people technology innovation v9.2 2016 $4.95 techlifemag.ca RINGSIDE FOR THE FINAL MOMENTS OF LIFE AS A PRO WRESTLER CHANNEL CHANGERS MEG MORRISON AND FOUR OTHER GRADS REDEFINE THE TV CAREER HOW TO SEE CANADA BY BICYCLE NAIT BAKERS GO FOR GOLD IN PARIS THE FINE ART OF THE TRADES P. 26 + UNCONDITIONAL CRITTER CARE P. 30 A LIFETIME OF GIVING Sylvia Krikun (Medical X-ray Technology ‘68) and husband Mickey took their passion to help others to the small town they loved. Leaders in their community, the Krikuns made an impact by selflessly volunteering for decades. Seeing other family members also benefit from NAIT, Sylvia plans to include the institution as a beneficiary in her will. Read more about the Krikuns’ inspirational story and how you can leave a legacy of generosity at nait.ca/giving FIELD SPECIALISTS AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS Who are we? We are the world’s largest oilfield services company1. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS 32 18 Cover photo techlife > contents By Blaise van Malsen ON THE COVER INNOVATE PEOPLE CULINAIT 26 The fine art of the trades 30 Healthy Pets, 42 A New Fight for the 53 Pressure and le Pain Happy People Gothic Knight in Paris 28 How to see Canada NAIT helps provide free vet Edward Gatzky has hung For the first time, Canada by bicycle care to those in need. up his sword after nearly earned a spot at the Bakery 30 Unconditional critter care 20 years of pro wrestling. World Cup in Paris, France. 32 Living with the Golden Age Next on his list of valorous NAIT alumni made up two- 32 Channel changers: of Television deeds: help revive the sport thirds of the team to compete Meg Morrison and four How golf enthusiast Meg in Alberta. in the event of a lifetime. other grads redefine the Morrison, broadcasting TV career students and industry 50 Safer Streets for Everyone 60 Recipe veterans are scripting A new tool from Paths How to make brioche. 42 Ringside for the final their futures in an for People could help moments of life as a uncertain industry. pedestrians, cyclists pro wrestler and drivers. 40 Grassroots Gaming 53 NAIT bakers go for gold A new event celebrates 52 Bitumen Booster in Paris the past and future of Andrea Sedgwick leads video games. the way to reducing the environmental footprint of the oil sands. 4 techlifemag.ca TABLE OF CONTENTS 24 53 40 DEPARTMENTS NAIT ALUMNI FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE 6 The Latest from 28 How to Leah Applejohn – Welder ’09 James Holehouse – Baker ’00 (p. 54) techlifemag.ca Tips on bicycling (p. 14, 26) Hubert Lau – Computer Systems Your source for across Canada Gil Cardinal – Radio and Television Technology ’91 (p. 65) exclusive content ’71, Honorary Degree ’00, Top 50 61 Get involved with NAIT Shauna Lesick – Animal Health Alumni (p. 65) 7 Contributors 5 ways to make Technology ’86 (p. 30) Stephen Chung – Culinary Arts ’79 a difference Clifton Lofthaug – Electrical 7 Feedback (p. 27) Engineering Technology ’04 (p. 65) Your thoughts on our stories 62 Spaces Ray Block – Accounting ’74 (p. 20) Chris Manning – Welder ’94 (p. 14) The Collision Space 9 Editor’s Note Gloria Booth – Food Service and Sheridan McLaren – Cook ’09 (p. 23) brings together people Nutrition Management ’00 (p. 20) Connections with and ideas for Chris Moores – Carpentry ’09 (p. 41) 11 Alan Dumonceaux – Cooking ’84, entrepreneurial success Justin Nand – Finance ’13 (p. 16, the President Baker ’87 (p. 53) Looking forward to our 19, 65) 64 Job Description Paulo Ferreira – Welder ’05 (p. 14, 26) Lisa Nguyen – Diagnostic Medical new building Kimberly Hamilton Clayton Folkers – Cooking ’79 (p. 55) Sonography ’11 (p. 65) 13 Technofile pulls back the curtain Edward Gatzky – Dietary Ryan O’Flynn – Cook ’01 (p. 65) Technology, innovation, on lingerie designing Technology ’88 (p. 42) NAIT news and more Jim Rakievich – Heavy Duty 65 Acclaim Rebecca Grant – Culinary Arts ’08, Mechanic ’82, Honorary Bachelor 23 Reading Room Award-winning grads, Management ’13, Marketing ’14 of Technology in Technology Two cookbooks combine staff and friends (p. 65) Management ‘16 (p. 65) Malcolm Haines – Sheet Metal flavour and nutrition 66 Rewind Andrew Reid – Network Worker ’94 (p. 21) Engineering Technology ’04 (p. 40) 24 Ask an Expert The legacy of NAIT’s Kimberly Hamilton – Marketing ’03 Defend yourself! third president, George Kurt Sorochan – Marketing ’97 (p. 64) (p. 46) Advice from a pro Carter, 1917-2015 Elien De Herdt – Baking ’14 (p. 58) Sandra Spencer – Business 26 3 Questions Linda Hoang – Radio and Administration ’13, Accounting ’10 The fine art of the trades Television ’11 (p. 65) (p. 62) v9.2 2016 5 TECHLIFEMAG.CA Between print issues of techlife, we post THE LATEST FROM new stories at techlifemag.ca. 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