Alberta Blogger Magdelene

Unplug and Unwind: Why Good, Clean Fun at Events Like the Calgary Expo Parade Matters In a world where every TikTok video or Instagram post can spark a firestorm of unsolicited opinions, simply enjoying a day out can feel like a radical act. A recent TikTok video from the 2025 Calgary Expo Parade of Wonders, which racked up over 30,000 views and 700 likes, showcased the joy of cosplay and community—yet drew negativity, with some commenters dragging politics into the mix, accusing the creator of being a “Liberal voter” for… having fun? It’s a stark reminder of why stepping away from the noise and embracing good, clean fun is more important than ever. Events like the Calgary Expo’s POW! Parade of Wonders, held on April 25, 2025, offer a perfect escape. Thousands gathered in Victoria Park to watch cosplayers parade through the streets, from a towering Batman to a Portal scientist clutching a companion cube. For a few hours, the stresses of life—work deadlines, political divides, global t...

Chewie Steals the Show at Calgary’s POW! Parade 2025 One of the biggest highlights of the POW! Parade of Wonders in Calgary on April 25, 2025, was this incredible Chewbacca costume that brought a bit of Star Wars magic to the streets. Towering and shaggy, with a spot-on bandolier, this Chewie cosplayer strutted down the parade route near the Culture + Entertainment District, waving to the crowd with a Wookiee-sized grin. For me, seeing this larger-than-life character was a heartwarming escape—a brief moment to forget life’s troubles and just soak in the joy of fandom. The Calgary Expo’s kickoff parade never fails to deliver these uplifting surprises, and Chewie was a furry reminder of why we all need a little wonder in our lives. Captured by me at the POW! Parade, with more cosplay magic at fanexpohq.com/calgaryexpo.

Escape to Saskatoon Farm: A Southern Alberta Gem for Plants, Food, and Serenity Tucked just south of Calgary and a stone’s throw east of Okotoks, the Saskatoon Farm is more than a garden centre—it’s a vibrant, family-owned haven where nature, food, and community intertwine. If you’re craving a break from the hustle of city life, this sprawling property, born from a barley field over 30 years ago, invites you to slow down, savor, and explore. Our spring 2023 video captures the magic of this Southern Alberta treasure, and we’re here to give you the inside scoop on why it’s a must-visit destination. A Gardener’s Paradise Step into the Saskatoon Farm’s expansive garden centre, where greenhouses burst with color and possibility. From vibrant annuals and perennials to fruit trees like sour cherry, apples, and, of course, saskatoon berries, there’s something for every gardener’s dream. Their signature hanging baskets, grown on-site, add a splash of beauty to any porch, while rare flowers and ...

The Petunia’s Secret: A Tale of Floral Magic In a quaint garden just south of Calgary, where spring painted the world in bursts of color, a cluster of petunias bloomed with a radiance that seemed to glow from within. Their petals, a vivid pink, unfurled like delicate whispers of joy, catching the sunlight in a way that made them shimmer. Among them lived a tiny sprite named Lira, no bigger than a bumblebee, with wings that sparkled like dewdrops in the dawn. Lira was the guardian of the petunias, a secret keeper of their magic. Every morning, she danced among the blooms, her laughter tinkling like a bell as she sprinkled golden pollen from her tiny hands. This pollen wasn’t ordinary—it held the essence of dreams, captured from the night’s stars and woven into the flowers’ hearts. When the petunias opened their petals, they released this magic into the air, filling the garden with a scent that could make anyone who breathed it feel a spark of wonder. One day, a weary gardener named Mara...