International students in Canada embark on a transformative journey, facing challenges such as language barriers and the path to permanent residency with resilience. The International Student Support Centre (ISSC) at Mount Royal University (MRU) empowers students to build community and support one another. 

 

The new Single-Use Items bylaw, effective January 16, promotes conscious consumption by charging for bags and providing utensils only on request. While some vendors remain silent, students like Gurleen Jassal and Gordy Ha express curiosity and seek clarity about the bylaw. Aiming to enhance sustainability and reduce waste, Coun. Jennifer Wyness has called for a review to address challenges. Coun. Gian-Carlo Carra emphasizes the importance of ongoing improvement, counters misinformation and community engagement to support sustainability efforts. 

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Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane is the first Indigenous recipient to be inducted into the Canadian Dance Hall of Fame for Jingle Dress Dancing, celebrated in Toronto. 

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Her induction at the Palais Royale, where her mother experienced her first dance, underscores a deep connection to her heritage. Despite the restrictions imposed by the Indian Act, Indigenous dance traditions continued to thrive in secret.

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As a mother, grandmother, and professor, Pheasant-Neganigwane continues her journey by creating jingle dresses for her granddaughters, celebrating her identity as a Nokomis and inspiring future generations.

Volunteers in southwestern Alberta rescue stranded fish from an irrigation canal each fall, emphasizing the need for better preventative measures from the province. The region is home to at-risk species like bull trout and lake sturgeon.

 

Although the province has implemented some fish exclusion devices, volunteers, led by Harley Bastien, argue that more permanent solutions, such as a fish exclusion gate promised since the Oldman River Dam's construction in 1991, have not been realized.

 

During the irrigation season, fish migration is hindered, leading to significant rescue efforts, which have saved over 250,000 fish since the initiative began. Volunteers are motivated by a desire to protect fish populations for future fishing opportunities.