The Sprawl

In-depth Calgary journalism.

Stephanie English: A 200-km trek for justice

‘I’m hoping to make better strides in life.’

Fernanda Ortiz: A Cochrane teen finds growth in hardship

‘I’m not the only one that’s going through it.’

Käthe Lemon: Testing positive was a wake-up call

‘Even when you think you’re doing your best, it spreads.’

The Bear Clan: Calgary’s community-watch group

Helping vulnerable Calgarians cope.

Erin Phillips: An Anglican priest grapples with risk

‘We will just have to find another way.’

Elena Eli Belyea: Making theatre more accessible

This challenging year also had its silver linings.

Dr. Fareen Zaver: How a physician’s life was turned upside down

‘I’m so afraid to be excited.’

Marita Obst: Bringing newborns into a changed world

How an Edmonton midwife worked to keep everyone safe.

Rebecca Schooten: A Calgary mom leans into the discomfort

‘Community moves mountains.’

Treffrey Deerfoot: A Blackfoot elder who sees the big picture

‘We’ve been through pandemics before.’

Victoria Bucholtz: Creating a safe space for queerness

A drag queen’s quest for equity — one show at a time.

Breanne Everett: The power of collective action

Calgarians join forces to support front-line workers.

Jennifer Kenyeres: Creating warmth in cold times

‘The 2020 school year started with a bang but has ended with a stutter.’

Adanech Sahilie: An invaluable community connector

‘If each one of us does their part, we will have a good 2021.’

Taylor McNallie: A champion for Black rights in rural Alberta

How one woman used social media for good.

Chrisser Reyes: Tending to others and your own

‘I can’t afford to separate myself from my family.’

Suhail Panjwani: An immigrant teacher’s longing to belong

His teaching practice has a focus on relationships.

Nhi Tran: How to open a bar in a pandemic

Adapting to bring a ‘little bright light’ to the community.

Sadie Vipond: A young climate activist finds her voice

‘We can’t go back to normal when this is over.’