Calgary Expo spotlight fuels pop culture devotion
The Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo runs April 26 to 28 with guests including William Shatner Patrick Stewart Wil Wheaton Stan Lee and Neal Adams. Volunteers help run Canada’s largest entertainment expo as fans celebrate comics TV and film with panels autographs and photo ops.
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Nashville
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Twilight
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Bidding War at STARS Charity Auction Draws Bids
A bustling STARS Charity Auction at the Legion Hall drew numerous bids earlier this month with many items offered for bidding. Local attendees supported the event through competitive offers to raise funds for STARS programs.
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Earth Day crafts showcased at Taber Library display
Community arts roundup highlights recycled crafts at the Taber Library for Earth Day. Alice in Wonderland by Chamberlain School stages at Grassy Lake Community Hall April 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets $8 at the door or by calling 403-655-2211. The Foreigner runs April 18–20 and 25–27 at Legion Hall with 7:30 p.m. shows and matinees Saturday at 1 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $12 seniors/children. Fotosource sells tickets.
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World curling slips in global dominance as nations catch up
Canada's hold on curling faces a challenge as Japan and the Czech Republic beat Brad Jacobs at the world men's championship in Victoria. Despite Canada’s 49 total medals, the women's side shows quicker erosion with nine countries winning titles overall. The event in Sochi will test national pride as anthem plays mark medal moments.
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Sochi
Russia
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Rick Pitino
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Stephen Strasburg
D.C
Janice Hough
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Steve Simmons
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Capitals
Brooks Latch
Brooks Robinson
Pittsburgh
Brooks Orpik
Herb Brooks
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