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Alberta Number One review.

Image stills and poster from Alberta Number One provided to the Griff by Pender PR. Alberta-inspired film has its Edmonton premiere at the Metro Cinema. Alberta Number One, directed by Alexander Carson

January 13, 2026

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A journey to the MacEwan Music Club.

Photos courtesy of the MacEwan Music Club One man’s pilgrimage to meet the folks behind the Naked Cyber Cafe jam nights. Last Friday, I was cold. I was tired. The last thing

December 8, 2025

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Who’s keeping print alive? How some of Edmonton’s hyper-local publications continue to operate

Old covers of the NAIT Nugget stuck to the wall of the Nugget’s office. Amanda Erickson/The Griff. In a world where getting your news often means checking your phone, some publications are

December 4, 2025

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Edmonton’s Downtown Community Arena’s ice is taken care of with care

Director of ice operations Matt Messer tells us a little bit about how he maintains downtown Edmonton’s community rink. Matt Messer didn’t plan on making ice his career, but much like many

December 1, 2025

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Construction, cost, and safety: The three problems ETS can’t escape

Graphic by Victoria Lockridge Is Edmonton getting the transit it deserves? What are your issues with public transit? Every MacEwan student is aware of, and has possibly been late to class because

November 28, 2025

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Lyle the Therapy Gecko takes the stage at SAMU’s Speaker Series

Photos by Alexia Pang. Behind the Green & a recap of Lyle the Therapy Gecko’s live show The Reddit live streamer-turned-podcaster and comedian, who started his career in his mom’s basement, Lyle

November 22, 2025

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Local hard-rock band Revera release new single

Local hard-rock band Revera played their new single “Waste of Fire” at B Street Bar in Edmonton, AB. Hayden Carkner/The Griff The Edmonton-St. Albert-based band celebrated their release with a high-energy show

November 20, 2025

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Halloween 2025 at MacEwan

Delania Anders as a Clown, Vanessa Yaremchuk as Patrick Baetman, Nancy Ward as Mima (Perfect Blue), Anna as T-Boe (iCarly). Griffin’s Landing. The Griff/ Virginia Boden Some of the coolest costumes around

November 13, 2025

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I made some art at the Mitchell Art Gallery, and here’s how it went

Illustration by Virginia Boden/The Griff This is my first year at MacEwan. Much like most first-year students, it’s been a big adjustment. I moved five hours away from my home and had

November 13, 2025

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Is studying getting to be too much?

Camille Villoso, MacEwan University student, appears stressed while studying, balancing notes and digital work during a challenging study session. Edmonton, AB. October 16, 2025. Alexia Pang/The Griff Where is the line between

November 6, 2025

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