catherine severo altares TEACHER, BASKETBALL COACH, WOMEN’S KNIGHTS RUGBY PLAYER
born-&-raised mcmurray girl mcmurray moments
Winning the Senior Girls Basketball Challenge Cup Finals in my senior year with my dad as head coach - then, 10 years later being able to pay it forward and co-coach with my dad for the Father Mercredi High School Senior Girls Trappers Basketball team. I was privileged and honoured to experience winning the Challenge Cup Finals this year with my youngest sister on the team who was playing in her final year of Senior Basketball.
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A rainbow of sounds from classical - to country - to dub step to hip hop! I can chill all day listening to Bob Marley and Island Hawaiian Reggae.
my advice...
Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life!
my style
From teaching in a classroom to playing rugby on the field! Chillaxed. :) Depending on where I am and what I am doing. The most important thing is to be comfortable! If we had summer all year long, you would catch me wearing a hat, surfer shorts and flip flops.
must-haves My famjam! And as for material things, well, my shell necklace, coconut shell earrings... and hawaiian tropic sun screen shimmer for the face.
excited about...
I just finished my after degree in Bachelor of Education and I can not wait to have my own classroom in the near future!
words I live by As long as you are happy, not hurting yourself or others, LIVE SMART, LIVE STRONG, LIVE LONG = YOLO
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(June 21-July 22)
This month the Sun enters your sign bringing you opportunities to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. Expect to attract fortunate circumstances and important people. Because Mercury and Venus are with the Sun, you’re charming, articulate and oh-so diplomatic. (We love you.) Because life is going to get much better for you in the year ahead, it’s important to change your point of view and accept that you’re headed into one of most fortunate cycles you’ve had in more than a decade. Get with the program. www.georgianicols.com
Leo
(June 21-July 22)
This shift of the Sun into Cancer actually promotes your desire to delve into your inner world and develop your spirituality or acknowledge your beliefs. You’ll find you feel more content with life. Nevertheless, you also have a burning desire to do research and seek answers about big questions. Like “What should I do with the time I have left me?” and “Whatever happened to Yukon gold potatoes?” These are things one must know.
Virgo
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This month is popular and everyone wants to see your face. Just accept this and be up for it. Don’t stay at home. Get out and schmooze. In particular, join classes, clubs and associations. You’ll love hanging out with groups and exploring charitable organizations where you can lend your efforts to making the world a better place. Expect to make new friends. (Perhaps literally because a friend could become a lover.) Meanwhile, you feel a saucy independence. Don’t be rash and don’t quit your day job.
Libra
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This is the only time all year when the Sun is at high noon in your chart acting like a spotlight on you, which makes other people notice you. Take note: This lighting is flattering. Therefore, everyone thinks you’re the cat’s meow. You won’t
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have to do anything special to earn this praise and dazzling advantage. Therefore, if others ask you to accept increased responsibilities, say yes. It will be a walk in the park. Romance with a boss or someone in authority is possible. (Either way, you can expect favours and advantages.)
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Scorpio
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You need a change of scenery but, more than that, you want to expand your horizons and learn something new. You want to schmooze with fascinating people and feel inspired and stimulated by life. Hey, nothing wrong with that. But you will have to get out of bed. Travel if you can or visit someplace you’ve never been before. Talk to people from different backgrounds and other countries. Sign up for a course. Learn a new language. You have to step out of your velvet rut and explore new situations to make this happen.
Sagittarius
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Life will take on an intense quality with an increased focus on shared property, inheritances, taxes, debt, your partner’s wealth and anything you own jointly with others. You want to get this stuff straight – and you will. Furthermore, it’s likely that everything will be favourable to you. Nevertheless, disputes with partners,will surprise you in some way. Tread carefully. In the bigger picture you stand to benefit from others. This is a great time to ask for a mortgage or go for a loan because people want to help you.
Capricorn
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is the only time all year when the Sun is opposite your sign and, as the Sun is your source of energy, this means you need to get more rest. It’s that simple. You need to sleep more so acknowledge this. Stop reading this column and go to bed. This solar opposition also makes you focus on partnerships and close friendships more than usual. Fortunately, with Mercury and Venus joining the Sun, everything will be delightful and this is perhaps your opportunity to mend broken fences. This is also a good time to initiate a partnership.
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Aquarius
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You’re gung ho to clean up your act. Because the stars will help you do this, do what you can this month to become better organized both at home and at
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work. For starters, give yourself the right equipment to do a great job. Buy file folders, shelving, labels, cleaning equipment, paint – whatever you need. It’s always good to go with the flow because it makes life easier. A work-related romance could begin now because you’re flirting with unusual people and enticing real characters into your world. (You devil.)
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tion, experience the arts, have fun with sports events and delight in playful activities with children. In addition, romance and love affairs are promising. Although increased activity and chaos at home are present, relationships with kids are great. Romance flourishes. Parties and social occasions are fun escapes because you have no need to pretend to be what you are not. Give yourself permission to do what you want and set your own priorities. Be a
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free spirit!
Aries
(March 21-April 19)
Your focus is on home and family. Some will relate to a parent more than usual. Most will tackle home repairs and embrace some exciting redecorating projects. Since you are the artisan of the zodiac, and you love to try anything new with your hands, when you redecorate at home the results can be
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stunning, original and quite fantastic. Invite people over for food and drink. (You might entice one of them to pick up a paint brush.
Taurus
(April 20-May 20)
A busy month ahead! Suddenly, you’ve got things to do, places to go and people to see. This month will be productive for writing, teaching, acting, selling and promoting because your powers of communication will be tops. Furthermore, your powers of observation are also tops, which means you will notice how much beauty there is in your daily world. Plus– you will also notice how much love there is surrounding you. These are things easily take for granted until, suddenly, you’re aware of them.
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PART2 GALA: The evening’s gala transports you into the exciting world behind the cameras of a LIVE, A-list affair. From the ultra glam, Chandelier Bar welcome reception, you’ll enter the set of the filming of our unique evening TALKSHOW to enlighten, inspire & empower. To cap the evening off, we’ll be celebrating the 2nd Annual presentation of The McMurray Girl Awards! This unique experience creates an opportunity for women to step out, red carpet ready, right here in Fort McMurray! Visit www.mcmurraygirl.com for details!
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Events Wood Buffalo’s 2013 Canada Day Parade Location: Franklin Avenue
Date: Monday, July 1st, 2013 Time: 11:00am More Info: The Canada Day Parade will commence at the corner of Riedel Street and Franklin Avenue, and travel through the downtown core before turning off at Morrison Street. Festivities continue throughout the afternoon and into the evening with barbecues, sports, music and games, finally wrapping up at 11PM with a spectacular fireworks show. www.eventswoodbuffalo.com
The Amazing Games!
Family Fair Day Location: Syncrude Athletic Park Clubhouse in Timberlea Date: July 7th, 2013 Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm More Info: Do you and your friends or family have what it takes to compete in ‘The Amazing Games’ event hosted by RMWB Programs? Six varying activities will challenge your team’s ability to think critically, problem solve, work together, and compete in a friendly and fun environment. Pre-Register with RMWB Programs. Contact: RMWB Programs – 780-881-2336
Date: July 8th to 14th Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm Price: $20 More Info: In its third year, the Syncrude Boreal Open will see 156 of some of the best golfers from around the world competing for a purse of $150,000. The quality of the field at the Syncrude Boreal Open will be world class. Over 30 players who have played in the Canadian Tour (now PGA TOUR Canada) over the past 6 years have gone on to play on the PGA Tour http://www.syncrudeborealopen.com/
Community Bash 2013 Presented by Coldwell Banker Fort McMurray Location: Syncrude Athletic Park in Timberlea
Date: July 20th, 2013 Time: 12:00pm to 5:00pm More Info: Bring your family for this FREE BBQ. Enjoy a bouncy castle, obstacle course, the spray park, face painting, crafts, and sports with the Keyano Huskies! You will even have the chance to win some fun prizes! In support of Kidsport, so no kid is left on the sidelines. www.facebook.com/communitybash
East Coast Garden Party
Location: Syncrude Athletic Park in Timberlea Date: July 12th and 13th More Info: A two day event including variety of live music including Friends of Jack, Jimmy Flynn, Ashley Macisaac & Shanneyganock – along with east coast lobster, and bouncy castles. There is sure to be something from the whole family! Tickets available at the gate or in advance at www.eastcoastgardenparty.com. Contact: 780-791-6353
Coast to Coast Kitchen Party w/Chef Michael Smith Location: MacDonald Island Park
Date: July 27th, 2013 Price: $200 More Info: Celebrity TV Chef Michael Smith - Host of The Food Network’s Chef at Home, is teaming up with the Fort McMurray Family Crisis Society for the Coast to Coast Kitchen Party on July 27th at MacDonald Island Park. The fundraiser will also include performances by celebrated fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy. Chef Michael will create a menu of Canadian flavors, which will be showcased during a reception and cocktail party, live cooking show and coast-to-coast themed dinner. www.macdonaldisland.ca
TransAlta interPLAY
Location: King Street and Keyano College Grounds Date: August 2nd-11th More Info: An incredible lineup including: visual and performing arts, music, theatre on multiple stages, the Northern WarriorRace, Film Festival, Classic Car Show, roving performers, dancers, vendors, and more! Join us for this year’s TransAlta interPLAY Festival! www.inter-play.ca
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J U LY 12T H - 6pm • J U LY 13T H - 4pm Syncrude Athletic Park, Timberlea Emcee: Blaine Lambe Join us for: Bouncy Castles, East Coast Lobster, and Entertainment!
Friday’s Entertainment: Friends of Jack, Wrangler Elisa & April Wine Saturday’s Entertainment: Keister Family Fiddlers, Squid, Jimmy Flynn, Ashley Macisaac & Shanneyganock
Tickets available at the gate or purchase your tickets in advance and save! Tickets & Info: www.eastcoastgardenparty.com Changes may occur without notice. MMCG assumes no liability for errors or changes.