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airdrielifeBrandon Hegedus’ hand-built 1962 Ferrari 156 tribute carBrandon Hegedus’ has hand-built a tribute to the 1962 Ferrari 156 “Sharknose” race car in his Airdrie garage in the last five years.
With no original Ferrari 156s in existence, and little details to work with Hegedus focused in on photographs and crumbs of information he could find about Ferrari 156 chassis number three, driven by Ricardo Rodriguez in April 1962.
Despite having five other builds under his belt prior to taking on the Ferrari-inspired creation, the 37-year-old carpenter-by-trade stretched his skills on this ride.
This car is a buffet of details. We’ll give some insights about a...2021-11-1741 min
airdrielifeHealth professionals guide through the pandemic*These interviews are from late January and early February 2021. Some information has changed since.
The Airdrie Medical Clinic has adapted quickly since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The local group of health professionals have led thousands of patients through unease and disease over the last year.
Today in the airdrielife podcast, journalist Britton Ledingham speaks with Airdrie Medical Clinic’s Dr. Mindy Gautama, Dr. Tammy McKnight, Dr. Neil Rehill and medical office assistant, Miranda Schmidt, who are all thankful for the support of their peers in house and beyond during this hard time.
T...2021-04-0557 min
airdrielifeJake Neighbours - Airdrie's newest NHL drafteeJake Neighbours is Airdrie’s newest NHL draftee.
When Neighbours was selected 26th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2020 NHL Draft on October 6, he and the other draftees did so in the comfort of their own homes.
Yes, COVID-19 has thrown off a lot of best-laid plans, including the NHL Draft, which was cancelled in Montreal in June and made into a global live stream in the fall. That meant Neighbours was home on the couch surrounded by family in Airdrie when his name was called by Blues’ GM Doug Armstrong.
This...2021-01-1145 min
airdrielifeRVS The FarmJust a couple of kilometres north of where the blacktop ends on 24th Avenue Northwest of Airdrie is a group of students getting back to their roots.
Led by teachers Matt Chomistek and Mark Turner, 40 students learn their core subjects with a twist. The ingenuity of the educational venture known as The Farm, a product of Rocky View Schools Community Learning Centre, is rejuvenating the homestead property.
Chickens feed in a coop built by the students metres from two Atco trailers where the Grades 9-11 students are engaged in schoolwork. Since I’ve been there in...2021-01-0545 min
airdrielifeFemale hockey is flourishing in AirdrieAirdrie Minor Hockey Association (AMHA) female peewee A coach Trevor Simpson is happy to be a part of coaching girls like his daughter, Silas, for the last four years.
I (Britton Ledingham) also interviewed Tara Huck, female director for the AMHA.
Huck is one of many volunteers, coaches and parents working to make the sport a success among girls.
Thirdly, I chat with Jasmine Rai, a 14-year-old player who followed her younger brother into hockey about five years ago and is now whipping his butt.
You’ll hear my 3-and-a-half-year-old son, Ar...2021-01-0552 min
airdrielifeArtists Hugh Rookwood and Brenda WeeksHugh Rookwood and Brenda Weeks are making an impact with their art.
Growing up in Toronto, both studied art in post-secondary – Rookwood studied animation at Sheridan College and Weeks took communication and design at the Ontario College of Art and Design. If you assumed artistry drew the 46-year-old common-law creators together, you weren’t entirely wrong. Listen on to find out more about this artistic dynamic duo.
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Our goal is to share stories with locals in and around Aird...2020-09-0151 min
airdrielifeCody Creelman, Cow Vet extraordinaireDr. Cody Creelman is infectiously passionate about veterinarian medicine.
With the intent of using digital media to market his business, he’s made a personal brand, Cody Creelman, Cow Vet. The 35-year-old built up a social media following (including about 93,000 followers on Facebook, and 47,000 YouTube subscribers) over the last nine years. He did that while being a partner with Veterinary Agri-Health Services in Airdrie between 2011 until the fall of 2019, and a multi-practice business, Mosaic Veterinary Partners, from 2016-2019.
Listen to hear what he’s been up to since and what the future holds.
You...2020-06-1434 min
airdrielifeDarcy Campbell - Pro hockey player in the next chapterDarcy Campbell’s love of hockey has him at the rink more than ever, barring COVID-19 restrictions.
Airdrie’s first hockey player to hit the ice in an NHL arena finished his globe-trotting pro career in 2014. He’s since settled in Airdrie with his wife, Kristina, and two kids, Gavyn (8) and Rylum (7).
Now 35 years old, he’s at the rink as an assistant coach for his sons whenever he can.
Hello, this is the airdrielife podcast hosted by Britton Ledingham. Here we take you beyond the pages of airdrielife magazine.
Our goal is...2020-06-1411 min
airdrielifeSam Lecuyer – multi-talented artistSam Lecuyer has all his irons in the fire.
The 2019 graduate of École francophone d'Airdrie is looking to be a role model for his First Nations community, and the world at large, as he follows his acting, modeling and music passions.
His modeling career is soaring. Not even a year since his first walk down a runway, he appeared in both the New York and Paris Fashion Weeks in February and early March, 2020. Listen as we catch up with him pre-COVID in late January and again over the phone shortly after he returned to Airdrie i...2020-06-1434 min
airdrielife2020 Airdrie Made Award winnersThe first Airdrie Made Awards, celebrating the ingenuity, creativity, craftsmanship and hard work of Airdrie makers, creators, craftspeople and businesses was held in February at the McKee and NuVista showhomes in Cooper’s Crossing.
The showhomes were crowded as guests sampled the tastes and checked out all 26 entries that were “made in Airdrie and curated in Cooper’s.”
Today on the podcast we get to share interviews with three winners. For Taste, we have Vladimir Gonzalez of Maxi Foods. For Home, we have Jessie Heron of Airdrie Furniture Revival. For Beauty and Wellness, as well as the o...2020-05-1317 min
airdrielifeWomen & Weed - Lona Bronee - Two Hoot on MainLona Bronee and her husband, Matt, are pioneering paraphernalia for cannabis.
From their store, Two Hoot on Main, they are selling their own dabbing pens, pipes, vape pens, e-nails, rolling machines and a variety of items from other suppliers.
I, Britton Ledingham, apologize if I get any terminology wrong. Cannabis is legal in Canada. Please don’t take my narcotic naivety as a judgement against weed or those who partake for medicinal or recreational reasons. Thanks!
Women are at the helm of three Airdrie cannabis shops, forging their brands and driving their operations....2020-04-2622 min
airdrielifeWomen & Cannabis - Genny Guenther - Strain LaneComing from a conservative family where cannabis was frowned upon, familiar to my own, Genny Guenther didn’t expect her path to cross with marijuana.
The Strain Lane owner’s marijuana journey began when she had a painful pelvic disease coupled with endometriosis, which ended her 15-year career as a rock singer. She became an advocate for the plant that was part of the treatment that changed her life.
Women are at the helm of three Airdrie cannabis shops, forging their brands and driving their operations.
Since cannabis became legal in 2018, Airdrie was inun...2020-04-2433 min
airdrielifeWomen & Weed - Ami Ballman - Rare Cannabis Co.In her words, Ami Ballman, co-founder of Rare Cannabis Co., is blazing her own trail.
A fan of the cartoon Bob’s Burgers, she loves a good pun, but also brings her retail marketing background, along with a public relations degree (2012) from Mount Royal University (MRU), to make a strong business case for Rare.
Women are at the helm of three Airdrie cannabis shops, forging their brands and driving their operations.
Since cannabis became legal in 2018, Airdrie was inundated with applications for cannabis and cannabis related shops. As of our press date back in...2020-04-2214 min
airdrielifeCoaches' Corner - Shelley Armitage and Ellisa Podemski - Soccer CoachesSoccer coaches Shelley Armitage and Ellisa Podemski impacting the lives of their sons and their peers through the sport.
They play off each other like they’re sisters, but the two met far more recently as coaches in the Airdrie & District Soccer Association, or Airdrie Football Club (AFC).
They do well to ensure young athletes continue loving the game they themselves have found so much enjoyment in.
This the airdrielife podcast hosted by Britton Ledingham. Here we take you beyond the pages of airdrielife magazine.
Our goal is to share stories wi...2020-04-0318 min
airdrielifeCoaches' Corner - Vanessa Bellegarde - Lil DragonsVanessa Bellegarde is a sweet-but-fiery role model to all who set foot in the Airdrie Martial Arts Centre.
Last summer, after a busy day of running a kids’ camp for her Lil Dragons program, Bellegarde sat down for an interview in the upstairs boxing ring in the gym owned by her and her husband, Luis Cofre. Look at the thumbnail for this episode that shows a picture of her with a mass of dozens of trophies, most of them hers, behind her on the shelf of the landing.
This the airdrielife podcast. Here we take yo...2020-03-2615 min
airdrielifeCoaches' Corner - Nolan Rohl – Peewee Football CoachPeewee Storm football coach Nolan Rohl is exceedingly dedicated to coaching football, something he’s been doing since he was 15 when he first followed his older brother Tyrell onto the bench.
Fast forward 20 years, and the duo are still passionately coaching the Airdrie Storm peewee football program. Nolan head coaches almost year round to give kids from seven to 12 years old an opportunity in the sport he loves, and doesn’t plan on stopping for 30 more years.
The Rohl brothers were also on staff for Team Alberta during the Alberta B.C. Bowl for bantams on M...2020-02-0431 min
airdrielifeCoaches' Corner - Bert Harbour - boxing coachBert Harbour is in love with the “sweet science” of boxing.
The boxing coach with a shaved head, smaller stature and little body fat loves his work with his Airdrie Boxing Club inside the Airdrie Martial Arts Centre.
Listen in as we learn more about this man who stepped into the ring four years ago at the age of 41.
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Our goal is to share stories with locals in and around Airdrie about extraordinary people who call this city...2020-01-1417 min
airdrielifeCoaches' Corner - Derrick Henry- lacrosse coachDerrick Henry is up to his eyeballs in lacrosse.
When the now 29-year-old player with the RockyView Knights senior B mens lacrosse team was given the opportunity to coach peewee kids back in 2012, he jumped at it.
Listen in as we talk lacrosse with Henry, who coached those peewee kids as they grew up until early 2019 when he took the opportunity to become the RockyView Silvertips junior B team’s head coach.
Learn more about the Jesters Lacrosse program by visiting jesterslacrosse.net. The Rockyview Silvertips shared home arenas between Airdrie and Cochrane un...2019-12-3136 min
airdrielifeCoaches' Corner - Swim Coach Dave LoyolaDave Loyola’s life is dedicated to swimming.
For him, it’s more than a sport, it’s a life skill that can save lives.
The local Nose Creek Swim Association head coach of 25 years envisions having more Airdrians trained as capable swimmers. We learn what keeps Loyola coming back to the pool for early morning practices in this interview.
You can find out more about Loyola's club at ncsaswim.ca.
This the airdrielife podcast hosted by myself, Britton Ledingham. Here we take you beyond the pages of airdrielife magazine.
Our...2019-12-2318 min
airdrielifeThe Daily Journey of Our RecyclingThe blue cart at your curb is one of thousands picked up daily in Airdrie as glass, plastic, paper and cardboard make their way to becoming something new again.
But how?
Wayne Meredith, a residential truck driver from GFL Environmental Inc., Craig Lee, operations supervisor with Cascades Recovery+, and Tracy Pagenhardt, program coordinator for the City of Airdrie, are some of the hundreds of people involved in the daily path of our recycling. We follow them on a sunny day in June 2019.
This the airdrielife podcast. Here we take you beyond the pages...2019-12-1623 min
airdrielifeThe Ultimate DonationTony Timmons didn’t hesitate last year when he saw the opportunity to make an impact in the life of Ryan McLennan, who was suffering from chronic kidney disease.
Timmons donated his spare kidney to McLennan in November 2018, giving him a new lease on life coupled with a new friendship.
This the airdrielife podcast. Here we take you beyond the pages of airdrielife magazine.
Our goal is to share stories with locals in and around Airdrie about extraordinary people who call this city home. Myself and my journalist colleagues meet all kinds of fun...2019-12-0246 min
airdrielifeA Lifelong Love Affair With DanceDave and Norma Stevenson are sharing their passion for dance.
This fall the Stevenson’s are hosting pattern dance classes at the Over 50 Club in the Town & Country Centre.
This is the airdrielife podcast, hosted by Britton Ledingham. Here we take you beyond the pages of airdrielife magazine.
Our goal is to share stories with locals in and around Airdrie about extraordinary people who call this city home. Our journalists meet all kinds of fun, interesting people we get to write about. This podcast is an exclusive opportunity where you can learn more ab...2019-09-1730 min
airdrielifeStripes and IceHockey referee Cody Pollock is at the peak of his game. In this episode, he shares insight into his path from officiating his first game at 12 years old in his hometown of Crossfield, to his first season of reffing Level Five games within U Sports during 2018-2019.
This the airdrielife podcast. Here we take you beyond the pages of airdrielife magazine.
Our goal is to share stories with locals in and around Airdrie about extraordinary people who call this city home. Myself and my journalist colleagues meet all kinds of fun, interesting people we get t...2019-07-1922 min
airdrielifeHand-built Vintage Race CarBrandon Hegedus is building the automotive equivalent of a unicorn.
Inside his two-car detached garage in Luxstone is a nearly-complete 1961 Ferrari 156 F1 “sharknose” race car replica. We hear why he chose such a challenge and how it’s coming along in this episode.
This the airdrielife podcast. Here we take you beyond the pages of airdrielife magazine.
Our goal is to share stories with locals in and around Airdrie about extraordinary people who call this city home. Myself and my journalist colleagues meet all kinds of fun, interesting people we get to write about...2019-07-1052 min
airdrielifeHighlanders RugbyAirdrie Highlanders Youth Athletic Association coaches Jill Young and Kelsey Dupuis are devoted to making rugby thrive in Airdrie because they believe in the positive impact the sport has. We hear their devotion and that of U17 girls player Sierrah Barthel in this episode.
The coaches and players are really passionate about rugby, and I’m glad we had the chance to share that interview.
You can connect with Airdrie Rugby on Instagram with the handle @airdrierugby, email airdrierugby@gmail.com, or search out the Airdrie Highlanders Youth Athletic Association on Facebook.
Our intr...2019-06-2619 min
airdrielifeBowling StrikesAirdrie bowlers are passionate about their sport of choice, because of how it has positively impacted their lives. In this episode, we hear stories from local youths and coach Dawn Halvorson at Shamrock Lanes.
This the airdrielife podcast. Here we take you beyond the pages of airdrielife magazine.
Our goal is to share stories with locals in and around Airdrie about extraordinary people who call this city home. Myself and my journalist colleagues meet all kinds of fun, interesting people we get to write about. This podcast is an exclusive opportunity where you too can le...2019-06-2436 min
airdrielifeFishing the Wild WestFor Wes David, going fishing and going to work are synonymous.
This summer, the outdoorsman is filming season four of Fishing the Wild West TV with Wes David. In this episode, David talks about his passion for fishing, and how he utilizes his TV show to highlight great fishing opportunities available for beginner to advanced anglers in Western Canada the Northwestern United States.
This the airdrielife podcast. Here we take you beyond the pages of airdrielife magazine.
Our goal is to share stories with locals in and around Airdrie about extraordinary people who c...2019-06-2236 min
airdrielifeFormer Airdrie Minor Hockey Players- Ryan StraschnitzkiRyan Straschnitzki, Ryan Russell, Steve Campbell, Aaron Dell and Dana Tyrell all share a love for hockey and roots in the Airdrie Minor Hockey Association. In this mini-series with AMHA alumni, they share glimpses into their story, because the passion ignited at the Ron Ebbesen and Plainsmen Arenas when they were kids is still there, and they want to inspire local kids today.
Today we chat with Ryan Straschnitzki.
This the airdrielife podcast with host Britton Ledingham. Here we take you beyond the pages of airdrielife magazine.
Our goal is to share stories wi...2019-05-1305 min
airdrielifeFormer Airdrie Minor Hockey Players- Aaron DellRyan Straschnitzki, Ryan Russell, Steve Campbell, Aaron Dell and Dana Tyrell all share a love for hockey and roots in the Airdrie Minor Hockey Association. In this mini-series with AMHA alumni, they share glimpses into their story, because the passion ignited at the Ron Ebbesen and Plainsmen Arenas when they were kids is still there, and they want to inspire local kids today.
Today we chat with Aaron Dell.
This the airdrielife podcast hosted by Britton Ledingham. Here we take you beyond the pages of airdrielife magazine.
Our goal is to share stories wi...2019-05-1317 min
airdrielifeFormer Airdrie Minor Hockey Players - Dana Tyrell*Updates - Since recording this interview, Dana Tyrell has purchased a house in Airdrie, and furthered plans to help coach the Airdrie CFR Chemicals Bisons midget AAA hockey team.
Ryan Straschnitzki, Ryan Russell, Steve Campbell, Aaron Dell and Dana Tyrell all share a love for hockey and roots in the Airdrie Minor Hockey Association. In this mini-series with AMHA alumni, they share glimpses into their story, because the passion ignited at the Ron Ebbesen and Plainsmen Arenas when they were kids is still there, and they want to inspire local kids today.
Today we chat w...2019-05-1313 min
airdrielifeFormer Airdrie Minor Hockey players - On The BenchRyan Straschnitzki, Ryan Russell, Steve Campbell, Aaron Dell and Dana Tyrell all share a love for hockey and roots in the Airdrie Minor Hockey Association.
In this mini-series with AMHA alumni, they share glimpses into their story, because the passion ignited at the Ron Ebbesen and Plainsmen Arenas when they were kids is still there, and they want to inspire local kids today.
Today we chat with Ryan Russell and Steve Campbell.
This the airdrielife podcast. Here we take you beyond the pages of airdrielife magazine.
Our goal is to share stor...2019-05-1328 min
airdrielifeProject Jack and JillMike and Lori Reist are helping teens in tough circumstances still make their high school graduation night one to remember because they “don’t want them growing up sooner than they have to.”
The parents of five kids under nine years old give us insight into the starting of their two organizations helping outfit teens in tuxes and dresses for graduation, Adopt-A-Grad and Project Jack & Jill.
That’s today on the airdrielife podcast - where we share stories about extraordinary people who call Airdrie home.
Mike and Lori are an inspirational couple, and I’m glad...2019-01-3146 min
airdrielifeRyan Straschnitzki is #StrazStrongThe Straschnitzki family is being resilient because they don’t stay down when the worst happens.
Airdrie’s Ryan Straschnitzki and his parents, Michelle and Tom share insights into their lives in the weeks and months after tragedy struck the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team when the team’s bus was involved in a crash with a semi truck, which killed 16 people and injured 13 others, including Ryan.
Ryan is paralyzed from the chest down, but he has been a beacon of hope in a hard time that unified the nation and the global hockey community.
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airdrielifeEpisode 3, Jeff Casey, You Say TomatoIn today’s podcast, I sit down with Jeff Casey who did a Q&A for our 2018 summer edition. Jeff is a super interesting person to sit with. He’s passionate about growing food, Japanese culture and teaching, and has found a way to intertwine those into his daily life so beautifully. I hope you enjoy my session with Jeff in his backyard garden.
Q&A with photos by Sergei Belski:
https://airdrielife.com/greatlife/you-say-tomato/
Websites:
http://caseysheirloomtomatoes.ca
http://caseysurbanfarm.ca
Our intro music was produced by Willy Snypes. You can check him out at willysnypes.com. If you’...2018-10-0349 min
airdrielifeEpisode 1, Willy Snypes, The ImportIn today’s podcast, I sit down with Willie Williams, better known as Willy Snypes. The husband, father, football coach, music producer, rap artist, physical trainer, and recent Calgary Fire Department recruit, hustles hard, but is a lot of fun to talk with. He has a lot to share, so I hope you enjoy getting to know Snypes.
Story by Wyatt Tremblay, and photos by Kristy Reimer: https://airdrielife.com/greatlife/the-import/
http://willysnypes.com
Empty Bottles - Snypes’ new song released July 30, 2018 can be downloaded on iTunes.
Videos:
Alter Ego Collective- Popular Demand, featuring Willy Snypes: https://youtu.be/60ZihA...2018-10-0250 min
airdrielifeEpisode 2, On the Bench, Ryan Russell and Steve CampbellIn today’s podcast, we’re sharing an interview I did with Ryan Russell and Steve Campbell in January 2018. The dynamic duo of social media fame with their On the Bench characters Jacob Ardown and Olly Postanin are a blast! Links: Full story, a video, and photos by Britton Ledingham, with plenty of editing help, here: https://airdrielife.com/citylife/on-the-bench/ Follow On the Bench on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/on.the.bench/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialonthebench/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWwey8qQZj-BX3xtJbYfxA Twitter: https://twitter.com/onthebenchcrew?lang=en Our...2018-10-0251 min