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Arlene Dickinson
Arlene Dickinson
Enter the dragon
Date of birth
1956
Point of origin
South Africa
Dickinson came to Canada as a young child in 1959.
Arlene Dickenson, 1956- , South Africa.
Dickinson came to Canada as a young child in 1959, and her family struggled economically after settling in Calgary. She began work in marketing in 1988 and after a decade, took ownership of the firm. Now a celebrity, entrepreneur, and investor, Dickinson focuses on fostering success for smaller businesses.