Rev. John Pentland, minister at Hillhurst United Church in Calgary, stands in front of pews with photos of community members, March 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many religious services went online.

Creative Adaptation

A photo essay by Leah Hennel.

By Leah Hennel

Necessity is the mother of invention. Whether by wearing a mask during a portrait sitting, putting pictures of the absent congregation in the pews, getting vaccinations in unusual places or attending a graduation ceremony via truck, Albertans found ways to adjust during the pandemic.

Hana Ibsa is a porter at Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary. April 2020.

Floyd Black Horse celebrates during the drive-in graduation ceremony at Mount Royal University, June 7, 2021.

Dr. Gaganjot Sandhu gives a COVID vaccine to Elsa Tesfu at the pop-up clinic at Village Square Leisure Centre, June 5, 2021.

Photos by Leah Hennel.

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