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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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Hygge Candle Co
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Homegrown Business: Kayla Fichtenberg of Hygge Candle Co.

April 21, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Kayla Fichtenberg, founder of Hygge Candle Co., is on a mission to bring sustainability and luxury together in the world of home fragrance. Her eco-conscious candle brand offers clean-burning alternatives free from harmful toxins, ensuring […]

Peter Cormier
Music

Five Minutes With: Calgary R&B Musician Peter Cormier

April 18, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Peter Cormier is a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist from Calgary, Alberta. Since the creation of his band, Peter & the Wolves, at the age of 18, he has been inspired by the sounds of 1950s […]

Run For Little Ones
Charity

Charitable Choices: Zeeshan Chawdhry of Run For Little Ones

April 15, 2025 Emilea Semancik

For over a decade, Run for Little Ones has been making a difference in the lives of Alberta’s most vulnerable newborns. Led by current president Zeeshan Chawdhry, this student-run non-profit raises funds and awareness for […]

Canadian Army Veterans Support Services
Charity

Charitable Choices: Allan Reid of Canadian Veterans Services Society

April 8, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Since 2018, Allan Reid and his team at the Canadian Veterans Services Society (CAVSS) have been working to provide essential aid to veterans and first responders who feel left behind. The organization was founded in […]

The Romantiks
Local Business

Homegrown Business: Sarah and Kelsey of The Romantiks

April 7, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Sisters Sarah Rounsville and Kelsey Taylor, owners of The Romantiks, have turned their lifelong love of flowers into a thriving wedding floral business. Based out of a cozy studio in Calgary’s Killarney neighbourhood, they design […]

Denis Dufresne
Country

Five Minutes With: Country Artist Denis Dufresne

April 4, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Denis Dufresne is a highly acclaimed, award-winning artist, producer, and session musician with a career that spans genres and continents. From his early days with the fiddle supergroup Barrage to becoming a sought-after professional, he […]

Homegrown Business: Geison Hidalgo & Alina Zhuk of Quora Strings
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Homegrown Business: Geison Hidalgo & Alina Zhuk of Quora Strings

March 31, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Calgary-based violinists Geison Hidalgo and Alina Zhuk, the dynamic duo behind Quora Strings, are redefining live music entertainment with their unique blend of classical elegance and modern showmanship. With over 20 years of experience and […]

Penny Sanborn
Music

Five Minutes With: Accordion Artist Penny Sanborn

March 28, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Penny Sanborn is an accordion performer and educator from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Penny performs solo, in chamber music ensembles, and with orchestra, and teaches accordion lessons. She holds a Master of Music degree on accordion […]

Mollie Risa
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Mollie Risa

March 27, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Sharp, self-aware, and delightfully unhinged, Mollie Risa takes life’s frustrations and spins them into high-energy, laugh-out-loud observations. Whether it’s pop culture absurdities, personal grievances, or the undeniable chaos of modern existence, no topic is off-limits. […]

Rhys Douglas Farrell
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Visual Artist Rhys Douglas Farrell

March 26, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Rhys Douglas Farrell is an artist deeply immersed in his practice. His paintings dazzle the eye, vibrate the mind, and make you wonder at what point these static forms of bold colour came to life […]

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