One Man’s Quest to Leave the Oil Industry and Complete a 100-Item Bucket List

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Matthew Bailey left the opportunities of the booming oil town that he grew up in to live a more authentic life. Ten years later, and with over 100 bucket items checked off, a new, bolder Matthew is still dreaming up more audacious quests to accomplish.

Here’s his story:

I’m a small town guy who grew up in Northern Alberta. Although it seemed normal to me at the time, the town I grew up in is anything but – it’s an oi...