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Growing up away from his father’s family on the Kainai Nation in southern Alberta, Jared Darcy Tailfeathers didn’t always feel connected to his Blackfoot community. He explored his culture through leatherwork and beading as a teen. But it wasn’t until his graduation in 2015 from Alberta College of Art + Design (now AUArts) that he found his calling in Indigenous art.
Why Stackable Crops are Gaining Ground in Calgary
When it comes to agricultural production, Alberta is a Canadian frontrunner, second only to Saskatchewan in terms of total field crop area and ranking a respectable fourth in greenhouse capacity. However, due to harsh prairie winters, fresh produce is imported to Alberta year-round, as only 60 per cent of Alberta greenhouses operate seasonally, and the remaining 40 per cent that are open all year cannot keep up with demand.
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This Calgary Tattoo Studio is On a Mission to Make the Industry More Inclusive and Safe
In 2020, after being sexually harassed by an older colleague during her apprenticeship, Janeen Scott and three of her female colleagues — Taylor Hudson, Geneva Haley and Marlee Watts — opened their own studio, Hemlock Tattoo. While Scott’s harasser was eventually fired, she says the experience revealed gaps in communication, safety (beyond hygiene) and consent between artists, clients and colleagues that need addressing in the industry. At Hemlock, they’re aiming to do just that.
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What do you do when you have a flesh wound? Chances are you slather on some ointment, slap on a bandage and you’re good to go. But for people whose bodies don’t heal properly, a wound can result in a chronic injury, amputation or even death.
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Why Major Film and Television Productions are Coming to Southern Alberta
The Alberta film and television industry has had its star-making moments over the years, with award-winning and critically acclaimed projects such as Brokeback Mountain and The Revenant shining a spotlight on the province and its natural beauty. But the past two years have seen the provincial film sector as a whole make great strides.
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Meet 5 Calgarians With the Coolest Jobs Around
Imagine having a job you love. Now imagine getting to do it with your best furry friend. Fire investigator Jodie Grisdale doesn’t have to wonder. She works with a black Labrador retriever named Willow, one of the few fire-accelerant detection dogs in Canada.
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