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Volume 7 • Issue 3 May - June 2017
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Tiny Teacup Homes
The wave of the future in homes comes to Lethbridge
Sustainival
Canada’s Green Carnival comes to Lethbridge. Unlike any other carnival, these rides
use biodiesel, a fuel source derived from the waste stream of fried food.
SOLAR Awards
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The Water Balance Equation
Thomas Porter sets out to create a documentary film on the origin of Southern Alberta’s water resource
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From The Publisher It appears Spring is finally peeking around the corner as we head into May. It has come slowly, but at least it is arriving! I always find Spring an exciting and envigorating time as new growth breathes life into our surroundings all around us.
Volume 7 • Issue 3 • May - June 2017
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This issue, we talk about local projects breathing new life into our surroundings with stories about growth and change in our area. Teacup Tiny Homes is a new Lethbridge venture that is the brainchild of Jennifer McCarthy. Jennifer researched tiny homes and found there is a need for smaller, affordable homes. With Jennifer’s background in homebuilding, she decided to create her own version of tiny homes. Her product has been received with resounding success. Christina Scott talks to Jennifer about her home building plans and vision for future tiny home communities. Part the enjoyment of the season is going to the fairs that come through town. Sustainival is a new fair that comes with a twist. The light, sound and thrill rides are all run on biodiesel, a fuel source derived from the waste stream of fried food. This green carnival will be visiting us for the first time late May. Make sure you check it out! Speaking of firsts, The first annual SOLAR Awards were held at Subaru of Lethbridge this past March. The event took place in the Subaru showroom and hosted exceptional artwork by many talented artists and photographers from the area. Thomas Porter, our content development coordinator, is working on an in-depth documentary on the origin of Southern Alberta’s water resource, and the steps needed to ensure we maintain balance between nature and man as we head into the future.This film will reveal the splendor and uniqueness of our Southern Alberta back country in a thought-provoking and impactful way. We talk to Thomas about the film and his journey bringing it into fruition. Hope you enjoy all this and more as we settle into new beginnings this Spring!
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The Song of Healing
Healing is like singing a song where physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual well-being must be in harmony. Through our emotions, thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, the tune being sung by our mind has a profound effect on our health. At the end of the day, healing does not depend upon medication, surgery, herbs, yoga, acupuncture, mantras, candles, or talismans. In fact, studies on patients whose broken bones have failed to heal have revealed that none of the patients believed their bones would heal. It’s all about our belief in the song we choose to sing.
The presently held concept that illness is due to things that happen to us disempowers us, separating us from the living processes of our own bodies. Just as molecules cooperate with direction from the cells, the cells cooperate with direction from the mind and the journey to health is as individual as the trillions of cells in the body. The science of epigenetics tells us that when a cell dies, consciousness remains in place to organize a new cell where the old one was. Every cell in your body responds to directions received from your conscious mind according to the belief system you have adopted.
The possibility of healing is lessened if the individual does not believe it can occur or if it "serves a purpose" for the individual. Sadly, some individuals hold onto their disease, pain and suffering the way a drowning swimmer holds onto a lifejacket, as if their identity and place in the world depends on it for survival. Holding onto a lifejacket serves a useful purpose. Unfortunately, quite the opposite is true in holding onto disease.
We tend to see ourselves as victims of dis-ease. We are fearfully trained to look for illness and that is what we’ll find if that is all we are looking for. The body is listening. Rushing to the doctor for every sniffle sends a message to the body and it will obligingly comply by realizing the fear in the form of
illness. Cellular biology has shown us that we Heather Gunn stop growing healthy tissue when under stress. RN, BSN, MSN When our cells are in protection mode, they cannot grow. So, consider the stress-related heart attack. If you are convinced there is something wrong with your heart, those cells may alter their status to comply with your belief and produce the illness you hold in your mind.
Your belief in your body, how it functions and how it heals is paramount. Diseases and injuries may simply be wake-up calls to re-examine our life and how we choose to live it. Examine your core beliefs concerning your body and health. Through the process of accepting that you do have an active role in the development of a disease or injury, you ultimately empower yourself to heal.
Your body is playing a tune – are you humming as a victim or are you singing on key? "QHHT - The Truth Be Told"
Heather Gunn, RN, is a Quantum Healing Hypnosis (QHHT) practitioner, non-denominational minister and Reiki master teacher. Contact Heather to discover how you can heal yourself.
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Jennifer McCarthy is taking Lethbridge by storm. As the owner and operator of Teacup Tiny Homes, McCarthy has set tongues blazing with a simple concept: big things come in small packages.
In Canada, the average price for a conventional home is approximately $300,000, with that figure doubling in larger centres such as Toronto and Vancouver.
“That’s when I first heard of [tiny homes] and I started watching the shows on HGTV every day, all the time,” she says. “One person said to me, ‘You should build those tiny homes, you’d be so great at it.’”
She says opting for a tiny home is much less expensive, giving people the ability to pay off loans faster, or avoid mortgages altogether. Tiny homes also make a smaller carbon and environmental footprint, and can drastically reduce cost of living.
Incorporated in September 2016, the business specializes in building tiny homes and structures that are 500 sq. ft. or less. As a designer with 14 years’ experience, McCarthy says she got the idea for the venture between April 2015 and March 2016 during a maternity leave.
McCarthy graduated from Lethbridge College’s interior design program in 2004 and had the opportunity to work for a home builder during her practicum. She would remain in the home building field, spending her last 12 years with Avonlea Homes in various roles, including interior designer, head of design and production, and operations manager.
“I had the opportunity to be involved in a lot of different elements of home building,” she explains.
When someone suggested she build tiny homes, McCarthy brushed off the idea with a chuckle. Upon hearing the same comment from several others, she began researching the concept. “The more I did my research the more I discovered there really is a need for a smaller housing option for so many different demographics across the country and the world,” says McCarthy.
“A lot of people just can’t afford it,” says McCarthy. “We have about 2.1 million people in post-secondary education right now that are to come out with student loans, so what are they going to do?”
“The home is 300 sq. ft. and comes complete with a king-size loft, full bathroom and kitchen, living space with a sectional couch and 50-inch television, and propane appliances including a washer/dryer combo.”
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“It frees you. If you are not tied down to your mortgage, you get out of the rat race, you don’t necessarily have to feel that pressure of waking up and going to work from eight in the morning to five at night just to pay the bills,” says McCarthy. “People would rather spend their time having fun and experiencing life.”
“I would love to create a model for a tiny home community and then replicate it across Canada.”
Many across North America seem to agree with that sentiment; in the past five years, the tiny home movement has blossomed in the U.S. According to Tiny Home Alliance Canada, as of 2015, 60 per cent of tiny home owners in the U.S. were debt and mortgage free.
Passionate about allowing people to live affordably, McCarthy knew her background in design and home building would be a perfect fit. Along with building complete tiny homes, Teacup’s services also include building tiny home shells, tiny cabins, hunting shacks and more. Consultations on construction and interior design are also available. Drawing from her industry connections, McCarthy acts as the general contractor for projects, hiring the subtrades needed to complete construction.
“[The homes] are so customizable that I can reach out to a ton of different contacts that I’m so lucky to have,” she says.
When she began, McCarthy knew that building a prototype was crucial to helping people understand what tiny living can look like. In July and August 2016, McCarthy set to work researching and obtaining quotes from the trades, in addition to working with a trailer manufacturer to create a shell for the home.
When the trailer arrived in December last year, McCarthy partnered with Exteriors by Leroy & Darcy to build the Not-So-Lonely Wanderer.
“I decided [on the name] because this home is amazing,” she says. “You can take it anywhere you want, you can wander wherever you would like, but I feel like whoever is in it will never be lonely because they’ll be filling their life with experiences, joy and happiness.” The home is 300 sq. ft. and comes complete with a king-size loft, full bathroom and kitchen, living space with a sectional couch and 50-inch television, and propane appliances including a washer/dryer combo.
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Using Exteriors’ large yard and shop space allowed the team to work indoors, away from frigid winter temperatures.
“The temperature dropped to -25 and stayed that way for two months,” says McCarthy. “You can’t do certain things in construction in the cold. We were really lucky to be able to move it inside to their shop and then back out when we needed to.” Partners included Liquid Empire Plumbing & Heating, Cabinet Expressions, FloorRight Interiors and Deluxe Granite, among others.
“I wanted to show something that was higher end,” says McCarthy of the design concept. “I really wanted to show that living small can be luxurious, too.”
Completed in 12 weeks at a cost of $85,000, McCarthy is confident tiny homes could be completed in six to 10 weeks, for as low as $35,000, depending on what the person wants included. McCarthy says when it came to designing the Wanderer, there was a learning curve. “It really changed my perspective of how to design a super functional home in a small space,” she says, adding the home grew on her. “The more time I spent in there, the more I loved it. It was much roomier than my RV, even though my RV is bigger.”
The prototype made its debut at the Home and Garden Tradeshow March 22 to 25. Attendees viewed the space with keen interest.
The answer is somewhat illusive. McCarthy says people who own their own land can easily park structures on farms and acreages. If the home is on a foundation in a residential setting, specific codes need to be followed. Because tiny living is a relatively new phenomenon, Canada does not have legislation for tiny homes in its building codes. Canada’s tiny home community recently presented the National Resource Council with proposed changes to the country’s codes to include tiny homes. “That will be a gamechanger,” says McCarthy.
“The more I did my research the more I discovered there really is a need for a smaller housing option for so many different demographics across the country and the world.”
“Wednesday was the only day we weren’t lined up,” says McCarthy. “Come Saturday, we had anywhere from a 10 to 15-minute wait all day.” Feedback was positive, but many people had the same question: where can you place a tiny home?
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“I really wanted to show that living small can be luxurious, too.”
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In December, the U.S. added a tiny home appendix to its codes, to be adopted in 2018. The appendix applies to homes smaller than 400 sq. ft., and covers things such as minimum loft dimensions, stairways, landing platforms, loft guards, and emergency openings.
Equally important to the venture’s success is land development, says McCarthy, whose dream is to someday create a tiny home community.
“I would love to create a model for a tiny home community and then replicate it across Canada.”
That would likely involve garnering support from private investors, developing the land into a subdivision, writing the rules for that subdivision and moving forward from there.
That idea is being harnessed by Big Valley, a small village south of Edmonton. Per a CBC article published in March, the village intends to build a subdivision containing 22 undersized lots measuring 30 ft. by 80 ft. A normal size lot in the village is about 50 ft. by 120.
The municipality continued to get requests from people wanting to build homes under 700 sq. ft., and decided to change its bylaws to accommodate demand. The village looked to U.S. regulations to model its community, expecting to complete the infrastructure in 2018.
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residents are more than ready for a tiny home takeover. In the past two months, she has received inquiries from 21 people asking where they could put a tiny home in the city.
“I believe that it would attract a lot of attention and a lot of people would want it,” she says. “I think there would be a waiting list.”
McCarthy is currently working with clients in B.C. and Alberta; both will be using salvaged and reclaimed materials in their build.
“I’m working with a company called Salvage Solutions out of Pincher Creek and they basically tear down barns and old buildings and salvage the material so we can reuse them on these projects,” she says.
The Not-So-Lonely Wanderer is currently for sale, and McCarthy looks forward to her next build. By summer, she hopes to hire an assistant with design credentials to aid with various aspects of the business.
“There’s an opportunity to help a lot of different people,” says McCarthy. “I really believe in living your life to the fullest and that’s what I can help people do.”
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It looks the same, sounds the same and even tastes the same as carnivals we might remember from our youth…but that’s pretty much where it ends when describing the midway that’s visiting our city at the end of May.
Sustainival is coming to the parking lot at the Enmax Centre May 26 to 28. This revolutionary carnival and fair still has your favourite rides and games, but there is one major difference the entire operation is powered by green energy.
The light, sound and thrill rides are all run on biodiesel, a fuel source derived from the waste stream of fried food. Used vegetable oil is collected from restaurants, processed to remove impurities, then run through giant diesel generators that would otherwise use petroleum.
This event is new to the city said Economic Development officer Trevor Lewington. It marries fun and games with education. It hopes to demystify terms like “renewable energy, sustainable living and green technology”. It’s an event like no other, he explained, one his organization is proud to bring to the city.
By Thomas Porter Photos courtesy: Sustainival
“We thought this would be great for public awareness, but also an opportunity to showcase what’s already going on in this area (with sustainability),” said Lewington. “This event is going to bring people together and hopefully encourage growth and new ideas. It will be another draw to our city going forward.” Edmonton-based Sustainival Alberta is the brainchild of Joey Hundert, a 36-year old entrepreneur and alternative energy advocate. It started out as a solitary idea of getting a midway ride powered by veggie oil, connecting people with the up-andcoming green energy future “by the seat of their pants.”
“You could say I’ve always been obsessed with sustainability,” said Hundert. “I really wanted to find a way to connect people with these ideas (of alternative energy). Some of it can be kind of jargon, but it doesn’t have to be. Sustainival provides a fun platform for people to get engaged.” Sustainival boasts all the familiar rides like the Tilt-A-Whirl, the Gravitron, and the Zipper, but all of their torque and gyration comes from a byproduct that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Although the roar of the power plants may sound the same, the smell they emit is a lot more…palatable. Quirk - 17
“This event is going to bring people together and hopefully encourage growth and new ideas. It will be another draw to our city going forward.”
“It smells like veggie barbeque,” said Hundert.
A small-scale fuel processing station will be on site to demonstrate the conversion of waste oil to biodeisel. Even the carnival’s own mini donut kiosk will provide used oil for the demonstration once visitors have enjoyed their sugar-coated snacks.
Lewington first heard of Hundert and his carnival in 2016 on social media. After meeting with him a short while later at conference in Edmonton, Lewington began laying the groundwork to bring Sustainival to Lethbridge.
“(Lewington) really rolled out the red carpet for us,” said Hundert. “He was a real bridge builder, introducing us to more than 20 different groups. We had a televised session with the Mayor and council back in 2016 and we ended up getting a grant for $125,000 from the Environmental Education fund.”
Although Sustainival has previously done up to a dozen shows a year, the company has decided to do fewer shows going forward and upscale the size of each event. The touring midway has mounted five successful events in Fort McMurray over the years and will return there on June 15 - 18. Edmonton plays host the week before, June 8-11, at South Edmonton Common, Service Corporate Office parking lot at 151 Karl Rd.
“We’ve done really well in Fort McMurray in spite of it being an oil town,” said Hundert. “Initially we had people show up that were angry with us, thinking we were there to erase the hydrocarbon industry.
“That’s not what we’re about, hydrocarbons have been a blessing, a miracle. But there have been energy sources that came before them there was wood, whale oil…it’s just a matter of what comes next and Quirk - 18
“The light, sound and thrill rides are all run on biodiesel, a fuel source derived from the waste stream of fried food.”
something always comes next. We just want people to be ready for it so there won’t be a bottleneck. Going forward, renewables won’t have to rely on early adopters and in ten years we hope this will be the norm.” In addition to the rides and games, Sustainival boasts a unique contest with some pretty significant prize money. The “Green Beast” contest is like The Amazing Race in that it’s a scavenger hunt for clues that will help answer questions about sustainability. Individuals and teams are encouraged to enter with winners taking home some ‘green’ of their own.
The Lethbridge event hopes to draw as many as 20,000 visitors. A number of school groups will visit the site prior to the public opening as part of a green energy field trip program. Students will get a guided tour of the operation to see how things work and learn the science of it all. Early bird tickets are available on the company’s website until May 25. Unlimited ride passes are $30 before the date and $45 at the gate on
opening day. The carnival is free to enter, visitors can take in the green expo and other attractions at no cost. Only the rides and games require an event pass. Hundert said this year’s carnival is the first installment of what is to become an annual event. The hope is to continue to showcase Alberta’s potential as a green energy leader going forward.
For more information about Sustainival visit their website at www.sustainaval.com or see the Facebook page.
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HEALTH MATTERS
Can the Bacteria in Your Gut Explain Your Mood?
Ask people what they know about probiotics and some will reply it’s good for preventing infection. They might also say it’s good for digestion. But if they’ve ever “gone with their gut” to make a decision, they’re likely getting signals from an unexpected source: their second brain, which contains bacteria that could help mold our brain structure, possibly influencing their moods, behavior, and mental health. Hidden in the walls of our digestive system, this “brain in our gut” is revolutionizing medicine’s understanding of the links between digestion, mood, and even the way we think. Bacteria in the gut produce vitamins and breaks down our food; their presence or absence has been linked to obesity, inflammatory bowel disease and the toxic side effects of prescription drugs. Biologists now believe that much of what makes us human depends on microbial activity. In other words, if you aren’t feeling as healthy, energetic or mentally balanced as you’d like, what’s going on in your gut could be to blame. These microbes’ reach may extend much farther, into the human brains. Recent years have witnessed the rise of the gut microbiome, as this bacterial ecosystem is known, as a major topic of research in biology and it seems that mind-altering microorganisms have an impact on the gut microbiota on brain and behavior.
The French realized that diet can be an underlying factor. They found that a bacteria combination displayed anti-anxiety characteristics in animals and then beneficial psychological effects in human volunteers as well.
Their laboratory and numerous standardized psychological tests revealed lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, a significant decrease in symptoms such as depression, anxiety, anger/hostility, obsessivecompulsive actions, phobias & paranoia, and an improvement in sleep. Regardless of what came first, the psychiatric illness or the gut problem, studies continue to illustrate the inseparable gut/brain connection.
The discovery that changing the bacterial environment, or microbiota, in the gut can affect the brain carries significant implications for future research that could point the way toward dietary “Depression, anxiety, and sleep or drug interventions to improve brain function, disorders are just a few of the researchers say.
more common problems that have been closely linked to intestinal problems.”
I’ve spent this past year gathering worldwide information and studies which reveals how variations in the composition of the gut microbiota influences normal physiology and contributes to diseases ranging from inflammation to obesity and hormonal imbalance. Accumulating data now indicates that the gut microbiome communicates in such a way that it hereby influences brain function and behavior.
Some of the research I’ve been following comes from Japan and France. Depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders are just a few of the more common problems that have been closely linked to intestinal problems. It may seem strange to some people that there is a neurological connection between the gut and the brain and that you can treat the brain with antidepressants and see improvements in bowel problems. But what’s even stranger is that orthodox medicine never considered directly treating bowel problems to improve mood disorders. It’s a two-way street between the brain and the gut. If you change one area, it makes a difference in the other.
In essence, this opens a new avenue of safely and effectively helping a huge population suffering from all types of psychological problems.
This brings back memories from my studies back in Toronto. It’s really not a new concept at all. Students were taught to first work with the gut while at the same time ruling out any possible food sensitivities as this can be a root cause of any underlying health issue ranging from insomnia to anxiety and even anger disorder. And to this day, I follow this protocol as the first stepping stone. The brain does not function well unless the gut is properly working. Quirk - 20
Scientists have found that gut bacteria produce neurotransmitters such as serotonin dopamine, and GABA, all of which play a key role in mood (many antidepressants increase levels of these same compounds).
Some research suggests that digestive-system activity may even affect cognition (thinking skills and memory) too. This is an area that needs more research and so we need to keep informed.
If you currently have any health problem, or if you want to help prevent any type of future health problem, it’s imperative that you optimize your microbiome.
A number of factors influence your microbiome and its delicate balance. However you can rebalance the colonization within your gut and reintroduce variety through these steps: • Add fermented foods to your diet • Take a prebiotic and probiotic supplement • Increase fibre intake • Eat more fruits and vegetables • Minimize refined sugars and carbohydrates • Make health a habit!!
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But what thrills me to my core is the realization that I’m not just experiencing life, I’m crafting it, piece by piece, layer by layer. It won’t be perfect, but it will be mine.
My sister is building a house. Which means the entire family is building a house. A process as large as this has a way of rippling through parents, siblings and cousins as we are all enlisted at one point or another to sand, paint, and haul things. It’s an exciting time of comparing color swatches and samples, but this immense project also came at a time when I needed a reminder. I’ve watched my father build houses my entire life. And there’s something breathtaking in seeing things take form under a practised hand, day by day, layer by layer. The immensity of such a project becomes simpler when it’s broken down into stages of craft.
Life also feels immense and filled with choices easily regretted – like that very non-returnable granite countertop that didn’t turn out as expected. We have to settle sometimes for the less expensive model. We have to adjust plans. We have to repair mistakes. We even have to swallow the consequences when the wrong choice cannot be undone. But what thrills me to my core is the realization that I’m not just experiencing life, I’m crafting it, piece by piece, layer by layer. It won’t be perfect, but it will be mine.
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I have a wise friend who once listened patiently as I laid out my inflexible life strategy before her. She had already experienced one or two of life’s great upsets and knew enough to advise me that it didn’t really matter which path I took to reach my destination, so long as I knew where I wanted to go. At times we get so caught up in small things that feel unreasonably necessary, we forget what we’re aiming for. It doesn’t matter that your anniversary dinner was a flop – what truly matters is what sort of marriage you’re crafting. Your child’s failure to grasp algebra is not catastrophic if what you’re trying to nurture is a person with the courage to pursue his non-mathematical talents. All the stressful and bewildering minutiae make way for one poignant question – what am I actually building? If you can truly envision the home, the career, the relationships, the health, that you desire, the little disappointments and failures along the way lose much of their sting. Because in a life of known and unknown variables, there’s one sure guarantee – that there’s more than just one blueprint. Each stage of craft can be flexible and forgiving so long as you keep that gleaming end game in sight.
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Vincent Varga “Flight”
S.O.L.A.R.
Awards by Jean Van Kleek
photos by Monica Chapman Jackie Addison “Bighorn Sheep”
It was early March when I was invited to Subaru to attend a special event they were hosting this past March. The lot was full, and as I was navigating a place to park, a smiling young face from the Subaru staff directed me into the bay adjacent to the showroom. Much to my surprise, we were greeted with valet parking. As we entered the showroom, I realized the valet service was just the beginning to an exceptional evening.
Everywhere around, there were happy smiling faces as guests intermingled and admired the works of art tastefully displayed throughout the venue. Intertwined with the guests, were trays of delectable delights served by the Umami group, who catered a wonderful variety of snacks as well as hosting a walk up buffet. Subaru volunteer staff hosted the bar providing many choices of beverages for their guests, and tall tables were placed throughout to congregate, complete with Subaru Hot Wheels decorating each table.
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The idea was the brainchild of Subaru Lethbridge. They wanted to create a community event that had nothing to do with sales; celebrating local and regional creatives and artists in the form of an exhibition and competition. Their goal was to applaud and support visual arts in Lethbridge and area. They aptly named the event “S.O.L.A.R. Awards”, an acronym standing for “Subaru of Lethbridge’s Art Recognition Awards”.
Luke Davis, of Davis Automotive Group, was quoted as saying, ”We realized we had no business hosting an art show, so we had Marissa Richards assemble a board of qualified locals to curate the show”. Marissa works for Davis Automotive Group in their marketing department and is also part owner of RichArts Design with her husband. While Luke Davis took care of the food and musical talent, Marissa oversaw and orchestrated the event and overall presentation.
Judicial Board Members:
Fred Green- Retired Administrative Manager of the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery Leanne Elias- Associate Professor of New Media in the Faculty of Fine Arts, U of L Christine Cuthbertson- Assistant Curator at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) Nicole Arvay- Owner of Hothouse Studios Photography Marissa Richards- Judicial Board Chair
The theme of the art show was Outdoor Adventure. Over 70 artwork submissions were received from local and regional artists, with 33 of the works selected to be on display. Subaru included as many pieces as possible to fit on the wall space in order to support the artists.
Two awards were given out that evening. The SOLAR Award selected by the Judicial Board, which included a crystal trophy and a $1000 cash prize was won
by Vincent Varga, a U of L student for his submission “Flight”.
The second award was selected by popular vote of the attendees and included a crystal trophy and a $500 cash prize. The winner was “Bighorn Sheep” by Jackie Addison, also a U of L student.
The evening was a resounding success with over 200 guests in attendance, paving the way to make this an annual
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The theme of the art show was Outdoor Adventure. Over 70 artwork submissions were received from local and regional artists, with 33 of the works selected to be on display. event with even more surprises next year. Southern Alberta is very fortunate to have the caliber and sheer volume of talent in our area. It is exceptional. And we, as Quirk - 26
patrons of the arts, are very fortunate to have businesses like Davis Automotive Group take the time and effort to showcase and reward this talent.
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The Water Balance
Equation by Georgie Erickson photos by Thomas Porter
Drywood Creek, near Boivin Lake, AB.
Tributary to St. Mary River on Siyeh Pass, Glacier National Park, MO.
It’s going to be a busy year for our man Thomas as he embarks on an ambitious journey through the Rocky Mountains. Our Content Developer is turning his cameras west for the next eight months in order to capture the mystery and majesty of the eastern slopes - the headwaters of the Oldman River.
For those who don’t know him, Thomas Porter is an avid outdoorsman. He spends every minute of his free time out in the wilderness. Whether he’s hiking, camping or fly-fishing Porter always has his cameras at
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the ready. But this year, in addition to shooting still frames, he will be capturing video footage. Porter’s hope is to produce a full-length feature documentary on the origin of Southern Alberta’s water resource.
The upcoming film, entitled “The Water Balance Equation,” is a homecoming of sorts, an opportunity to give something back to the land that has taught him so much. This first-person narrative will visit sites throughout the watershed - from Glacier National Park to Kananaskis country.
Mountain Goats, Glacier National Park
Spruce Grouse, Barnaby Ridge, AB. Wall Lake, view from Akimina Ridge
“We as a society here in Southern Alberta are going to have a lot of challenges to contend with in the future when it comes to water,”
“Land and water are joined at the hip,” said Porter. “As stewards of the environment we need to look carefully at our relationship with the land…especially if we are going to continue relying on it for water. I want to show area residents how good they have it and to empower people to make positive choices.”
As a young man Porter spent many weekends in the front range of the Rocky Mountains. As time passed though, the weekends became fewer and further between. Finally, career obligations took him out of province for nearly two decades. When he returned to the city in 2015 to continue his education, he said the changes he saw were shocking, both in and out of town. Thomas Porter fishing on the St. Mary River
“Of course Lethbridge itself is a lot bigger now, a lot more people…I mean I grew up on the west side and it wasn’t much more than a hamlet. It’s like its own city now.” But it wasn’t the city’s growth that had the biggest impact on our intrepid traveller, it was the damage being inflicted on the backcountry. It was clear the increased population meant more people in the wilderness and more pressure on the land.
Fireweed on Bennett Pass
“In a way it’s great, more people out there enjoying nature, learning about it like I did,” said Porter. “But every use has a footprint and it’s cumulative. We just can’t continue to do things the way we used to. If we don’t exercise a little foresight and be pro-active this place will cease to have the appeal that brought us here in the first place.”
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Thomas Porter hiking in Glacier National Park, MO.
In his studies of Physical Geography at the University of Lethbridge, Porter has developed a keen interest in the hydrologic cycle and how it relates to people. The Water Balance Equation will interview leading experts in ecology, hydrology and climate science in the hopes of shedding some light on why the headwaters need to be better managed and better understood.
“We as a society here in Southern Alberta are going to have a lot of challenges to contend with in the future when it comes to water,” said Porter. “There is only so much of it to go around and our population is growing.” This doesn’t even consider the unknowns associated with climate change, Porter added. A changing climate - whether human-caused or not - means humanity
Oldman River Campground, AB
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will need to deal with a changing water supply. We may suffer extreme events like flooding or drought, neither of which is a good thing.
When asked why it’s so hard for people to come to grips with some of the issues surrounding land use, Porter said it’s a very complex discussion. “On the one hand, Canadians have a connection to the land and we want to be out in nature,” said Porter. “But on the other hand our (primarily) urban existence has blinded us in some ways to the realities of need versus want. “It’s like we can’t see past ourselves, our own personal experience. It’s difficult for us to see things in terms of decades or multiple lifetimes, never mind the millennia it took for these natural systems
“It’s like we can’t see past ourselves, our own personal experience. It’s difficult for us to see things in terms of decades or multiple lifetimes, never mind the millennia it took for these natural systems to evolve. We’re kind of self-absorbed and have a hard with the bigger picture.”
Grinnell Glacier Trail, Montana
to evolve. We’re kind of self-absorbed and have a hard with the bigger picture.”
In spite of western culture’s short history in this part of the world, it has drastically altered the landscape. Porter said this is not new as far as human civilization is concerned. We only need to look to other parts of the world for examples of what not to do when it comes to resource management.
Forum Falls, Waterton National Park, AB.
“How many countries are there with water shortages, where water is too polluted to drink? Those areas weren’t always like that…people caused that. We are a young country and look what we’ve done in only 200 years…we need to be smarter and that’s why research is important.” Porter said he hopes his film can act as a conduit, bridging the gap between academia and the general public. He hopes that by simplifying the science and bringing it home into people’s living rooms that perhaps the community can re-examine the way it interacts with nature.
“I think knowledge is powerful. If people can learn things in an open, non-confrontational way it can be really liberating,” said Porter. “I want people to okay with the fact that there might be better ways of doing things. This applies to everything – what we buy, where we go, what we eat. Everyone can do better and no one is perfect…we just have to try.”
Bighorn sheep, Ptarmigan Trail. Glacier National Park, MO
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Drywood Creek, AB. Bertha Falls, Waterton National Park, AB.
Travelling into remote locations in the watershed is going to be challenging both physically and fiscally, said Porter. Although filming is already underway, Porter said he’s going to need some community involvement to make the film everything it should be. Up until now, most of his expenses have been covered out of pocket through the sale of magazine articles and related photographs.
He has since started a crowdfunding campaign with Australia’s chuffed.org to help raise funds for some of the film’s expenses. The official launch of the crowdfunding campaign was May 1. The 40-day blitz hopes to raise enough money to help get into remote locations that the general public seldom sees. The film will examine the unique beauty that exists in these places and some of the damage that is “out of sight, out of mind”.
Star Creek Falls, Crowsnest Pass
Donors from the general public will be entered to win a trip with Thomas and his team into the backcountry. They can choose to go on an allexpenses paid day of fly-fishing or go on a helicopter tour of the watershed where Porter and his crew will actually be dropped off for filming.
For more information please visit The Water Balance Equation on Facebook. To make a donation, visit the crowdfunding page at www.chuffed.org/thewaterbalanceequation, contact Quirk Magazine or email the production team directly at portta@uleth.ca. Links are also provided on the Quirk Magazine website at www.quirkmagazine.net.
The Westslope Cutthroat Trout is listed as threatened in southern Alberta
“I want people to okay with the fact that there might be better ways of doing things. This applies to everything – what we buy, where we go, what we eat. Everyone can do better and no one is perfect…we just have to try.”
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View of Beaver Mines Lake from Table Mountain
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LESSONS I’VE LEARNED FROM MY DOGS By Jean Van Kleek
to change, it was me. I needed to learn to accept that her nervousness and trepidation were part of her nature.
I recently thought back to when Shani came into my life. I remember she stood out to me from the rest of the litter because she stayed back in the corner, unlike all the other pups vying for attention at the front of the puppy pen. She was beautiful, but very shy and smaller than the rest. Her big eyes stared right through me and connected on a level that went straight to my heart. I knew right then she was the one. I believed that I could help her through her insecurities, foster a confidence in her to trust, and alleviate any fears she had. In the end, I realized it wasn’t Shani who needed
The mistake I made, as we often do with human relationships, is thinking we can change an innate part of a person’s personality. Trying to make someone become something they are not, even if you think it’s in their best interest, only ends up in disappointment for both of you. I have let go of trying to change Shani. Instead, I celebrate the positive qualities she has blessed me with: her intuition, sensitivity, love and loyalty. When she has her fearful moments, I just let her know everything will be ok. She still may not always trust the world around her, but I know she has trusted me ever since that first look when we met. Relationships are built on sharing strengths...not judging weaknesses. Love is understanding when your strengths are needed, and allowing each other room to grow into the unique individuals we all are.
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4 boneless, skinless cooked chicken breasts. I just poach in enough water to cover. 4 beaten eggs (I use free range) 3 tablespoons coconut oil (melted) 1 1/2 cup lightly steamed minced broccoli 1 red pepper minced 1 cup pureed pineapple (about 1/2 a pineapple) core and peel removed Approximately 5 to 6 cups quick oats (uncooked) 1/4 cup ground flaxseed Mix all ingredients well. Should be the consistency of cookie dough. Pat down on a cookie sheet laced with parchment paper. Use your paring knife (I use my good, old dull one) and score into sqaures. I make mine about one inch. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour.
These must be refrigerated or frozen once cooled. Use ziplock bags. *Michelle's recipes include well researched ingredients to help make your dog happy & healthy.
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The Lethbridge & District Humane Society has been a no-kill haven since its inception in early 1970. It is their goal to take care of strays and abandoned pets until a home can be found for them to thrive and have a new start in life. Some animals stay for years before finding a family to love them.
With the support of Park Pet Hospital & Northside Veterinary Clinic, Quirk would like to introduce a few of the residents who have been waiting for quite some time. Rescued pets are exceptionally loving,
and very grateful for a chance to be with you. If you have room in your home and your heart, please give the Humane Society a call to give one of these furry friends a chance to belong, and be loved.
They are a gift!
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Kodiak
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Kodiak is a pretty, white and grey tabby, with gorgeous striking amber eyes! She was born in August 2016, and found in the Lethbridge industrial area. She has adjusted well to the Humane Society and gets along well with her roommates. Kodiak loves to play and is very energetic. She is also snuggly and loves attention. Kodiak is spayed and is all ready for her own Forever Home!
Dino
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Dino is a purr machine! He purrs even before you pick him up! He's a lively, fun kitten, born in April 2016. He was in foster care for a while and is used to living with other kittens, cats and dogs. Dino likes to run and play and gets along well with his roommates. Dino would make a great family pet!
Martina (female calico)
Martina is a beautiful little tomboy! She loves to play with the other kittens, chasing around and wrestling, and she loves toys! She especially likes toys that move, so that she can POUNCE on them! She's active and playful, and very entertaining. Martina is very out-going and likes attention. She has a quiet side too, and is snuggly and affectionate. She was born in August 2016, and came to the Humane Society this February. Martina will do well with other pets, or on her own - where she can be the center of attention!
Ramsey is a good looking orange and white kitten, about 6 months old. He loves to play wi his toys, and with his siblings. He's got a great purr, which he uses as soon as you pick hi up! He's energetic and fun, very entertaining to watch. He'sCats presently residing at th • Medical & Surgical Care for & Dogs Lethbridge Humane Society, but is looking for his very own Forever Home!
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Betty
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Betty is a lovely affectionate little girl, with a huge dose of curiosity! She was born in April 2016 and came to the Humane Society last spring with her mother and siblings. She spent some time in foster care and is used to other kittens, cats and dogs. She loves to play and enjoys toys - and blankets! What could be more fun than chasing toes under the covers?! Betty is playful and fun and is going to make a great family pet!
Remy
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Remy's name was originally 'Remington', but he's just a little guy and suits the shorter name! Remy is a little sweetheart, and loves attention. He's shy at first and takes a bit of time to get to know you, but once he does - he'll gladly snuggle up on you for a nap! Remy was born in September 2016 and was in foster care for several months. He's used to other cats and kittens, and gets along with dogs too. Remy loves to run and play, and to wrestle with his brothers and roommates. He's brave, and quite comfortable jumping on the bigger boys for a tussle!
Jessie
(black medium hair female)
Jessie is a handsome boy with lots of playful energy! He likes to have the run of the cat room at the Humane Society, where he can race along the tops of the kennels! Jessie shares a kennel with his brother, and gets along well with the other cats. He was born in June of 2016. Jessie definitely has enough enthusiasm to entertain his Forever Family!
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