September 2011 - Highline Magazine

Spotlight on the Arts: Community Builder, Shari Bishop-Bowes

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Town of Canmore | 0 Comments

By Chandler Freeman-Orr “Everybody wins with the arts all the time.” For Shari Bishop Bowes, the arts are subjective, inspirational, and best of all, something different from what people normally do. For Shari, the arts shake things up in a community, and give it that extra kick and punch. Shari not only feels strongly about the arts, but she throws…

Spotlight on the Arts: Michelle Todd

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Town of Canmore | 0 Comments

By Chandler Freeman-Orr Some might say Michelle Todd’s life sounds a bit too much like a fairytale to be true. She sings, she acts, she teaches, and she gets to wear the most spectacular dresses. For some, it’s a fantasy, but for Michelle Todd, it’s reality. Originally from a small mining town in Nottinghamshire, England, Michelle started her performing career…

Spotlight on the Arts: Dana Roman

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Town of Canmore | 0 Comments

By Rachelle Rice With a personality every bit as vibrant as her artwork, Dana Roman has a certain something that makes her sparkle and cant help but bring a smile to your face. Looking at her paintings and silk creations you can clearly see Dana and the beautiful stories her work crafts in every pattern and colour. Before her business…

Bow Valley Roller Derby: Times and Trials of a New League

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Guest Contributor | 1 Comments

By Rachelle Honeyman I was attending an 80s-themed bachelorette party in the summer of 2010. Joanne was the bride to be, and only an acquaintance to me at that time. I wasnt exactly sure why I was invited to her party, although I appreciated the extended invite. Turns out it was meant to be. The party was a blast, and…

Baked Kale Chips

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Mystee Maisonet | 0 Comments

Summer is the season of potlucks, and we want you to get raving reviews the next time you whip out your contribution to picnic time. Bring a batch of Mystee’s Baked Kale Chips, and you’re sure to score some serious bonus points. – Highline These crispy chips are coated with a cheddar like coating made from pureed cashews and nutritional…

Spotlight on the Arts: Author Stephen Bown

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Town of Canmore | 1 Comments

To kick off Alberta Arts Days, which run from September 30 to October 2, Highline is proud to be featuring each of this year’s Mayor’s Spotlight on the Arts award recipients. The artists being recognized will be featured in a weekly blog leading up to the Spotlight on the Arts event on September 30th (see event details at the bottom of…

Skoki: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About (One of) Canada’s Oldest Backcountry Lodges

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Meghan J. Ward | 0 Comments

First opened in 1931, Skoki Lodge is a National Historic Site that has a long history of offering a prime landing pad for passionate hikers and skiers. As I learned, the lodge is chock-full of quirky, entertaining stories from both the past and present. 1. When the first real stove was brought in by Ike Mills on dogsled, he actually…

Underwater Roots at Lake Minnewanka

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Marjory Gibney | 4 Comments

Some dig through old church records to trace their family roots. Others browse ancestry websites. But to find her roots, including her father’s childhood home, Marjory Gibney would have to dive deep – to the bottom of Lake Minnewanka. The Bow Valley isnt exactly a hotbed of scuba opportunities. Most lake diving here rewards you with little more than poor…

Spotlight on the Arts: Lifetime Contribution to the Arts Winner, Bob Alexander

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Town of Canmore | 0 Comments

As lead-up to the Mayors Spotlight on the Arts, an event hosted by the Town of Canmore on September 30, several young Canmore writers have been interviewing and writing articles on each of the artists being recognized this year. Their artist profiles will be featured here over the next few weeks. Local writer, Heather Walter, has been serving as mentor…

Two-Wheeled Stress Relief

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Peter Oprsal | 1 Comments

Its no surprise that mountain biking is a big part of my life. I spend every chance I get riding my mountain bike. I dont do it for fitness, although keeping fit is nice. I dont do it to lose weight, although being able to fit into my jeans come winter has its benefits. And no, I dont do it…

Spotlight on the Arts: Community Builder, Shari Bishop-Bowes

Spotlight on the Arts: Michelle Todd

Spotlight on the Arts: Dana Roman

Bow Valley Roller Derby: Times and Trials of a New League

Baked Kale Chips

Spotlight on the Arts: Author Stephen Bown

Skoki: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About (One of) Canada’s Oldest Backcountry Lodges

Underwater Roots at Lake Minnewanka

Spotlight on the Arts: Lifetime Contribution to the Arts Winner, Bob Alexander

Two-Wheeled Stress Relief

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