This week has been the answer to that question sometimes uttered in the cold, dark days of winter: “Why do we live here?” It has been just so beautiful. Remember it. Look at all the people who turned out for the season’s first What the Truck?! festival on Sunday. I was not among them, but I salute … More Edmonton blog roundup: May 25, 2015

It’s Victoria Day, and maybe you’re not even looking at a screen — I support you in that, if that’s your choice. These worthy posts will be waiting for you when you return. My friend Owen Brlerley celebrated a birthday this week, which is a good reason to draw attention to the interesting things he … More Edmonton blog roundup: May 18, 2015

The Yeggies were held this weekend, and that’s where we’ll start, before veering off in various other directions. Dave Cournoyer of Daveberta fame received a lifetime achievement award and the best in politics medal at the Yeggies (Edmonton New Media Awards) on May 9. That’s him on the right, with Yeggies co-founder and co-host Adam … More Edmonton blog roundup: May 11, 2015

Tomorrow is the provincial election, and we certainly will get into that, but first, proof I’m raising delightful nerds: Edmonton’s newest comics store, Variant Edition, was our destination for Free Comic Book Day. And it was all over the online places I frequent. Check out the Unknown Studio podcast’s interview with co-owners Brandon Schatz and Danica … More Edmonton blog roundup: May 4, 2015