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Prison memoir an eloquent treatise on freedom during oppression

Out of government oppression, there will always be a rising of voices. For Jalal Barzanji, his voice was always his writing and that’s exactly why Saddam Hussein couldn’t tolerate him.
Acclaimed novel hits the stage

Acclaimed novel hits the stage

At a recent media call for the MacEwan Theatre Arts winter production of the Canadian premiere of Vernon God Little, the unfinished set leaped out. A chain-link fencing surrounded the intimate black box Theatre Lab created a deathly, trapped feeling.
RCA band making wishes come true

RCA band making wishes come true

With all the rampant consumerism around, it’s easy to feel the Yuletide spirit eluding us. But at its core Christmas is a family event that embraces and showcases children.
Adaptation easy for pigeons, not humans

Adaptation easy for pigeons, not humans

Adaptation not easy for humans
Local art students take centre stage at weekend show

Local art students take centre stage at weekend show

Their talents only have a few more days to remain hidden, and the anticipation is reaching a fever pitch.
Flakes fascinate photographer

Flakes fascinate photographer

Paul Burwell is one of only three guys in all of North America who does what he does.

Morinville high to present Pirates of Penzance

Hoist the flag: Gilbert and Sullivan’s popular Pirates of Penzance is about to sail from Morinville Community High School.
Sturgeon High musicians in high demand

Sturgeon High musicians in high demand

Sturgeon Composite High music program has developed such a potent reputation that organizations keep knocking on their door with performance requests.

Spotlight

Playwright David Haas has written a new psychological thriller that St. Albert Theatre Arts Guild (STAGE) would like to stage in the near future. The Visitor is a story of “an older woman who is cast by her town as being crazy.
Even the Grinch can't steal this Christmas production

Even the Grinch can't steal this Christmas production

For more than three decades, the How the Grinch Stole Christmas animation has been a staple of the holiday season. Based on the book by Dr. Seuss and narrated by Boris Karloff, it has enchanted millions of children and more than a few adults.
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