Category Archives: Staff Blogs
Brian Vollmer and Helix rocking the River Cree on Friday !
He gave us a serious spelling lesson in hard rock with " Rock You ." They've played Edmonton, Canada, and around the world for decades and continue to crank out the tunes we love so much ! Brian Vollm...
Feb 28, 2025
Telling the story of wildfires at the Calgary Philharmonic
Mixing Western and Indigenous musical culture together, Indigenous Cellist Cris Derksen will be taking audiences on a journey of understanding of traditional practices. The theme of Controlled Burn is...
Feb 26, 2025 Photo of Indigenous Cellist Cris Derksen / Photo source Calgary Philharmonic's website
Richie Onori and The Sweet are coming to River Cree with Helix
When we think of the band The Sweet we instantly think of giant hits like "Ballroom Blitz" and "Fox on the Run." They brought us Rock and Roll staples in the 70s, 80s and into the new millennium. Now ...
Feb 21, 2025
Submissions open for RCMP's Name the Puppy Contest
The RCMP is pleased to announce the return of its annual "Name the Puppy Contest," for the German shepherd puppies born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail.Each year, PDSTC ...
Feb 21, 2025
Paul McCartney's personal photos of Beatlemania bound for AGO in 2026
A collection of Beatlemania photographs shot by Paul McCartney himself is headed to the Art Gallery of Ontario. The Toronto gallery says "Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm" will ma...
Feb 21, 2025 Paul McCartney is shown in this self-portrait in London in this 1963 handout photo. A collection of Beatlemania photographs shot by Paul McCartney himself is headed to the Art Gallery of Ontario. The Toronto gallery says “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm” will make its Canadian debut in 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - 1963-1964 Paul McCartney, MPL Archives LLP
Bent Arrow and their new documentary : Ahkameyimok
The Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society has been a staple in Indigenous programs and services in the Edmonton area for decades. Now their story will be told on screen. The documentary, Ahkameyimok ...
Feb 20, 2025
Colin James Returns: New Album, Classic Hits, and Life Back on the Road
I recently had the chance to catch up with Canadian blues-rock legend Colin James ahead of his Chasing The Sun tour stop at the Jubilee Auditorium on February 27. Fresh off recovery and back on the ro...
Feb 20, 2025
From Scrubs to Social Media: A Conversation with Nurse John
Nurse John isn't just a healthcare professional-he's a social media sensation, using humor and heart to shed light on the realities of nursing. With his signature wit and relatable content, he's built...
Feb 19, 2025
Oscar-nominated documentary exposes horrifying truths about Indigenous residential schools in Canada
The Associated Press The discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at an Indian residential school in Canada in 2021 was just the catalyst for "Sugarcane." Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, the f...
Feb 18, 2025 ulian Brave NoiseCat, left, and Emily Kassie, co-directors of the Oscar-nominated documentary film "Sugarcane," pose for a portrait outside the Egyptian Theatre during the Sundance Film Festival on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Park City, Utah.
Image Credit: (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
"Cell phone service provider" scams and how to protect yourself
There is currently a sophisticated fraud scam taking place where fraudsters are posing as and claiming to be representatives of a service provider. Sean spoke with Consumer Protection Expert/Fraud Pre...
Feb 13, 2025
