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Karen Durrie
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Writer, Journalist and Editor, Freelance
Alberta
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Biography
Calgary-based freelance journalist and editor covering both editorial-based and sponsored content for a variety of publications, websites, and organizations.
Fashion, Medicine, and Celebrity
Content
By Karen Durrie| GrainsWest Verified BY KAREN DURRIE • PHOTO COURTESY OF EAU CLAIRE DISTILLERYDavid Farran believes it is only natural Alberta distillers use the province’s own high-quality barley to produce their products. The founder and president of Eau Claire Distillery in Diamond Valley, he credits locally grown barley and a talented distilling team for a platinum trophy win at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in April. “It’s the No. 1 award to win in the world,” he said.
By Karen Durrie| GrainsWest Verified BY KAREN DURRIE•PHOTO COURTESY OF HALF HITCH BREWINGTwo Alberta businesses have found value in the rescue of spent grain, a byproduct of the brewing process. Cochrane-based Half Hitch Brewing Company produces craft brews such as Farmer’s Daughter Pale Ale. It uses about two tonnes of grain to produce each batch of beer. Much of its spent grain is donated as livestock feed. Containing barley, wheat, rye and oats, most is used by a bison operation near Sundre.
By Karen Durrie| GrainsWest Verified BY KAREN DURRIE • PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CANADIAN BARLEY TEA COMPANYLargely unfamiliar to North Americans, barley tea is a staple in much of Asia, where it is consumed by people of all ages. Sisters Janice Ishizaka and Cilla Watkins launched The Canadian Barley Tea Company to introduce Canadians to the beverage. The caffeine-free tea is especially popular in Japan and South Korea, where it is primarily consumed cold.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States