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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From Songs of Worship to Mania: “One” and the “Coco/Maja/Angeline show” in Edmonton

by Ida Beltran-Lucila
Nov. 13 – Fourteen groups and artists gathered together in one big concert aptly titled “One” at the Gateway Alliance Church. An evening of worship in music, dance and drama, it brought together groups of varying faith denominations and [...]

LBC, RCBC Change the Way Filipinos Remit

LBC Express, Inc. and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) forged a partnership to introduce a new and easier way for Filipinos to remit through the LBC Send & Swipe Card.
LBC Express Executive Vice President for Global Remittance Janet T. Ong said that the LBC Send & Swipe Card is basically a debit/remit card backed by [...]

2011 Christmas Party by the CCIS

Congratulations to the Successful Christmas Party of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society Temporary Foreign Worker Support Services held at the Calgary Centre for Spiritual Living. Our very own “kababayan” Mr. Magno Daria and his colleague Ms. Patricia Owens hosted a Christmas Party that honors the men and women of the Alberta workforce who are either [...]

Simbang Gabi – Kicks off

At The Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church - Sponsored by K of C All-Filipino Council 14746
by: Tata Gascon-Delos Reyes

The traditional “Simbang Gabi” (Midnight Mass) celebrated by the Filipinos in Calgary, kicked off with the first night of the series at The Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church in Northmount Drive NW, last December 2, 2011. The [...]

TAMARAW SENIORS CLUB

By: Beng Frost
The Tamaraw Seniors Club held its 7th Annual Thanksgiving Gala at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Cultural Centre on October 17, 2011.
Over 250 tickets were given away free to many seniors from around Calgary. The guests were treated to a sumptuous buffet catered by Sumo Restaurant. Music was provided by Mr. Fred Sayson of IDM [...]

KofC and Canadian Blood Services’ Blood Typing Day

by: Estrella “Tatsky” Gascon-Delos Reyes
It was a fair sunny day on Saturday the 5th of November, when the All-Filipino Knights Of Columbus joint forces with the Canadian Blood Services in their efforts to raise awareness on blood donation. The event took place at the Marlborough Community Centre in the NE and everyone was invited to [...]

PINOYS IN ACTION

K of C – All Filipino Council 14767
By: Bro. Carlos “Bing” Gascon & Bro. Hardy del Castillo
The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society provides a number of programs that supplement the activities of the Park, preserve the history and ecology of this diverse ecosystem, and benefit the nearby communities. The Friends’ programs are focused [...]

Masquerade Ball 2011 – with ANCOP and SFC of Calgary

by: Carlos M. Gascon
Having grown accustomed to seeing the likes of Princess Diana and, most recently, Kate Middleton, people have been dreaming about members of royal families being the quintessence of beauty. They set the standard for fashion, swaggering lavish outfits on every occasion, and seemingly bad hair days or pimple breakout are impossible to [...]

Genesis Centre Nearing Completion

After years of anticipation, hard work and development, Calgary’s newest jewel is nearing completion. The Genesis Centre for Community Wellness, a $120 million multi-functional facility for sports, recreation and community services is opening soon!
Merely a dream 15 years ago, through the efforts of the North East Centre of Community Society (NECCS) and a commitment for [...]

First Filipino-Canadian Gala

by Ida Beltran-Lucila
The First Filipino-Canadian Gala was held last September 17 at the Northlands Edmonton Expo Centre. A night of dinner, entertainment and dancing, it was a celebration of Filipino-Canadian achievements and a way of giving back to the community. The net proceeds from ticket sales and auctions were earmarked to the Edmonton’s Food Bank.

On [...]

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