RAT ‘Zine #2
If you are a bit older and grew up in the punk/skate scene of the 1980s, you’ll remember ‘zines. If you skated in Calgary in that time period, you’ll probably know about RAT ‘Zine. It was created by John Hiebert and Craig Marshall.
John sent us a PDF version of RAT issue #2. Click here to read it. 
Eric and Mia: Skatepark Artists Mini-Doc
Eric and Mia are the artists behind the public art project associated with our new skateparks. You probably remember their ‘zine and skateboard lessons for women and police officers. Here’s a mini-doc about the project:
Tyler Warren Concrete Magazine Cover
Tyler Warren is on the cover of the latest edition of Concrete Skateboarding Magazine! Go to your local skate shop and pick up a copy.
New Issue of SBC Skateboard Out Now!
Go to your local skate shop and pick up a copy of the new issue of SBC Skateboard. It features new editor Jeff Thorburn and a ton of Calgary content.
“Winter in Calgary” Article from SBC
Alex Hondas, a Calgary skater/photographer/writer, put together a cool article about skateboarding in Calgary during winter. Click the photo to read it:
Kevin Lowry Transworld Skateboarding Check Out!
Calgary skater, Kevin Lowry has a Check Out on the Transworld Skateboarding site. Watch the video here:
Jeff Thorburn Appointed Editor of SBC
Congratulations to Jeff Thorburn, newly appointed editor of SBC Skateboard Magazine. Read the news release below:
November 21, 2012
For immediate release:
Vancouver, B.C. — SBC Media is proud to announce
the addition of lifelong skateboarder, photographer
and magazine junkie Jeff Thorburn as the new editor
of SBC Skateboard magazine.
Based in our Vancouver office, Jeff brings more
than a decade of industry experience to the team,
from photographing some of Canada’s top skaters, to
most recently working as the skate hardgoods buyer
at The Source in Calgary, AB, one of Canada’s most
successful and influential shops.
An avid collector of nearly every skate mag ever
printed—with a keen eye for detail and a solid sense
of what Canada’s national skate mag should bring
to the table—Jeff understands implicitly the components
of a great editorial package.
With his inspiring vision for the future of SBC
Skateboard and deep connections within the skate
world, Jeff will be leading the charge into our most
thrilling season to date.
We couldn’t be more excited. Please join us in
welcoming Jeff to the team.
Geoff Strelow Sequence in Color Magazine
Yeah, Geoff!
King Shit Mag’s Escape 2 L.A.
Riley Boland, Dustin Henry, and Geoff Strelow all took part in King Shit Magazine’s “Escape 2 LA”. Click below to watch the videos:
