By Len Chan: The Calgary International Reggae Festival was held recently at Shaw Millennium Park featuring local, Canadian and International Reggae Performers. The Headliner this year was the legendary band Third World. ReggaeFest began as a dream in 2003 and continues to be a favourite festival for many Reggae Stars, many of them making return
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Grenada Independence Celebration
on March 26th, 2014
By Len Chan The Grenada Cultural Association in Calgary celebrated the Independence Anniversary of Grenada Feb. 22 at Greenwood Inn. The Mayor of Calgary, Naheed Nenshi was one of the special guests. Mayor Nenshi was born in Toronto to parents with roots in Tanzania. He was more than gracious in having his photo taken with one
Centre For Newcomers 25th Anniversary
on October 1st, 2013
By Len Chan The Centre For Newcomers in Calgary celebrated its 25th Anniversary on Oct. 8 with invited friends, supporters, past students and special guests including included Calgary Mayor, Naheed Nenshi, MLA’s Teresa Woo-Paw,Moe Amery and Dave Hancock. The Centre for Newcomers was created to help immigrants by guiding them through a transitional period to
NIGERIAN NATIONAL DAY GALA NITE
on November 7th, 2009
By Len Chan The Afro News Calgary The Nigerian Canadian Association of Calgary hosted its 16th Annual Gala Nite celebrating the 49th Anniversary of Independence for Nigeria. This event was held at the Thorncliffe Community Centre. The theme for 2009 was ” Strength In Diversity”. The President of the Nigerian Association is Dr. Samuel O
