There’s plenty of ongoing debate around pipeline safety, and a lot riding on getting it right — for the industry, the environment and all who live off the land. Knowing how pipeline projects work can be eye-opening. Understanding the regulations that govern the industry, the inherent risks and what...
In a world where almost any information you could possibly want is only a click away, the increasing importance of public libraries might seem like a fairy tale. But across Alberta, the number of library cardholders is skyrocketing and the Calgary Public Library alone has nearly 670,000 active library...
Libraries are being reimagined into lively and dynamic community spaces, as shown with the recent opening of Calgary’s new Central Library. This is how SAIT’s Library Information Technology (LIT) program has stayed relevant in a world of fast-paced technology and artificial intelligence....
Much of my career has been spent photographing things that are about to disappear. That was certainly true when I was photographing Calgary’s East Village between 2004 and 2009. Photographs from that time chronicle the final days of an unholy trinity: The King Edward, St. Louis and Cecil hotels...
In his first national race as a SAIT Trojan, Trevor Hofbauer finished just 75th in a field of 112 runners. He had started running to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but the unfavourable result inflamed his competitive spirit. Today the 26-year-old has achieved elite status in Canadian half marathon and marathon...
Four SAIT grads plan to take their capstone project ― a piloted quadcopter rescue vehicle ― all the way to the top.
When Kuzyk began her career more than 30 years ago, regulatory construction codes measured the minimum standard for public safety. Today Kuzyk is a leading expert in building codes who says social concerns — such as energy efficiency and wheelchair accessibility — are being translated into public...
Trojan Calvin Campbell (CCT ’03) fends off a player from the Concordia Thunder during the 2003 season, when the men’s soccer team won the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Ron Lavery Fair Play Award. Trojans student-athletes are renowned for their determination and spirit, which...
As much as she enjoys being in the kitchen, award-winning chef Connie DeSousa also loves connecting with the people enjoying her food. She makes a habit of spending time at their tables, hearing their stories and sharing stories of her own — including how she earned her nickname “ballerina butcher.”...
Ryan Scott’s entrepreneurial spirit is helping Avalon Master Builder meet growing consumer demand for sustainable homes. As his mid-size company thrives in a competitive industry dominated by larger players, LINK talks with Scott about hard lessons, entrepreneurship and the value of keeping it simple....
