From Ruth Myles of the Calgary Herald:

• Heart and Soul
  “One of the old saws about the acting game is that you always list “horseback riding” in the talent section of your resumé whether your patootie has ever hit the back of a nag or not. Amber Marshall, however, is the real deal, which came in handy when she landed the role of Amy on the CBC series Heartland last year. And Marshall rode western to boot, a rarity among the horsey set in London, Ont., where she grew up.” Read more.

From a media release:

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS ON CANADA’S FAVOURITE FAMILY DRAMA HEARTLAND

SEASON TWO DEBUTS SUNDAY, OCT. 5, AT 7 P.M. ON CBC-TV

One of Canada’s favourite family series, HEARTLAND, returns with Amy (Amber Marshall), Ty (Graham Wardle), and the rest of the cast, Sunday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. on CBC Television. Produced and filmed in Calgary, HEARTLAND won the Alberta Film and Television’s Rosie Award for best dramatic series in 2008, and drew strong ratings in its debut season.

“In the tradition of Sunday nights on CBC, HEARTLAND has captured the hearts of families across Canada,” said Kirstine Layfield, CBC’s executive director of network programming. “After an incredibly successful first season, viewers can look forward to more love and laughter from the Heartland Ranch and some fantastic new music.”

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From Tyler Hopson of the North Shore News:

• Back in the Heartland
  “It has been several years since she called the North Shore home, but actress Michelle Morgan, star of CBC’s Heartland series, still has a special spot in her heart reserved for West Vancouver.” Read more.

Amber Marshall as Amy Fleming and Michelle Morgan (left) as Lou Fleming in Heartland