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Stephanie English: A 200-km trek for justice

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

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  • S17 | The 2020 Edition

    Fernanda Ortiz: A Cochrane teen finds growth in hardship

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

    Dec 18 2020
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    Käthe Lemon: Testing positive was a wake-up call

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

    Dec 17 2020
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    The Bear Clan: Calgary’s community-watch group

    Helping vulnerable Calgarians cope.

    Dec 16 2020
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    Erin Phillips: An Anglican priest grapples with risk

    ‘We will just have to find another way.’

    Dec 15 2020
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    Elena Eli Belyea: Making theatre more accessible

    This challenging year also had its silver linings.

    Dec 14 2020
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    Dr. Fareen Zaver: How a physician’s life was turned upside down

    ‘I’m so afraid to be excited.’

    Dec 13 2020
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    Marita Obst: Bringing newborns into a changed world

    How an Edmonton midwife worked to keep everyone safe.

    Dec 12 2020
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    Rebecca Schooten: A Calgary mom leans into the discomfort

    ‘Community moves mountains.’

    Dec 11 2020
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    Treffrey Deerfoot: A Blackfoot elder who sees the big picture

    ‘We’ve been through pandemics before.’

    Dec 10 2020
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    Victoria Bucholtz: Creating a safe space for queerness

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

    Dec 9 2020
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    Breanne Everett: The power of collective action

    Calgarians join forces to support front-line workers.

    Dec 8 2020
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    Jennifer Kenyeres: Creating warmth in cold times

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

    Dec 7 2020
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    Adanech Sahilie: An invaluable community connector

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

    Dec 6 2020
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    Taylor McNallie: A champion for Black rights in rural Alberta

    How one woman used social media for good.

    Dec 5 2020
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    Chrisser Reyes: Tending to others and your own

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

    Dec 4 2020
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    Suhail Panjwani: An immigrant teacher’s longing to belong

    His teaching practice has a focus on relationships.

    Dec 3 2020
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    Nhi Tran: How to open a bar in a pandemic

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

    Dec 2 2020
  • S17 | The 2020 Edition

    Sadie Vipond: A young climate activist finds her voice

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

    Dec 1 2020

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