Since 2010, I have co-organized a monthly mixer group in Edmonton for creative women professionals. I am constantly amazed by their expertise and experience, and thought I would do Q&A’s with them to get their stories – and tips! Chau Lam, BCom Principal/Freelance Editor Clearpoint Communications Chau punctuates sentences, proofreads paragraphs, and plays withContinue reading “YEG Profile: Chau Lam of Clearpoint Communications”
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Remembering Melvin J. Wright
Barry Crawford has dedicated much time and energy unearthing details about relative Melvin B. Wright, and making sure his memory is not forgotten. This is Melvin’s story: Melvin was born in Inverness in the Eastern Townships of Quebec on October 30, 1947. He joined the U.S. Army in March of 1965 when he was 17Continue reading “Remembering Melvin J. Wright”
Reading at Glass Door Coffee House in Edmonton (Jan 24)
I’m so excited to be reading at this along with Ardith Trudzik and Audrey Seehagen! Please come and share your words during open mic or enjoy others’ works while you relax with a coffee, glass of wine, or snacks. It’s FREE to attend, casual and very welcoming!
Polar Winds Included in 2013 Edmonton Literary Calendar
“Edmonton authors churning out the books this year” I was really excited when Michael Hingston, books editor at the Edmonton Journal, asked to include me on his 2013 Literary Calendar of Edmonton authors. Turns out he’s got a book coming out later this year too – The Dilettantes (Freehand Books) – a comic novel aboutContinue reading “Polar Winds Included in 2013 Edmonton Literary Calendar”
Invitation to the 11th Annual RCAF Yuma (Arizona) Luncheon
My friend and colleague Roger Beebe asked me to circulate the following information: Please mark your calendars for the eleventh annual RCAF Yuma luncheon! Who: Any serving or retired RCAF or CAF Air Force types are welcome. When: Feb. 8th, 2013 from 1100 to 1400 Where: The location is the American Legion Post 19Continue reading “Invitation to the 11th Annual RCAF Yuma (Arizona) Luncheon”
2012 Holiday Newsletter
The main news this year was the arrival of Andre Barrett Pagnutti on April 17. We named him for my paternal grandfather, André Chenail, and my maternal grandmother, Shirley Barrett, and tried to encompass his French-Canadian, British, and Italian heritage. We’re also embracing his aviation connections as you can see in this photo! FromContinue reading “2012 Holiday Newsletter”
Bruce Cox: “Airborne all the Way”
Barry Crawford (at left in photo), sent me the following write-up about Bruce Cox. At 88, Bruce is active in the community, works out at the gym three hours a week and is still “airborne all the way.” Here is his story in Barry’s words: “On July 2, 2012 I was taking in ourContinue reading “Bruce Cox: “Airborne all the Way””
Poems to be Published in 40 Below
Just received some very exciting news! Two of my poems will be published in a collection next year about winter in Edmonton. 40 Below, as the anthology project is called, gathers together poetry, stories and creative nonfiction – and they’re accepting submissions until December 31st (so get submitting)! The Weather Network posted one of the poems onContinue reading “Poems to be Published in 40 Below”
Veterans Voices of Canada Releases Film about North Novies
Veterans Voices of Canada is a non profit organization that documents Veterans and their experiences through video. These interviews are then donated to schools, museums and libraries across Canada. So far, they have documented over 600 Veterans and that number continues to rise as Veterans (or their family members) contact them. The video/docu-story founder Alan CameronContinue reading “Veterans Voices of Canada Releases Film about North Novies”
December 1st Launch: Wings Over High River
90-year-old Gordon Jones still flies his Tiger Moth from when he was a British Commonwealth Training Plan flight instructor during WWII in High River, Alberta. Meet the man and read his remarkable story as written by Anne Gafiuk at an upcoming launch. Where: Museum of the Highwood. 406 First Street SW in High River, AlbertaContinue reading “December 1st Launch: Wings Over High River”