One of the guitar gurus at Long & McQuade, Sterling Brave Rock poses in the amp area with his favourite pedal the Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini. When you think about the most used (or overused depending on your perspective) guitar pedal ever, only one should come to mind. With its versatility for everything from blues…
The one pedal you should have on your board, but probably don’t
Jordan Graham a guitar guru at Long & McQuade posing with his favourite, very expensive and very Canadian More boost pedal by Union Tube & Transistor When most electric guitar players talk about their favorite pedals you should have on a board, rarely does a certain pedal come up in conversation. Oh, they’ll mention distortion,…
Why I love ‘That’s So Raven’
Raven pretends to be a security guard so she can confront Cory about stealing. One Disney Channel show that was ahead of its time is That’s So Raven, because it touched on serious issues like racism, stealing and bullying, which others shows shied away from. The best part of That’s So Raven is the humour. Watching the show puts…
Cancellation of Keystone Pipeline causes controversy between Canada and United States
Courtesy of Pexels The cancellation of the Keystone Pipeline permit was a bad decision because it negatively affects Alberta. Alberta is known for using oil and gas to supply the energy sector across the country. According to nrdc.org, “the Keystone XL pipeline extension was designed to transport the planet’s dirtiest fossil fuel to market –…
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Jaxon Mcginn
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Alberta government needs to put some thought into restrictions
The Alberta Government has announced new targeted measures to stop the rise of COVID-19. A community specific mandatory measures was announced on Nov. 12, which included the banning of indoor group fitness classes and team sports for the next two weeks. These activities include high-intensity group activities which consist of two or more people as…
NHL management needs to get their act together and stop ruining my life
Thank you NHL leadership, because of you we may have another lockout. Players are angry and have every right to be. The NHL wants players to take a 25 per cent pay cut for the upcoming season. The issue is the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations already happened in July; the NHL Players Association agreed…
NHL gets funky with new jersey promotion
The NHL has introduced a new jersey promotion. Every team in the NHL has designed a new jersey for the upcoming season. The jerseys have been labelled reverse retro jerseys and are modern takes on classic sweaters. The promotion has garnered quite the stir on social media, with many fans either hating or loving their…
Why the poppy is a powerful symbol
With Remembrance Day right around the corner, you will be seeing more people wearing poppies out in public. The poppy is a very powerful symbol because it represents all those who have served in the military, both past and present regardless of race, gender, political beliefs, sexual orientation and all other factors. The way most…