Jack59 Blog

It is thanks to pride and queer communities across North America that we can not only see visible sexual minorities, but celebrate them. Today’s blog looks at the products and contributions of just a few of the queer-owned businesses and organizations that help keep our city and economy vibrant. This queer-friendly Edmonton shopping guide is about more than just products. It’s about recognizing where Indigenous histories and pride month coalesce. After all—Indigenous History Month and Pride Month share one and the same calendar!First, as an Indigenous-owned business, we want to share some background on two-spirited people:The term “two-spirit” was mostly...

June marks Indigenous History Month in Canada—a time dear to our souls as Indigenous women and creators living in Alberta. Artistry, creation, and the act of sharing all run deep in our culture, and today, we would like to showcase fellow Canadian makers who proudly identify as Indigenous.

  When you hear the term pH, you might be transported back to your high school science class, where you conducted the simple experiment of dipping red and blue litmus paper into various solutions to determine whether they were acidic or basic. But did you know that pH matters when it comes to your hair care products? In fact, finding the right pH level for your hair can help you keep your locks shiny, smooth and manageable.   What Is pH? Very simply put, pH is measured on a scale where 0 is the lowest value and 14 is the...

We ask our customers every day to shop ethically—an act that can take any number of forms. Whether it’s buying products from local vendors, upgrading your lifestyle with low-impact technology (EVs, LEDs), or saying “no” to brands who insist on plastic wrap and animal testing, there’s always something to be done in pursuit of a better planet. Despite all of the boogeyman imagery big data conjures (we all agree Mark Zuckerberg is at least half-alien, right?”), it might just be our ticket to a better environment in the future. For Jack59, we took the pandemic as an opportunity to examine...

The environment is something we share, so it makes sense that we would all benefit from tackling challenges together! That’s why we are proud supporters of local products, practices, and innovators that help us reach our sustainability goals—together. For being a prairie jewel surrounded by little more than sweeping plains and fields, Edmonton has a lot to be proud of when it comes to the environment. Our capital boasts a world-class Waste Management Program, the largest metropolitan river valley system in the world, and a staggering 86% return rate on recyclable cans and bottles. Not bad, Edmonton! Jack59 is dedicated...