News

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Alberta Literary Awards and the Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize. More than 110 guests attended the 2019 Alberta Literary Awards Gala on June 8. The gala was part of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta’s 2019 annual conference, Writing Across Worlds, held in Edmonton. This celebration marks the 37th anniversary of the Alberta Literary Awards and brought together writers from across Alberta. The Alberta Literary

We are seeking volunteers for half-day shifts for the registration table or book table at the Writing Across Worlds Conference June 8 and 9, and for shorter shifts at our Alberta Literary Awards Gala June 8. Your volunteer work will be a great help in making the events run smoothly and we are grateful for all of you who are willing to lend a hand. Please view the shift schedule to sign up and for more information on each shift. Volunteers may receive discounts for the conference or

Saturday, June 8, 2019 ​Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel, Edmonton10155 105 St. An important event in our conference weekend is the Alberta Literary Awards Gala. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the work of Alberta authors, support each other in the literary community, visit with friends, and meet new people. We invite you to join us for an evening honouring Alberta’s literary community! Awards will be presented in nine categories that include fiction, nonfiction, drama, poetry, and children’s literature.   This

The WGA is happy to share On Site Placement’s (OSP) Diversity Awareness and Skill Building Youth Program. The Diversity Awareness and Skill Building Youth Program (DASB) is designed to engage youth (ages 16 – 30) in self-directed volunteer programs or projects that promote inclusion initiatives in their school, workplace or community. OSP is currently recruiting youth who have a passion for promoting diversity and inclusion for all and youth who are interested in expanding their skills in leadership, outreach, and advocacy for a

It is with great sadness we share the news of the death of Gregory Younging, who passed away at the Penticton Hospital on May 3, 2019. Greg Younging was the publisher of Theytus Books, the oldest Indigenous publishing house in Canada, where he worked as managing editor from 1990 to 2004, and again as publisher from 2015 until his death. Greg will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. From his online obituary: “’He

An Afternoon with the Authors – shortlisted authors reading event Sunday, May 5, 2:00 pmAudreys Books, 10702 Jasper Ave. Edmonton, AB In Celebration of the shortlisted authors for the Alberta Literary Awards and City of Edmonton Book Prize and their works. Join us for this free event that welcomes the authors to read from their nominated pieces. Collin Doyle, Fran Kimmel, Shawna Lemay, Kelly Shepherd, Alice Major, Thomas Wharton, Nhung Tran-Davies, Leslie Greentree and more. Free to attend. Light refreshments provided

Mentorship Program Celebration. Saturday, May 4. 7:30pm Acadia Room at the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel (10155 105st) Join us as we celebrate the completion of another fruitful and inspiring WGA mentorship program. Six emerging writers and their mentors will share with friends, family, and guests the projects they’ve been working on for the last four months. Each writer will be introduced by their mentor and then do a short reading. All are welcome to attend to help us applaud these amazing writers and

2019 WGA Golden Pen Award The Writers’ Guild of Alberta Golden Pen Award is presented to acknowledge the lifetime achievements of outstanding Alberta writers. Past recipients are W.O. Mitchell, Grant MacEwan, Rudy Wiebe, Myrna Kostash, Robert Kroetsch, Merna Summers, Aritha van Herk, Fred Stenson, George Melnyk, Alice Major, Betty Jane Hegerat, Greg Hollingshead, Candas Jane Dorsey and Cecelia Frey. This year’s recipient is Robert (Bob) Stallworthy. Bob Stallworthy  WGA membership: 1985 to presentWGA Lifetime membership: 1988 to present WGA Board member: 2003