Things to DoCosmos beyond your front door
Calgary facilities offer opportunities to gaze into the night and day skies
In the sky above our heads, a star dies; matter from a long dead galaxy collides in a dazzling display. Orbiting planets surround flickering stars, in the timeless balance of the spinning cosmos.
Photography gallery features wildlife experts
- Published on Thursday, 23 February 2012 00:39
- Written by TARYN HAJNRYCH
Canmore photographer aims to educate patrons while sharing connections to nature
Peter Dettling, a Canmore-based nature photographer and wildlife observer, says that Banff National Park offers a difficult habitat for wolves and bears.
Dettling is the owner of Terra Magica, a downtown Canmore photo gallery and wildlife education centre. Currently, his gallery is hosting an exhibit called "Of Wolves, Bears and Men."
Marv’s Classic Soda Shop takes you back to the ‘50s
- Published on Thursday, 23 February 2012 00:20
- Written by DONELLA SWAN
Old-school burger-and-shake joint a crown jewel of Black Diamond
Located about an hour southwest of Calgary is Black Diamond, Alta. On the town's main drag you'll find Marv's Classic Soda Shop, just before the four-way stop on your left.
Immediately a friendly waitress named Ruby, dressed in a uniform that reminds me of the movie "Grease", greets me.
Cosmos beyond your front door
- Published on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 21:01
- Written by KAMMRYN DANCY
Calgary facilities offer opportunities to gaze into the night and day skies
In the sky above our heads, a star dies; matter from a long dead galaxy collides in a dazzling display. Orbiting planets surround flickering stars, in the timeless balance of the spinning cosmos.
All these events may not be observable to the naked eye but Calgary has numerous facilities that will push your ability to see past the stratosphere and into this realm of space.
Jamming with Jesus
- Published on Friday, 17 February 2012 20:05
- Written by CLAYTON GOODWIN
Guitar Church promotes group music lessons with religious undertones
Every Saturday morning at 10 a.m., people of all ages go to the Christian Life Assembly in Calgary's southwest for Guitar Church.
The program was initially developed to promote group guitar lessons instead of the traditional one-on-one session. Jim Rainbow has been playing the guitar for years and runs the Calgary program; it's available to people of any skill level.