Board Election Results The WGA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of the following members to the Board: Jason Schembri Treasurer Shaylean GladuMember at Large Louise CourtemancheMember at Large Our returning board members are: Anne Bailey (President)Anna Wagner (Vice President)Kendall Bistretzan (Secretary)Natalie Simpson (Member at Large)T.F. Pruden (Member at Large)Aubrianna Snow (Member […]
Annual General Meeting (Online) June 22, 2026 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM MTOnline (Zoom)Registration RequiredThis year’s AGM will be held in online only. Register here The WGA would like to invite all active members to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting, which will be held online during the evening of June 22, 2026. Members are entitled to […]
Queer Writers’ Collective Meeting (Edmonton) July 15, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM MTRooster Kitchen & Bar10732 Whyte AveEdmonton This is a Free event The Queer Writers’ Collective of Edmonton gives space for writers to gather and build support networks. Typically, the QWC meets on the third Wednesday of every month, right before the regular […]
Pub Night & Open Mic (Edmonton) July 15, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MTRooster Bar & Kitchen10732 82 Ave (Whyte Ave)Edmonton This is a Free event Join us for a summer Pub Night with your fellow writers and friends! The pub night follows directly after the Queer Writers’ Collective meeting from 5:30 PM – […]
STROLL OF POETS FESTIVAL 2026 SEPTEMBER 17 – 20, CALGARY The Stroll of Poets Festival returns this September with Wise Women & Magic Words! Join us from Friday to Sunday around the Inglewood area for a mix of free and ticketed events. This year is extra special as we are collaborating with Sheri-D Wilson and […]
Dambusters: Non-traditional Techniques to Crack Writer’s Block and Bust Open Your Practice (Grande Prairie) July 25, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM MTGrande Prairie Public Library Rotary Community Room9839 103 Ave Unit 101Grande Prairie, AB This is a Free event (registration is appreciated but walk-ins welcome) Register Here (Or scroll down) Using techniques developed through 20 […]
Speak Up YYC ft. Dr. John (Calgary) June 25, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM MTSANTJURI BUKS in Marlborough MallUnit 34, 3800 Memorial Drive N.ECalgary This is a Free Event Join us for our next free monthly open mic, featuring the inimitable John Williamson AKA Dr. John. John Williamson, AKA Dr. John is a neurodivergent, […]
Single Onion #221 (Calgary) June 11, 2026 7:00 PM MTShelf Life Books1302 4 St SWCalgary Stream Online Here. The Single Onion wraps up its spring season with four great poets: ryan fitzpatrick, Skylar Kay, Lisa Martin, and Adriana Oniță. About the Single OnionPoetry and Performance – The Single Onion is Calgary’s longest-running poetry reading series, […]
Poetry Parlour —June (Calgary) June 16, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MTPachamama Soul Flavour Emporium2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SECalgary This is a Free event Please join host Ashley Frerichs for the next edition of Poetry Parlour! Open mic sign-up starts at 7pm. There are limited slots available and will be filled on a […]
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 Alberta Literary Awards. The Alberta Literary Awards were created by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta in 1982 to recognize excellence in writing by Alberta authors. Entries are judged by an independent jury recruited by the WGA. The winners were announced at […]
Annual General Meeting (Online) June 22, 2026 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM MTOnline (Zoom)Registration RequiredThis year’s AGM will be held in online only. Register here The WGA would like to invite all active members to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting, which will be held online during the evening of June 22, 2026. Members are entitled to […]
