Generations of Italian Canadians are celebrating the golden anniversary of a Calgary language school that’s been connecting community members for 50 years.
The pair, who had both emigrated with their families separately from Italy, wanted to carry on their Italian traditions and culture, so they decided to start their own school.
"They would keep some of their Italian identity, and by doing so, become better Canadian citizens in the process. We feel that having an identity that is true to who you are makes you a better citizen of the country." Longhi fondly remembers celebrating famous Italian traditions such as Natale and learning about the many provinces of Italy during the Festival delle Regioni as a young girl.
"We are thrilled to reach this incredible milestone and reflect on the impact the Calgary Italian School has had on our community over the past 50 years," said school president Caterina Mangone. If You're On The Hunt For A Moisturizer With SPF, You'll Probably Want To Add At Least One Of These To Your Cart8 Of The Best Electric Scooters You Can Find Online Right NowA man serving time for manslaughter is at large after escaping from a healing centre in Edmonton, the fourth to do so since the start of the year.
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