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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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Piroska Pipo
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“A Day in the Life” with Calgary-based Visual Artist Piroska Pipo

April 3, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Piroska Pipo loves her children, her grandchildren, her dog, and her garden. My mom is a beautiful person, and she makes beautiful artwork inspired by what she loves. But my mom wasn’t always an artist. […]

Calgary Artists Studio Tour
Charity

Charitable Choices: Jean Parker of the Calgary Artists Studio Tour

April 2, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Jean Parker, a dedicated member of the Calgary Artists Studio Tour organizing committee, sheds light on their volunteer-run art collective. Born in 2022, the tour aims to fill the void of studio events in Calgary, […]

Glam by Alisha
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Alisha of Glam by Alisha

April 1, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Alisha, a makeup artist, esthetician, and owner of Glam by Alisha, brings her passion for beauty to life in Calgary. Offering a variety of services from makeup application to lash lifts, Alisha’s mission is to […]

Blush and Tales
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Tricia of Blush and Tales

March 25, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Meet Tricia, the owner of Blush and Tales, a business dedicated to creating timeless keepsakes and meaningful home decor. Tricia’s passion lies in transforming spaces with unique, handmade pieces that blend timeless elegance and contemporary […]

Recipe for Maple Butter Tarts
Food & Drink

Recipe for Maple Butter Tarts by My Pocket Kitchen

March 24, 2024 Emilea Semancik

With over 30 years of experience as a Pastry Chef and avid home cook, Andrea Mut -the head behind My Pocket Kitchen– shared with us this delicious recipe for Maple Butter Tarts. This recipe has […]

Royal Tusk
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Five Minutes With: Sandy MacKinnon of Rock Trio Royal Tusk

March 22, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Royal Tusk, the Alberta, Canada trio—Daniel Carriere (vocals), Quinn Cyrankiewicz (guitar), and Sandy MacKinnon (bass)—carves its own path with a unique blend of hypnotic hooks, hard-hitting riffs, untethered rhythms, and honest lyrics. Their upcoming 2024 […]

Kaylon Lambert
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Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Kaylon Lambert

March 21, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Calgary comedian Kaylon Lambert shares laughs through his anecdotal and observational comedy style. Influenced by greats like Tom Segura and Dave Chappelle, Kaylon’s jokes, often laced with a splash of dark humour, resonate with diverse […]

Recipe for Spring Vegetable Focaccia
Food & Drink

Recipe for Spring Vegetable Focaccia from Bake Good

March 3, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Welcome the vibrant spirit of spring with a delightful Vegetable Focaccia that captures the essence of the season in every bite. This easy recipe combines all-purpose flour and yeast, creating a fluffy canvas for the […]

Matsu Kaze Tea
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Michiko Ono of Matsu Kaze Tea

February 19, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Located in Calgary, Matsu Kaze Tea sources authentic Japanese tea and tea ware for online shoppers and wholesalers as well as for a number of festivals and events. Blending traditional and modern Japanese tea culture […]

Temps
Music

Five Minutes With: Calgary Post-Punk Band Temps

February 16, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Temps is a project by David Lavoie and Aidan O’Reilly in Calgary. David’s background in jazz and Aidan’s involvement in Calgary and Montreal’s respective post-punk scenes highly influence their sound. The band aims to build […]

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