The murder of Alex Pretti yesterday has affected me deeply, not only as an empathetic human but also as someone who has spent more than two decades attending protests, camera in hand. Whenever an observer or journalist is killed, it could be any of us, given the right set of circumstances. I wrote this poem as a way to digest my thoughts.
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Last night I had the honour of being presented a scroll on behalf of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta to recognize my two decades of independent media coverage of local protests, rallies, and other events often lacking coverage. It was presented to me by MLA Janis Irwin at the Boyle McCauley News volunteer appreciation party at Tony’s Pizza. Support local businesses and support local, independent media. #yeg #yegdt #media #supportlocal #journalism #yegwriter #independentjournalism

A story about last week's rally to support the search for Samuel Bird, at Alberta Native News.
https://www.albertanativenews.com/rally-held-in-edmonton-to-support-search-for-samuel-bird/
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I'm now on Substack - and it's free to subscribe.
https://apaulagetics.substack.com/?r=ft3um&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist
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The Winter 2023 edition of SPANN is out and features part three of the series I have been working on with the Jasper Place Community History Project about transportation in the area prior to amalgamation with Edmonton. This instalment examines the roots of Barrel Taxi. You can download a PDF of SPANN from https://www.stonyplainroad.com/spann/
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I wrote the poem "The Side of Peace" in 2009. It pains me to re-read it and realize that Israel/Palestine is experiencing the exact same situation now.
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The October-November 20023 of the community newspaper I edit is now online! Here's a look at some of the content featuring news, views, and events in the Boyle Street and McCauley neighbourhoods at Boyle McCauley News. For more, go to bmcnews.org where you can read the new issue, find online exclusive stories, and download a PDF of the actual issue.
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Some photos from Okîsikow (Angel) Way Day in Edmonton on June 14, as well as my article in Alberta Native News. Okîsikow (Angel) Way is 101A Avenue between 96 and 97 Streets to raise awareness of victims of gender-based violence.
https://www.albertanativenews.com/okisikow-way-day-celebrated-in-edmonton-with-new-street-blades-and-crosswalk-art/
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If you're in Little Italy in the McCauley neighbourhood, Paper Birch Books is a must-visit. Not only do they have an incredible selection of books, but they also carry items from local writers, including songwriters, including me! You can find my new CD "Corners" on the shelf. They also still have copies of "The Crow."
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