Fifty years ago, I was drawn to Katherine Lakeman’s big smile, infectious laugh, and her ability to make everyone feel special. This ability made her a shoo-in for the teaching profession. She was brilliant as […]
The Branch Out Neurological Foundation is changing the way we think about brain health. Founded in Calgary in 2010, the Canadian charity funds bold neuroscience research that looks beyond pharmaceuticals, exploring innovative, tech-driven, and lifestyle-based […]
Calgary’s indie-folk outfit The Sour Patch Men blends sharp modern songwriting with the warmth of traditional arrangements, creating a sound that feels both timeless and daring. Beloved for their disarming stage presence, quick wit, and […]
For more than three decades, Green Fools Theatre has been a creative force in Calgary, transforming puppetry, circus, spectacle, and theatre into tools for joy, education, and community connection. At the helm is Executive Director […]
In Calgary, Village Ice Cream has become more than just a place to satisfy a sweet tooth—it’s a community hub where neighbours gather over handmade waffle cones and inventive flavours. Led in marketing by Beth […]
Born in New Brunswick and raised in Alberta, Jacquie Drew is a solo singer, songwriter and dazzling multi-instrumental performer. This means that, depending on her chosen arrangement for a given song, she layers hand-held percussion, […]
Wendy’s one of those people who seeks to blend the wonder of science with the whimsy of imagination. She calls her visual art practice “Animating the Spirit,” and that’s exactly what she does in life, […]
Bernadette Majdell, CEO of HomeSpace, leads one of Calgary’s most impactful non-profits dedicated to tackling the city’s housing crisis. Since 2016, HomeSpace has grown into a vital provider of safe, affordable, and permanent homes, with […]
In Calgary’s bustling local market scene, Delta Skincare has carved out a niche for those battling Alberta’s notoriously dry climate. Founded by Nicole Imeson and run alongside her mother Judy, the small-batch brand specializes in […]
Born out of the raw energy of Treaty 7 Territory’s punk scene, Quit It! has carved out a reputation as a band that refuses to be ignored. Praised by Maximum Rocknroll as torchbearers of “socio-political […]
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