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Homegrown Business: Deidre Lotecki, Pastry Chef and Owner of Sweet Relief Pastries Inc.

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Sweet Relief Pastries is a specialty bakery that focuses on super delicious cookies, cakes, and bars. They are in downtown Calgary, specifically Victoria Park. We had a great talk with Deidre Lotecki, pastry chef and […]

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Homegrown Business: Lena Hufalar, Studio Manager and Art Instructor of Pinnovate DIY Studio

January 30, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Pinnovate DIY Studio was created as an art-based educational and inclusive space for the community in southern Calgary. Recently we had the chance to catch up with Studio Manager and Art Instructor Lena Hufalar to […]

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Homegrown Business: Todd and Rayanne Simmer, Owners of The Local Yokel

January 16, 2023 Stephanie Prentice

The Local Yokel is a young local business in Cochrane Alberta, just half a coffee west on the 1A. They are bringing dozens of creators of local arts, crafts, produce, baked goods and more under […]

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Homegrown Business: Aelie Swift, Founder of Hello Amino

January 2, 2023 Naadira Shivapurapu

Hello Amino is a company that introduced high protein gluten free baking mixes. We had a conversation with Aelie Swift, Founder, to learn more about them. What is your business called and what does it […]

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Homegrown Business: Lovenote Bride

December 26, 2022 Chiara Di Lena

Lovenote Bride is a Canada-based design company and bridal boutique that offers wedding gowns and accessories. By getting to know their clients and which styles best suit them, they’re able to help future brides find […]

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Bonnybrook Junction is a collaborative space in industrial Bonnybrook, formed by different businesses. We spoke with Kara Bullock, COUNTER-SPACE creative and Collective Member of Bonnybrook Junction, to find out more about what they do. What […]

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Homegrown Business: Jessica Off, Creator and Founder of Guess Where Trips

December 5, 2022 Demian Vernieri

Guess Where Trips offers one-day surprise road trips across Canada. We spoke with Jessica Off, Creator and Founder, to find out more about what they do. What is your business called and what does it […]

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Homegrown Business: Evelyne Nyairo, Founder of Ellie Bianca

November 21, 2022 Demian Vernieri

Ellie Bianca is a skincare line that uses organic oils to formulate and produce all-natural products. We spoke with Evelyne Nyairo, Founder of Ellie Bianca, to find out more about what they do. What is […]

The Magic Pantry Marketplace
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Homegrown Business: Alex LeBlanc, Co-Founder and Owner of The Magic Pantry Marketplace

November 14, 2022 Chiara Di Lena

The Magic Pantry Marketplace is a specialty food store and cafe that also aims to promote other local businesses in Alberta. With an interest and love for preserving and reducing food waste, they offer ready-made […]

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Homegrown Business: Jasen Robillard, Founder, Creative Director and Puzzle Designer of StumpCraft

November 7, 2022 Demian Vernieri

StumpCraft design and create wooden jigsaw puzzles. We spoke with Jasen Robillard, Founder, Creative Director and Puzzle Designer, to find out more about what they do. What is your business called and what does it do? […]

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