Alberta’s Most Peaceful Place? Discover the Beauty of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Lethbridge is a place where peace, culture, and history intersect. This garden retreat was designed as a symbol of Japan-Canada friendship and a celebration of the resilience and contributions of Japanese Canadians. Established in 1967 during Canada’s Centennial, Nikka Yuko was designed to honour the contributions of Japanese Canadians to Lethbridge and to help rebuild international friendship. Its name combines… Read More »
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ICYMI: Savour the Sweet Scoop at Swirl’s Ice Cream in Medicine Hat
When the summer sun is shining and you’re craving something cool, there’s only one place in Medicine Hat that does it right every time—Swirl’s Ice… Read More »
The Day the Mountain Fell: Why You Need to See Alberta’s Frank Slide for Yourself
The Frank Slide remains one of the most sobering and fascinating chapters in Canadian history. This rockslide reshaped the physical landscape of Turtle Mountain and… Read More »
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The magnificent seven
The school are so proud of you.” The words of vice-principal Tyson Krause rang out around the gym at Maple Creek Composite School after the… Read More »
Pride and hope amid championship final heartache
What if the puck had not hit the crossbar? What if the puck had not struck a post? Such are the questions – and fine… Read More »
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Highlights of my weekend? Trucker’s, a tepee … and thongs
By Marcus Day I’ve just learned something worth sharing: Maple Creek may be the nexus of the universe, but there is land beyond its borders,… Read More »
Anyone want some repointing done?
By Marcus Day As Saturdays go, this one was so surreal – specifically, the bit between 2.30pm and 5pm – that it challenges the very… Read More »