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Book touches the mind and heart

For a decade, the nightly news has aired stories about the war in Afghanistan, and it is truly compelling. But Sharon E. McKay has brought the conflict to life in a personal, human way unlike no other.

Alien flick fun but mindless

To paraphrase a question from a popular 1972 song, I must ask you, dear reader, do you remember the night the lights went out in Russian Georgia? Five Americans trying to succeed in business in the middle of Moscow sure remember, because it’s a
Expect lots of the same in movies in 2012

Expect lots of the same in movies in 2012

If you thought 2011 was kind of a humdrum year when it came to movies, you’ve probably got your hopes held high for 2012.
New Year's kicks off new winter festival

New Year's kicks off new winter festival

Events Edmonton’s well orchestrated New Year’s Eve celebrations at Sir Winston Churchill Square is not only one of the city’s biggest winter festivals; the new year festivities will also kick-off Metropolis, a new winter festival th
Chenxi and the Foreigner worth a read

Chenxi and the Foreigner worth a read

Ever since Marco Polo’s youthful adventures hit the public domain, scores of travellers have dreamt of finding a passage to China.
Movie Clips

Movie Clips

The Adventures of Tintin is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Jamie Bell as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure. Daniel Craig plays the nefarious Red Rackham.
Mission Impossible series gets even more implausible

Mission Impossible series gets even more implausible

The Mission: Impossible movies used to be about dramatic set pieces, intrigue and clever twists due to some interesting special effects. At least, that’s how it was for the first of the series that arrived 15 years ago.
The year that was

The year that was

It was the best of times and it was the worst of times. In the cinema, however, it was mostly the worst of times.
A smorgasbord of entertainment for New Year's Eve

A smorgasbord of entertainment for New Year's Eve

St. Albert's 2012 New Year's Eve parties are fast approaching and everyone is on speed-dial planning a party. The list of events is mind-boggling, from private functions and fancy soirees to casual all-day street parties with outdoor fireworks.
Songwriter shelves fear of performing

Songwriter shelves fear of performing

Every songwriter has an intrinsic urge to share his music. But it can get really dicey if stage fright prevents them from playing. Rob Heath, a songwriter for Glen Campbell Music and Criterion/Atlantic has written several Top 40 songs.
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