To help keep the good times rolling this winter season, we compiled some ideas for the next couple months. Most of these ideas will be free to do and offer great outdoor experiences! Bowness Park Bowness Park is a great destination for the family. Between picnic benches, ice rinks, walking paths, fire pits, and BBQ stands — this park has a lot to offer. More importantly, this year they’re offering an Ice Skate Trail and new Ice Bikes for rent. Currently, there are COVID-restr

Even though Calgary is experiencing a "white Christmas," many Calgarians can't help but feel blue this holiday season. Unfortunately, since Alberta has been one of the most hard-hit provinces for COVID-19, large gatherings cannot happen this holiday season. This disappointing news has affected people who look forward to spending this time with their loved ones and friends and has increased people's sense of loneliness and isolation. To avoid these feelings and to develop good

Now that we are in the thick of COVID-19 restrictions, it seems like face masks will be staying around for much longer than anticipated. Stylish and locally-made reusable face masks can be great last-minute stocking stuffers or the final addition to someone on your gift giving list. We have compiled a list of five local brands that you can buy from this holiday season. The Cardroom at Kricket's Price range: $10 to $17.95 You can shop from their impressive tie-dye collection f

Happy Holidays, indeed! It has become the holiday season in Calgary. This year — rather than focusing on the Christian perspective of celebrating Advent and the build-up to Christmas day — we wanted to focus on other religions or spiritual celebrations that happen this time of year. Hanukkah According to History.com, this Jewish celebration has already begun. Starting on Thursday, December 10 and running until Friday, December 18. Hanukkah is often referred to as the Festival

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! There’s just something about this time of the year that brings out the excitement. Gifts, decorations, TV specials, snow (hopefully we will get some soon). More so during this challenging year it’s important to take time to celebrate and relax. For this holiday season, we’ve gathered up another collection of books – classics and Canadian classics – that you might want to check out from the local library or give to that special someone as a holiday gift. Baseba