Nancy MacDonald

UCalgary Arts mourns the death of Professor Emeritus, Political Science, Dr. Roger Gibbins, PhD, and sends sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. The campus flag will be at half-mast today, Aug. 15, to pay tribute to his life. bit.ly/3M8Rxbc

To all you lovebirds out there – Happy #ValentinesDay! 💕 Tag or send these to your tweetheart!

Alberta Parks is moving our camping reservation inventory to shop.albertaparks.ca!

It is Women's History Month and today I am looking at the life of Lucy Maud Montgomery! Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on Nov. 30, 1874. As a child, she was very lonely. To deal with her loneliness, she invented imaginary friends and worlds. This helped her develop her creativity. She published her first poem, On Cape Le Force, in 1890 when she was 15. As an adult, she worked as a teacher. She didn't enjoy the job but it gave her time to write. From 1897 to 1907, she published over 100 stories. In 1908, she published her first novel, Anne of Green Gables. The book was a massive success and established her career as a writer. From June 1908 to November 1909, it went through six printings. In its first five months it sold 19,000 copies. She wrote Anne of Avonlea in 1909 and Anne of the Island in 1915. By the end of the First World War, Montgomery was a household name across the English-speaking world. She wrote five more Anne books from 1917 to 1939. From 1923 to 1927, she wrote her bestselling Emily of New Moon trilogy. Her books set on Prince Edward Island have helped the province develop an entire tourism industry around her literary work. The Green Gables farm became the genesis for Prince Edward Island National Park. In the 1930s, Montgomery was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by King George V. Montgomery died in 1942 & was buried in Cavendish, PEI. While her death was listed as heart failure, the Montgomery family believed she died by suicide due to a note she left beside her body. The family kept the note secret until 2008. Throughout her life, Montgomery suffered from depression. Her note stated: "I have lost my mind by spells and I do not dare think what I may do in those spells. May God forgive me and I hope everyone else will forgive me even if they cannot understand. My position is too awful to endure and nobody realizes it. What an end to a life in which I tried always to do my best in spite of many mistakes." The family came forward to lift some of the stigma related to mental illness. There is some speculation that the note was simply part of a journal now lost. In 1943, Montgomery was named a National Historic Person. Over her writing career, she published 20 novels, 530 short stories, 500 poems and 30 essays. Her books remain in print to this day. In 2014, a CBC poll voted Anne Shirley as Canada's most iconic fictional character. If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at buymeacoffee.com/craigU

Diapers. This area looks empty because it often is. When we get diapers into these racks they don't last long. Sizes 4, 5 and 6 are the most needed ones at this time but we will accept any size. Please donate if you are able to. Thank you. #yeg #edmonton

My lungs and I can definitely attest to this!

Thanks to the Edmonton Mural Festival, our city is getting a BUNCH OF NEW ART! 🎨 Over the next two weeks, 10 murals are being painted across Edmonton. Find these beauties: 1. 103 Ave and 104 Street 2. Telus Plaza 3. 10110 82 Ave #emf #mural #muralfest #muralfestival #yeg

Sending every parent re-experiencing the actual hell of ‘what to pack for lunch that my kid won’t complain about, throw out or get moldy at the bottom of their backpack’ my sincere best wishes as school starts again! 🍎 🥪 🧃

Canuckle 475 3/6 ⬜⬜⬜🟨🟨 🟥⬜🟥🟨⬜ 🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥 🔥 streak: 1 canucklegame.ca

What is that especially miserable time between DayQuil and NyQuil called? 🤧🤧🤧

Apply by Sept. 10 to participate in the #AlbertaTeachers Institute. This unique professional development opportunity brings together teachers from across Alberta to gain in-depth insight into parliamentary systems. Apply at assembly.ab.ca/learn/programs… #ableg #abed #teachertraining

Check out the always amazing Edmonton Fringe Festival, starting with this terrific play. Couldn’t be prouder of this young and super talented group putting on their first Fringe show - put it on your list! #yeg #fringe42 #yegfringe #yegtheatre #yegarts

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Thanks so much to the amazing @edmfolkfest staff and volunteers - this weekend is always the highlight of our year #efmf2023 #yeg

Gotta question? The Answer Is Fringe! Tickets for the 42nd annual edition of Edmonton's mighty summer theatre extravaganza go on sale today at noon. Details here at 12thnight: tinyurl.com/mtj8jm6t @edmontonfringe #YEGfringe #Fringe42 #yegtheatre #yegarts #yegfestivals

Well this was a pretty cool way to celebrate the beginning of my 30th year at #efmf2023 #yeg ⁦@FeistMusic⁩

Love Lily season in my garden

Edmontonians are being asked to give blood this weekend, if they can. edmonton.ctvnews.ca/not-a-huge-ask…

A Midsummer Night's Dream @ShakesBow opens tonight! Join us at Jack Long Park in @InglewoodYYC to see this new adaptation directed by @KelliFox14! BYO lawn chair or blanket 🙂 Show cancellations due to weather will be posted here & our website bit.ly/4471q0r #yyc