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Edmonton Youth Orchestra One of the oldest orchestras in the region, the Edmonton Youth Orchestra celebrates its 54th winter season on Sunday, Nov. 27 at the Winspear Centre. St.

Allen Jacobson isn’t your typical trombone hero. Supremely fluent in his instrument, the St. Albert jazz musician, conductor and educator would rather communicate new and diverse ideas rather than show off complex technique.

Food banks across the country released their annual HungerCount report last week. In national food bank usage statistics Alberta placed second for food bank usage across the board but the picture is incomplete.

This is St. Albert Children’s Theatre 35th spin around the carousel revealing an impressive life span for any company, let alone one riding the up and down world of youth theatre.

In 21st century society, the persecution of gays leaves a bad taste in people’s mouths. It makes most civilized individuals uncomfortable, especially since the popular mantra taught from grade school is one of tolerance.

St. Albert actor Alexandra Dawkins is a veteran of Fringe festivals and NextFest. And she’s handled The Cherry Orchard and The Tempest with appropriate aplomb.

Shakespearian thespian John Kirkpatrick, a St. Albert Children’s Theatre alumnus, is one of the most soft-spoken individuals you will ever meet.

Yes, Virginia ... the snowflakes are finally falling and the temperature is now on the negative side of seasonal averages instead of above it. This is November in Alberta.

Guilded is a biannual exhibit of works by members of all representative guilds of the St. Albert Place Visual Arts Council, or SAPVAC.

It’s pretty much a regional tradition that after mid-November, choirs pop out of the woodwork for a series of Christmas or holiday concerts.