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REM-EDIES

Sleep disorders can do a lot more than just impact one’s sleep cycle — dive deep into an issue plaguing millions throughout the world.

MY HAPPY PLACE: A HOME AWAY FROM HOME ON THE BOW

We all have them. Places in the city that bring us joy, big and small. In an era of chaos, Calgary Journal editors are taking time this year to reflect on the public spots that bring us happiness and peace.

5 WAYS TO HONOUR NATIONAL TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY IN CALGARY

Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation occurs annually on Sept. 30, offering people the opportunity to better educate themselves and understand the longlasting negative effects of residential schools on Indigenous Peoples. 

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To commemorate Indigenous lives, both lost and living, local businesses and organizations around Calgary are hosting opportunities for recognition, awareness, and learning. If you’re looking for a way to honour the day on Friday, here are five events going on in the city.

DEATHS OF YOUNG ADULTS HIT AN ALL-TIME HIGH ONCE THEY NO LONGER QUALIFY FOR GOVERNMENT CARE

Experts and government critics interviewed by the Calgary Journal identified a number of possible explanations for those deaths. Among them are insufficient support for those individuals, the opioid crisis, and the threat of further service reductions by the Alberta government — which has prompted advocates and those in the system to demand the province increase services for emerging adults.

RHYTHM FITNESS: PERSONAL TRAINING FOR EVERYONE

Jacqui Mmono left her oil and gas sector job five years ago looking for a new adventure. She never expected this change would lead her to start her own fitness business in Calgary.

ENHANCED CARE FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH COMING SOON IN ALBERTA

The urgent demand for psychological acute care for children and youth has become more apparent over the course of the pandemic in Alberta. This means kids need a place to be cared for within the Calgary community where they can manage their mental health struggles before they require hospitalization.

LOCAL CHARITY HELPS PEOPLE FLY TO SAY GOODBYE TO SICK OR DYING LOVED ONES

Give-A-Mile was founded by Kevin Crowe, a Calgarian who lost his friend to cancer and realized how expensive flights can be for families who are away from their loved ones. So, Crowe created a program that compiles air miles and donates them to families in need. Since 2013, the group of volunteers has raised 28.3 million miles and is continuously gaining momentum despite the ongoing pandemic.

VOICES: SOCIAL MEDIA IS AN UNHEALTHY HABIT FOR PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH EATING DISORDERS

People who already have an uncomfortable relationship with food or their bodies might not realize that as they increasingly rely on social media to alleviate the boredom of the pandemic, they may be witnessing the normalization of bad habits.

CALGARY CORPORATE CHALLENGE GIVES LOCAL COMPANIES A LITTLE FRIENDLY COMPETITION

Despite certain organizational challenges brought about by COVID-19, the Corporate Challenge is dedicated to creating positive virtual and in-person experiences for its participants — ranging from individual applicants, small local startups and even international ventures.

EDMONTON FOLK FEST BOSS TERRY WICKHAM RECOUNTS A TOUGH YEAR FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES

To protect everyone involved, festival planning came to a halt last spring due to the rising coronavirus cases. Despite Wickham and his team’s desire to keep the event afloat, the decision to cancel was made and announced on April 21. The Calgary folk fest announced the same decision two days later.

URBAN DEVELOPER HELPS CITY GROW ONE STEP AT A TIME

Many born-and-bred Calgarians are quick to criticize their hometown, but Jack Olson is a lifelong city booster and contributes to making it a better place through his work at Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC).

RENOWNED OLYMPIAN CONTINUES TO SHARE HER HOCKEY TALENT AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH COACHING

Carla MacLeod’s love for hockey began at the age of two and eventually grew into a national career and two Olympic medals. However, MacLeod says she finds more fulfillment in her retirement as a coach at Edge School for Athletes in southwest Calgary.