Amir Said - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Amir Said (he/him) is a journalist and photographer based in Calgary, Alberta. He holds a Bachelor's of Arts and Certificate in Nonprofit Sector Leadership & Innovation from the University of Regina and Luther College respectively. Amir has interviewed high-profile celebrities, covered breaking news, and made significant community impacts with his articles. As a multimedia reporter with the Western Wheel and Great West Media, Amir uses his writing and photography skills to cover daily news, municipal and provincial politics, and more. Amir was the recipient of the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) 2023 Global Citizen Award for his work in cultural inclusivity and awareness. As a student journalist, his articles on multiculturalism earned him the OMNI Scholarship in Ethnic & Third-Language Journalism, while his demonstrated writing and research skills through his various publications earned him the Bell Media Award in Journalism.

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Total articles 40

• Okotoks robotics team wins top award, qualifies for provincials

  By Amir Said Verified| westernwheel.ca@ A local robotics group is aiming to put its work on the global stage. The Okotoks Stratobots are a team of students in grades 9 to 12 competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge, a worldwide youth robotics competition. After winning the FIRST Inspire Award, the Stratobots are on their way to the Alberta Championship for the first time in their five-year history. "It is the biggest award in FIRST," said team member Abby Plumb.

  By Amir Said Verified · westernwheel.ca

  Feb. 20, 2024

• Steve Pineo to headline Beneath the Arch this weekend

  By Amir Said Verified| westernwheel.ca@ Diamond Valley's monthly non-profit concert series will see a familiar face take the stage this weekend. Calgary singer-songwriter Steve Pineo, who has worked with country icons such as Paul Brandt and Prairie Oyster, is excited to return to Beneath the Arch and debut his band's new show. "I've been playing around Alberta since the late '80s," said Pineo. "I've been to Beneath the Arch about four or five times, so this will be the first time with the Prohibition Hall Show.

  By Amir Said Verified · westernwheel.ca

  Feb. 20, 2024

• Turner Valley students quadruple fundraising goal at charity market

  By Amir Said Verified| westernwheel.ca@ Students at Turner Valley School surpassed all expectations at their charity market. The Grade 6 students aimed to raise $300 over the three-day market, with each event running over lunch hour on Feb. 8, 9 and 12. Over the course of the three days, the students raised $1,245, more than four times their goal. "It was a true group effort," said Allison Stewart, vice-principal at Turner Valley School. "We made the target of $300 because we really didn't know...

  By Amir Said Verified · westernwheel.ca

  Feb. 19, 2024

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Company Info

Western Wheel

Great West Media L.P. is a community newspaper publishing company based in St. Albert, Alberta. Founded in 1995, it operates as a private entity and is jointly owned by Glacier Media and Jamison Newspapers. The company specializes in producing quality journalism in both online and print formats, publishing 20 weekly newspapers and their corresponding websites across Alberta. In addition to its publications, Great West Media offers holistic marketing campaigns to connect local businesses with their audiences. Their Gazette Press division provides commercial printing services, operating 24/7 and specializing in newspapers, directories, flyers, calendars, and periodicals. With a readership of over 925,000 across 19 markets in Alberta and a strong online presence, Great West Media is a significant player in the local media landscape.