Calgary In Depth

Mark MacDonald is a proud east-coaster who moved to Calgary ten years ago for an articling position at a personal injury law firm. Mark shares what he and his family love about Alberta, as well as some of the things he misses about the east coast. As a lawyer dealing with motor vehicle accident claims, he also offers some helpful tips for drivers who are new to Calgary's driving conditions.

Mark's law practice: https://...

When Shwetha Yermal moved with her family from California to Calgary in 2022, a major factor was the excellent care the Alberta Children's Hospital could provide for their son, who had multiple health issues. Since then, the family has been discovering all that the city and province have to offer, while also noting many differences from both California and her birth country of India.

Interviewer: Dan Kostka

Interview date: March ...

Patricia Salo has always worked hard, whether as an administrator at a Montreal hospital, in a university medical faculty, in the oil industry, or as the mother of three children. She describes her move from Montreal to Calgary in the 1970s and how the city has evolved in the years since. She also shares what led to the creation of a powerful speech she recently wrote decrying the current state of politics, a speech that ends with ...

Amin Badani, an immigrant from Mumbai, India, is the owner and manager of Calgary Souvenirs & Gift Shop on Stephen Avenue Mall. He talks about the challenges and rewards of his early years in Canada—from arriving during COVID to adjusting to Calgary’s culture and climate. Amin reflects on the comfort of having more personal space than he was used to in Mumbai, and shares his favourite local restaurants for getting a taste of ho...

Jocelyn Hastie left the hustle and bustle of a corporate job in downtown Calgary for a slower pace in the beautiful ranchlands south of the city. Her love of horses led to a lifestyle that keeps her grounded and fulfilled – a lifestyle she shares with others with her ranch retreats.

Jocelyn's ranch retreats: https://thecowgirlscode.com/

Jocelyn's coaching and public speaking: https://jocelynhastie.com/

Interviewer: Dan...

Jebb Fink is a local legend – standup comedian, emcee, longtime reporter and TV host, entrepreneur. In this wide-ranging conversation at 'Jebb's Joint' in Crossroads Market, Jebb discusses some of his on-the-road adventures as a comedian, some of his favourite activities in the Calgary area, and why the city has been a good fit for him.

Follow Jebb on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jebbhfink/

Interviewer: Dan ...

Dan interviews standup comic Adam Tiller who will be headlining at the Comedy Cave in Calgary from January 6th to 11th, 2024. 

This will be Adam's second visit to Calgary. In this interview, Adam shares his first impressions of Calgary and what other comics told him about the city before arriving. He also shares insights into his process of creating comedy material and how the quirks of a community can influence a comic'...

Marilyn Dyck has spent many years building stronger communities and helping young people. She is the co-founder and former director of The Doorway, which helps homeless youth in Calgary.

In this deeply thoughtful and surprising conversation with freelance journalist Dan Kostka, Marilyn discusses how the concept of belonging is essential if we're to build stronger communities, especially for our young people.

Interview da...

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, thousands of Ukrainian women and children immediately fled to neighbouring countries. Many people in those countries leapt into action to assist the refugees, including Dan Kostka, who was visiting family in Slovakia at the time.

Community organizer Ryan McAuley interviews Dan about what prompted him to make multiple trips to the Ukrainian border to assist refugees, how his upbringing i...