jjona.lai
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Progress over perfection
Pronouns are he / him
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Treaty 6 (1876)
Progress over perfection
Pronouns are he / him
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Treaty 6 (1876)
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Piranha Plant Floral
Blake Angeconeb ~ Anishinaabe
c. 2024
Blake Angeconeb ~ Anishinaabe
c. 2024
February 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Piranha Plant Floral
Blake Angeconeb ~ Anishinaabe
c. 2024
Blake Angeconeb ~ Anishinaabe
c. 2024
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Hey friends, I’m giving a talk later this month and you can watch online!
Claire E. Aubin | Imagining Evil: Immigrant Holocaust Perpetrators in American Media
events.yale.edu
February 12, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Hey friends, I’m giving a talk later this month and you can watch online!
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Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending February 8, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending February 8, 2025! #ABbooks @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social @magpiebooks.bsky.social
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Here's yesterday's AM on @cjsw.bsky.social, in case you overslept and missed it or otherwise overlooked it. Ambient, psychedelic, harp jazz, four-track soul, imaginary soundtracks, and other spirit-soothing sounds await.
Listening links and track list: theam.ca/post/8082219...
Listening links and track list: theam.ca/post/8082219...
February 11, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Here's yesterday's AM on @cjsw.bsky.social, in case you overslept and missed it or otherwise overlooked it. Ambient, psychedelic, harp jazz, four-track soul, imaginary soundtracks, and other spirit-soothing sounds await.
Listening links and track list: theam.ca/post/8082219...
Listening links and track list: theam.ca/post/8082219...
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Dawson City
Ted Harrison
1989
Ted Harrison
1989
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Dawson City
Ted Harrison
1989
Ted Harrison
1989
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It wasn't just Edmonton that had a record-setting day on Wednesday - over 20 new record highs were posted. Here's the list: www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art... #yegwx
More than 20 record highs were set in Alberta on Wednesday
www.ctvnews.ca
February 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
It wasn't just Edmonton that had a record-setting day on Wednesday - over 20 new record highs were posted. Here's the list: www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art... #yegwx
For anyone into numerology, the first 56 days of Feb and March are identical / mirrored.
January 30, 2026 at 4:48 PM
For anyone into numerology, the first 56 days of Feb and March are identical / mirrored.
Gotta say, I'm pleased to see other Canadian premiers speaking out againist Alberta's premier and her taste for separation.
January 29, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Gotta say, I'm pleased to see other Canadian premiers speaking out againist Alberta's premier and her taste for separation.
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Flying Canoë Volant is almost upon us!
Bundle up and take in live music, dancing, storytelling, and magical light exhibitions!
When: Jan. 28–31
Where: The French Quarter & Mill Creek Ravine
Cost: Free!
wintercityedmonton.ca/event/flying...
#WinterCity #YEGwinter #YEG
Bundle up and take in live music, dancing, storytelling, and magical light exhibitions!
When: Jan. 28–31
Where: The French Quarter & Mill Creek Ravine
Cost: Free!
wintercityedmonton.ca/event/flying...
#WinterCity #YEGwinter #YEG
January 27, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Flying Canoë Volant is almost upon us!
Bundle up and take in live music, dancing, storytelling, and magical light exhibitions!
When: Jan. 28–31
Where: The French Quarter & Mill Creek Ravine
Cost: Free!
wintercityedmonton.ca/event/flying...
#WinterCity #YEGwinter #YEG
Bundle up and take in live music, dancing, storytelling, and magical light exhibitions!
When: Jan. 28–31
Where: The French Quarter & Mill Creek Ravine
Cost: Free!
wintercityedmonton.ca/event/flying...
#WinterCity #YEGwinter #YEG
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Do Crows Like Lemon Cupcakes?
Sabine Kearns
2025
Sabine Kearns
2025
January 25, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Do Crows Like Lemon Cupcakes?
Sabine Kearns
2025
Sabine Kearns
2025
Lively build-up for @thebeaverton.com @winterruptionyeg.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Lively build-up for @thebeaverton.com @winterruptionyeg.com
Despite all the goodness of Heated Rivalry, I think Canada should boycott the Olympic Winter Games as a protest to our current moment.
January 24, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Despite all the goodness of Heated Rivalry, I think Canada should boycott the Olympic Winter Games as a protest to our current moment.
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Wintering
Billie Rae Busby
2022
Billie Rae Busby
2022
January 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Wintering
Billie Rae Busby
2022
Billie Rae Busby
2022
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THURSDAY SCHEDULE!
1. Wrestling on the southside Rec Room
2. All ages Montreal hardcore at 9910
3. New York/ Berlin electro at Starlite
4. Calgary, Toronto and locals punk rock it up at the Dive Bar
Wristband holders are good to go everywhere, but should arrive a little early for FAZE at 9910.
1. Wrestling on the southside Rec Room
2. All ages Montreal hardcore at 9910
3. New York/ Berlin electro at Starlite
4. Calgary, Toronto and locals punk rock it up at the Dive Bar
Wristband holders are good to go everywhere, but should arrive a little early for FAZE at 9910.
January 22, 2026 at 5:14 AM
THURSDAY SCHEDULE!
1. Wrestling on the southside Rec Room
2. All ages Montreal hardcore at 9910
3. New York/ Berlin electro at Starlite
4. Calgary, Toronto and locals punk rock it up at the Dive Bar
Wristband holders are good to go everywhere, but should arrive a little early for FAZE at 9910.
1. Wrestling on the southside Rec Room
2. All ages Montreal hardcore at 9910
3. New York/ Berlin electro at Starlite
4. Calgary, Toronto and locals punk rock it up at the Dive Bar
Wristband holders are good to go everywhere, but should arrive a little early for FAZE at 9910.
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This Weeks Editorial Cartoon: To Noem Is To Love ’Em
To Noem Is To Love ’Em
theonion.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
This Weeks Editorial Cartoon: To Noem Is To Love ’Em
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Edmontonians and fans of small, indépendant music venues, The Aviary has sustained fire damage and needs community support.
The Aviary in Edmonton needs our support after fire damage.
They are asking folks to buy gift certificates, and plan to reopen soon.
This size of venue is very important for the arts community here.
Please support as you are able...sharing helps!
#Edmonton #yeg #yegArts
#TheAviary
the-aviary.net
They are asking folks to buy gift certificates, and plan to reopen soon.
This size of venue is very important for the arts community here.
Please support as you are able...sharing helps!
#Edmonton #yeg #yegArts
#TheAviary
the-aviary.net
January 20, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Edmontonians and fans of small, indépendant music venues, The Aviary has sustained fire damage and needs community support.
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Lots of live local music going on this weekend at DEEP FREEZE #yegmusic
Saturday, Jan 17: Noon – 10:00 pm
Sunday, Jan 18: Noon – 6:00 pm
Fireworks are on Saturday night at 9pm!
Saturday, Jan 17: Noon – 10:00 pm
Sunday, Jan 18: Noon – 6:00 pm
Fireworks are on Saturday night at 9pm!
Schedules — Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival
Support the Kaleido 50/50 and help keep our festivals free and accessible! Click to buy tickets!
www.deepfreezefest.ca
January 17, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Lots of live local music going on this weekend at DEEP FREEZE #yegmusic
Saturday, Jan 17: Noon – 10:00 pm
Sunday, Jan 18: Noon – 6:00 pm
Fireworks are on Saturday night at 9pm!
Saturday, Jan 17: Noon – 10:00 pm
Sunday, Jan 18: Noon – 6:00 pm
Fireworks are on Saturday night at 9pm!
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Check out the LPs we couldn’t get enough of in 2025: www.cjsr.com/2026/01/best...
#bestof #LPs #music #yegmusic #radio #bestmusic
#bestof #LPs #music #yegmusic #radio #bestmusic
Best of 2025
Check out the albums CJSR volunteers couldn’t get enough of in 2025!!!
www.cjsr.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Check out the LPs we couldn’t get enough of in 2025: www.cjsr.com/2026/01/best...
#bestof #LPs #music #yegmusic #radio #bestmusic
#bestof #LPs #music #yegmusic #radio #bestmusic
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"Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore's 'Tragic Magic' Is for Getting Lost" 🌹@exclaimdotca.bsky.social dotca @rdassaly.bsky.social 🌹
For Exclaim, I reviewed the lovely new album by Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore.
Experimental ambient music to get lost in, or get lost to.
@exclaimdotca.bsky.social
Experimental ambient music to get lost in, or get lost to.
@exclaimdotca.bsky.social
Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore's 'Tragic Magic' Is for Getting Lost │ Exclaim!
Your daily dose of the best music, film and comedy news, reviews, streams, concert listings, interviews and other exclusives on Exclaim!
exclaim.ca
January 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
"Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore's 'Tragic Magic' Is for Getting Lost" 🌹@exclaimdotca.bsky.social dotca @rdassaly.bsky.social 🌹
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Snowed In
Rick Grandmaison
n.d.
Rick Grandmaison
n.d.
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Snowed In
Rick Grandmaison
n.d.
Rick Grandmaison
n.d.
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Alberta organizes banned book buyback to keep streets safe
Alberta organizes banned book buyback to keep streets safe
Critics have argued that, while the buyback may get some books off the streets, serious readers could simply swap covers, file off ISBN numbers, or even 2D print books at home.
www.thebeaverton.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Alberta organizes banned book buyback to keep streets safe
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Thread 👇
Political cartoonists are not fuckin’ around this week. (thread)
1. Pat Bagley
1. Pat Bagley
January 9, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Thread 👇
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Next up in the Music Doc Series presented by us and Blackbyrd Myoozik...
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
It's screening at Metro Cinema on January 28 at 6:45pm with live musical performance at 6:15pm by Dana Wylie and Kirsten Elliot. #yeg #yegmusic #movie #yegfilm metrocinema.org/event/lilith...
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
It's screening at Metro Cinema on January 28 at 6:45pm with live musical performance at 6:15pm by Dana Wylie and Kirsten Elliot. #yeg #yegmusic #movie #yegfilm metrocinema.org/event/lilith...
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery - Metro Cinema
Behind the scenes of Sarah McLachlan’s legendary all-women music festival and features interviews with performers including Bonnie Raitt, Erykah Badu, Olivia Rodrigo, and Emmylou Harris. With a live m...
metrocinema.org
January 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Next up in the Music Doc Series presented by us and Blackbyrd Myoozik...
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
It's screening at Metro Cinema on January 28 at 6:45pm with live musical performance at 6:15pm by Dana Wylie and Kirsten Elliot. #yeg #yegmusic #movie #yegfilm metrocinema.org/event/lilith...
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
It's screening at Metro Cinema on January 28 at 6:45pm with live musical performance at 6:15pm by Dana Wylie and Kirsten Elliot. #yeg #yegmusic #movie #yegfilm metrocinema.org/event/lilith...
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Bow River in Banff Park
Alan C. Collier
n.d.
Alan C. Collier
n.d.
December 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Bow River in Banff Park
Alan C. Collier
n.d.
Alan C. Collier
n.d.
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Hear Dr. Shokrollah Elahi share about his research into how and why women are more likely than men to get Long Covid: on.soundcloud.com/WKdijOpugRVN...
#Covid #LongCovid #Alberta #Health
#Covid #LongCovid #Alberta #Health
Women getting Long Covid more than men | CJSR Study Sesh
Hear about the University of Alberta research by immunology professor Dr. Shokrollah Elahi on how women are more likely to get Long Covid than men.
READ MORE ABOUT THE RESEARCH: https://www.ualbert
soundcloud.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Hear Dr. Shokrollah Elahi share about his research into how and why women are more likely than men to get Long Covid: on.soundcloud.com/WKdijOpugRVN...
#Covid #LongCovid #Alberta #Health
#Covid #LongCovid #Alberta #Health