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Defining the library as a connective and democratic space for learning: Riddell Library and Learning Centre, Mount Royal University
Libraries old and new Libraries have operated as repositories of printed information and knowledge for centuries. One of the oldest and most famous in Europe, the Bodleian Library (Oxford), opened in 1602. Common practice then was to chain up their … Continue reading
Posted in #YYC, Alberta, Architecture, Art & Design, Calgary, Canada, Documentary photography, Education, Photography
Tagged architect, Carol Shepstone, Dialog, Government of Alberta, John Souleles, LEED Gold, library, Marlin Schmidt, Mount Royal University, MRU, New Central Library, Riddell Library and Learning Centre, Stuart Olson, sustainable building, sustainable building ethics, sustainable design, the right to light, University Librarian
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Arya the Airedale: a celebration of life
Arya the Airedale (2013-2017) Arya became a big part of our lives just a few weeks after she was born on April 17, 2013. Sadly, she died from renal failure yesterday morning at 10:00 am. A tragic, premature death that … Continue reading
Posted in #YYC, Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Environmental documentary photography, Heritage, Pets, Photography
Tagged Airedale Terrier, Arya, Arya Stark, Arya the Airedale, Aspen Animal Hospital, dog, Elbow River, Game of Thrones, Griffith Woods, PetSmart, puppy, puppy training, renal failure, Yorkshire
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Beavers chew up Saints with thirteen tries
As the regular Alberta Rugby season got down to its last couple of games, the Calgary Saints were in need of a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. But with Canadian international Mozak Samson out with an upper body … Continue reading
Posted in #YYC, Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Photography, Rugby, Sports, Sports photography
Tagged Beavers, Calgary Canucks, Calgary Rugby Park, Calgary Saints, Canucks
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Celebrating World Photo Day with rugby
Saturday was World Photo Day and I celebrated by shooting three games of rugby in Alberta. As well as the four hours of match time, the driving plus the collation and editing of about 1,600 photos made it a long, … Continue reading
Posted in #YYC, Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Photography, Rugby, Sports photography
Tagged BC Bears, Bow Valley Rugby, Calgary Canucks, Calgary Rugby Park, Canucks, Cochrane, Grizzlies, Ontario Blues
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Jake Bentley joins the Prairie Wolf Pack scorers club
Calgary Canucks to Prairie Wolf Pack Jake Bentley is one of three brothers (Josh and Joe are on either side of him, age-wise) who have all played rugby at some time or other, with the Calgary Canucks. They follow in … Continue reading
Posted in #YYC, Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Photography, Rugby, Sports photography
Tagged Calgary Canucks, Calgary Rugby Park, Gordon McRorie, Prairie Wolf Pack, Wolf Pack
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Rock comeback rolls over Wolf Pack at Calgary Rugby Park
The Prairie Wolf Pack ran hard in the opening minutes of the third round Canadian Rugby Championship game against Atlantic Rock to score two tries. The first came from fly-half, Robbie Povey (Calgary Hornets) after 11 minutes. Five minutes later, … Continue reading
Posted in #YYC, Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Photography, Rugby, Sports, Sports photography
Tagged Atlantic Rock, Calgary Rugby Park, Canadian Rugby Championship, Prairie Wolf Pack, Wolf Pack
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Bears grasp win over Blues in Championship final warm-up at Calgary Rugby Park
It truly was a game of two halves in the third round of the Canadian Rugby Championships. The BC Bears raged through the first forty minutes to take a 31-0 lead with four tries scored by Aaron McLelland (2), Craig … Continue reading
Posted in #YYC, Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Photography, Rugby, Sports, Sports photography
Tagged BC Bears, Calgary Rugby Park, Canadian Rugby Championship, Ontario Blues
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