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LitFest: The Silence of Falling Snow: Online Event with Kristjana Gunnars

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Online event featuring Kristjana Gunnars in conversation with University of Alberta’s 2025-26 Writer in Residence, Cody Caetano, to discuss her memoir, The Silence of Falling Snow.

DEADLINE: October 17, 2025 - 12:49 pm

LitFest: Nonfiction Story Slam

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Ten tellers. Five minutes. One winner. Let the game of truth begin! Sign-up at 7pm, slam at 7:30pm. Free to attend; arrive early! Space is limited.

DEADLINE: October 16, 2025 - 1:51 pm

LitFest: John Candy: A Life in Comedy, with Paul Myers

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From the bestselling author of Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy, the definitive biography of John Candy—a heartwarming portrait of one of comedy’s most beloved stars.

DEADLINE: October 16, 2025 - 1:57 pm

Book Celebration – Almost Loved

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Almost Loved, a poetry collection written by emerging poet, Alberta-based author Rena Joy, will be connecting with readers this October and November.

DEADLINE: November 28, 2025 - 3:10 pm

Nominations Now Open for $50,000 Literary Prize

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Nominations for The Prairie Grindstone Prize open on April 1 and will close on May 15 at midnight.

DEADLINE: May 16, 2025 - 5:59 am

AFA's Strategic Plan is available in French and English

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On this last day of the annual Mois de la francophonie albertaine, the AFA is pleased to share its three-year Strategic Plan en français.

How to Chapbook Workshop

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Join the Edmonton Poetry Festival Society at The Society of Northern Alberta Printmakers (SNAP) Gallery for an exploration of why-wait-to-be-published-when-you-can-do-it-yourself chapbook production.

DEADLINE: April 18, 2025 - 1:00 am

Spring Writers Residency 2026

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This self-directed program offers time and space for writers to reconnect and reenergize their practice.

DEADLINE: October 16, 2025 - 5:59 am

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

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6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1

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First set of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.