Calgary police cowboys look to lasso silent auction donations

The countdown is on to this summer’s 2014 Calgary Police Rodeo, an annual supporter of the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund. The unique event sees officers trade in their uniforms for cowboy duds, then step into the infield and try their hand at bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing and other rodeo favourites. {read more}

Faster, higher, stronger … safer?

For those who love sport, this is a fantastic time as we sit back and enjoy the world’s best athletes compete at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

After a magical and record-setting medal haul in Vancouver in 2010 and a strong start to these Olympic Games, Canadians have reason to celebrate.

But, when it comes to the Olympics, this world event is never just about sports. Whether it’s track star Jesse Owens’ defiance in the face of racism in Berlin in 1936 or ongoing protests of gay and lesbian laws in Russia, there is always a bigger story than what you’ll find in the sports section and the Olympics is often just a backdrop for that story. {read more}

The power of speaking up

Ahem.

One comment. One question. One short conversation.

It doesn’t sound like much but it’s amazing how just a few words can make a difference. {read more}