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Our 2019 Alberta Literary Awards Shortlist Readings & Celebration (YYC) ~...
(YYC) WGA 2019 Alberta Literary Awards Shortlist Reading & Celebration Wednesday, May 15th 2019 | 7:00—9:00pmShelf Life Books at 1302 4 Street SW, CalgarySeating: first-come, first-served Please...
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Call for Volunteers: Writing Across Worlds Conference and Alberta Literary...
We are seeking volunteers for half-day shifts for the registration table or book table at the Writing Across Worlds Conference June 8 and 9, and for shorter shifts at our Alberta Literary Awards Gala...
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Meet the 2019 Alberta Literary Award and Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton...
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited for the finalists for the 2019 Alberta Literary Awards and Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize. Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards and the City of...
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WordsWorth 2019: Legends of Note
We are happy to announce that WordsWorth 2019: Legends of Note is now open for registration. Visit the registration form to secure your spot today. Here are this year’s dates and prices: Week 1 (ages...
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WGA Annual Conference 2019: Writing Across Worlds
Jump to: Details and Prices | Cancellation Policy | Conference Schedule | Accommodations and Parking | Registration | Our Thanks The Event Our 2019 writers’ conference, Writing Across Worlds, will...
View ArticleCall for Casino Volunteers: June 2 – 3, 2019, Starlight Casino (West Edmonton...
We are holding our casino June 2 – 3, 2019 at the Starlight Casino (West Edmonton Mall) in Edmonton, and we’ll need volunteers to make it a success! Our casinos bring in approximately $80,000 over two...
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In Memoriam – Gregory Younging
It is with great sadness we share the news of the death of Gregory Younging, who passed away at the Penticton Hospital on May 3, 2019. Greg Younging was the publisher of Theytus Books, the oldest...
View ArticleCall for Silent Auction Donations
The WGA is inviting donations for its silent auction to be held at the AGM, Writing Across Worlds, June 7 – 9 at the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel. In the past we’ve had donations of restaurant, spa,...
View ArticleCall for Applicants: On Site Placement Diversity Awareness and Skill Building...
The WGA is happy to share On Site Placement’s (OSP) Diversity Awareness and Skill Building Youth Program. The Diversity Awareness and Skill Building Youth Program (DASB) is designed to engage youth...
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Digital Strategies Sessions at This Year’s Conference
The WGA’s annual conference is just ONE WEEK away! Join us for Writing Across Worlds, June 7 – 9 at the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel. We’re thrilled to announce the speakers for Digital Strategies for...
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WGA Conference Office Hours
Please be aware that the WGA office will be closed at noon on Friday, June 7 for the annual conference and will remain closed though Monday, June 10. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, June...
View ArticleLet’s Get Lit Poetry Podcast Series
Episode 7: Titilope Sonuga Rayanne Haines and Matthew Stepanic talk with Titilope Sonuga, author of THIS IS HOW WE DISAPPEAR (Write Bloody North, 2019). As we sip Lambrusco by Monte delle Vigne (a...
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2019 Alberta Literary Award and Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize...
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Alberta Literary Awards and the Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize. More than 110 guests attended the 2019 Alberta...
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Monday Write Nights at EPL
We are thrilled to partner with Edmonton Public Library and Capital City Press for a series of upcoming Monday Write Nights. Drop-in and join us Monday nights at a different EPL branch. Join us this...
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Thank You to Our Volunteers!
The staff at the Writers’ Guild of Alberta offices are extremely grateful to our volunteers who have helped get us through one of the busiest months of the year. You stepped up to take casino shifts,...
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Prairie Indigenous E-Book and IBBY Indigenous Picture Book Collections
Prairie Indigenous eBook Collection Launched in January 2019, this significant addition to the Alberta eBooks repository brings together over 200 titles from publishers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and...
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2019 WordsWorth Instructors & Courses
Legends of Note We are thrilled to announce the instructors for Wordsworth 2019. More names and course descriptions will be added as they are confirmed! Register Now WordsWorth 2019...
View Article2018 City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize Winner Announced
Congratulations to Marcello Di Cintio, winner of the 2018 City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize! The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize Recognizes literary achievement by a Calgary author for...
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
To help celebrate this day we are sharing some of the favourite books by Indigenous authors from some of our staff, members, and other book lovers in Alberta. Kiss of the Fur Queen Thomson Highway...
View ArticleCongratulations to the 2019 High Plains Book Awards finalists!
Finalists for the 2019 High Plains Book Awards have been announced in 12 categories. Congratulations to the following Alberta authors! Beth Towe – Bert Riggall’s Greater Waterton – Fifth House...
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