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Spirits high as Filipino Festival shifts indoors

byTaylor Weaver

July 3, 2026

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Spirits high as Filipino Festival shifts indoors
Unpredictable June weather could not stop the community from celebrating the fifth annual Filipino Festival, which successfully pivoted indoors to the Cenovus Energy Hub on June 27. The popular event, which showcases Filipino culture through traditional dances, songs, food and games, was nearly postponed due to heavy rain that rendered its usual outdoor park venue…
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