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“There is a close connection with the artist that you wouldn’t necessarily have at other venues. It is important to give a platform for artists. I am a really big believer in local musicians and providing a platform and connecting with audiences in an intimate setting.”

“I think it is really important because we do encounter moments of hate speech in the valley. Having events where people can come together and not just celebrate, but learn.”

“Creative combat is high energy, exciting event that people in the bow valley love. The tickets sell fast. It is fun and exciting. This is the eighth creative combat and it always something different. This year we have a number of new artists and a few of the favourites coming back.”

“The Bow Valley is full of creative people and I hope they are inspired by it all, either to go and make their own or appreciate what other people can create.”

“We didn’t have any Indigenous members in the Canmore or Banff clubs and that’s what motivated me to try to take this out to Mînî Thnî, because I know there’s talent in every community when it comes to chess."

Twelve bands to hit the stage at AmpFest II, Saturday (Nov. 12) at artsPlace.

Powder said most participants are between the ages of 24 and 30, and join from Morley. However, because the Zoom meeting is listed on White Bison’s website and SHS also advertises it online, some have tuned in from overseas.

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