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Hamilton Spectator
16-06-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Canmore exhibit explores impacts of tourism in Bow Valley as G7 Summit approaches
CANMORE – A new exhibit exploring the impacts of tourism on the Bow Valley is coming to Elevation Gallery. In her new series 'Past Futures', Canmore artist Pascale Ouellet asks the question, 'How can we celebrate beautiful, iconic places without destroying them?' when the exhibit opens June 7. Coinciding with the G7 Summit in Kananaskis from June 15-17, Ouellet hopes the exhibit will catch the eye of G7 personnel and tourists descending on the Valley, prompting visitors to consider the beauty and learn of the challenges facing the mountain town. 'I hope that they take the time to realize that the beauty that they're visiting here is changing and is at risk,' said Ouellet. 'I hope that the G7 people will grab a local paper and be curious of where they are.' Often working from her own photos in her artistic process, Ouellet takes a new approach in the series, painting depictions of places throughout the Valley and into Jasper like Spirit Island and Athabasca Falls as a photo negative. ' I've always been fascinated by photography and I started doing photos when you would use film and I just loved looking at the negatives of the pictures I took,' said Ouellet. '[The paintings are] all bright colours because blue sky becomes orange, our yellow leaves become this ultramarine blue, the colour is so vibrant … that's the big main difference of what you're used to seeing.' Presenting a new perspective of these Bow Valley scenes through her work, Ouellet hopes the series will challenge both local and international viewers to contemplate the risks facing the community. '[The exhibit] speaks of things that are really close to our hearts as locals. We see it firsthand; we see things happening. Jasper burnt – it could have been us,' she said. 'The minute you take a photo, it's already changing, the wind is blowing, the temperature's moving, the light is moving. These are just like a snapshot of that moment … when you look at that moment, you know tomorrow will be different, but it's gonna be different because of us, because of our impact on the land.' The idea of representing landscapes 'inverted' through the perspective of a photo negative, speaks to the broader concept of the series, according to Cheryl Baxter, artist and owner of Elevation Gallery. 'When you take out all of the preconceived notions through tourism, photography, the hyper coloured images, when you remove all of that. What is at the core of what makes our place beautiful? What's the essence of beauty?' said Baxter. With the anticipation of the G7 Summit felt throughout the Bow Valley, the exhibit comes at a time when both local and global issues are top of mind for many. 'Bringing the world to Canmore, to the Rocky Mountains, it gives us such a unique opportunity to talk about some of the things that leaders will be talking about, that are directly affecting our communities and communities at risk in general,' said Baxter. Baxter added that art and culture play an important role in these global discussions. 'These places are so fundamentally changing as we go along. The images are meant to talk about the core of place and what is left behind and I think that's something that people worldwide can relate to.' 'I suspect that the people that will be delegates of the G7, these people that are coming from all over the world, are equally wanting to think about these bigger ideas about communities at risk,' said Baxter. Displaying 15 large scale paintings in the collection, Ouellet says one of her primary goals as an artist is to communicate ideas, elicit reactions and challenge viewers. She also hopes the nostalgia of the film era will also resonate with people. 'I try to trigger reactions and I think by using that technical element, people will become really nostalgic of when we used film and everybody has their own memories of childhood and photography and portraits and how precious it used to be too,' she said. An opening reception will be held June 7 at Elevation Gallery's new location in Three Sisters Mountain Village and the exhibit will remain on display until June 26. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada. The position covers Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation and Kananaskis Country. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Millcreek Twp. awarded $250K in ARP funding for flooding issues
Millcreek Township has received a $250,000 grant from Erie County and supervisors already have set plans. This is an attempt to keep residents in a west Millcreek neighborhood dry after a long-standing flooding issue. Millcreek Twp. supervisors give updates on flooding, Zem Zem projects Erie County Executive Brenton Davis announced that $250,000 has been given to Millcreek to address stormwater issues in the township. These funds are American Rescue Plan dollars that the executive is spreading throughout the county to improve infrastructure. 'This $250,000 unlocks nearly $2 million for this project, so it's nearly a 10 to 1 return here,' Davis said. 'This is how we can really leverage outside of our weight class strategically invest these funds and save taxpayers money because without this money, this $2 million project would have fell solely on the back of the taxpayers.' The township plans to make repairs on an underground storm sewer line that's 700 feet long. Bayfront construction wrapping up, business owners ready It runs underneath the west Millcreek neighborhood, where there have been plenty of flooding incidents like including one in September of 2022. The 36-inch storm sewer is made of corrugated metal, and according to Supervisor Dan Ouellet, it's deteriorated. He says they are going to use a lining process that will make the pipes smoother, improving flow and keeping out debris. 'They charge the pipe itself with steam, and it cures the liner against the wall of the pipe,' Ouellet said. 'Where these issues are they're usually in lower areas that don't have a lot of drainage benefits to them, the ground is pretty level.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Supervisors said once the lining is installed, it will alleviate one of their most affected flooding areas along West 28th and Contessa Lane. Ouellet said most of the issues can be pinpointed at the way these areas were constructed, a lot did not have a real stormwater plan. One nearby business owner that has seen this flooding firsthand said this project is going to be great for the neighborhood. 'Quite a few houses have been flooded, and one time I heard one basement just caved in, some people got hurt,' said Joe Orengia, owner of Joe's Gym. 'It's been going for many, many years, so now it's time to get it done.' UPMC Hamot offering RN apprenticeships in first-of-its-kind program Tuesday night, the supervisors approved the contractor who will be working on the project. You can read a member of Erie County Council's response to the funding here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
French-Born Ex-Wing, Hab Signs Contract Extension In KHL
French-born Canadian defenseman Xavier Ouellet, 31, has signed a two-year contract extension with Dinamo Minsk, the KHL website announced on Tuesday. Ouellet was born in Bayonne, France while his father, Canadian Robert Ouellet, played professionally in the Ligue Magnus. He was raised in Terrebonne, Que. and played junior hockey for the Montreal Juniors and the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the QMJHL. Ouellet was chosen in the second round, 48th overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. From 2013 to 2021, Ouellet played 178 NHL regular-season games for the Wings and Montreal Canadiens, recording 28 points and 82 penalty minutes. He also added an assist in 11 playoff games – 10 of which were with Montreal in the 2020 Eastern Conference bubble in Toronto. Ouellet played in the AHL for the Grand Rapids Griffins and was captain of the Laval Rocket. He also played two seasons for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins while under contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Internationally, Ouellet represented Canada at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship. A dual citizen of France and Canada, he has never played for either country at the senior level. The 2024-25 season is Ouellet's first in Europe. Through his first 57 KHL games, Ouellet has 24 points and 28 penalty minutes for the Belarus-based Minsk club, which sits sixth out of 11 teams in the Western Conference. Dinamo's roster includes fellow ex-NHLers Jordan Gross, Alexander Volkov, Tanner Fritz and Vadim Shipachyov. NHL-drafted prospects on the roster include 21-year-old goaltender Yegor Velmakin (Carolina Hurricanes) and 20-year-old forward Vadim Moroz (Utah HC). Jordan Gross signs with KHL club Dinamo Minsk American defenseman Jordan Gross, 29, has signed a one-year contract with Dinamo Minsk, the Belarusian-based KHL club announced on Friday. The Nashville Predators retain his NHL rights.
