It’s February, and love is in the air. The combination of Valentine’s Day and the chilly weather creates a perfect combination for cozy board game nights. These board games for two can make for an enjoyable date night, whether you want to cooperate or compete with...
How we hold on to the past: A conversation with a treasure hunter
In my room, there is a shelf full of items from the past. It displays several Playstation 2 games that I have no way to play, but I hold on to because 15 years ago I enjoyed them. On the end, taking up the remainder of the shelf, sits a few funeral cards of the family...
Moustaches and men-tal health: A look into Movember
The year is 2003. The location is a bar on the island of Fitzroy, Australia. Two men, Travis Garvone and Luke Slattery, met for a beer accompanied by quiet discussion. The two talked about fashion, of all things, but more so about how the mustache had fallen out of...
Community and growth in Winnipeg punk band’s newest album
Winnipeg-based punk band Tunic has released their third album, Wrong Dream, and will be playing in Edmonton on May 26 as part of their North American tour. Singer and guitarist David Schellenberg said the album demonstrates some growth and maturity in their...
Sustainable make-up made easy
The cosmetic industry is huge. Fom make up, to skin care, to hair products, millions of products are sold every year. So it can be hard to know which brands are safest–for both our bodies and our planet. Some cosmetics, although generally safe, have even been “linked...
3 most bizarre medical practices from history
As new discoveries and breakthroughs are being made every year, science and modern medicine are advancing rapidly. However, medical practices weren’t always as sophisticated as today. In fact, many health conditions in the past were remedied with almost unimaginable...
History of hygiene: Toothbrushes
Maybe tooth brushing isn’t something you think about very often - you just do it every day when you wake up and before bed. It’s no more special than washing your hands. But, have you ever stopped to think about how your ancestors cleaned their teeth? Are...
Weird things people do in their sleep
When sleeping, we don’t normally think about what we are doing. But, many of us do things in our sleep that we don’t realize, and you’ll never know unless someone tells you. Perhaps you’ve seen the people that post their sleepwalking videos on YouTube, TikTok, or...
Local birdwatcher shares 4 ways to turn your backyard into a habitat
As studies around the world reveal the bird population is decreasing from forest degradation, many birdwatchers are looking for solutions. One way is turning yards into habitats. Erin Dykstra, a birdwatcher for 20 years and owner of Edmonton’s Wild...
Highway Thru Hell editor speaks on working in the industry
An unexpected friendship that was forged during Kevin Mills’ time studying at NAIT’s Radio and Television program led him around the world, on the road, and back again to his editing suite. In an interview, Mills discusses his journey to becoming the finishing editor...