Tagged: Calgary
Local caterer provides delicious job training for newcomers
by Asha Siad The Reflector In the basement of an old church, a diverse group of women cook dishes from all over the world. The room is packed with ingredients and kitchen appliances that...
Reflecting back on 2010
by Claire Miglionico and Aaron Chatha Arts/Features Editors Music Song of the year: “Pick Up the Phone (Francis Preve Remix)” – Dragonnette Best newcomer: Nicki Minaj It girl in music: Katy Perry It...
Noise 101: Four artists that will make your day
by Claire Miglionico Arts Editor FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Florence + the Machine is the latest U.K. import that’s making noise on this side of the ocean. The band first got recognition on...
New music facilities sound good
by Bryan Weismiller News Editor After spending more than a decade securing finances for the $70-million project, Mount Royal University has started looking for a construction company to build a new conservatory to house...
Taco Del Mar franchisee gets fresh start after business goes stale
by Robert Strachan The Reflector After initial success as a franchisee of Taco Del Mar in Mount Royal’s Wyckham House foodcourt, entrepreneur Shawn Grewal began facing a huge financial loss. With the possibility of...
Ring signed to UFC bout
By Blaine Meller Sometimes opportunity knocks more than once. And this time, the opportunity given to Calgarian Nick Ring is another shot at the big dance. It was announced Dec. 7 that Ring, 30,...
Royal 100: MRU reaches century mark
by Bryan Weismiller Mount Royal may be one of Alberta’s oldest universities, but it still knows how to throw one hell of a birthday party. The 100-year celebration featured pond skating, road hockey, ice...
Vetere solid on ice, ‘rough’ on the floor
by Blaine Meller Joe Vetere is a man on a mission. Two missions, actually. Not only is the Cougars blue- liner hoping to guide the men’s hockey team to its 13th ACAC title and...
Old college friends form six-piece soul band
by Kevin Rushworth For the members of Calgary six-piece soul band Joanna and the Acrobatiks, a live show is a chance for the band to give and receive the vibes of jazz on stage...
