Riley Fonger

2 weeks ago | avenuecalgary.com | Riley Fonger |Chris Landry

Bow Valley College is shaping the future of esports in Calgary with its state-of-the-art arena, varsity teams and Esports Business Management Diploma. Esports, short for electronic sports, are video games played in a highly organized and competitive environment. The concept goes back to 1980 with the first official and registered event, a tournament for the 1978 arcade game Space Invaders, that attracted 10,000 players. As of 2023, Esports has grown into a US$1.72-billion market.

Dec 9, 2024 | calgaryjournal.ca | Riley Fonger

Jared Rosso, a 26-year-old finance graduate from Mount Royal University, has sent in over 150 job applications since finishing his degree in 2022. Unfortunately, he’s faced nothing but silence in return. “When you apply to so many jobs and you’re not having any success, it starts to wear on your mental health, and your self-confidence takes a really big hit,” says Rosso. Rosso is not alone — the quest for stable employment has become an all-too-familiar struggle for many in Alberta.

Oct 30, 2024 | avenuecalgary.com | Riley Fonger

With winter on our doorstep and the mountains peaking over the horizon, everyone’s itching to get back on the slopes. To contain your excitement until the first blanket of snow falls, listen to For the Love of Winter, hosted by Kendra Scurfield, VP Marketing Brand & Communications for Banff Sunshine Village and an avid snowboarder.

Oct 30, 2024 | avenuecalgary.com | Riley Fonger

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Sep 18, 2024 | avenuecalgary.com | Riley Fonger

Justin Havre Real Estate Team/eXp RealtyCalgary Realtor since 2023What I’ve learned about Calgary from selling homes here: “After finishing university in India, I wanted to explore the world. I moved to Calgary in 2017 and I wasn’t planning to stay or be here for this long. But, it kind of felt like home, like the city has something to offer. “I’ve been doing realty for over a year now. This is a very dynamic market and there’s a lot of emotion involved.