Dialled-in “How do you cast your shadow? In today’s media-rich, over-marketed world it is not easy to get noticed. It is a time-consuming and difficult task to make your mark, or ‘cast your shadow.’” These words are the opening lines of the promotional material for Sundial Graphics, founded by 27-year old Ben Block. He recalls how two ideas melded to [...]
Distinctive designer The night her father was killed in a tragic car accident, Holly Husel had a revelation. “As I watched my grandfather share the news with my mom… I knew at that moment that I had to step up, take care of my mom, and honour my father every day of my life.” She had just turned seven three [...]
“Tedmonton” Artist, advocate The Scotford oil upgrader isn’t a place you would normally expect to find an artist in residence, but Ted Kerr knows better. For five weeks last fall, the 28-year-old was granted unlimited access to the Shell Chemicals facility to photographically document and interpret the on-site lives of its workers, whom he describes as Alberta’s unsung heroes. “The [...]
Fashionista Who would think driving around in a van and setting up beer displays could inspire a fashion accessory line. When Jenna Herbut was doing a summer internship with Labatt Breweries a few years ago, she had an idea. “I had a lot of extra time on my hands between stops, so I got to thinking what my next project [...]
Olympic hopeful, entertainer, entrepreneur Being the grandson of former Eskimo great Rollie Miles doesn’t guarantee success in sports, but it certainly hasn’t hurt—especially when you are the top ranked high jumper in Canada and within striking distance of making the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Described by his wife, Shannon Tyler, as “a triple threat of the highest degree,” Jesse [...]
Jay Sparrow Lead singer Murder City Sparrows www.murdercitysparrows.com Imagine the rush: singing into the same microphone as Frank Sinatra, playing your guitar in the same room as Ray Charles’ piano, and recording an album at Willie Nelson’s studio in Texas. How cool is that?
