Something News Under the Sun
Stories from The Brandon Sun
By Stephen A. Nelson

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away...
The Brandon Sun was considered the "Cadillac of small newspapers in Canada."

I was considered "the best writer in the building" - someone who could "spin straw into gold."

These are works from my days toiling under The Sun as:
- Assistant Features/Entertainment Editor - Religion Editor - Special Sections Editor - Copy Editor - Reporter/Photographer - Columnist/Editorial Writer - Travel Writer and Photographer

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Thursday, July 8, 2010

Calgary’s Culture Cache

Calgary is famous for cattle, oil and sports — but there’s

more here than Stampedes, Stampeders and Saddledomes

By Stephen A. Nelson

For the Brandon Sun

When you think of Calgary, what do you think about?

An informal poll on Facebook garnered some of the usual responses: “Less culture than a bowl of yogurt,” said a caustic critic called Kevin.

Mind you, Kevin has spent most of the last 20 years in Japan, where history and culture are measured in epochs rather than decades.

And besides, Calgary does have its defenders and supporters. And the truth is, Calgary does have a lot to offer. You just have to know where to look for it.

So with a city map and transit tickets in hand, we set out in search of the hidden cache of Calgary’s culture.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Edmonton First Impressions: More to Alberta Capital than Oilers, Eskimos and Folkies

By Stephen A Nelson

The Brandon Sun

June 19, 2010

You never a get a second chance to make a first impression.
And, to be honest, our first impression of Edmonton was, um ... unimpressive.
“Grey sky, grey city, grey people,” said my friend Andrea — a traveller from Switzerland who was visiting the city for the first time.
Still, Edmonton does have some great offerings for visitors.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Travelling Treasures of Tutankhamun:
It's Worth Trip to Toronto to Catch the King

By Stephen A. Nelson

The Brandon Sun

December 11, 2009

Zen and the Art of Juming:
Sculptures are Poetry in Motion

If there is one thing I learned in Taiwan, it’s this:

language is an art, art is culture, and culture is politics. And in Taiwan, the best art — like the best politics — is rooted and grounded in tradition and history, but not bound by them.

By Stephen A. Nelson

The Brandon Sun
November 21, 2009