Woodworking

• Woodwork wizards: Calgary craftsmen showcase their creations

  Leaving oil and gas behind for a different career is something a lot of Albertans are doing these days. One is now showcasing his new talents alongside his fellow craftsmen.

  Features

  Aug 24, 2023
  
• Southern Alberta entrepreneurs become influencers with major online followings

  When you think of social media influencers, you might think 'big city' or 'celebrity' — but two Alberta men are breaking the stereotype and reaching millions of viewers daily.

  Trending

  Feb 28, 2023
  
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• Alberta musician becomes artisan harpmaker

  An Alberta man living in the mountain hamlet of Bragg Creek has developed a niche career. Out of his garage he is creating stunning works of art that make beautiful sounds.

  Features

  Jan 24, 2023
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• Made in the West Island: Pierrefonds Community High School students sell handmade canoe

  The fruit of students labour, sits in the shop class, as inspiration for the time being. The canoe is for sale, it's price tag is $3,500.

  Features

  Oct 19, 2022
• ‘Super nice’: Teen refugees in Calgary make wooden flamingos for spring ski season celebration

  Some young refugees building new lives in Calgary are getting a chance to be part of a spring tradition in southern Alberta.

  Education

  Mar 18, 2022
• How a Men’s Shed in northern Alberta is helping guys tackle isolation and loneliness

  A group of guys in Cold Lake, Alta., is tackling loneliness and isolation with a Men's Shed program.

  Features

  Oct 5, 2021
• 5th biannual Manitou Beach Chainsaw Carving Festival creating a buzz in Saskatchewan

  The 2021 Manitou Beach Chainsaw Carving Festival has brought 10 of the country's best chainsaw carvers to a small Saskatchewan village for a weekend competition.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2021
• 73-year-old Radisson, Sask., man carving out passion through woodwork

  For over 60 years, John Hessell has been creating wooden works of wonder in both Saskatchewan, and England. Now retired, he is still devoting his time to the craft.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2021
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• Edmonton-area businesses band together amid COVID-19 pandemic

  A makeshift conglomerate of Edmonton-area businesses in the building and design community is working together to be stronger during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Economy

  May 24, 2020
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• Southern Alberta mom uses art to help her cope with breast cancer

  A southern Alberta woman turned to woodworking as a coping mechanism, while battling a disease which kills thousands of Canadians each year.

  Health

  Aug 12, 2019