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'It grounds people': Historic Downtown movie theatre under new ownership
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (665+ words) "We are not developers. We like to preserve historic buildings and bring them back to life, and we think that's what Edmonton needs more of." It’s been a movie theatre, a church and even a haunted house. But now the…...
City greenlights proposal for new Alberta Avenue arts hub
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (488+ words) Arts on the Ave plans to build arts space with 200-seat theatre, artist-in-residence space and marketplace on 118 Avenue and 92 Street Plans to develop a $10-million arts centre on Alberta Avenue are getting a second wind after city council approved a…...
KDays 2026 a success despite some disruptive weather events
3+ day, 45+ min ago (306+ words) Edmonton’s largest festival has concluded. This year’s event brought in more than 750,000 attendees and generated at least $25 million in economic impact. Arlindo Gomes, vice-president of business development and venues management for Explore Edmonton, talked about how officials believe KDays kept…...
University of Alberta scientist, extreme athlete embark on 30,000 km odyssey to Patagonia
6+ day, 29+ min ago (872+ words) Five years in the making, a nine-month odyssey — 30,000 kms through hill and vale and fair weather and foul, through 15 countries — by bicycle. All in a quest to understand the challenges faced by a superb long-distance migrant, the whimbrel. With some…...
Alberta staple CKUA continues local music stage tradition during KDays
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (359+ words) 'Providing an opportunity for people to discover something new on the radio, I think that sets us apart' For nearly 60 years, music has been an integral part of KDays. This year, that tradition continues with the help of CKUA. The…...
Canadian filmmakers float Stephen King short stories to U.S. convention
1+ week, 4+ min ago (407+ words) Canadian storytellers' work at U.S. Stephen King Convention. Several Canadian filmmakers who have adapted the work of bestselling horror author Stephen King will showcase their films at a U.S. convention dedicated entirely to his legacy this fall. British Columbia producer Norm Coyne…...
You CAN see John Cena, because he's coming to 2026 Edmonton Expo
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (164+ words) Edmonton Journal The list of celebrity guests at the 2026 Edmonton Expo just got a whole lot bigger with the addition of the 17-time WWE world champion, John Cena. Cena will join other Hollywood luminaries like Karl Urban, Ron Pearlman, Christopher…...
Todd Babiak offers his take on coming-of-age tale in What Gentlemen Do
1+ week, 1+ day ago (654+ words) What Gentlemen Do is the newest from the former Journal columnist and civic advocate It was watching his two young daughters step into adulthood, dealing with social media pressure and relentless algorithm aggression that inspired Todd Babiak to write a…...
Indigenous attractions showcased at this year's KDays
1+ week, 1+ day ago (300+ words) This year’s KDays offers a new spin on local entertainment. In partnership with Indigenous Tourism Alberta, KDays has placed Indigenous vendors, artists, and entrepreneurs throughout the fairgrounds. In the past, people in these categories haven’t been represented in this capacity…...
Last chance: Canada's Snowbirds take final flights in Alberta
1+ week, 1+ day ago (405+ words) Next week brings the last two chances for Albertans to catch Canada’s Snowbirds in the air. Regional air show appearances in Red Deer on July 25-26 and Grande Prairie Aug. 1 and 2 will be the team’s last in aircraft flown since 1971. The…...