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Graphic recording, graphic medicine & comics journalism in Calgary/Moh'kinsstis, Canada. And I write a weekly newsletter full of comics from my old drawing book. Subscribe for free! samhester.substack.com
@thatheatherc.bsky.socialReposted by @calgaryhester.bsky.socialAlbertans are voting on October 19. Here's a "what you need to know guide", that's translated into several languages for Calgary. 🗳
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
With appreciation to @calgaryhester.bsky.social. 🎨
@calgaryhester.bsky.socialThe past couple of weeks have been so busy, but now it's time to get back to work on a very fun project! In November, Joleyne (of ViClarity Inc.) & I are hosting a graphic recording workshop in Calgary. Spaces are filling up, but we still have room for YOU!
www.the23rdstory.com/2026-worksho...
@calgaryhester.bsky.socialEnjoying the last (?) glimpse of some lovely autumn colours here in Calgary!
@calgaryhester.bsky.socialThis week in The Drawing Book, a short comic strip about my mom's hallucinations. We wrote this story because talking about this problem out loud (and drawing pictures of it, too) helped us to feel that we had some power over it.
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@coreyhogan.caReposted by @calgaryhester.bsky.social25 days to referendum day and only 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 to request a special ballot to vote by mail. Lines could be long, processes could be confused, life happens. Don't wait. Lock in your vote to stay in Canada. REQUEST A MAIL-IN BALLOT BY 11:59PM FRIDAY
@klaszus.bsky.socialReposted by @calgaryhester.bsky.socialTomorrow (Thurs Sept 24) I'm moderating a panel at the Central Library on the history of western alienation in Alberta. Killer panel with political scientists Lisa Young @jlisayoung.bsky.social, Lori Williams & Anthony Sayers. You should come!
@calgaryhester.bsky.socialI worked with CBC News to make a comics explainer about Alberta's upcoming referendum! I wrote about that today in my comics newsletter, The Drawing Book. Take a look, and print a copy to share in your community!
samhester.substack.com/p/alberta-re...
@calgaryhester.bsky.social@paulisci.bsky.social This seems like a headline you might like?
@calgaryhester.bsky.socialI wasn't sure if I should share this old comic strip, written 25 years ago, for an American anthology about the events of September 11th. But stories can create entry points to get us thinking about history, and history is important! So, here it is again...
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@calgaryhester.bsky.socialI just learned this sad news last night. What a loss for our city and for history lovers everywhere. Harry did so much to inspire people to learn about the place we call home, and he used his knowledge of the past to make Calgary a better place today. He will be remembered.
@calgaryhester.bsky.socialThanks!
@calgaryhester.bsky.socialAmanda, the administrative regulation says it took effect on Sept. 1, 2025. Do you know if this has been in place for a year already? Or maybe it took until now to start trying to enforce? Thanks for sharing this info!
@calgaryhester.bsky.socialEvery week, I post comics from my old sketchbook journals from back when I was a flight attendant who was secretly trying to be an artist. Today's comic strip is a strange one: about an imaginary story spilling over into my real life!
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@calgaryhester.bsky.socialThank you, I will check this out!!
