
The Literacy Benefits of Video Games
Kids love them, adults love them, but video games to this day still have a stigma around them. Often viewed as time wasters, or maybe even leading users to become violent, these games have had a stigma attached to them since becoming mainstream in the 1970s with the likes of Pong, Asteroids, and Space Invaders. As an avid video gamer and a somewhat successful adult, I’m here to set the record straight; video games are a benefit to children in these following areas. Reading Wh

Family Day 2022 Events
Last year we shared three great parks you can visit to stretch those legs and get out of the house and a delicious Family Day meal you could make afterwards with your family. In 2021, most, if not all, events were cancelled so we focused on things you could do to stay safe and still connect with your family. For 2022, there are far more events scheduled for February and we or highlighting a few of them. All events and locations have COVID-19 protocols in place, so please wear

What is Black History Month?
Although it’s more widely recognized in the United States, Black History Month is observed within both the U.S. and Canada each February (February 1 to March 1). Black History Month was established to celebrate the achievements of people of African and Caribbean descent within our communities, to learn more about African cultures and to reflect on significant and historical events that African Americans have contributed to. In 2017, Alberta became the fourth province in Canad

3 Books to Read this February
With the season of love just around the corner, our February reading guide focuses on the importance of showing kindness towards classmates, friends, and family. We hope these stories help you talk to your children about how to be kind to others as well as why it's important to treat everyone the same. Llama Llama I Love You (2014) Written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney "Nothing could be sweeter than Valentine’s Day with Llama Llama! Llama Llama shows his friends and family