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Emilea Semancik was born in North Vancouver. Emilea has always always wanted to work as a freelance writer and currently writes for the Vancouver Guardian. Taking influence from journalism culture surrounding the great and late Anthony Bourdain, she is a recipe author working towards publishing her own series of books. You can find her food blog on Instagram:
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The Beast Boutique
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Homegrown Business: Ellen Scharf of The Beast Boutique Ltd.

June 15, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Ellen Scharf has built something rare in Calgary’s pet care world — a place where dogs aren’t just watched, but truly understood. As the Managing Director and Owner of The Beast Boutique Ltd., she brings […]

Alia Laura
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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Alia Laura

June 11, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Meet Alia Laura, stand-up comedian, whale biologist, and self-described chaos gremlin who somehow makes all of it work. Known for her high-energy, goofy style and a stage presence that feels less like a performance and […]

Flora Johnson
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“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Flora Johnson

June 10, 2026 Emilea Semancik

“As an Artist, I know that being passionate about my work has helped me advance and succeed in this field. I’ve learned the importance of paying attention to the story that each project is trying […]

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Homegrown Business: Emma Cook of Moveology

June 8, 2026 Emilea Semancik

After years of working in the fitness industry, Emma Cook saw how many people were being pushed away from exercise by intimidating gym culture, unrealistic expectations, and workouts that left them feeling discouraged or injured. […]

MEOW Foundation
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Charitable Choices: Debbie Nelson of the MEOW Foundation

June 2, 2026 Emilea Semancik

For 25 years, the MEOW Foundation has been a cornerstone of feline welfare in Calgary, built on a simple but powerful mission: Make Each One Wanted. Co-founded in 2000 by eleven dedicated volunteers — including […]

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Homegrown Business: Chad Zelensky of Lowen’s Natural Skincare

June 1, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Founded out of a desire to help his infant daughter overcome severe diaper rash, Chad Zelensky turned a personal challenge into a thriving Calgary-based skincare company. As the Pharmacist Owner of Lowen’s Natural Skincare, Zelensky […]

Les Fox
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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Les Fox

May 28, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Les Fox is a comedian who describes his style as “marriage counselling and an AA meeting happening at the same time,” which tells you pretty much everything you need to know. Raw, relatable, and clearly […]

Mascha Hellenbrand
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“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Mascha Hellenbrand

May 27, 2026 Emilea Semancik

My name is Clint Schrenk, and I own six of Mascha Hellenbrand’s pieces. She is kind. Compassionate to strangers. She has a funny Dutch accent. She used to ski professionally for the Dutch national alpine […]

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Charitable Choices: Dr. Victoria Meah of the Palix Foundation and Alberta Family Wellness Initiative

May 26, 2026 Emilea Semancik

For nearly two decades, the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative has been working to close one of public health’s most persistent gaps: the distance between what science knows about how our brains develop and how our […]

Golden Acre Home & Garden
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Homegrown Business: Colin Hayles of Golden Acre Home & Garden

May 25, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Colin Hayles is a man who has spent over three decades getting his hands dirty — literally — and wouldn’t have it any other way. As a purchaser, media relations lead, and host of The […]

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