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Harpist Keri Lynn Zwicker first became known to St. Albert audiences more than a decade ago busking at the market and playing at St. Albert Centre during the month-long Christmas rush.

Traveling around the world can be a drag … an expensive time-lagging drag. Thankfully, we can use our stomachs to pretend that we’re traipsing from continent to continent all within the city proper.

St. Albert playwright David Haas is writing a new play and he’s casting about for actors to perform at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival. Wolfman Crossing is a 60-minute psychological drama with paranormal overtones.

Domestic violence is no big secret and now SAIF is supporting a new campaign called Make It Your Business to encourage people to get involved in stopping it.

It’s just about April. Need help with your tax return? The Community Information and Volunteer Centre is here to the rescue. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is once again available for free to St.

I attended my first Northern Alberta International Children’s Festival 22 years ago. It was tented right on the banks of the lazy Sturgeon River and the carnivalesque atmosphere beckoned thousands of laughing children to just let loose.

Time to stop and smell the flowers – literally. The 39th annual Orchid Fair is back at in the Enjoy Centre for a third straight year.

Can taking a child to see live theatre have a profound effect on them? Certainly, says Stephen Bourdeau, director for the International Children’s Festival of the Arts.

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.artgalleryofstalbert.

When rock was at its peak in the late ’70s and early ’80s, Streetheart was the quintessential Prairie powerhouse band. As a live concert, it was dubbed Canada’s No. 1 touring band for many years. Musical tastes changed.