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Published December 1, 2018 by

Acadia University Football Game, Nova Scotia, 1977

Avard Woolaver, Acadia University, football, Acadia Axemen, UNB Red Bombers, 1977

I got started in photography at Acadia University in 1977 by joining the photography club, and taking photos for the school paper–The Athenaeum. I learned how to develop and print black and white film, and take photos in a journalistic style. It gave me a reason get out and take the best possible photos, for it was an honour to have a photo in the newspaper. This documentary style of photography has stayed with me over the years. Timing is very important, and also, where to stand.

The photo is of a game between The Acadia Axemen and the UNB Red Bombers at Raymond Field in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. I tried to borrow a telephoto lens to shoot the game, but had no luck and had to make do with my 50mm lens. This meant that I couldn’t get any closeups of the action, and had to settle for wider shots. Sometimes you just have to make do.

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Published July 26, 2018 by

Allie Bennett, Acadia University, 1977

Avard Woolaver, Allie Bennett, Nova Scotia, singer, musician, 1977, Acadia University,

I first met Allie Bennett in the fall of 1977, outside the Student Union Building at Acadia University. He was playing some folk tunes to a small crowd of people. I wondered why there weren’t more people listening; he was really good–a Cape Bretoner with that magic musical touch.

Fast forward to 1982. I was upstairs at Sam the Record Man on Yonge Street looking at blues albums, and there stood Allie Bennett. He was on tour with John Allan Cameron playing bass guitar; really starting to make it in the music business. We  talked a bit about music and our days at Acadia.

Fast forward to 2009. I was at Stanfest in Canso, Nova Scotia. There were lots of amazing performers there that year–Don Maclean, Sarah Harmer, Matt Anderson, Lennie Gallant, Amelia Curran. I was backstage and ran into Allie.  He  was playing bass and fiddle for Bruce Guthro. It was great to catch up after all those years. He has had a long and prolific career as a performer, studio musician with artists such as Rita MacNeil, Stan Rogers, Murray McLauchlan, the Rankin Family, the Barra MacNeils, Mary Jane Lamond, Natalie MacMaster, Ron Hynes,  Dave Gunning, and Ashley MacIsaac. Talent, dedication and the right choices will take you far.

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