Boosting office morale in a hybrid workplace | Link
With a recession looming, how can you negotiate a better salary? | Link
Women do more ‘worry work’ than men. It’s affecting their mental health and their careers | Link
How one of Canada’s only female chief economists is clearing the path for women in banking | Link
Gender-blind hiring could benefit women, but it also comes with challenges | Link
Well written history: digitization project a success, Oct/Nov 2019 | PDF
This lawyer is a popular singer in the Netherlands // Secret Life, September 2019 | Link
Field of Dreams | PDF
Wild Horse Advocate, February 2013 | PDF
The Old Road | PDF
The Kermesse community | PDF
Hooked on Atlantic barbecue, Summer 2014 | PDF
(RECIPES) Shrimp skewers with tamarind marinade
Don’s deconstructed seafood chowder
Lobster with roasted garlic butter
Salmon with maple rye marinade
Mussels, stuffed and barbecued
Social Sandwiches, June 2019 | Link
(RECIPES) Pinwheel sandwiches
Ribbon sandwiches
Checkerboards
Tuna and lime gelatin
Cream cheese and cherry
Rappie pie | Link
Learning Coffee: from beans to art | PDF
Step by Step: Calgary entrepreneur dances her way to success | PDF
Beyond sprawl: one man’s mission to build homes and communities | PDF
Natural disasters: an inventory of the most common convention pitfalls and how you can avoid them| PDF
Hot Air, Hot Cars: Five days of balloons and vintage autos| PDF
Kernels of truth: modern wheat stands up to heritage varieties | PDF
Upholding a legacy | PDF
Field Crop Development Centre vital for barley research | PDF
Why journalists need to start preparing to cover natural disasters now | Link
Winnipeg Free Press sees success after one year of micropayments says publisher | Link
Spotted! Breaking bad habits | Link
Groupe V launches multi-platform ad offering | Link
Q&A with Allan Boss, July 5, 2013 (live) | PDF
Managing contract risk: strategy, best practices key | PDF
“Energy Logistics.” Purchasing b2b, vol. 56, no. 5, 08/01/2014, pp. 28. | Link
“Accommodating the Oilsands.” Purchasing b2b, vol. 56, no. 5, 08/01/2014, pp. 30. | Link
Learning from disaster: Calgary panel catalogues best practices in wake of flood, Feb 2014 | Link
Alberta Cancer Foundation Fundraiser Keeps Giving Back, December 2013 | Link
Manulife developing a gem of an office tower in Calgary | Link
What women want - Elle Auto Care offers unique alternative | PDF
I was the editor of Okotoks Living for two years, and assistant editor two years prior to that.
Profile: Pete Mullaney: cowboy, barber, fiddle player | PDF
Fall You Said It | PDF
Balancing act | PDF p1 | PDFp2
Profile: Jim 'Bearcat" Murray: Hall of famer at home in Okotoks | PDF p1 | PDF p2
Listen to the music | PDF
For the love of shoes | PDF
Fall You Said It | PDF
Profile: Ruan Venter: looking to the future | PDF p1 | PDF p2
Local firms help you love your home again | PDF
Fall You Said It | PDF
Profile: Kirstie Kasko: Olympic sized ambition | PDF
Kids reap benefits of therapeutic riding | PDF
Town wins awards for sustainability focus | PDF
Fall you Said It | PDF
Profile: Ken Thevenot: Fire Chief | PDF p1 | PDF p2
M.D. aims to reduce light pollution with educational initiative | PDF
Five hot shops for cool desserts | PDF
Fall You Said It | PDF
Profile: Marg Cox: the glue that binds | PDF p1 | PDF p2
Spring You Said It | PDF
Profile: Bowling at Millennium lanes fun for all ages | PDF
Former Okotoks resident on the road to independence | PDF p1 | PDF p2 | PDF p3
Okotoks galleries showcase local talent | PDF p1 | PDF p2
Spring You Said It | PDF
Profile: Barb Hunt: family comes first | PDF p1 | PDF p2 | PDF p3
Alberta high school of fine arts students show there's no business like show business | PDF p1 | PDF p2
Profile: Emily Rowed: Okotoks singer-songwriter is a powerful performer | PDF
Chinook Arch Meadery indulges senses with honey wine | PDF p1 | PDF p2
Spring You Said It | PDF
Profile: Robin Szuch: Aerial artist makes home in Okotoks | PDF
Spring You Said It | PDF
Okotoks Art Gallery at the Station | PDF
To cap or not to cap? That is the question when it comes to Okotoks' growing population | PDF
Summer You Said It | PDF
Profile: Tina Wagner: Equestrienne extraordinaire has lifetime love of horses | PDF
Trade and lifestyle show | PDF
Okotoks entrepreneurs embrace odd jobs | PDF
Summer You Said It | PDF
Profile: Malcolm Duncan: Making things right | PDF
Where's the beef? | PDF
Bison an increasingly popular red meat alternative | PDF
Summer You Said It | PDF
Profile: Winston Parker: Saddles and service | PDF
Summer You Said It | PDF
Profile: Sean Clarke: the house that Sean built | PDF
Winter You Said It | PDF
10 ways to warm up in winter | PDF
North of Broadway: Local performers lean how to flex their song and dance | PDF
All dressed up withno place to go: local performance groups lobbying for a top-notch permanent facility | PDF
Profile: Chantal Beaulne: queen of swords | PDF
Irish dance classes a fun way to make friends and stay fit | PDF
Winter You Said It | PDF
Profile: Everyday hero | PDF
Rodeo royalty: fashions fit for a queen | PDF
Winter You Said It | PDF
Profile: Andy Laboucane: Community Hero Award winner | PDF
Okotoks imagined, 50 years into the future | PDF
Winter You Said It | PDF
Profile: Jackie Miller: ties that bind | PDF
Flood response shows community spirit | PDF
Winter You Said It | PDF
I wrote a column called “Lifestyle Essentials” for Alberta Venture, Alberta’s business magazine. It looked at foodie trends, including cooking classes, chefs knives, charcuterie and game meat, to hula hooping and parkour, art and design.
Foodie-friendly taste trends and other meaty matters for spring, May 2011. | PDF
Forget 'no pain, no gain.' In 2011, it's all about blending fitness and fun, August 2011. | PDF
I wrote a monthly column called "On Trend," exploring the latest trends in interior design for two years.
Condo Living
January 2013: colossal cabinets: function meets fab when it comes to built-ins | Link p1 | Link p2
February 2013: love is in the room: romance, not kitsch, is key for Valentine decor | Link p1 | Link p2
March 2013: beyond basic: bathroom design chic, sleek and simple for 2013 | Link p1 | Link p2
April 2013: green means go: Sustainable, green living tips for Calgarians | Link p1 | Link p2
May 2013: summer soiree: how to throw the perfect summer party | Link p1 | Link p2
June 2013: wide open spaces: tips for decorating open concept spaces | Link
July 2013: floral patterns: green thumbs make container gardens grow | Link p1 | Link p2
August 2013: A little goes a long way: flex rooms open up a world of design possibilities | Link
September 2013: making a grand entrance: tips on creating a welcoming entry way | Link
October 2013: pantry party: make the most of your pantry space | Link p1 | Link p2
November 2013: the wallpaper waltz: wallpaper makes a comeback with new easy-to-replace designs | Link p1 | Link p2
December 2013: Oh Christmas tree: design trees like the pros | Link p1 | Link p2
January 2014: sound design: speakers provide sensory experience at home | Link p1 | Link p2
Splash it up - backsplashes make bold kitchen statements | PDF
New Home Living
January 2013: made to order: custom built cabinets add functional style | Link p1 | Link p2
February 2013: artistry a l'amour: Valentine's Day may be run, but a romantic style lasts longer | Link p1 | Link p2
March 2013: boutique baths: turn up the style in this most private of room | Link p1 | Link p2
April 2013: a sustainable lifestyle: green living tips for a healthier tomorrow| Link p1 | Link p2
May 2013: backyard sizzle: throw the hit patio party of the season | Link p1 | Link p2
June 2013: open sesame: create magic with your home's open concept design | Link p1 | Link p2
July 2013: gorgeous gardens: smart choices make landscape design maintenance free | Link p1 | Link p2
August 2013: bonus game: how to make the most of your bonus room | Link
September 2013: a dramatic entrance: the foyer creates an exciting first impression | Link p1 | Link p2
October 2013: perfect pantries: an organized pantry is your best kitchen helper | Link
November 2013: Cut and paste: today's wallpaper design makes it easier than ever to change your home's look | Link
December 2013: green Christmas: 10 tips on how to celebrate the season sustainably | Link
Man charged in $6M investment and immigration fraud schemes
Win or lose, fans love the World Cup
Two nabbed in alleged mail fraud scheme, 2014-06-13 | PDF
Wheels spinning over cycle track’s impact on motorist commute times
Justice sought in workplace death, 2014-06-16 | PDF
Bowness to reopen by end of year: parks manager
Local rocker, former NHLer join city’s fire department, 2014-06-27 | PDF
Holy month is also a time to give back for Give 30 participants
Tips to keep pets happy on Canada Day, 2014-06-30 | PDF
Art! Art! Get your art at weekend estate sale, 2014-07-04 | PDF
Tens of thousands expected to attend Folk Music Festival
Body pulled from northeast pond, 2014-07-25 | PDF
Bow Valley rallies for Crazy Larry, 2014-07-28 | PDF
‘I’m overwhelmed by the … giving and warmth’
Teen charged with murder, 2014-07-29 | PDF
Fire destroys home, damages two others | Link
Couple who met on C-Train return to the tracks for maternity shoot, 2014-07-30 | PDF
Physiotherapy can speed concussion recovery: U of C research, 2014-07-31 | PDF
Show asks Calgarians to prove they’re the wheel deal
Stampede Showband extends streak, 2014-08-05 | PDF
Something Wicked this way comes, 2014-08-06 | PDF
$31M for watershed health, flood protection, 2014-08-07 | PDF
‘Urban nomad’ lives the lot life to pay down debt | PDF
Metro Toronto
Calgary man takes road less travelled to pay down debts | PDF
Metro Winnipeg
Calgary man takes road less travelled to pay down debts | PDF
A ‘wonderful’ way to get downtown | Link
City seeks artist to capture people’s relationship to Bow River | Link
10 treated for overdoses at music festival, 2014-08-11 | PDF
Rescuers search for man missing on Sikome Lake | Link
Will historic house find a new home?, 2014-08-12 | Link
Diner en Blanc on the menu once again
Looking to do the unexpected, Pop-up picnics great for lunch, 2014-08-13 | PDF
SAIT trains autistic students for culinary careers
Baby skunk saved from deadly litter, 2014-08-14 | PDF
Fire warning issued as heat wave hits Calgary | PDF
Spencer West thanks students for work in the community | PDF
Crews face fourth house fire this week, August 1, 2014 | Link
Black and white and cute all over: Calgary Zoo has two new baby penguins, August 1, 2014 | Link
Rodeo raises funds for missing children society, August 8, 2014 | Link
Students to study rap lyrics at U of C, August 8, 2014 | Link
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with authentic Celtic music, 03-11-2014 | PDF
Beiseker council gives funding for playground 03-18-2014 | PDF
(PHOTO) Bearspaw Christian School’s musical The Last Gladiator
Community Links volunteers offer free income tax help for residents
Village of Beiseker council updates emergency plan
Birthday presents for food bank
Sewing quilts for charity, one patch at a time
(PHOTO) Quilting for charity
(PHOTO) Learning the ropes – Canadian Cowboy Challenge event
Securities Commission warns residents of investment fraud
Town hall phone-in proves education is a hot topic, 03-25-2014 | PDF
Councillor seeks to establish community safety committee
Irricana Town council discusses emergency route parking ban
Irricana increases water rates by 4.8 per cent
Earth Hour events will be held across Rocky View
Chestermere high school parent council hoses a Night Out gala fundraiser
(PHOTO) Winterfest fun (PHOTO) Rise and shine
New rail legislation a boost for Rocky View farmers, 04-01-2014 | PDF
Beiseker asks County to discuss improved emergency services
Village of Beiseker saves thousands of dollars by fixing water leak
Chicken Soup author speaks at Beiseker library
Farmers uncertain about spring planting after March melt, snow
Residents frustrated with flooding in Beiseker, 04-02-2014 | PDF
Motorsports open house gets mixed reaction from crowd, 04-08-2014 | PDF
Balzac businesses want Highway 566 interchange upgrade
Construction begins on multi-million dollar racetrack in Balzac
Rocky View Publishing reporter waiting for spring and yearning for fall
New centre in county to offer hope for recovery
UFA’s new Airdrie location to benefit local farmers
Road bans eased for grain farmers
Rocky View County spring weight restrictions in effect for large trucks
Rocky View County to announce Conrich survey results later in April
Edible landscaping workshop in Airdrie
Handibus to begin service in Irricana, Beiseker, 04-15-2014 | PDF
Booth alley a concern for Irricana residents
Beiseker Railway museum remains stalled, 04-15-2014b | PDF
New phone app brings ag radio to producers, 04-15-2014c | PDF
Securities Commission warns of investment fraud, 03-20-2014 | PDF
Crossfield resident forgoes presents to donate to food bank
City of Airdrie and local business to celebrate Earth Hour 03-27-2014 | PDF
UFA’s new Airdrie location to benefit local farmers, 04-03-2014 | PDF
Edible landscaping workshop offered
Farmers uncertain about spring planting after March melt, snow
Green Calgary launches stormwater consultations, 04-10-2014 | PDF
Motorsports open house gets mixed reaction from crowd
Construction begins on multi-million-dollar racetrack in Balzac, 04-10-2014b | PDF
Inglewood: The perfect bohemian chic hood, April 2010 | PDF
Olympics composer David Pierce wins one more gold for Canada, November 2010 | PDF
ACAD students getting ready to shine, November 2010 | PDF
OpenFile appeared on the Canadian journalism landscape in 2010 as a crowd-driven, collaborative startup, which relied on ideas from users. Originally launched in Toronto, the community-based journalism site had three years of funding from a Bay Street venture capitalist and expanded to Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa. I was a Calgary-based reporter.
Kids politically aware and lovin’ it, April 2011 | PDF
Library lends walking, talking books, July 2011 | PDF
Calgary’s ‘Do it yourself’ bikeshop hunts for new space, Aug 2011 | PDF
Marking Calgary on accessibility, February 2012| PDF
Collective aims to educate, encourage organ donation, March 2012 | PDF
Wildrose won’t legislate moral issues, says Smith during candidates debate, April 2012 | PDF
Green building course postponed to lack of students, December 2009 | PDF
(PHOTO) LRT Expansion in Calgary, March 2010 | PDF
Work begins on future home of Hockey Canada, March 2010 | PDF
$15-million donation to fund Southern Alberta Institute of Technology training centre, April 2010 | PDF
Work continues on South Health Campus in Calgary, May 2010 | PDF
Taking a long look at sustainability
EllisDon creates new intelligent formwork system, April 2011 | PDF
Taking a close look at the Living Building Challenge, October 2011 | PDF
Apprenticeships important as labour shortage looms
Construction industry urged to innovate in uncertain times
Remote sensing technology aims to increase construction safety, June 2012 | PDF
Solar energy seminar set to heat up this year’s trade show, November 2012 | PDF
Owners, architects, engineers and contractors meet in Calgary, March 2013 | PDF
(PHOTO) Knocking it down, March 2013 | PDF
Calgary program aims to get more people into the trades, May 2013 | PDF
(PHOTO) Washout work, June 2013 | PDF
High River looking to restore infrastructure
Calgary roads plagued by sinkholes after severe flooding, September 2013 | PDF
(PHOTO) Western Canada’s tallest tower, November 2013 | PDF
Contractors develop strategies for attracting workers, November 2013 | PDF
Annual Buildex Calgary trade show will delve into the impact of flooding, November 2013
Alternative ways to rebuild after flooding will be explored at Buildex Calgary, November 2013 | PDF
Women continue to break ground in the construction industry
(PHOTO) Alberta Highway Construction, April 2014 | PDF
(PHOTO) Preparing for Flood Season, April 2014 | PDF
Southwest portion of Calgary ring road plans unveiled, July 2014 | PDF
(PHOTO) Calgary Courtyard construction, July 2014 | PDF
Seminar explores BIM use in Alberta | PDF
Seminar helps navigate prominent green building systems | PDF
Vendors and presenters gearing up for annual event | PDF
Conference panel offers insight into project delivery | Link
Pre-fab builders need to look outside the box | Link
Formwork made by EllisDon and Peri Formworks saves time and money for Calgary hospital | Link
Ian Tyson reveals new voice in cowboy tribute| PDF
Chucks award recognizes horses | PDF
Heartland turns spotlight on foothills' ranching history| PDF
Riders get jump on Olympic dream at Masters | PDF
Report shows Okotoks air quality good | PDF
Study gives Okotoks direction to grow | PDF
Group wants to rebuild Triangle Park | PDF
Night will be a feast for bass fans; Mobadass opens for Meshell Ndegeocello
The Edmonton Sun; Edmonton [Edmonton]. 26 July 2008: 78.
Hearing hope in U.S. | PDF
Gift of hearing at great cost | PDF
Family recipe behind foothills-based barbecue sauce
Claresholm Local Press; Claresholm, Alta. [Claresholm, Alta]. 12 Feb 2014: C.11.
Family recipe behind foothills-based barbecue sauce, 12 Feb 2014: C.11.
Chuckwagon matriarch dies at 83 | PDF
Chuckwagon reins passed on from generation to generation | PDF p1 | PDF p2
Bar u Ranch turns 125 in 2007 | PDF
Work and play a way of life in old Canadian West | PDF
On the Heartland set | PDF
Putting a price on hearing | PDF
Truck collides with train | PDF
Blast kills Cayley welder | PDF
Volunteers tackle graffiti, 21 Nov 2006: 9.
Contribution limits aimed at inclusion, 22 Nov 2006: 5.
Invasion of the bedbugs, 23 Nov 2006: 5.
Nova Scotians dug deeper last year for charitable donations, 24 Nov 2006: 24.
Hats off to Hope, 25 Nov 2006: 8.
Co-worker accused of sex assault, 28 Nov 2006: 7.
Kane denies hitting, sexually assaulting former co-worker. 29 Nov 2006: 4.
Rape trial in jury's hands, 01 Dec 2006: 6.
Kane found guilty of raping, assaulting coworker 02 Dec 2006: 7.
Volunteer likes to find out what makes people tick, 05 Dec 2006: 8. | PDF
Researcher wants to ensure everyone knows where victims are buried, 07 Dec 2006: 9.
Explosion survivors share memories, 07 Dec 2006: 9.
NSLC tackles drunk driving with humorous holiday ads, 08 Dec 2006: 9.
Angry bar owners say business down because of smoking ban, 09 Dec 2006: 7.
FRONTPAGE: Stricken hospitals limit visitors: norwalk virus spreading among metro patients | PDF
"We definitely have an outbreak" | PDF
'People in poverty cannot afford to eat,' government told, 14 Dec 2006: 6.
Drivers save green by being green, 15 Dec 2006: 10.
Socks with sandals earns Sherbrooke man a makeover, 17 Dec 2006: 8.
A boy's best friend 18 Dec 2006: 4.
Christmas with the cranks no fun., 26 Dec 2006: 5.
Christmas for Orthodox churches. 07 Jan 2007: 2.
Experience of a lifetime, 07 Jan 2007: 6.
Kids get new place to play, study in Spryfield. 14 Jan 2007: 6.
Hill memorial draws friends, strangers. 14 Jan 2007: 7.
Banook bridge completes trail. 16 Jan 2007: 7.
Day care 30, but young at heart. 21 Jan 2007: 6.
Girl skates with the pros. 29 Jan 2007: 6.
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