Cover Story

22 The Real Life of Ryley
Persistence paid off for this farm boy from Saskatchewan whose career as a mountain resort planner has exceeded his wildest dreams. By Kristen Vernon
26 10 Top Peaks to Ski
Recommended by Ryley Thiessen

Departments

13

TechnoFile > New Look for a Legend
 Hit by Avro's Arrow, volunteers with NAIT's Aircraft Skin and Structure Repair program refurbish a model of the aviation icon. By Ruth Juliebo

30 People > Alumnus/staff
Men With Brooms
 It was fall 1984 when Kevin Martin showed up at the offi ce of Jules Owchar, asking to play for NAIT. That began what is beyond question the most successful player coach relationship in the history of curling. By Allen Cameron

54

Technique
Camera, Light, Action
Photographer Dale MacMillan's tips to help you take better sports photos. By Diane Bégin

Editors Note

6 Contributors
7 Editor's note
7 Letters
8 President's connections
9 Newsbytes

Letters

11 Gadgets
64 GOT A BIG IDEA?
Win $10,000 in services with the novaNAIT Technology Commercialization Challenge.

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18 NAIT's got Talent
From a pet alarm to a police recruitment campaign, these winners stand out on the academic stage.

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Simulation > Breathing Practice
Simulations are gaining momentum as a way to prepare Respiratory Therapy students for the realities of the workplace.

Greenscape

21 Applied Research > Rooftop Gardens Take Root
Applied research project aims to discover the best plants and growth medium for the microclimate of an Edmonton roof.

NAITSpaces

28 Nexen Theatre > Big Picture Learning
NAIT's newest high-tech video conferencing facility can take education beyond the traditional classroom.

People

36 Ask an Expert > Get Ready to Hurry Hard
Exercise tips for curlers from Personal Fitness Trainer instructor Lorraine Glass.
39 On the Leaderboard
NAIT Ooks players to keep your eyes on this season.
40 Athlete > Shooting Star
The Ooks women's basketball captain broke four records last season, including the career scoring record.
45 Postcard > Live From Washington, D.C.! from Jennifer Harris
46 Entrepreneur > Brawn Ambition
Teased as a kid for working out, Mat Park is setting up shop in California to train professional athletes.
50 3 Questions
52 Reading Room

CuliNAIT

57 Profile > Appetite for Gold
The desire to win in the pressure-cooker world of culinary competition is hardwired to this instructor's personality - and he has the hardware to prove it.
60 Recipe
Salmon en Papillote
62

Platings
Enjoy the food and hospitality of NAIT culinary grads.

PostScripts

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66

Rewind > Olympic Memories
Canada played host to the world for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary. Staff and alum involved in the Games share their memories.