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Major Picture Story - Arianna Lee

Tim Lee is a biking hero within his small town community of Airdrie, Alta. He began cycling during the COVID-19 pandemic and it soon became a fiery passion.
Like many during the pandemic, Lee took an interest in biking as a means to stay fit and healthy while exploring his community. He started with an everyday mountain bike and fell in love with the sport.
Lee typically spends the weekends cycling to destress from the busy work...

'Oh my God, what is this': Amid rising gas prices, some driving schools hike fees and cut costs

Article content“We try to keep the prices low and competitive for the customer,” Fuentes said. “Sometimes we teach them how to put in gasoline, and when they see the price, they say, `Oh my God. What is this?’ ”Article contentNoon News RoundupYour weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing u...

University of Calgary students host henna fundraiser for Yemen relief

Henna Hope Fundraisers was founded by Raqiba Aminzadah. “My vision was simple, to raise awareness and funds for important charitable causes while sharing the beauty of henna and fostering cultural appreciation,” said Aminzadah.The club most recently raised funds for Yemen, where years of conflict have led to a major humanitarian crisis, with an estimated 19.5 million people in need of aid. The numbers are anticipated to rise as the country enters its 11th year of conflict. “All proceeds from thi...

DJ Jadé closes out Chinook Blast festival with electrifying performance

Chinook Blast is Calgary’s winter festival, featuring local artists, displays and performances. The festival aims to bring communities together while celebrating the art Calgary has to offer. After three weekends of non-stop fun, the festival came to a close featuring a performance by none other than DJ Jadé.Jadé Ade-Yusuf is a local DJ known for her genre-bending mixes and love of dance music. She began DJing in university during the COVID-19 pandemic to combat boredom.“I only learned how to DJ...