Welcome to the laboratory. Pull up a stool, watch out for the stray solder wire, and try not to trip over the power cables snaking across the floor. Out here in Southern Alberta, we know a thing or two about making things last. Whether it’s a 1980s tractor that’s still pulling its weight or a…
There is a specific sound that anyone who grew up in the 90s or early 2000s knows by heart. It’s that soft whirrr-chk-chk-whirrr of a console trying to find its footing. Whether it was the ethereal chime of the original PlayStation or the dramatic “whoosh” of the Xbox 360, that sound meant one thing: adventure…
Look, I’ll be the first to admit it: I have a problem. Some people collect vintage stamps; others are obsessed with sourdough starters. Me? I’ve caught the “comic bug,” and I’ve caught it bad. If you’ve stepped into the shop lately at Second Wind Sales & Services, you might have noticed a few more capes…
If you live in Alberta, you know that the weeks leading up to the May Long weekend are a special kind of chaotic. It’s that magical time of year when we finally accept that the snow is (mostly) gone, the wind is kicking up enough dust to coat everything you own, and the “Spring Cleaning”…