Archive for Category: "Editor’s Note"
January/February
January! A new year. An exciting time for new beginnings but, in Alberta, also a great time to stay indoors, complete projects or search magazines for great ideas. After the tree comes down and the glitter is boxed up for another year I look at what’s left behind and I want to paint, rearrange or [...]
November-December 2011
“With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.” -Thomas Foxwell Buxton I feel very honoured to have Calum Graham on the cover of this issue. What an inspiration for all of us. Regardless of how great or small we feel our talents are, in the end, I believe it’s the passion, dedication and [...]
From The Editor Fall, 2011
This fall issue is a marker for three years of bringing Routes magazine to the foothills! I am proud of the product and all the staff who work so hard to make it happen. Putting together this issue for you started a bit earlier than normal. Writer, Mary Savage began in January, to arrange a [...]
Welcome to Summer!
It’s hot. You are out on the back porch with some ice tea, trying to relax, when that one fly just won’t let you be. It lands on your forehead, your leg, your finger! That’s it… so at just the right opportunity you reach over, grab a magazine and – thwack! Done. Peace. A rolled [...]
Spring 2011, from the publisher
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” –Lao-tzu Now that we’ve all made it through a long chilly winter, I suggest we get out and walk on fresh paths. Spring is such an exciting time of renewal, let routes lead and lift your spirits. For me, spring is not only about [...]
Winter Issue
The Winter issue of Routes is available… From the Editor’s Note: Every issue this letter feels a bit like a “what I did last summer” essay. Fortunately, while seeking out what great things to bring to our readers this issue, the routes team discovered a lot of interesting people and great local talent along the [...]
From the Editor
The fall issue will mark Routes’ 2nd anniversary. It has been quite a ride. With the start of our 3rd year, we have some new additions to the magazine. Routes challenged writer and copy editor, Pat Fream, to contribute on a regular basis with her column, The Motherload, a witty and insightful look at raising [...]
Get Excited!
Each issue I gather as many of our contributors as I can for a photoshoot. I do this for a reason – I think it’s nice to be able to put face to a writer. Also, I hope it will encourage you to send me an e-mail and comment on the styles and stories in [...]
Warming up to Spring
“Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come from miles to watch you burn.” – John Wesley As this issue of Routes hits your coffee table the planet is moving towards the Vernal, or Spring, Equinox. Each passing day will feel like we are moving a little closer to the sun. I feel I [...]
Fire in the Belly
May our spring issue light a fire under you to do something for youth, something for yourself or something for your community. Coming up we have two great features on people who live their lives with passionate and in the pursuit of leaving this planet a better place. Does this guy look familiar to any [...]
