- Emily Keller This year was and continues to be a big year for the Victoria, B.C. based group Carmanah. They released their debut album Speak in Rhythms in February. Both their singles “Roots” and “Nightmare” made it to No. 1 on the CBC Music Top 20, and they...
Like velvet to your ears
- Tora Matys A trio from Edmonton is aiming to bring you a smooth sound laced with relatable lyrics. The Velvetines began as a solo project by singer and guitar player, Spencer Murphy. But after a trip to Australia, he fell in love with the psychedelic beach music...
Make decisions about casual sex
- Emma Morrison Casual sex has been a very taboo concept in our Western society. But in current times, casual sex and friends with benefits are becoming more of the norm. However, casual sex can have a huge effect on your mental and physical health! Casual sex can...
Top three free things to do in YEG
- Celia Nicholls No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease, No comfortable feel in any member—No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees, No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds, November! So goes the final stanza of Thomas Hood’s well known poem on the month....
Top 10 feel good movies
- Spencer Shortt 10. Chef Iron-Man director Jon Favreau’s first outing as an indie filmmaker is one for foodies and movie lovers alike. Favreau stars as the lead Chef Carl Casper in this heartfelt story of family, perseverance and the dangers of impulsive tweets. Carl...
Local pubs carry the musical load
- Bryn Lipinksi There’s a huge amount of live music in Edmonton – a very small portion is performed at Rogers Place and the Jubilee Auditorium. The rest, the vast majority, is performed at local pubs like the Buckingham and The Dirtbag Cafe. The sound design in these...
Last minute Halloween costumes
- Sarah McKinley The week leading up to Halloween can be stressful when you haven’t prepared a costume. Yet too many of us will leave our Halloween costume to the last minute. Many of us will just end up putting on some cat ears or a witch hat, but last minute...
Dark tourism in Edmonton for Halloween
- Jaryd Taylor Edmonton is shaping up to be quite scary this time of year, but this time it's intentional. Below is a list of Halloween events hosted around River City looking to scare their entrants. DARK When: October 18-27 Time: 7 PM -11 PM Where: Fort Edmonton...
Horror for Halloween – the best horror films on Netflix
- Ty Ferguson With Halloween season underway, what better time is there to deliberately disturb yourself with some horror movies? Here’s a few flix that are on Netflix that you can scare and/or entertain yourself with, whether you’re a horror film fanatic, an easy...
The darkest part of town
- Emma Morrison Fort Edmonton is typically known for its happy and homely atmosphere, but a darker presence has arrived and captivated the Fort and its patrons. DARK Fort Edmonton provides guests with three unique haunted houses. Each haunt targets different fears,...