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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Shameful Hussies are a six-piece band of rebel rousers serving up outlaw country with a rockabilly edge—and a whole lot of sass. Fronted by Métis and Blackfoot nationale, this powerhouse group of multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters […]
Kendra Lawson, Assistant to CEO and Founder Jordan Guildford, represents Gems for Gems, a Calgary-based charity working to end the cycle of domestic abuse by empowering survivors through innovative, action-driven programs. What began in 2014 […]
As Chief Marketing Officer of Wild Folk, Kelly McLarty is helping reshape how Calgarians—and Canadians—think about drinking. Wild Folk creates premium non-alcoholic cocktails crafted with real herbs, botanicals, and citrus rinds, offering complex, satisfying flavours […]
Matthew James is an Australian-born singer-songwriter known for his emotionally charged storytelling and unflinching exploration of personal struggle. His debut single, Monsters, struck a chord with listeners worldwide, earning 2nd place in the Rock category […]
Pat Belliveau is a JUNO Award–nominated and three-time YYC Music Award–nominated saxophonist with an impressive international performance résumé. He has played at major jazz festivals and venues across cities such as Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, […]
“I could still feel there was more. It just kept spinning… We hit the ground again, and I thought I had died or something. I just felt that I blacked out for a second. And […]
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