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About Emilea Semancik
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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Canadian Animal Task Force
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Charitable Choices: Amber Marleau of Canadian Animal Task Force

September 9, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Calgary’s own Canadian Animal Task Force has been quietly transforming the landscape of animal welfare for over a decade, tackling the root causes of overpopulation and lack of access to veterinary care. At the helm […]

T. Buckley
Folk

Five Minutes With: Calgary Americana Musician T. Buckley

September 5, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Award-winning songwriter T. Buckley is a rare craftsman in today’s musical landscape—quietly steadfast, steeped in tradition, and fiercely dedicated to the art of storytelling. Grounded in his Western roots, Buckley’s voice carries a soulful authenticity, […]

Jarret Twoyoungmen
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Filmmaker Jarret Twoyoungmen

September 3, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Jarret Twoyoungmen is a storyteller and filmmaker whose passion lies in improving the lives of Indigenous youth through language and culture. He co-founded the Nakoda AV Club, a collective of artists based on the reserve […]

SA Foundation
Charity

Charitable Choices: Carla S of the SA Foundation Canada

September 2, 2025 Emilea Semancik

With more than three decades of dedication to supporting survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking, Carla S., Director of International Program Development at the SA Foundation, has witnessed firsthand both the struggles and the resilience […]

Trent Agecoutay
Music

Five Minutes With: Calgary Musician Trent Agecoutay

August 29, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Trent Agecoutay is a born storyteller, shaped by years of performing in dancehalls since his teenage years and earning his stripes as a musician’s musician. From an early age, Trent watched his father sit at […]

Janessa Reimer
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Visual Artist Janessa Reimer

August 27, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Janessa Reimer is an artist based in the town of Claresholm, a small town in Alberta, just a short drive from Calgary. She is originally from the prairies of Manitoba but relocated with her husband […]

Western Muslim Initiative
Charity

Charitable Choices: Arooba Siddiqui of the Western Muslim Initiative

August 26, 2025 Emilea Semancik

As President of the Western Muslim Initiative (WMI), Arooba Siddiqui is leading a renewed effort to build inclusive, creative spaces for Muslim artists and community members in Calgary. Since joining the volunteer-run organization in 2024, […]

Peace Candle Co.
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Kim Willey of Peace Candle Co.

August 25, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Calgary-based candle maker Kimberly Willey is the owner of Peace Candle Co., a homegrown business dedicated to crafting 100% natural soy wax candles scented with certified organic essential oils. Motivated by her own sensitivity to […]

Music

Five Minutes With: Calgary Violinist James Watson

August 22, 2025 Emilea Semancik

James Watson is a versatile, award-winning violinist, composer, and collaborative artist based in Calgary, Alberta. Since completing his Bachelor of Music (with a minor in Linguistics) at the University of Calgary in 2021, James has […]

Ebony & Ivory Candle Co.
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Brianne Drew of Ebony & Ivory Candle Co.

August 18, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Meet Brianne Drew, the founder and creative force behind Ebony & Ivory Candle Co., a Calgary-based business handcrafting non-toxic soy candles, soaps, and clean home goods that are as beautiful as they are sustainable. What […]

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