Sam Hester
@calgaryhester.bsky.social
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
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Good news! The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted!
Folks are advised to flush their systems prior to initial use: To flush your system turn the bathtub tap on cold for ten minutes. Then turn all other faucets on cold for five minutes.
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Folks are advised to flush their systems prior to initial use: To flush your system turn the bathtub tap on cold for ten minutes. Then turn all other faucets on cold for five minutes.
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Effective immediately, the Boil Water Advisory for Parkdale, Montgomery, Point McKay and West Hillhurst has been lifted. Testing has confirmed the water is safe to drink.
For more information: newsroom.calgary.ca/boil-water-advisory-lifted-for-parkdale-montgomery-and-point-mckay-and-west-hillhurst/
For more information: newsroom.calgary.ca/boil-water-advisory-lifted-for-parkdale-montgomery-and-point-mckay-and-west-hillhurst/
January 5, 2026 at 1:24 AM
This is very cool and so is the discovery that Calgary's Dr. Karl Tomm is also on this list. I think he has mentored a generation of family therapists!
One of my favourite parts of this whole Narduar joins the Order of Canada business is that he was alphabetized under "S" for Serviette: www.gg.ca/en/appointme...
January 1, 2026 at 2:27 AM
This is very cool and so is the discovery that Calgary's Dr. Karl Tomm is also on this list. I think he has mentored a generation of family therapists!
Just saw this and had to re-post! Come on #abpoli folks, sign up and help Jeremy reach this goal. He is doing some of the best work out there!
With a few days left in the year, I’m just 5 paid subscribers away from being able to go to the federal NDP convention in Winnipeg in March.
Who wants to help me cross the finish line?
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Who wants to help me cross the finish line?
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December 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Just saw this and had to re-post! Come on #abpoli folks, sign up and help Jeremy reach this goal. He is doing some of the best work out there!
If you're here because you're looking for posts about the lesser-known novels of Frances Hodgson Burnett, that's called Coombescrolling
December 28, 2025 at 2:50 AM
If you're here because you're looking for posts about the lesser-known novels of Frances Hodgson Burnett, that's called Coombescrolling
I have a plant called a Christmas cactus. It has not bloomed in a few years. But today, two blossoms! Let's hope that is a good omen for the year ahead. Merry Christmas!
December 26, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I have a plant called a Christmas cactus. It has not bloomed in a few years. But today, two blossoms! Let's hope that is a good omen for the year ahead. Merry Christmas!
Here's the last post in my Christmas card series. Happy holidays!
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December 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Here's the last post in my Christmas card series. Happy holidays!
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I didn't have time to post today's Christmas card earlier today. It's already dark outside! But maybe that works well for a Christmas card with a picture of a night sky. Have a good night!
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December 24, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I didn't have time to post today's Christmas card earlier today. It's already dark outside! But maybe that works well for a Christmas card with a picture of a night sky. Have a good night!
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Today's Christmas card post is short and sweet. Unlike the experience of getting a toddler in and out of a snowsuit!
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December 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Today's Christmas card post is short and sweet. Unlike the experience of getting a toddler in and out of a snowsuit!
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Today's Christmas card is a painting of the Calgary house where I grew up. Wishing you a happy day, even though the story behind this Christmas card is kind of a sad one!
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December 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Today's Christmas card is a painting of the Calgary house where I grew up. Wishing you a happy day, even though the story behind this Christmas card is kind of a sad one!
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Today's Christmas card is from 2001, the year I realized that I didn't have to make a Christmas card. I could write a Christmas comic instead!
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December 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Today's Christmas card is from 2001, the year I realized that I didn't have to make a Christmas card. I could write a Christmas comic instead!
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I really had fun making this comic about some of @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social's 2025 highlights. Our great year was made possible by folks who value local journalism. And it's because of your support that I get to make comics about Calgary. Thanks! Looking forward to more comics in 2026!
The Sprawl is now in its 9th (!) year and I think 2025 has been the best yet. Thank you to everyone who has made our work possible! @calgaryhester.bsky.social signs us off for the holidays with one last comic.
Thank you Calgary! A word of heartfelt gratitude | The Sprawl
You made 2025 an extraordinary year.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I really had fun making this comic about some of @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social's 2025 highlights. Our great year was made possible by folks who value local journalism. And it's because of your support that I get to make comics about Calgary. Thanks! Looking forward to more comics in 2026!
Today's Christmas card story, from 2000, features an old painting of my Christmas-carolling dad:
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December 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Today's Christmas card story, from 2000, features an old painting of my Christmas-carolling dad:
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Here's my late-night attempt to get back in the rhythm of posting a Christmas card every day until Christmas! Read about today's card here:
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December 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Here's my late-night attempt to get back in the rhythm of posting a Christmas card every day until Christmas! Read about today's card here:
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Today's Christmas card, from 1997, was inspired by my favourite artist, Lyonel Feininger.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Today's Christmas card, from 1997, was inspired by my favourite artist, Lyonel Feininger.
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I said I'd post a new Christmas card every day, but instead, it's midnight and I'm posting a card with a medieval ship on it. Well, close enough... I hope!
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December 13, 2025 at 7:11 AM
I said I'd post a new Christmas card every day, but instead, it's midnight and I'm posting a card with a medieval ship on it. Well, close enough... I hope!
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Today's Christmas card is a picture with a medieval theme, drawn in 1992!
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December 11, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Today's Christmas card is a picture with a medieval theme, drawn in 1992!
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Day 2 of my Christmas card collection! This one was made in 1990 while I was on an exchange program in Germany
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My Christmas card collection
Today's Christmas card is from 1990!
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December 9, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Day 2 of my Christmas card collection! This one was made in 1990 while I was on an exchange program in Germany
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'Tis the season, so I thought I'd share some Christmas cards I made in years gone by... starting with this one from 1989. I'll post one every day for the next couple of weeks. Happy holidays!
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My Christmas card collection
Today's Christmas card is from 1989!
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December 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM
'Tis the season, so I thought I'd share some Christmas cards I made in years gone by... starting with this one from 1989. I'll post one every day for the next couple of weeks. Happy holidays!
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Uplifting message for transit fans AND fans of human rights. Take note, #Alberta!
One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.
November 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Uplifting message for transit fans AND fans of human rights. Take note, #Alberta!
So glad to be at NVRLND boutique in Ramsay to see a show featuring amazing #comics pages from the graphic novel "The Cold Fire," by one of my favourite #yyc artists @rustypincers.bsky.social. The show runs till Nov. 19. Come out & see!!!
November 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM
So glad to be at NVRLND boutique in Ramsay to see a show featuring amazing #comics pages from the graphic novel "The Cold Fire," by one of my favourite #yyc artists @rustypincers.bsky.social. The show runs till Nov. 19. Come out & see!!!
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If Sarah Kendzior is indeed blocked on @bsky.app, this is a completely unjustified and highly questionable move. Sarah Kendzior is among the best voices of knowledge-based critical journalism in the US. See to it that this is corrected immediately and with an apology, @pfrazee.com!
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November 11, 2025 at 7:16 AM
If Sarah Kendzior is indeed blocked on @bsky.app, this is a completely unjustified and highly questionable move. Sarah Kendzior is among the best voices of knowledge-based critical journalism in the US. See to it that this is corrected immediately and with an apology, @pfrazee.com!
Every year, my son builds a remote-controlled, candy-dispensing LEGO train for Hallowe'en. I wrote about it here:
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The Hallowe'en Train
It's year 6 of a tradition featuring LEGO, candy & locomotives
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November 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Every year, my son builds a remote-controlled, candy-dispensing LEGO train for Hallowe'en. I wrote about it here:
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This Sunday, Nov. 2 from 1-3 PM, let's meet up at Ramsay School! We're chalking the compound with messages of support for teachers! Everyone is welcome! #yyc
October 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This Sunday, Nov. 2 from 1-3 PM, let's meet up at Ramsay School! We're chalking the compound with messages of support for teachers! Everyone is welcome! #yyc
The track maintenance train is doing tests for the 2025 Ramsay candy-dispensing #Hallowe'en train! Looks like the track is level. And the weather's looking warm. So far, so good! See you tomorrow night! #yyc
October 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The track maintenance train is doing tests for the 2025 Ramsay candy-dispensing #Hallowe'en train! Looks like the track is level. And the weather's looking warm. So far, so good! See you tomorrow night! #yyc