Free writing is a powerful tool for everyone at any skill level: for those just starting out writing English to professional writers wanting to push and play with the language. Free writing is a lot like a basic exercise, good for everyone who does it, and is foundational for higher activities. It is an inexpensive and practical way to work on your penmanship, practice your word recall and spelling, stretch your creative muscles, or maybe do some mental processing of a comple

Whether you have Friday, Monday, or both off, this weekend is a long weekend! That means extra time to sleep-in, browse social media, or watch another episode of the latest Netflix series everyone is talking about. Those are all fine ways to decompress, but what if you took some time to read with your child instead? We’re bringing to the table some books can read with your family and spend some quality time together, make memories, and have some fun! As always, we've included

Ah, spring! No more snow... Wait, where did that come from? Along with Alberta’s periodic spring snow, this time of year means flowers, showers, and birdies, Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink (BFK) to be precise; and like previous years, we are happy to announce that the Further Education Society of Alberta (FESA) is a BFK participating charity for 2022! For those of you new to the rodeo, BFK is a yearly fundraiser that aims to bring much needed dollars to Calgary y