Category Archives: Staff Blogs

Meet the Magpies of the Fringe: "The Birds"
If you've ever looked at a magpie and thought "that bird is giving main character energy," then you're ready for The Birds, a feathery, full-body comedy now soaring at the Edmonton Fringe. The Birds i...
Hannah Hemphill Aug 18, 2025

Fringe Spotlight: Elon Muskrat
This week at the Edmonton Fringe Festival, audiences have the chance to meet a character like no other: Elon Muskrat - a suave, satirical, slightly dangerous businessman trying to sell you his latest ...
Hannah Hemphill Aug 18, 2025

"Raising St. Albert: Early Childhood" exhibit on NOW at the Musee Heritage Museum in St. Albert
This new exhibition at the Muse Hritage Museum (inside St. Albert Place) provides opportunities for families to explore the fascinating stories of early child raising that have shaped the community ov...
Sean Burke Aug 13, 2025

The 44th Edmonton International Fringe Festival is Here!
The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival - the largest and longest-running event of its kind in North America - is back, bringing a burst of creativity and community to the heart of our city...
Hannah Hemphill Aug 13, 2025

Moonshine at the Edmonton Fringe Festival
The Edmonton Fringe Festival is full of surprises but few shows promise to be as spirited, immersive, and downright fun as Moonshine. Moonshine is running August 14-21 at Waffle Bird Restaurant, Moons...
Hannah Hemphill Aug 12, 2025

Brave like The Buffalo Book: from Alberta + Chapter's Pick!
When a debut children's book lands as a Chapters Indigo Heather's Pick, you know it's something special. Brave Like The Buffalo by Melissa Allan and illustrated by Jadyn Williams (Fischer-McNab) and t...
Hannah Hemphill Aug 12, 2025

Young Indigenous Women's Circle of Leadership program expands, grows First Nation connections
For the past two years, Dr.Trudy Cardinal, professor of Elementary Education in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education, has been coordinating a program designed to empower young Indigenous w...
Digital News Aug 11, 2025

National Thrift Store day is Saturday, August 16
Mark your calendars, Edmonton - National Thrift Store Day is almost here! This year, FIND, Bissell Thrift Shop, and The Mustard Seed Thrift Store are teaming up for a one-day, city-wide celebration of...
Sean Burke Aug 11, 2025

"Horse Warriors" Season 2 returns September 4 on APTN
Horse Warriors follows three dedicated teams as they train, compete and strive for victory on the summer Indian Relay circuit. This thrilling series captures the unique challenges each team faces, fro...
Sean Burke Aug 11, 2025

Paige Rutledge has a new single called "Whatcha gonna do"
Paige is currently promoting the release of her debut EP, Breakup Rules, which has already surpassed 600,000 catalog streams. 2024 saw a number of exciting milestones for Paige, including performing a...
Sean Burke Aug 06, 2025
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