Publisher's Note

The 1st quarterof the year is over and yes, time flies so fast. It was just like yesterday when Ed Stelmach stepped down as Premier of Alberta when Alison Redford won the race last year and she became the 1st Woman Premier of Alberta in the political history. Now this coming April 23, 2012, we [...]
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The Anatomy of a Broken Heart…

By iya geli and nikko gueco
Is there any rule book in going about our lives. A sort of guide to tell us the rights and the wrongs. An ABC of what to do on certain situations. A step by step procedure for every situation we run into. A fool’s guide in dealing with our confusing [...]

“ANG DIWA NG PASKO”

Mula sa Panulat ni …..LOLA PANCHANG
“ANG DIWA NG PASKO”
Ang Pasko ay araw, Panginoong Hesus isinilang,
Disyembre beintesingko, buong mundo’y nagdiriwang;
Kahit anong relihiyon, lahat ay nagpupugay,
Nagbibigay galang, sa Lumikha nating mahal.
Tradisyon ng mga Pinoy, tuwing kapaskuhan,
Simbang-gabi idinaraos, sa madaling araw;
Sama-samang nag-aalay, hanggang mag bukang-liwayway,
Tapos pagsasaluhan, bibingka at suman.
Kahit tayo’y naghihirap, pilit pa ring idinaraos,
Noche-buena sa hapag, kahit [...]

CHRISTMAS THE FULFILLMENT OF THE CREATION- THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS

By Vhel Vergara
Cold! It’s getting cold. Really getting cold. Can you feel what I can feel? Can you see what I can see? Different colors, different shapes, different sizes.
Trees being decorated, lanterns being lighted blinking like the stars in the starry night. This season they say, a season of joy, a season of celebration. Is [...]

Condominium or House: Which is Right for You?

For some people, a condominium lifestyle is the only way to live—no lawn maintenance, a pool and tennis court, and extra security features you might not have in a single-family home. Other people simply can’t breathe in a condo because the neighbours are too close for comfort. Consider the pros and cons and your specific [...]

FEATURED FILIPINO CALGARIAN – MR. ERNIE BADAJOS

The man behind the All-Filipino Knights of Columbus San Lorenzo Council
I am finding it hard to find special personalities who are worth featuring in our Community paper even though we do have quite a number of “kababayans” out there who are truly deserving to be commended and thanked for their special community work that they [...]

SIMBANG GABI….

By: Tata Delos Reyes
On Friday, December 4th, The Knights of Columbus All-Filipino Council, spearheaded the first of the series of “Simbang Gabi” in Calgary at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Rudy Badiola presiding the mass. It may not be the typical and traditional type that Filipinos grew up with in the Philippines, but Filipino-Calgarians [...]

Two of Country Music’s young sensations to shine at the 2010 Calgary Stampede

Calgary– The Calgary Stampede is pleased to announce that two of country music’s hottest young performers will join forces on stage at the Calgary Stampede next July. The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, July 9-18, welcomes Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert as they appear together at the Pengrowth Saddledome on July 17.
“Miranda and Jason are [...]

The Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede to celebrate A Season of Wonder

Calgary– It’s the most magical time of the year, and the Calgary Stampede Foundation is pleased to once again present The Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede in A Season of Wonder, a spectacular Christmas production featuring over 150 musicians, singers and dancers.
“If you love the Stampede’s Grandstand show, you’ll love this special Christmas show,” [...]

Dance for H.E.L.P.

By Melvin Laureano
During calamities and hard times, many Filipinos show their unity and great compassion to their fellowmen. It is one of the good Filipino traits that everyone should be proud of. After the consecutive and devastating typhoons, solidarity emerged from the two big rivaling television stations in the Philippines, the rich and the poor, [...]

THE LEGAL EFFECTS OF A FOREIGN DIVORCE IN PHILIPPINES – The Philippine Lawyer

Marvin and Amy were married in Las Pinas, Metro Manila in 1995. With a successful build and sell business, Marvin not only got used to the day to day luxuries enjoyed by a successful businessman but also the nightly delights offered by Manila’s entertainments districts. In the meantime, Amy who is accountant in a major [...]