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...
CBN is a secure shop, and that’s one of the things that makes us unique. In the course of a typical day, I might be working with clients who need to print sophisticated and sensitive documents including stock certificates, lottery tickets, or tickets for NFL and Major League Baseball teams. Essentially...
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...
Around the globe, urbanization is leading to the construction of ever-higher commercial and residential buildings. This is a feasible strategy for housing large populations in small geographic areas but, in an emergency, tall buildings can severely compromise rescue efforts. The consequences can be fatal....
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...
Class Notes is your opportunity to reconnect with classmates and tell them what you’ve been up to since graduation. Submit a note and your update may be included below as well as in the next print edition of LINK. 1930s CLARENCE HOLLINGWORTH EET ’34, HOND ’15 In March, Clarence turned 103....
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.”...
