A tale of two ‘female kings’

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On Tuesday, we asked you about your experience in elementary and middle school. Most of you had a good experience overall, but we were sorry to hear some difficult stories of bullying from peers and unsympathetic teachers.

Here are some of your comments:

• “I enjoyed school because I enjoyed learning things. Socially, it was harder but I got through it. I would not survive if I had to go to school now.”

• “Albeit many years ago, I still remember my elementary school teachers. They were kind, caring individuals who provided me a solid learning experience. Where I lived we didn't have middle school, straight to high school in grade 8!”

• “I was bullied pretty significantly throughout school, and nothing was ever done about it when reported to teachers or administrators.”

👀 In today's edition:

• Two stories about four-legged friends

• More measles exposures in Calgary

• Proof that drivers need to slow down

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Alberta promises to keep athletes safe

Earlier this month, the Government of Alberta reaffirmed its commitment to safety in athletics, announcing the development of a plan intended to keep harassment and abuse out of sport.

Created in partnership with the Alberta Sport Leadership Association, the new Safe Sport Strategy is designed to encourage quality programming in safe sporting environments.

“Safe sport is not optional—it’s essential. Every athlete deserves to train, compete and grow in an environment free from harm,” said Mary Moran, chair, Alberta Sport Leadership Association. “Alberta Sport Leadership Association is proud to partner with the Government of Alberta to help put respect, safety and accountability at the forefront of sport in our province.”

The government says that the Safe Sport Strategy will ensure that as complaints are received, immediate supports are provided and criminal matters are directed to the police. Independent case managers will assess complaints based on sport policies and determine next steps, and sport organizations will receive education, training, and resources to encourage safe sporting environments.

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Need to know

❤️‍🩹 A 26-year-old Swedish woman is in critical condition in Calgary after a skiing accident on a black diamond run at Banff Sunshine Village on Sunday. The woman was wearing a helmet.

🐶 Good and bad news for man’s best friend. Two dogs, one of whom needed to be resuscitated, and a guinea pig were saved by firefighters from a house fire on Tuesday. In other news, sadly, a “Mastiff-type” dog on the loose entered another family’s home and killed their cat last week.

🚨 Calgary police are on the hunt for the driver of a hit-and-run crash that took place on January 30 in the community of Riverbend. A white car side-swiped a pedestrian, who suffered minor injuries.

🏥 Alberta Health Services has reported new measles exposures, including in Calgary. As of Tuesday, there were 118 cases of measles in the province.

💭 The mother of a man charged with first-degree murder has shared more about the hallucinations her son suffered from before the attack.

🚔 Police are searching for one of the drivers in a four-vehicle crash that took place on Tuesday afternoon. The driver fled the scene of the accident.

💪 A report released by the City of Calgary highlights some of the positive steps the city has taken in revitalizing its downtown core, while noting that crime and safety are still serious concerns.

A tale of two ‘female kings’

Tomorrow marks the start of Mary Stuart, a play directed by Javier Vialta and presented by the Sage Theatre. Mary Stuart tackles the age-old tale of the Queen of Scotland and her cousin, Elizabeth I, Queen of England.

In the play, Mary envies the power her cousin holds; Elizabeth envies the femininity of others. The conflict is also internal, because each is struggling with dreams that thwart her ambitions. The two monarchs portrayed in Mary Stuart were looked at in their time not as queens but as 'female kings,' enduring governmental and religious structures that would favour the impositions of males.

“While there’s no evidence that these two women ever actually met, I am fascinated by the idea of speculative history,” said artist director Jason Mehmel. “It allows us to use these figures to explore female power, energized with all of the historical context surrounding them.”

The team at the Sage Theatre has taken a unique approach to pricing for the show. While the Sage says it has often worked with a flexible pricing model, this time show-goers will decide which tier of admission they’d like to pay (between $15-$60) after the show.

Mary Stuart runs from April 25 to May 4 at the Motel Theatre at Arts Commons.

Where to eat and drink

🍴 Model Milk: ​This contemporary Beltline restaurant, set in an old dairy building, is a reflection of the personalities that conceived it. Led by chefs Garrett Rotel and Merritt Gordon, Model Milk promises to deliver dishes that are both classic and original, innovative and comforting.

🍴 Orchard YYC: Bringing supper club vibes, Orchard’s menu is a unique fusion of Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. With chef Jenny Kang at the helm, diners can try European-inspired dishes enhanced with Asian flavours, such as pork galbi with couscous and linguine vongole with bonito flakes.

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Things to do

🎟️ Spring Market Collective - The Motherlode: Market Collective is back next month, accompanied by 55 new and returning artisans. The market features unique installations, pop-up shops, a jewellery-making workshop, and tattoos on-site, as well as food trucks and a kids zone. Check it out from May 2-4.

🎟️ Day Out With Thomas: The “Party Tour” is making its way to heritage railways across the country offering an exciting day for the whole family. Enjoy a real train ride with Thomas, live entertainment, photo ops, and lawn games. Thomas will be at Heritage Park on May 3, 4, 10, and 11.

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