Westworld Alberta Magazine

Jan 13, 2025 | amainsider.com | Doug Wallace

“Can you guys give us a hand with the boat?” A fisherman asks my friend and me to join a group of men pushing a bright blue fibreglass boat into Castara Bay. We jump up and start at it — a simple thing, but a true slice of life that draws me right into the essence of everyday life on the island of Tobago, half of the dual-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago.

Jan 8, 2025 | amainsider.com | Graham Heeps

When we’re driving, nothing matters more than safety — ours and our family’s, as well as the safety of other people on the road. Safety can be one of the central defining factors when we choose a new vehicle — as important as the vehicle’s looks and how much it costs. Fortunately, auto safety technology is advancing all the time. For one, automakers are motivated to achieve the competitive advantage that comes with top safety ratings.

Dec 23, 2024 | amainsider.com | Corrina Allen

Despite its long, cold winters, Finland has been ranked as the world’s happiest country for seven years running by the World Happiness Report, and after vacationing there this past winter, I understand why. Finns find happiness in fresh air — even when it’s 20 C below. They’ve made embracing the cold an art form, intertwining a love of winter with a culture that celebrates everything from snowshoes to saunas.

Dec 18, 2024 | amainsider.com | Meaghan Archer

January in Alberta may bring extreme sub-zero temperatures, but the bluebird skies and endless events—both indoor and outdoor—make up for the shivering.  Jammin’ in January Grab your tickets and put your dancing pants on for Winterruption YEG, Edmonton’s winter concert and festival. Running for four days from January 22-26, musicians, bands, and performers will take the stage at venues across downtown Edmonton and put on shows you won’t forget.

Dec 16, 2024 | amainsider.com | Kate Rae

There’s an old joke, Jorgia Moore says, when it comes to Edmonton’s sizable Ukrainian population. “If you don’t have any Ukrainian friends, you don’t have any friends.” So, when the war broke out, the city sprang into action to welcome those who fled Ukraine. Moore was one of them. She opened the Free Store for Ukrainian Newcomers two years ago, stocking it with donated clothing and household and personal care items.