NAIT’s campus bar, The Nest, has won the Best Bar None campus award for 8 years, but do they deserve it? Do the U of A Golden Bears or the MacEwan Griffins deserve it over us? Let’s find out. On a scale of 1-The Nest (10), two students, one with 20+ years experience...
Trash Birds of Edmonton: Why I treasure them and you should too
To say I love the unique, forgotten and under-appreciated is an understatement, so my dedication to Edmonton’s least-liked birds should come as no surprise. Magpies, pigeons and house sparrows–you can find these birds all over Edmonton. Although they’re nothing more...
8 Edmonton facts you probably didn’t know
A recent thread in the subreddit R/Edmonton saw Edmontonians discussing some of the unique facts about the city of champions. We didn’t know most of them, so we did some digging, verified our sources and picked the 10 most interesting to share.
Joan MacLeod’s ‘Amigo’s Blue Guitar’ still strikes a chord at the Walterdale Theatre
“What will you do with my story now?” asks Walterdale Theatre’s latest production about a Canadian family and the young refugee who comes to live with them. Written by Joan MacLeod and directed by Bob Klakowich, Amigo’s Blue Guitar—which earned MacLeod the Governor...
What we can learn from Edmonton’s niche experimental live music scene
There’s something special about entering a live music venue that feels effortlessly lived-in; a place where it’s evident every type of person imaginable has stood in the same spot you’re standing, watching a local band play a genre you’ve never heard of before. Just a...
Love Pro Wrestling: Edmonton’s not so hidden gem
Edmonton has plenty of niche local live shows, but did you know there’s a community for local pro wrestlers? Picture this: you buy your ticket, get in your car and drive to the South Edmonton Rec Room for a Love Pro Wrestling show. You find parking in a crowded...
Pushing the paradigm: Big Wreck writes new ‘Pages’ in Canadian rock history with upcoming EP
Canadian-American rock icons Big Wreck are releasing a new EP on November 24, and they want you to know that they’re harder, louder and faster than ever. Led by musical powerhouse Ian Thornley, Big Wreck’s songs have resonated through decades. This month, the band is...
The Nugget’s guide to winter driving
Chances are you’ve seen the results of the first winter snowfall, and you might be anticipating the state of Edmonton’s roads for the next one. According to CTV Edmonton, one to three centimetres of snow caused 193 reported crashes on October 23 by 3:40 p.m. It can be...
Talus Balls of Terror descend on YEG for first YIKES Film Fest
If you thought the spooky season was over, you thought wrong. 16 indie horror, sci-fi, fantasy and thriller films will take over the Foundry Room in the Oliver Exchange Building on November 16 and 17 for the first YIKES Film Festival. The festival will feature 16...
Tales of the list-keeper: 5 local shops to fuel your Halloween horror
Shadows grow longer as Halloween’s approach rises,the veil between worlds grows thin and demises. The demons and vampires begin to grow their lust, you can aid them or turn them into dust.Many of these items can be found in a shop's keep, so make haste before evil...










