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The pen is mightier than the sword. At least that’s what Alison Jeffrey Azer’s supporters are hoping as they host a letter writing campaign to release four Canadian children from a Kurdish war zone.

Ten capital region vocalists showcased their chops at NewCap Radio stage in West Edmonton Mall on Dec. 6 as part of the second annual My United Way Voice. The top 10 contestants were chosen after careful deliberation from nearly 50 entries.

December is always a mad dash to finish shopping and other seasonal errands. So it’s satisfying to de-stress by listening to a choir sing and tell a story. It is the St.

Christmas doesn’t get more traditional than Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, one of the theatre’s choice rants against greed. In some ways the story of Ebenezer Scrooge has become a clichĂ©.

Fee. Fie. Fo. Fum. I smell the blood of an Englishman. Capitol Theatre’s upcoming production of Jack and the Beanstalk may not exactly have these classic lines spouting from the giant’s mouth.

Perhaps filmmaker Guy Maddin’s name is more symbolic of the verb he offers his audiences.

It's not a typical thing for a church to cancel regular Sunday service, especially so close to Christmas. That's exactly what the St. Albert Alliance Church did last Sunday and for the exact same reason too.

Since 1937 Chorale Saint-Jean has sung as one spirit, one heart.

Anyone who has purchased a ticket to the St. Albert Community Concert Band and Saint City Big Band's annual Winter Concert is in for a lively, eclectic evening of music.

Now in its 36th season, the Alberta Baroque Ensemble has faced many challenges and received countless bouquets in its quest to create soul-stirring music.