Category Archives: Staff Blogs

First SuperTrain artwork rolling out of the station in Edmonton
New temporary public art by local Indigenous artist Ambrose Cardinal is now gracing Edmonton communities along the LRT line. Ambrose created the new designs as part of the SuperTrain public art...
Digital Editor May 11, 2023 Photos: Edmonton Arts Council

Moosehide Day with Co-Founder Raven Lacerte
May 11 is Moosehide Campaign Day. The Moose Hide Campaign recognizes that all forms of violence are unacceptable, regardless of gender. We see the disproportionate number of women who are victims and ...
Bill LeBlanc (Rellik) May 11, 2023

Teddy Bear Fun Fest for the Stollery Children's Hospital
This years Teddy Bear FUN Fest Run is Saturday May 12 down in Rundle Park. Rellik chats with Megan Wanger all about it. Event Date: May 13, 2023 Location: Rundle Park | 2909 113 Ave NW Limited parking...
Bill LeBlanc (Rellik) May 11, 2023

National Indigenous Peoples Day Video
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day dedicated to learning more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences, and histories of Indigenous people in Canada We want you to Send us a 15 t...
Keith Driver May 09, 2023

Sturgeon Lake First Nations Donations
Over 1600 members of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation have been evacuated from their homes due to a wildfire burning through the nation. Members are currently staying at 8 hotels throughout Edmonton. A lot h...
Bill LeBlanc (Rellik) May 08, 2023

Indigenous Musician Link Wray headed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
After many decades of oversight, Legendary rock star Link Wray is finally headed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Wray was announced as a posthumous inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall ...
Digital Editor May 06, 2023

Alberta celebrates McHappy Day
Wednesday May 10 is McHappy Day at McDonald's restaurants across the country. On McHappy Day, a portion of the proceeds from each item sold on the menu will go towards Ronald McDonald House Cha...
Digital Editor May 06, 2023

St. Albert Red Dress Display - Amanda Patrick
Amanda Patrick is an Indigenous resident of St Albert who is doing her part to raise awareness on Red Dress Day by creating her own Red Dress installment. She chats with Rellik all about it Google map...
Bill LeBlanc (Rellik) May 05, 2023

The Sultans Of String Collaborate With Indigenous Artists On New Album
The Sultans of String are working on their ninth album, "Walking Through The Fire" - a collection of collaborations with Indigenous artists in the spirit of the TRC's 94 Calls to Action. We chat with ...
Shannon Wolf May 04, 2023

Oilers Watch Parties for the Family in Churchill Square
The City of Edmonton is hosting a family friendly edition of the Oilers watch parites on a jumbo screen down in Chirchill Square. Prior to the game their will be activites hosted by the Edmonton Arts ...
Bill LeBlanc (Rellik) May 03, 2023