Locally Owned Media, Why it Matters and What You Can Do About It

Käthe Lemon is the president and co-owner of RedPoint Media Group, one of the largest publishing companies in Western Canada. RedPoint is the publisher of Avenue and The Scene, and through RPM Content Studio also creates award-winning custom publications, content-driven events and digital content with a specialization working with non-profits and charities in the arts and healthcare. 

Prior to being named president in 2021, Lemon was the editor of Avenue magazine for 15 years. During that time, the magazine was named Magazine of the Year by the Alberta Magazine Publishers Associations and won multiple awards for excellence in writing, photography and design at the provincial, national and international level. Lemon was named Alberta Editor of the Year in 2011. In 2023, Lemon and her business partner bought the publishing company and are working to transition it to a social venture focused on connection.

Much like Avenue, Lemon is a relentless supporter of Calgary and works to celebrate the city’s many success stories and push the city to be even better. She is also currently the chair of the board of directors for the International Regional Magazine Association and the Calgary Outdoor Swimming Pool Association.