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ESIO reveals how it will spend part of rejigged fund
The Edmonton Screen Industries Office is now spreading the word on three new streams of funding as part of its $4-million Strategic Initiatives Fund for capacity-building.
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Arlo Maverick's latest celebrates blue-collar Edmonton
A longtime Edmonton rapper is dedicating his forthcoming sophomore album to the working class.
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U.S. entertainment strikes cause some ripples in Edmonton's film industry
The ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists might slow the flow of American productions coming to the region, though they also present opportunities for local creatives.
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A moment in history: Sept. 20, 1912
On this day 111 years ago, the Bijou Theatre, Edmonton's first cinema, was advertising its latest showings.
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Gaming studios leverage connections made at GamesCom
A trade mission to Germany helped a big Edmonton video game developer build more hype around its first big release while giving smaller studios more traction on an international stage.
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Summer festival safety measures evolve, but not out of fear
Security at summer festivals evolved this year, but not because of a fear of violence, despite a general narrative that the city is less safe.
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Drag and food collide during Pride at Sashay, Fillet!
An event that pairs chefs with drag performers to raise money for a queer cause is coming to Edmonton for the first time this month.
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A moment in history: Aug. 16, 1984
On this day in 39 years ago, Edmonton's city council was washing away any hope of a fountain in the North Saskatchewan River.
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Participatory budgeting program funds up to 18 projects
A library showcasing Tamil culture, an art project enlisting kids to decorate trashcans, and a rock art workshop are among the community-based projects a city councillor's office will be funding in Karhiio this year.
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