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November 2016

Contents CONVERSATIONS 6 Cyber Celebrity

Making it big on YouTube

ARTS & CULTURE 13 Caitlin Bodewitz:

Artist Entrepreneur The art of balancing creativity and business

17 Meet Tom Cockle

A T8N interview 20 THEN & NOW

The Musée Héritage Museum Then & Now

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Home for the Holidays Snuggle into staying home

LIVING 25 FOOD & GATHERINGS

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From the Editor

MAKEFUL. BESIDES BEING an enjoyable word to

say, it’s a term being used to describe the creative, global community that makes ideas come to life— artists, vloggers, content creators, media companies, foodies, entrepreneurs and endless combinations of the like. And with its leaders wielding tag lines like, “Inspiration in the Making,” and “The Hand­ made Revolution,” it’s not hard to understand the attraction. But like any big business, the business of CARMEN D. HRYNCHUK being makeful is fueled by savvy women and men EDITOR-IN-CHIEF who work hard to earn our interests and consumer dollars. From digital and social platforms to cable channels and craft fairs, makers are everywhere looking for ways to connect to and with us. They’re listening. And we are, too.

As makers ourselves, we thought it was time to dedicate an issue to the maker community. And with Christmas around the corner, there was no better place to start than in the kitchen—with cookie recipes! That’s right; get ready to rock the cookie swap. From there we got crafty making some Mason-jar snow globes and a winter-wonderland project to DIY for.

When we weren’t being makeful ourselves, we were celebrating others who were. This month’s Meet You There takes us to Paint Nite at O’Maille’s Irish Pub, and our feature article explores the business of YouTube. We even caught up with a World War II-era model-tank maker and an amazing artist entrepreneur.

So? Ready to get makeful? We’re hoping so. There’s a lot for you to explore this month.

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Cyber Celebrity

Making it big on YouTube

BY VANESSA ROSET

SINCE THE BIRTH of television, humanity has held a special fascination with

its entertainment superstars. The same is true today, but the constellations are changing. As the popularity of paid television subscriptions declines in favour of online programming, the type of star we admire on our laptop screens is shifting. Move over, Hollywood: today’s celebrities are posting YouTube clips and video chatting with fans. Some are even children—minute million­ aires—with worldwide followings. Ready to quit your day job and buy a better webcam? Hold up just a minute—the medium isn’t all fun and online games.

THE BILLION-DOLLAR BRAINCHILD

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS The idea for YouTube originated at a dinner party, after its creators were having difficulty finding certain videos online. What were they looking for?

Janet Jackson’s infamous Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction and footage of the devastating 2004 tsunami.

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When YouTube masterminds Steve Chen, Chad Hurley and Jawed Karim formally launched the video-sharing website in the spring of 2005, the former PayPal employees likely weren’t expecting its exponential rise to fortune. By late 2006, the trio was already negotiating the site’s $1.7 billion sale to Google. The rest, as they say, is virtual history.

Today, YouTube’s reach is worldwide, with more than 1 billion users watching over 3 billion hours of video content from 88 countries every month. An estimated 300 hours of video are uploaded every minute. The platform is accessed through hundreds of millions of devices and is one of the highest ranked search engines in the world.

To use the site, individuals need only create an account (called a channel) with a unique user name to begin uploading videos. While the first YouTube videos were amateur at best, today’s YouTube successors have evolved to deliver higher-quality content on thousands of subjects, including comedy, gaming

demonstrations, relationship advice, and tutorials on music, makeup and everything in between. A common post is the video blog, or vlog. Video loggers (­vloggers) star in short, entertaining clips where they discuss any number of topics to entice viewers. The system operates something like television, with people posting original material on their channels in order to attract subscribers, who are then notified when new material is released.

In May 2007, YouTube launched the Partner Program, a system that allows content ­creators to profit from their material by linking them with advertisers. The implications were huge: the medium could now deliver millions of active viewers to advertisers instantly. Partners with the most subscribers and video views were rewarded with more advertising dollars, and within a year the distributors of the first truly successful viral videos were reportedly pulling in six figures.

STAR STATUS The name Jenna Marbles may not ring fam­ iliar to the less internet-savvy among us, but the thirty-year-old entertainer is a shining example of the possibilities of viral fame. In 2010, she released a humorous two-and-ahalf-minute, self-chastising video entitled “How to Trick People Into Thinking You’re Good Looking.” Within a week, the video had been viewed five million times. That number has since soared to over 65 million and opened up a world of opportunity for the popular vlogger, who now has over 16 million subscribers and runs the top female-­ directed YouTube channel of all time. Marbles now hosts a podcast, has her own line of dog toys based on the pets she lovingly features on her show and has the financial freedom to pick and choose among an eager group of sponsors who want to peddle their products to her devoted fan base.

It is this level of success that has more and more dynamic personalities, like University of Alberta student Ashley Hackman, reaching for the cybernetic stars. The self-taught makeup artist started her YouTube career at a mere twelve years old because “I was bored, and I liked attention, and YouTube seemed like the right place to be in.” The awkward videos of her youth have since been removed, but the twenty-year-old is far from finished. Since beginning to take YouTube’s potential more seriously a few years ago, Hackman has attracted nearly 217,000 subscribers under her screen name, Ashley Elizabeth. She addresses a range of content: in one video, she performs an impressive makeup tutorial or discusses relationship and consent issues; in another, she reviews sexy bedroom toys or recounts entertaining stories about recent dating disasters. Her videos are peppered with cheeky profanity and her excitement about the products she endorses is palpable. She is personable and, most importantly for the medium, authentic.

Unlike the highly fictitious world of modern television, YouTube stars succeed by being honest and relatable, actively engaging their audiences. This focus on viewer interaction is the reason that some of YouTube’s earliest breakout stars—comedy duo Smosh, beauty guru Michelle Phan, and LGBT activist Tyler Oakley, to name a few—have been able to build subscriber bases of loyal fans that span a decade. There’s longevity in the cards, if you play them well; that’s what vloggers like Ashley Elizabeth are after. “Honestly I will ride it as long as it will let me. I’m at the point right now where I’m saying yes to whatever I can. Whatever’s thrown my way, I’m excited to try.”

And there are opportunities, many of them, for creators who are able to harness the average eight-second attention span of today’s viewers and keep them returning to their

“This is definitely not an easy job where someone can just sit in front of a computer and see thousands of dollars roll in.”

—Ashley Hackman channels, over and over again. There are so many artists, musicians, singers, comedians, performers and personalities trying to make a name for themselves online that talent scouts now scour YouTube to find the next big breakout stars. A number of modern musical sensations (ever heard of Justin Bieber?) have netted record contracts from large-scale labels after being discovered on the site. Some entertainers, like comedian Grace ­Helbig, transition to mainstream television with shows of their own. Others feature in their own full-length movies or documentaries, which are often showcased at film festivals or released for a download fee.

Vloggers now take part in YouTube awards ceremonies and conventions, where they celebrate each other’s successes, share ideas, work on new projects and help promote each other’s channels in an environment of collaboration and support.

EVERY DAY I’M HUSTLIN’…

That support is necessary in an industry that can take up a lot of time without a lot of payback. While it’s true that media moguls like Jenna Marbles reportedly earn more money than they could ever spend, the reality is that smaller channels like Hackman’s— despite having followers that number in the hundreds of thousands—require a lot of persistence to turn profits. “This is definitely not an easy job where someone can just sit in front of a computer and see thousands of dollars roll in,” says Hackman. Many people believe that hosts receive huge advertising bonuses as soon as a video does nominally well, but for someone of Hackman’s status, that amount is akin to “paying off a couple of monthly bills, or putting gas in your car.” For

one video, she estimates making somewhere between one and seven dollars per thousand views—after Google takes its heavily criticised 45% cut of the revenue. The amount left can vary from a few hundred to $2000 on a really good month, if she’s able to get great advertisers.

The quest for a regular income has other obstacles as well: the constant growth of the site means creators must compete to get their videos seen by viewers who are already inundated with material. Successful vloggers work full-time (often with few days off) to produce unique videos on a regular basis in order to grow their networks. It can take over a year to build a solid subscriber base on YouTube; once there, it takes a constant presence to keep expectant fans entertained. Despite all this effort, YouTubers who plan, film, star in, edit and market all their own content still get paid pennies compared to their TV-star counterparts. There are also restrictions on what type of content can be monetized: it must be free of copyrighted music and must be deemed “advertiser-friendly.” This excludes sexually suggestive content and humour, violence, profanity, material promoting drug use, and “controversial or sensitive subjects and events, including subjects related to war, political conflicts, natural disasters and tragedies.” The latter point especially has online critics concerned about YouTube promoting censorship by primarily rewarding “entertainment fluff.”

When asked how financially reliable a successful YouTube channel is, Hackman laughs, “Not at all. It’s the most unreliable thing ever.” Like many content creators, most of her money actually comes from outside sponsorships and special events, such as live shows. This is where YouTube really thrives. Through the careful development of the Ashley Elizabeth brand, Hackman has T8N November 2016 7

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been able to establish herself with sponsors like Clinique, who either send her free products to mention on her shows or pay her a set rate to do a dedicated product video.

She promotes her channel on other social media platforms and directs her fan base to revenue-generating sites outside of YouTube, like Patreon.com. The crowd-funding website allows fans to make one-time donations or pledge monthly amounts in exchange for more interactive member benefits, such as becoming a pen pal, getting a monthly Skype call and accessing patron-only videos. She is, of course, always on the lookout for potential sponsors, approaching them about as often as they approach her. “I really have to go and hunt for my money,” explains Hackman.

“You have to hunt for companies that are valuable for you and for your channel, for things that you and your audience are all going to respond to. It’s not an easy job. It’s a super fun, exciting, wonderful job, but you do have to work hard. You have to find a balance between selling out and earning a living.”

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LITTLE SCREEN SUPERSTARS Attract an audience, build a brand, make creative videos and secure sponsors. Those are the keys to success, right? That depends.

Sometimes, all you need is an adorable face and a dedicated parent. More and more children are tuning into YouTube, and the results are fascinating, if not a little startling. While the web host offers specialized children’s programming on channels like the Mother Goose Club, many kids are primarily engaged by what they can really relate to—other kids. Some of these pint-sized video stars are so successful that they’re paying for college years before starting primary school. In his popular videos, four-year-old Ryan of Ryan’s Toy Reviews unboxes trendy toys and plays with them in front of the camera, adding his

own delightful commentary. It’s enough to captivate the attention of 4 million subscribers, most of them three to seven years old. In his highest-ranking video, Ryan cracks open a giant surprise egg full of planes, cars and other toys for kids—the clip has been viewed over 500 million times. Ryan isn’t the only child making millions on the Internet; there are children leading baking classes, reviewing their favourite candy or just playing with their brothers and sisters in front of the camera; together they garner billions of views from people around the world. It’s a phenomenon that has many parents wondering how they can support the online activities of their children and teenagers while also keeping them safe.

Technically, the minimum age for hosting a YouTube channel is thirteen-years-old, but it’s easy for preteens to skirt the requirements and create channels of their own. Posting a video is simple; nowadays, all you need is a cellphone. A few years ago, a disturbing trend emerged where thousands of teenaged

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and pre-pubescent girls posted online videos of themselves, asking Internet strangers “Am I pretty?” A quick glance at the comments will have any parent wishing they could send their children back to the Internet’s dark ages. Cyber-bullying, also referred to as trolling, is online harassment that can be particularly vindictive due to the anonymity of its perpetrators. Young people and adults are equally vulnerable to targeted harassment:

In 2012, celebrated sex educator Laci Green had to temporarily disable her account after receiving serious threats. To help prevent harassment, parents can access a number of online tutorials and resources to make Internet activity safer for their children. A quick Google search of “How to make YouTube safe for kids” yields tens of thousands of results, and the new YouTube Kids app for mobile devices now offers a wider selection

“I really have to go and hunt for my money.

You have to hunt for companies that are valuable for you and for your channel, for things that you and your audience are all going to respond to. It’s not an easy job. It’s a super fun, exciting, wonderful job, but you do have to work hard. You have to find a balance between selling out and earning a living.”

of screened content and improved parental controls. Communicating with kids about safe Internet use and the possible repercussions of posting personal material online is exceptionally important, as is working with them on their channels and enabling features like Safety Mode. With the right information and support from their parents, kids just like twelve-year-old Hackman can make a career of being creative online. t8n

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Small Screens, Big Vision Problems … and how our kids fit into the mix!

As our digital world expands we are spending more and more time glued to our electronic devices and not surprisingly Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) or digital eye strain is on the rise. Recent data presented by Kleiner Perkins indicates that, on average, Canadians spend just under 400 minutes per day on electronic devices (two hours being on our smart phones) with one in ten people spending 75% of their waking hours on devices.

Approximately 65% of North Americans report experiencing symptoms of digital eye strain with other common related symptoms being headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes as well as neck and shoulder pain.

Viewing a digital screen often causes the eyes to work harder.

In some cases the letters on the digital device may not be as sharply defined as on a printed page, the contrast may be too low or there may be too much glare. We also tend to blink 50% less contributing to or worsening pre existing dry eye symptoms. As we strain to see details over time our facial, neck and shoulder muscles can tighten and in many cases our poor posture and repetitive movements create musculoskeletal discomfort. In essence CVS occurs because the demands of the task exceed our abilities with risk increasing greatly at two or more hours per day of usage.

Our kids are being raised with technology and digital devices integrated into their everyday lives more than any past generation.

With chrome book use at school and in many cases hours of use once they get home, it is estimated that 65% of children and teens spend two or more hours per day on digital devices. This puts them at risk for not only CVS but now we believe increasing myopia (nearsightedness). The prevalence of nearsightedness among North Americans is estimated to have increased over 60% in the last 30 years, and increasing near work and less time spent outdoors in natural light is partially responsible.

Digital devices can have great value for our kids, but it is important that as parents we are aware

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that they can experience vision problems as well. Kids can also be less self aware and more adaptable not keeping track of the hours they spend on devices or may ignore problems such as glare or neck strain while engrossed playing a video game or watching a show. Luckily there are many strategies and products that can be used to reduce digital eye strain for kids and adults alike.

The first step towards eye friendly computer use is to have a comprehensive annual eye examination. That’s because uncorrected vision problems like far sightedness, astigmatism, poor eye focusing or eye coordination abilities can contribute to the development of CVS. In many cases even the presence of minor vision problems can significantly affect comfort and performance on a digital device, especially over time.

Controlling Lighting is also very important, both from the display itself and from light sources around you. Glare from nearby windows or from overhead lights can make your eyes work harder, so try turning off some surrounding lights or closing the blinds when possible. Ideally your monitor should be about the same brightness as the light around you. Also try reducing the color temperature of your monitor (to warmer color tones) since blue light scatters more easily in the eye than other visible light contributing to eye strain. Alternately try installing an app called f.lux that automatically adjusts your screens color temperature for you (https://justgetflux.com/).

Help make your workspace easy on your eyes by keeping your screen about arm’s-length away (20-28 inches) and keeping the screen center 15-20 degrees (about 5 inches) below eye height.

Your eyes can focus and coordinate on near objects slightly better in a downward gaze and it can help with neck and back strain as well. For kids make sure the computer is adjusted for their body size.

Try taking breaks looking away from the computer for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. If possible, take longer five-minute breaks every two hours to look at

something at least 20 ft away to reduce focusing strain. Reduced blinking can also make your eyes feel more irritated and strained, so try adding in 10 slow blinks after each break if needed.

Additionally for kids as a rule of thumb encourage a mix of tasks throughout the day limiting sedentary tasks with digital media to less than two hours. Spend some time educating them to respond to any discomfort they experience when using digital devices by taking breaks and seeking care if symptoms persist. Like many things, moderation is the key. Remember CVS should be temporary so if vision for yourself or your child is not returning to normal, book an eye appointment and share your concerns.

Another option would be to consider trying computer glasses. In many cases glasses and contact prescribed for regular use may not suffice for extended digital device use. As optometrists we now have new lens designs coatings and filters that actually help reduce eye strain and allow you to work longer and more efficiently on your devices, even for people that do not wear glasses otherwise.

As a closing topic I want to touch on night time device usage.

For many of us unwinding from our day does not mean unplugging from technology with recent studies indicating about 75% of us look at our devices in the hour before bed. The high energy visible light (HEV) or blue light emitted from our devices signals the brain to suppress the sleep hormone melatonin and produce cortisol (a stress hormone) which can negatively affect our sleep. This can be especially detrimental to our kids whom tend to need more sleep than we do, so try avoiding device usage in the hours before bed. Alternately, we can now make digital lenses that block the blue violet light minimizing their effects.

Digital devices are part of our lives and are here to stay. With a bit of knowledge and some strategies for use, we can both enjoy and be productive with our devices, even the small screens, without any of the big vision problems. If you have any questions or concerns we are here to help. I look forward to hearing from you.

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The art of balancing creativity and business PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRENDA LAKEMAN

THE STARVING ARTIST is a common stereo­

type, but it’s not one that mixed-media print­ maker Caitlin Bodewitz wants to romanticize.

In fact, Caitlin and her career are perfect remind­ ers that today’s successful artists aren’t only creative people, they’re entrepreneurs. As such, Caitlin emphasizes and strives hard for a balance in all aspects of her career—from her business model, to her visual style, to the very medium of printmaking itself. Creativity is her business, and learning to balance the two has been the key to her success.

For this month’s photo essay, we had the privilege of chat­ ting with Caitlin and discovering a glimpse into the world of an artist entrepreneur. To say that we left inspired is an understatement. Take a look.

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estled in the mountains of northern British Columbia, Caitlin’s childhood was defined by creative pursuits and an appreciation of the natural world. “I had an upbringing that encouraged me to pursue ­creativity and to work with my hands,” she says. “But growing up in a small town, the only art equipment you really get is a pencil and paper, but that was enough at the time.”

Her love of printmaking would come much later, while attending the University of Calgary.

Caitlin’s business model maintains an equili­ brium between creativity and professionalism, and this theme of balance surfaces in her work, too. Her style melds the natural and the geometric. “In theory, they’re very different realms,” she explains. “One is soft and organic, while the other uses hard, structured lines. I try to fuse the two aspects in such a way that they enhance one another instead of creating tension. It’s all about balance.”

“I’ve always been opposed to the idea that artists need to struggle. I don’t think that there is any shame in putting food on the table with things that I create with my own hands.”

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Caitlin fell in love with printmaking early in her education due to its uniformity and diversity. Just one more balancing act that she’s been able to master. “Printmaking allows you to work with all of these diverse styles, whether it’s sketch-like, painterly or anything else. But they all use the same uniform process.”

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This month, we had the pleasure of chatting with him. Here’s what we learned. t8n: How did this hobby start out for you?

TC: Well, I’ve always had an interest in World War II stuff and have been building models since I was a kid, but the two didn’t really come together for me until later in life. I lost interest in models in my late teens and didn’t really manage to get back into it until my 30s. I walked into a hobby shop

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friend from work came in with a small booklet from a modelling company out of Texas, Squadron Signals. I was flipping through it and saw that they were making models of the exact tanks I had been reading about. He took me to a shop on Whyte Avenue where they were selling them, and that was that.

When I was a boy, the only models you’d find were planes and ships—maybe a dozen or so generic armoured tanks. But when I walked into that shop, I was just amazed by the variety that had become available. I’ve built Russian, American and British models at different times, but eventually I found myself really wanting to focus on one area.

And that was the German side of things.

A T8N interview one day and was just taken aback by how far the craft had come since I was a kid. I was able to look at it with new eyes. I joined a club in Edmonton called the International Plastic Modellers Society, and I’ve been doing it ever since. t8n: Why do you focus on World War II-era model tanks specifically?

TC: It was a series of coincidences, actually.

There was this collection of books that had come out in the 1970s, which was simply called The Second World War. I was reading one about the battles in North Africa when a

t8n: How much research goes into the construction of a single model?

TC: I spend maybe two or three hours going through all of my reference books—I’ve got quite a few at this point. Usually I’ll just see a picture of something that has interesting markings or some other distinct feature, and I’ll say, “This is what I want to build.” Then it’s just a matter of buying the specific decals and looking at photographs to get everything right. After that, it’s just a question of how detailed you want to make it.

Before the war broke out, the Germans had a method of painting their vehicles that gradually changed over time. You can get a pretty good idea of the specific year of production based on that. The new tanks, even if they were the same model, were painted in new colours, so you can always tell the year. It can get a little dicey towards the end of the war because records were lost and all that. I moderate an online discussion group on Axis war machinery, and that’s one of the most frequent questions, “What colour should this be?” Lots of fights can break out over that kind of stuff. t8n: Where do you do your building?

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lighting I need, the wall space and even a fume vent for my paints.

much any more, but only a few years ago I was heading to a lot of international meets over in the United States and England.

I would take some of my pieces to show off, and they’d often win “Best of Show” awards in a few categories. They were custom ­models that just weren’t available on the market at the time. People appreciated those finer details.

t8n: How did you make the transition from modelling into writing?

TC: One of the modellers in our club was an artist for an American hobby-magazine publisher. The first meeting I went to, he was doing a demonstration on figure painting, and I wanted to get into it, too. I had my first magazine article published in 1984. Back then it was the only way to show off your work. Since then I’ve had book publications in England, I’ve helped translate some international modelling books and I’ve acted as an advisor for a company out of Hong Kong.

The global modelling community is just huge. t8n: The historical aspect is obviously a big draw for you. Do you get into the mechanics of these tanks as well?

TC: Oh yeah. Building tanks is all about getting into the machinery. I read books on

t8n: What kinds of plans do you have for modelling in the future?

specific campaigns and that kind of thing, but the majority of my reference library is about the construction of these vehicles and how they move. t8n: What kinds of awards have you won for your work?

TC: I’ve entered a lot of contests and that sort of thing over the years. I don’t do it too

TC: I’ve got a new book that I’m working on that will be published out of Hungary. But as long as I’ve got my faculties about me, I’ll be working on new models and modelling projects for about as long as I’m able.

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Then & Now

MUSÉE HÉRITAGE MUSEUM THEN & NOW

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munity that’s taken its heritage seri­ ously, and with good reason. We live in one of the oldest, permanent set­ tlements in Alberta, and the stories of our founders are nothing less than awe-inspiring. Though we don’t often consider it, those stories and our his­ tory do not maintain themselves. And the ease with which we access the past here in St. Albert is due largely to over 30 years of hard work on the part of the Musée Héritage Museum.

Ever wondered how this great public resource came to be? You’re in luck.

Prior to 1984, the majority of St. Albert’s historical artifacts were housed in residential basements, where they didn’t do much more than gather dust. Pioneer artifacts were on display at the Father Lacombe Chapel, but not much else.

Museum opening ceremony and inaugural display featuring mummification, May 31,1984.

In 1984, along the banks of the Sturgeon River, St. Albert Place was constructed to serve not only as a new city hall but also as a home to the arts. It was built with Musée Héritage Museum in mind, providing rooms for rotating exhibits, permanent displays and a large, publically accessible archive.

Though St. Albert has always had historic sites scattered around the city, the opening of the Musée Héritage Museum meant that the city would now have a dedicated hub for historical education and research.

Those first few years were largely dedicated to the gathering of artifacts, which would be studied and publicly exhibited. In 1989, the City of St. Albert acquired possession of the Little White School and gave it to the historians of the museum to maintain— their first artifact that wouldn’t quite fit into the archives.

Image credit: Musée Héritage Museum

Did You Know?

Although the city retains ownership over the museum’s historic resources, the Arts and Heritage Foundation is responsible for managing the collections and bringing historical education to the public.

1990s As the collections of the museum continued to grow, so too did its external holdings.

In 1991, the St. Albert grain elevators were acquired by the city and given to the museum as a means to both preserve and develop them. Unlike the Little White School, however, the city’s grain elevators were not safe for members of the public to enter. Though they wouldn’t be open to the public for some time, the elevators were at least safe under the care of the museum.

Since its opening, the museum had been operated by a department of the city called the Museum Management Board. In the mid 90s, however, the board was disbanded, and control of the museum was given to a new organization called the Arts and Heritage Foundation of St. Albert, the organization that still manages the museum today.

2000s The early 2000s saw the Musée Héritage Museum making some serious plans for the future. There was always an ongoing policy of growing the collections, but in the new millennium, the museum set its eyes on restoration. Plans were drawn up to return the schoolhouse and grain elevators to their original majesty, and work began on digitizing many of the documents housed in the archives—a task which continues to this day.

In 2006, the grain elevators were deemed safe for public entry, though only for

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Archivist Vinothaan Vipulanantharajah making adjustments to the exhibition titled Weiller and Williams Co Ltd: Building a Livestock Empire.

pre-­arranged events. At that same time, initial plans were drawn up to turn the land around the grain elevators, an area known as River Lot 23 and 24, into an interpretive site.

The historic Chevigny House was transported to Lot 24 in 2008, where it waits for the rest of the infrastructure of the River Lots to join it.

This month, we would like to introduce you to one of them: Nate Paul, General Manager.

Nate returns to St.Albert, where he spent his youth, to be a part of the community that means so much to him.

Today you will find him greeting guests and managing the team that curates your exceptional dining experience.

“When I welcome guests to 12 Acres, I make sure to let them know that we make almost everything from scratch here.

All of our soups, sauces, condiments, pasta, dried, cured and smoked meats, and some of our bread is made in-house by our very talented team of chefs.

I also let them know that we source all of our proteins (except seafood) from Alberta and that none of it has any antibiotics or added hormones.”

–Nate Paul, General Manager

Every ingredient at 12 Acres is sourced as closely to home as possible to create a menu of flavourful, seasonal dishes, like our Buttermilk Chicken and Grass-Fed Steak.

2010s Restoration on the St. Albert Grain Elevators was completed in 2011, and today, daily tours are offered during the summer months.

The Little White School’s restoration work

FUN FACT According to the latest count, the Musée Héritage Museum is home to 6500 artifacts, 3000 pre-war photographs and over 70 metres of written documents.

was completed soon after in 2012, ensuring that it would remain publicly accessible in the years to come. Development on the two river lots continues today, and one day soon the residents of St. Albert will be able to see daily life as it existed on the farms of our city’s Metis founders.

As for the Musée Héritage Museum itself, the archives, as always, continue to grow. t8n

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Prepare to rock the cookie swap OH, THE CHRISTMAS cookie exchange. It really is a

great concept… in theory. In reality, however, it’s not always the sweetest treat. Until this year! To help you plan ahead and remove the “I thought I’d have time to do this” factor, we’ve gathered some epic recipes to rock your cookie swap. Some are classics with a twist, others are new-found favourites and a few are obnoxiously adorable. But don’t feel bad about show­ ing off a little. It’s just the way this cookie crumbles.

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Cranberry & Orange Pistachio Biscotti

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Button Cookies

Few things are more satisfying than dunking a cookie. And these biscotti were made for it.

Tender, delicately spiced and just about the cutest things we’ve ever seen.

3/4 cup whole, unsalted, shelled pistachios 1/2 cup white sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1/4 cup corn syrup 1 tbsp orange juice

Preheat your oven to 325˚F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Next, coarsely chop a third of the pistachios, and coarsely grind the remainder in a blender.

To a large bowl, add the nuts, sugar, flour, soda, salt, cranberries and zest. Mix with a wooden spoon, and then add the 3 large eggs and all but 1tsp of the egg white. Next, add the corn syrup and orange juice, and mix until a stiff dough forms. Flour your hands, and roll the dough into 3 logs, each 6 inches long. Flatten the logs to a 1 1/2 inch thickness, place them on a parchmentlined baking tray and brush the tops with the reserved egg white. Bake in the upper third of the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Remove the logs to a rack, and let them cool for 10 minutes. Using a serrated knife, cut the logs into diagonal 1/2-inch-thick slices. Return them to the baking sheet, and bake them for 5 to 10 minutes per side. Cool them on a rack, and store them in an airtight container.

Orange & Cointreau Buttercream ’Tis the season for all things buttercream, and this spirited version is not to be missed.

1 cup icing sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 tsp freshly squeezed orange juice 1 tsp finely grated orange zest 1 tsp Cointreau

In a small bowl, beat all the ingredients with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Adjust the consistency to your liking: if too thick, add more orange juice; if too thin, add more icing sugar.

Spread atop cupcakes, between cookies or even on your favourite chocolate brownies.

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3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 6 tbsp cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp salt

Chewy Gingerbread There may be no such thing as the perfect man, but this gingerbread makes a pretty close version.

1 1/2 sticks butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 3/4 cup molasses 2 tbsp milk 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Preheat your oven to 350˚F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Preheat your oven to 350˚F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, and beat again. In a second bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and mix until combined.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the molasses and milk, and beat again.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the chilled dough to a scant 1/4 inch thickness, and cut into “buttons” with a round cookie cutter.

Place the cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Next use the back of a wooden skewer to make buttonholes in each cookie.

Bake for 8 minutes, and then cool the cookies on a rack. To package, thread 12 cookies together with baker’s twine, and tie with a bow.

In a second bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and mix until combined. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness, and cut into gingerbread men (or any large cookie-cutter shape you like). Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, and bake them for 8 minutes (they should be set and starting to crack but not hard). Cool the cookies for 2 minutes on the sheet before moving them to a rack.

Espresso & Irish Cream Butter Filling What’s better than two butter cookies?

Two butter cookies sandwiched together with a coffee cream filling.

1 cup icing sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp instant espresso powder 1 tsp Baileys Irish Cream

In a small bowl, beat all the ingredients with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Use at room temperature, and store the remainder in the fridge.

Salted Pistachio Nutella Cookies A crunchy pistachio coating, a gooey Nutella filling and just enough cookie to hold it all together. Give this show-off a try.

20 generous tsp Nutella 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt

For the salted-pistachio chocolate garnish 1 cup chocolate chips melted with 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 cup unsalted, shelled pistachios, roughly chopped sea salt (to sprinkle)

Line a dinner plate with waxed paper, and space 20 generous teaspoons of Nutella onto it.

Place in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.

Preheat your oven to 350˚F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Next, in a large bowl beat the butter and the sugars until fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat again.

In a second bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and mix until combined.

Scoop the dough into 20 balls, and use your thumb to make an indent in each of them.

Place a teaspoon of chilled Nutella in each indent, and seal the cookie dough around it. Space the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet, and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Let cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before removing to a rack.

To decorate, dip one edge of each of the cooled cookies in melted chocolate, followed by chopped pistachios and a sprinkle of salt.

Chewy Lemon Crinkle Cookies No time for cookies from scratch?

No problem. You’re 10 minutes and 1 box of lemon cake away from delicious.

1 box of your favourite lemon cake mix 2 eggs 1/3 cup walnut oil 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon 3/4 cup icing sugar (for rolling)

Preheat your oven to 360˚F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, oil, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge to chill for 5 minutes.

Next, form the chilled dough into 1-1/2-inch balls, and roll them in icing sugar to coat. Space the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet, and bake them for 7 minutes or until cracked on the top but soft in the middle. Cool the cookies for 2 minutes on the sheet before moving them to a cooling rack.

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Chocolate & Strawberry Peanut Butter Cookies

Lemon & Cardamom Linzer Cookies

Oh, yeah. These cookies check all the boxes: sweet and savoury with a hint of tart strawberry.

Powdered cookies filled with glossy red jam are hard to resist. Add lemon and cardamom and it’s game over.

3 cups powdered sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 large egg 2 large egg whites 1 cup smooth peanut butter (crunchy if you prefer) 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Slices of fresh strawberries (to top the cookies)

Preheat your oven to 350˚F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa and salt. Next, whisk in the egg and egg whites until just combined. Then stir in the peanut butter and chocolate chips. Spoon out the cookie dough into tablespoonsized portions, and space them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Top each cookie with 3 or 4 slices of strawberries, and bake for 15 minutes (or until soft but cracked). Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

1 cup softened butter 1 1/2 cups icing sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cardamom 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest 3/4 cup of your favourite jam (we used raspberry)

Preheat your oven to 375˚F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and icing sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla,

and beat again. In a second bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, cardamom, cinnamon and lemon zest. Add the dry mixture to the wet in three additions.

Next, divide the dough in half, flatten each into a disc and wrap them individually in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge to chill for 2 hours.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the chilled dough to a scant 1/4 inch thickness.

Next, cut out as many cookies as possible with a medium-sized cookie cutter, and space them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Using a smaller cutter, remove the centres from half the cookies. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, and remove to a cooling rack.

To assemble the cookies, spoon jam onto the flat side of every solid cookie. Sprinkle icing sugar on the tops of every cookie with a cutout. Place the sugared tops on the jam bottoms, and store in an airtight container.

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Pecan Mushroom Cookies These woodland beauties are as delicious as they are whimsical.

Great for making with kids.

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup plain yogourt 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup pecan meal (ground pecans) 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp ginger

For the assembly and topping 1/2 cup chocolate chips melted with 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter (for dipping the caps) 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted (for attaching the stems) 1/4 cup unsalted, shelled pistachios, roughly chopped (for sprinkling)

Preheat your oven to 350˚F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the eggs, maple syrup, yogourt and vanilla, and beat again. In a second bowl, whisk together the flour, pecan meal, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, pumpkin pie spice, and ginger.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and mix until combined. Chill the dough for 1 hour or use immediately.

Roll 2/3 of the dough into 2-inch balls (mushroom caps), and shape 1/3 of the dough into logshaped stems. Space the mushroom caps 2 inches apart on the prepared sheet, and bake them for 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack, and while they’re warm, notch out a small hole in the bottom of each cap to insert a stem.

Next, bake the stems for 8 minutes, and cool them on a rack. Dip the top of each stem in melted white chocolate, and fit them into the

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variation to our wardrobes. It’s a season of sweaters, toques, mittens, scarves and thick comfy socks. It’s a time for wool. But with so many varieties on the market, it can be hard to figure out what kind of wool is best for your needs.

Here’s a quick, woolen cheat-sheet to get you in the know.

SHEEP’S WOOL

LAMBSWOOL

Origin: Humans have been domesticating sheep since before recorded history. The warmth, light weight and resistance to moisture of sheep’s wool made it the ideal fabric for early humans.

Origin: Lambswool is gathered from (you guessed it) baby sheep. Wool from any breed can be sold as lambswool, but it must be collected from the sheep’s first shearing.

Texture: The texture of sheep’s wool varies based on both the breed of the sheep and the quality of the wool. The diameter of a single follicle usually dictates the fabric grade, where smaller numbers mean a softer fabric.

Price: Sheep’s wool will usually be your cheapest option. Just like the texture though, the price can vary widely based on the grade of the fibres.

Care: Wool garments should be hand washed to protect against stretching or shrinking, though many lower-grade blends can be machine washed safely.

Texture: Lambswool is known for its smooth texture and elasticity. A lamb’s coat, much like any young animal’s, is incredibly soft before it gets toughened by the elements.

Price: Since you get only one harvest per sheep, lambswool will cost you quite a bit more than the standard variety.

Care: Wash in warm water, with wool cleaner rather than detergent. Submerge the garment, and gently squeeze it until the cleaner has worked its way into the fabric.

Rinse with warm water before pressing between two towels to dry.

Did You Know?

The longevity and light weight of merino wool has made it the fabric of choice for astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

MERINO WOOL Origin: Merino sheep are a specific breed that originate from Spain. Today, however, the vast majority of Merino sheep are raised in Australia and New Zealand.

Texture: With fibre diameters reaching as low as 10 microns, Merino wool is known for its softness. Its elastic qualities also make it ideal for exercising in on chilly days.

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Price: Merino wool is considered quite a bit more valuable than other sheep’s wool, but the sheer volume of Merino sheep in the world keep prices relatively affordable.

Care: Merino wool should be hand-washed in either hot or cold water, as long as the temperature is constant throughout the process.

CASHMERE Origin: Cashmere comes from the Kashmir goat, a breed native to the Middle East and Central Asia.

Texture: Kashmir goats are a coarse-looking breed, but their undercoat produces some of the softest (and most delicate) wool on the market. You’ll want to treat cashmere quite gently.

Price: Cashmere is one of the most expensive varieties of wool, due to its high grade and the relatively low-yield from the goats.

Care: Cashmere can be cared for in a manner similar to Merino. However, with cashmere you should avoid spot-washing (only cleaning the visibly dirty area) as it could ruin the integrity of the fabric.

ALPACA Origin: Alpacas resemble small llamas and inhabit the Andes Mountains of South America. Unlike llamas, however, they were domesticated and bred specifically for their soft wool.

Texture: Alpaca fleece varies widely from coarse and scratchy to a smoothness that rivals cashmere. It’s a bit heavier than sheep’s wool, but much warmer.

Price: Alpaca fleece is not generally associated with luxury and, as a result, prices are kept low.

FUN FACT Though sheep are not native to the region, Australia and New Zealand are responsible for 37% of the world’s wool production.

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MOHAIR Origin: Mohair, gathered from Angora goats, originates from Central Asia and is believed to be one of the earliest types of wool used by humans.

Texture: Mohair is a bit stiffer than wool, but this comes with added durability.

Price: As a luxury fabric and a status symbol, mohair can be quite expensive, despite the large yield from the goats.

Care: Soak in lukewarm water with a very mild detergent, stirring it gently with your hand. Rinse with cold water, blot it between two towels and then hang it to dry. The stiffness of the fabric will prevent stretching in the short-term. Once dried, however, fold the garment for storage. t8n

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Pairing paint with your pint AN IRISH PUB is generally where

you’d go to find a perfectly poured pint of Gat, a bowl of hearty stew and some lively conversation with ye favourite lads and lasses. How­ ever, what you m ight not ex pect to find among the wood paneling and dark-green accents are bright white canvases and colourful acrylic paints—unless, of course, it’s Paint Nite at O’Maille’s Irish Pub.

O’MAILLE’S PAINT NITE AT A GLANCE Location: 398 St. Albert Trail Time: Thursdays at 7 p.m. and ­Saturdays at 3 p.m.

Interesting Fact: O’Maille’s Irish Pub was the first venue in St. Albert to partner with Paint Nite

Paint Nite is a refreshingly new concept that has charmed its way into bars and pubs (and pop culture) across North America. The idea for it came to its founders, Dan Hermann and Sean McGrail, when they attended a friend’s birthday party at a paint studio a few years back. It was there they discovered that painting, cocktails and socializing were a great mix. From there, a business plan was born, and in 2012, Hermann and McGrail launched their very first Paint Nite in Boston.

Today, Paint Nite events are held in more than 1,500 cities worldwide, bringing together local artists and local bars (like O’Maille’s) to host paint parties. “Our mandate is ‘drink creatively,’” says Amadeus Sung, director of operations for ­Edmonton-area Paint Nite events. “It’s so impressive. Many people paint in kindergarten or elementary school and then never pick up a paintbrush again. Paint Nite lets them create something. Instead of just going out and drinking with friends, they end up with their own artwork to take home and be proud of.”

Sung’s team first introduced Paint Nite in St. Albert in 2013. “When we first started, we were knocking on a lot of doors, talking to [bar and pub] managers,” says Sung.

“O’Maille’s was interested in the idea. We started with a private event to try out the concept, and it was great.”

Paint Nite at O’Maille’s has continued to be a success, often selling out. Over the years, O’Maille’s and Paint Nite have developed great chemistry as event partners; strong communication between the two businesses helps make O’Maille’s stand out as a Paint Nite venue. “The event is held in a private area, so we go in and get all the tables and supplies set up ahead of time. O’Maille’s

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FUN FACT In the wintertime, Paint Nite hosts about 30 events each week in the Edmonton area— about seven of which are in St. Albert.

Paint Nite events tend to be busiest during the winter—especially near Valentine’s Day and after Christmas. Summer is the slowest time of year.

always makes sure there are servers right off the bat, making sure everyone is happy.

And the manager is always checking on us, making sure everything is okay… plus they have great food!”

Because of Paint Nite’s popularity at O’Maille’s, Sung suggests arriving at least 15 minutes early to make sure your group finds seats together and has time to place drink or food orders before the painting begins. All painting supplies—including Paint Nite aprons to wear over your clothes—are included, and a local artist and artist assistant will guide you through your masterpiece, step-by-step. “Each event is usually about an hour and 45 minutes, but can stretch to twoand-a-half or even three hours if you stay behind and chat with the artists afterward,” says Sung.

And if you’re worried about your artistic ability (or lack thereof), Sung says to brush it off. “If I can do it, you can definitely do better,” he jokes. “No experience is needed.

It’s about gathering with friends and enjoying new entertainment in St. Albert. People have a lot of fun.”

So the next time you’re craving a pint of Gat, consider adding a side of creativity and check out Paint Nite at O’Maille’s—you might be amazed at what you create! t8n

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Things to do, watch, hear and see this November.

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Fortunate Ones

St. Albert Celebrates Sports Day

Catherine Allan and Andrew James make up the Newfoundland pop-folk music duo and are stopping in St. Albert for only one concert. Come out and hear why Fortunate Ones has won the 2015 Canadian Folk Music Award, five East Coast Music Awards (including Album of the Year), four Music Newfoundland and Labrador Awards and have two #1 singles on CBC Radio 2’s Top 20.

Presented by St. Albert Dodge, St. Albert Sports Day is about encouraging people to get active and have fun. Different sports will be showcased, and you’ll have the option to try a few. There’ll also be demonstrations and a drop box for new or gently used sports equipment that the Sports Central will collect and redistribute to those in need in northern Alberta.

Date: November 4

Date: November 5

Location: Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne Street

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Snowflake Festival This annual event presented by the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce helps the city get in the holiday mood a month early. Watch the Perron District light-up, marvel at the ice sculptures, ride on the horse-drawn carriage, see live reindeer and possibly spot the special guest dressed in red and white. There’ll be hot chocolate and coffee to keep everyone warm as they enjoy the festivities.

Date: November 25

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Indie Handmade Fair

A Seussified Christmas Carol & The Nutcracker Sings!

All handmade and all made in Canada—get a jumpstart on your Christmas shopping.

You’re bound to find something with 110 vendors available. There’s everything from sweaters to soups. General admission of $5 gets you in for this four-day fair, and children 12 and under get in for free. Watch out for the $1-off coupons available at the Enjoy Centre. Free parking.

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This double feature is a big treat, indeed, from the St. Albert Children’s Theatre. See what happens when Dickens’ A Christmas Carol gets a make-over from Dr. Seuss.

Then, watch The Nutcracker Suite turn into a musical comedy. You’ll be humming musical numbers, laughing at jokes and applauding dancing cockroaches.

Remembrance Day Ceremony Starting at 10:30 am, the Remembrance Day Parade will leave the Legion on Tache Street and head to the St. Albert Cenotaph on St. Anne Street. The ceremony will begin at 11 am and go to noon. Arrive early.

Date: November 11

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DIY WINTER WONDERLANDS Get your creative on!

THERE’S ONLY ONE secret to building a winter

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In fact, just gathering our supplies put us in the holiday spirit. Finding those items was as easy as shopping the house and backyard.

We used ornaments and wooden toys, bell jars and vases, pine cones and cedar boughs.

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HOW TO MAKE A SNOW GLOBE 1. Gather your supplies: a jar with a tight lid, an ornament and some sparkles.

2. Glue the ornament to the inside of the lid with waterproof glue.

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3. Add sparkles to the jar, and fill with water, leaving an inch of room at the top.

4. Screw on the lid tightly, shake and watch the snow fall.

Glass canisters from the pantry become beautiful centerpieces with the addition of a few pine cones and some cedar trimmings. Flameless candles make them worry-free.

Turn an old vase into a winter terrarium with a few pine cones, a pruned branch and a woodland Christmas ornament.

Peel-and-stick snowflakes and lettering were all that were needed to transform this pretty cloche into a snowy wonderland.

Not sure what to do with those holidaythemed candles and inherited dishes?

Make centerpieces!

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art·i·san (n.)

Making art practical

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WHO IS AN ARTISAN

of community more than step­ ping into a local market or craft fair. People from every corner of the city, coming together to explore row after eclectic row of handmade wares: creative candles, out-of-thebox soaps, rustic furniture and décor, original pottery, inspired clothing, jewellery and knits, and all kinds of things in between. But have you ever wondered about the people behind the booths? Here we define artisan— what it means to be one and where these makers fit in today’s world.

The dictionary defines an artisan as “a person skilled in an applied art; a craftsperson” and “someone who makes high-quality or distinctive product in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods.” In short, an artisan is someone who skilfully creates functional items that also have an artistic flair.

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ARTIST, ARTISAN OR CRAFTSPERSON— WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Don’t miss the County Craft Fair at St. Albert Place on November 19 and 20; Indie Handmade at The Enjoy Centre from November 24 to 27; and the St. Albert Indoor Christmas Market at St. Albert Place on November 26 and December 3, 10 and 17.

THE ORIGINAL ARTISANS The term artisan can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Back then, the term was used pretty loosely. Almost anyone who made things to sell or provided a service was called an artisan. This meant all sorts of occupations fell into the artisan category—everyone from shoemakers, weavers and tailors to blacksmiths, masons and glass blowers were artisans.

Today, who an artisan is (or is not) isn’t quite as clear as in medieval times. In fact, the line between artists, artisans and craftspeople is a bit blurry, to say the least.

Not Quite an Artist Although artisans use elements of artistry in their creations, they aren’t really the same as artists. Artists place aesthetic value first; they create to express themselves or to incite thought in others. Artists also tend to sell their work as single, original pieces. Artisans, on the other hand, create for function as well as beauty; they also create multiples of the same piece, adding a repetitive nature that isn’t typically present in an artist’s work.

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Inspiring Your Inner Artisan Ready to create? The web is filled with crafty ideas for budding artisans. Websites such as Pinterest, Craftsy, Craft Bits, All Crafts, Not Martha and Totally Tutorials (to name just a few) make it a cinch to learn how to make your own creations.

skilled at their craft, they place a good deal of emphasis on aesthetic appeal. Craftspeople, however, have strong technical skills, but put less expression in their work than artisans do.

Somewhere in the Middle You could say an artisan is somewhere in between a craftsperson and an artist. A true artisan blends technical elements with creative elements, creating a product that’s functional yet artistic.

THE MODERN ARTISAN Good news for artisans, handmade is everything these days. More and more consumers are turning away from mass-produced, cookie-cutter products and are moving towards their handcrafted, original counterparts.

Ironically, this “handmade revolution” has been driven, in part, by technology.

Today’s technology has made it easier for artisans to create, display and sell their creations.

Social networks (like the online knit and crochet community, Ravelry) give artisans a forum to discuss their craft, trade ideas and seek support from like-minded people.

Craft-specific, buy-sell sites (like peer-topeer e-commerce giant, Etsy) give artisans a trusted platform to show and sell their work.

Image-based, social-sharing sites (such as Instagram) and networks (such as Facebook) help artisans connect with their customers.

Using these platforms, artisans can give their customers a first-hand look at what goes into creating their products. In turn, customers develop a greater understanding and appreciation for the time, talent and quality that goes into each handmade item.

With easier access to wider audiences, a stronger connection with customers and growing respect for handcrafted items, it’s safe to say today’s artisan is here to stay and thrive. t8n

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