepark has been around for a while, thanks to efforts from local skateboarders and community leaders. [ READ MORE ]
News
Flames kicked from NHL quarter finals, Oilers move on
The Calgary Flames have been eliminated from the 2021-2022 playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers in five games. This post-season was a stressful one for Flames fans. [ READ MORE ]
City
Calgary to reconnect Inglewood Bird Sanctuary with Bow River
The city of Calgary is digging a new inlet channel from the Bow River into the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (IBS) due to poor water quality and outdated infrastructure. [ READ MORE ]
Life
Calgary Longboard Club hosting free clinics for aspiring riders
Longboarding , especially down hills, is a seemingly unapproachable sport to many. A communal group of riders is striving to change that by operating free clinics throughout the summer. [ READ MORE ]
Mental Health
Centre for Suicide Prevention providing materials, training to Alberta pharmacies
Pharmacies in Alberta can now receive suicide prevention materials and LifeWorks START training as part of a new initiative promoted by the Center for Suicide Prevention. [ READ MORE ]
News
Okotoks receives federal money to boost asset management
The town of Okotoks will be strengthening asset management resources thanks to funding provided by the FCM. Totalling nearly $50,000, the money will be used towards managing capital assets and integrating maps. [ READ MORE ]
Life
Avalanche professionals seek to raise awareness among Alberta snowmobilers
More Albertans are exploring winter backcountry areas than ever, resulting in an increase of safety programs being offered by avalanche organizations. Many of these programs target snowmobilers specifically. [ READ MORE ]