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by Scott Hayes After spending a year as the artist in residence with the Friends of the University of Alberta Hospital, Brad Necyk is bringing a new exhibit to the facility’s McMullen Gallery to show what he developed in the process.

by Scott Hayes Overburden features oil paintings by Medicine Hat artist Jessica Plattner. Exhibit will remain on display until April 30. Opening reception and artist talk on Sat., April 2 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. 19 Perron St. 780-460-4310. www.

When is a craft fair not a craft fair? When it’s called Make It! The Handmade Revolution.

You've worked hard to keep the food bank running smoothly. You've put in a lot of hours so that the Children's Festival is less than chaotic even with all of those kids out there having the time of their lives.

There may be lull in Ukraine's war with the Kremlin, yet Shumka Ukrainian Dancer's world premiere of KOBZAR is a reminder patriotic sentiments run deep.

by Scott Hayes The sixth novel from Edmonton’s Todd Babiak is a return of his latest character, security expert Christopher Kruse, and also the return to a common theme: violence in the world and how people react to it.

The Orchid Show held at the Enjoy Centre last weekend was definitely worth the visit. Between seeing the different stages of showy blooms, the stunning colour combinations and the light fragrances, it was definitely an experience.

“All for one and one for all.” Yes, once again Alexandre Dumas’ legendary 17th century French Musketeers unite to defeat the scheming Bishop Richelieu’s evil plot.

Country rocker Leah Durelle is back in the saddle singing for one of her mother’s favourite charities.

Next week simultaneous candlelight vigils from Nanaimo to Cape Breton will be held for the four kidnapped Azer children. Family, friends and supporters of Alison Azer, who was raised in St.