Publisher's Note

Publisher’s Note
Hello dear readers, We’re now in the month of September and the leaves are starting to fall. There are still some days full of sunshine so we can still enjoy those days. Almost all of the community events are now over and the students are back to school. Parents are now busier that [...]
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Calgary Cancer Centre construction starts early

Construction is two months ahead of schedule on the $1.4-billion Calgary Cancer Centre, which will add 1,500 jobs to the Calgary economy over the next six years.
“Our government continues to make good on its promise to make life better for Albertans by investing in much-needed infrastructure projects like the new Calgary Cancer Centre. I’m proud [...]

Do I Have Depression?

Topic Overview
Read the following information to help you decide whether you might have depression. It does not take the place of a doctor’s diagnosis.
Depression causes you to feel sad or hopeless much of the time. It’s different from normal feelings of sadness, grief, or low energy. Depression is a medical problem that needs treatment. If [...]

The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary Hosts Mr. Heber Bartolome Arts Exhibition

On September 19, 2017, Consul General Honorable Julius Torres invited the Filipino community in Calgary to attend the launching of Mr. Heber Bartolome’s art exhibits. Mr. Heber Bartolome is an artist, singer-composer, writer, activist, husband and father…these are but some of the many roles played by Heber Bartolome through the years.
The program included a reading [...]

Government of Canada implements new legislative changes to the Citizenship Act

October 4, 2017 – Ottawa, ON – As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to provide greater flexibility in meeting requirements for those who wish to obtain Canadian citizenship, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship,announced today a significant milestone in implementing changes to the Citizenship Act through the adoption of [...]

Maturity: The Value of Learning

By Consuelo (Chit) E. Munar
I believe Age doesn’t define maturity. Wise men say the true mark of maturity is when somebody hurts you, you try to understand their situation instead of trying to hurt them back. “Maturity comes when you stop making excuses and start making changes.”
To many people, they think maturity is a natural [...]

A tribute to a friend……

RENE DINO
By: Tigs Tidalgo
When we were younger and Calgary was not yet big, I met a man named Rene Dino. He was an acquaintance the same as anyone in what then was a small Filipino community. Few more years later and he became a friend. And farther more in time, he was a brother. I [...]

Helping more Albertans get good jobs

As the labour market in Alberta heats up, the province has kept tuition and fees frozen to help make post-secondary education more accessible and affordable.
Announcement on post-secondary tuition freeze
Premier Rachel Notley greets NAIT students at the Sandvik Cormorant Centre Machinist Technology during an announcement about the government’s continued tuition freeze and commitment to strong, accessible [...]

Minister Hussen announces major step forward in gender equality by making changes to passports and immigration documents

August 24, 2017 – Ottawa, ON – As Canadians, we know that protecting and promoting fundamental human rights is an imperative for governments and individuals alike. This includes gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that the Government of Canada will be working to implement [...]

Erwinism

Pity: Beyond the Metaphorical Tears of Mediocrity
By Erwin Maramat
No matter how lovely, leave not flowers on a dead man’s face. As justice, so writers are; blind as freaking bats and a rueful instance of cliché.
“I find it hard to digest paste, but it’s better than nothing,” a friend of mine once said while lounging on [...]

What’s for lunch

Tips for making lunches

Plan ahead for lunch. Make extra portions of casseroles, stews, soups, or chili at supper. Keep leftovers in the fridge to use for lunches within 3-4 days. You can also freeze leftovers in single servings to use later.
Get children involved! Have them help with planning, shopping, and packing. Children are more likely [...]

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