THE VALLEY BELOW HOMEGROWN TALENT DREAMS BIG August 20th, 2013, 10:00 a.m.: East Coulee, Alta. The drive from Calgary to Drumheller is a good hour and a half. Add about 20 minutes to get to East Coulee – the hamlet-sized agglomeration of 140 people, now technically part of the Drumheller municipality. It must be at […]

Archive: Calgary indie songstress Samantha Savage Smith releases sophomore album
photo courtesy of cbc.ca January 12, 2015 CALGARY — It’s hard not to love local heroine Samantha Savage Smith. Her persona is down-to-earth, she sings sweetly and strums gently, releasing feel-good, gentle indie rock songs that more often than not leave you with chills. When she’s not jamming in her basement or recording an album […]

The Mercato couple
During the first few months of my ex and I dating, we strolled Fourth Street and enjoyed the sun and the fresh air many times a week. He lived on Second Street which was the perfect location for anybody who loves being in the downtown core. His balcony was just perfect: on the fifth floor, […]

Yoga Inspirations
Yesterday in yoga class I discovered something new about myself. I used to go into practice knowing my limitations – or so I thought. I have been practicing yoga on and off since I was 19. Boys and school would oftentimes get in the way and instead of going to yoga to clear my […]

$100 Film Festival Recap
The festival weekend was great, filled with sweet films. Saturday night was particularly amazing! Lots of creative brains out there! In case you missed out, read this piece! It’ll give you a taste for next year! -C.M. FEEL THE IMAGE RUN THROUGH YOUR HANDS When I think of film festivals in Calgary, the $100 Film […]

Joshua Fraser: The Vernal Equinox Observation
I wrote a short blurb for Beatroute on this event but it did not make it in. I like the concept of this project so much that I want to share it with the rest of you. I hope to see others attending this event! I think it will be fantastic! Thanks to Joshua for […]