Tag: Arts & Entertainment

Canadian Singer Songwriter, Leonard Cohen, Dies at Age 82

Posted earlier this evening on Leonard Cohen’s Facebook Page is this sad message: “It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away. We have lost one of music’s most revered and prolific visionaries. A memorial will take place in Los Angeles at a later date. The…

November 10, 2016
Old Time Family Dance in Turner Valley

Gather your family and friends for an old fashioned family dance at the Flare ‘N Derrick in Turner Valley on September 10th. The fun starts at 7 and goes until 10pm. It’s only $15 for adults and kids, 16 and under, are free. The United Church in the Valley is putting on this event to…

August 30, 2016
Royal Alberta Museum Reaches Major Construction Milestone

The new Royal Alberta Museum is one step closer to opening, as the governments of Canada and Alberta mark construction completion of the landmark facility. Work on the new museum in downtown Edmonton began in 2013 and employed several thousand construction workers. The cost of the new museum, which includes construction of the facility as…

August 19, 2016
Okotoks Annual Chili Fest and Cook-Off

Saturday, August 27, 2016 – 10:00am to 3:00pm Western-themed activities take over downtown Okotoks, including the central event – a chili cook off. Come down to taste the chili creations or register a team and compete! Spice up your weekend with chili sampling, children’s activities, live music, and an outdoor artisan street market! Compete in the Chili…

August 18, 2016
Calgary ReggaeFest: Bringing Cultures Together Under the Reggae Banner

This summer the Calgary International Reggae Festival (ReggaeFest) will be inviting some newcomers to Calgary to celebrate the sounds and cultures of Reggae together. The festival kicks off August 18 at noon at Olympic Plaza with a free noon hour concert followed by a free evening workshop and documentary movie screening in the community of…

August 15, 2016
Longview Library News: The Power of the Library Card

By Sylvia Binkley The power of your library card is most impressive. We encourage you to explore all aspects of it. When you become a library member, you will come under the umbrella of the Marigold Library System. It consists of individual libraries organized in a network which collectively serves the needs of residents in…

August 10, 2016
University of Alberta Remembers Mel Hurtig

Mel Hurtig – political activist, bookseller and publisher of The Canadian Encyclopedia passes away By Donna McKinnon on August 4, 2016 Ardent nationalist and acclaimed publisher Mel Hurtig passed away yesterday in Vancouver at the age of 84. He was an extraordinary Canadian who made an indelible mark on Canada, the city of Edmonton and…

August 9, 2016
The City of Calgary Announces Shortlist Authors for W.O. Mitchell Book Prize

The City of Calgary, the Writers’ Guild of Alberta and the 17th Ave Retail & Entertainment District are pleased to announce the shortlist authors for The City of Calgary 2015 W.O. Mitchell Book Prize. It is one of 16 awards presented as part of the Calgary Awards. The three finalists are Sharon Butala for Wild…

August 9, 2016
The Countdown Has Started: Only 150 Days to an Unforgettable Year

The 150th Anniversary of Confederation is Almost Here! Vancouver – On behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Jonathan Wilkinson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament (North Vancouver), today announced the start of the 150-day countdown to the official launch of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary…

August 5, 2016
Boys and Girls Club and RBC Rock the After School Program with the Weber Brothers

RBC Foundation donated $55,000 to the Boys and Girls Club After School Programs at the recent Weber Brothers Concert in Black Diamond.

July 31, 2016
National Park Fiction Series Now Available in Black Diamond

George Mercer, a former Jasper National Park Warden has just released Wood Buffalo, his second novel in the Dyed In The Green series, the first fiction series about Canada’s national park wardens and their battles to protect our country’s special places. Mercer, who was born and raised in Newfoundland, worked in six national parks across…

July 30, 2016
Heritage Day: Celebrate Culture and Explore Alberta

Culture and Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda has issued the following statement about Alberta Heritage Day: “For over 40 years, our province has celebrated its ethnic diversity and vibrant culture on the first Monday of August during Alberta Heritage Day. “Alberta’s heritage begins with its Indigenous peoples and spans generations to the many immigrants who have…

July 30, 2016
New Star Trek Movie Boosts BC Economy

Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Bad Robot’s Star Trek Beyond spent over $69 million in British Columbia and created 3,925 jobs VANCOUVER, /CNW/ – Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Bad Robot’s Star Trek Beyond, out in theatres today, provided a significant boost to British Columbia’s economy. New data released today shows that over the course of 78 days of…

July 29, 2016
Marv’s Rockin’ Classic Car Show

There was music and food and cars on the streets of Black Diamond on Sunday for Marv’s Classic Soda Shop’s annual Show and Shine. The Foothills Lions Club was cooking up a storm with pancakes in the morning followed by BBQ’d burgers in the afternoon. There was dancing to the music of Marty Antonni and…

July 26, 2016
Edmonton K-Days – Summer Festival Fun For All

Culture and Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda has issued the following statement about K-Days. “One of Alberta’s most popular summer festivals is set to begin and, as Minister of Culture and Tourism, I want to welcome everyone to K-Days 2016, July 22-31, at Edmonton Northlands. “K-Days is a tradition for Albertans and visitors from across Canada…

July 25, 2016