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April Fools' Day: because lying apparently never gets old

April Fools' Day: because lying apparently never gets old

As exciting as the end of March is, with winter finally coming to an end and warmer weather sticking around for longer than just an afternoon, there are few ‘holidays’ I dread more than April Fools’ Day.
My own personal budget announcement

My own personal budget announcement

The provincial budget, released on March 26, will have ramifications that spread far and wide, affecting nearly every sector in the province. I am proud to announce that today, April 2, sees the public release of an equally important budget – my own.
Your shouldn't need a vacation to recover from your vacation

Your shouldn't need a vacation to recover from your vacation

After being together for a good number of years, my husband and I still don’t really know how to travel together. Each time we attempt to vacation, it quickly becomes obvious that we are on completely different pages.
It's time to forget outdated gender roles in relationships

It's time to forget outdated gender roles in relationships

I am not the type of woman who subscribes to gender stereotypes. I am both soft and feminine, and tough and masculine. My husband refers to me as a pitbull when I am upset about something.
Why does the NCAA get all the love while CIS gets ignored?

Why does the NCAA get all the love while CIS gets ignored?

With “March Madness” set to take over television screens for the next two weeks, I am left wondering why American college sports are more popular than their Canadian counterparts.
Airdrie should be proud of its coaching fraternity

Airdrie should be proud of its coaching fraternity

It has been only two months since I began covering sports in Airdrie, but it didn’t take me nearly that long to realize how fortunate this city is when it comes to the incredible coaching its athletes receive.
Records make buying music exciting again

Records make buying music exciting again

Music has always been a huge part of my life. My mom’s record collection is… expansive. That’s the only word for it. Not only is it incredibly large and diverse, but my mom knows every single album she has – and can tell you what’s on the cover.
The condo board gets too much power over a home I own

The condo board gets too much power over a home I own

My husband and I live in a lovely townhouse with our seven-year-old dog, Ramsey. It’s the first house we’ve owned and we love our home. It is spacious for just the three of us, at about 1,270 square feet and a large unfinished basement.
I hope this isn't the demise of cursive handwriting

I hope this isn't the demise of cursive handwriting

I profess to being a fan of the Vinyl Café podcast and its host, Stuart McLean. I listen to it each week as I’m driving into Calgary for rehearsal on Tuesday nights. It amuses me and I often find myself laughing out loud.
A familiar face returns for round two in Airdrie

A familiar face returns for round two in Airdrie

I’m back! Three years after finishing my initial stint with Rocky View Publishing, I’m back for round two. Three years is a long time, so it’s okay if you don’t remember me. I understand. Let me give you a quick run-down of the need-to-knows.
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