Author Archives: NixonsCan

About NixonsCan

World-traveled ecologist interested in sustainability, photography, sports, and music.

Hockey Remembers

Posted on November 12, 2018

The First World War ended this day, one hundred years ago. A special anniversary of Remembrance Day, when we can take a few moments, in unison, to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice of our service men and women, all the … Continue reading →

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Fire Red Stir it Up at the Wailin’ Ed Arena

Posted on November 5, 2018

Hello Hockey Fans Calgary Fire Red faced off against their local rivals, Airdrie Lightning on Sunday at the Ed Whalen Arena, named after broadcaster and voice of the Calgary Flames from 1980-1999, who is fondly remembered for his commentaries and … Continue reading →

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Ba de ya: Fire Red dancing and skating into November

Posted on November 4, 2018

    Viney’s Discotheque The disco ball was rotating; the dry ice smoking. DJ McE put the song that never ends on the turntable and everyone got up and danced. Viney’s discotheque was in the groove … Almost like that, … Continue reading →

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Fire Red score four in Lethbridge‘s cathedral of hockey

Posted on October 29, 2018

Fire Red Midget AA went on their first road trip of the season on Sunday and came back home to Calgary with the points from four unanswered goals against Lethbridge Cyclones. It was a convincing performance that had some well-executed … Continue reading →

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Red White Clash in season opener

Posted on October 21, 2018

Fire Sisters, Calgary The Alberta Female Hockey League Midget AA season started up on Saturday with a Calgary derby at Rose Kohn Arena between Calgary Fire Red and their Fire White sisters. Twenty minutes into the game, the teams were … Continue reading →

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Exhibition check-in for the Calgary Fire Red MAA pre-season

Posted on October 14, 2018

  Crossfield, Alberta It was the first time for me in Crossfield; a chance to find out what lies in this Alberta community beyond the stand-out gas plant, now run by TAQA, that you can see travelling on the QE … Continue reading →

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Canucks in semi-final blues

Posted on September 20, 2018

The Canucks Thirsty Thirds travelled up to Banff National Park and came back without a pass to the final: they lost 24-17. The Seconds went down heavily to a strong and speedy Saracens team, 67-12. In the Division 1 game, … Continue reading →

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