Paula Kirman

The Jasper Place Hotel is burning. The fire started in the morning of February 19. I took these in the afternoon. It was empty for years, but has a colourful history. Read more at the Jasper Place Community History Project: jasperplacehistory.org/the-klondiker/
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Abolish ICE: No Human is Illegal
Churchill Square
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
February 16, 2026
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Annual Valentine's Day Memorial March
February 14, 2026
Sacred Heart Church
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Commemorating missing and murdered women in Alberta.
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The International Festival of Winter Cinema is happening in Laurier Park alongside the Silver Skate Festival, and the final evening on Sun. Feb. 15 features an evening of women filmmakers including my music video "To All Who Are Concerned." Films start around 5 and go to around 8.
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Family Day at the McCauley Rink
Sunday, Feb. 22, 1-4 p.m.
Lots of activities, food, fun - and it is free!
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Interesting in volunteering with the paper as a Block Carrier? We have a route of 50 papers in McCauley with the following boundaries:
North: 109a Ave.
South: 108A Ave.
West: 97 St.
East: 96 St.
If you live in the area and would like to help, contact editor@bmcnews.org
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Headed to the Silver Skate Festival Sunday evening to enjoy snow sculptures and other works of art, take a walk on the Folk Trail, and see the Fire Sculpture burn.
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The 2026 Togather Chinatown Arts Festival took place on February 7th and 8th in a new location: Pacific Mall. The festival features local artists, organizations, and small businesses that are community-minded and represent diversity and inclusion. @togatherchinatown
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A small protest from Edmonton's Uyghur community sought to raise awareness of persecution and human rights abuses by the Chinese government.
February 7, 2026
Alberta Legislature
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Last minute gig alert: I'm going to be doing a brunch show at The Commodore (10712 Jasper Ave.) tomorrow (Saturday) morning from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy some (mostly) original folk music with your coffee and eggs! There is no cover charge, but I am playing for tips and will have CDs for sale.
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I recently debuted a new composition for Art's Birthday on Jan. 17 at the Collins Gallery, organized by the Boreal Electro Acoustic Music Society (BEAMS). I have 2 versions of the track at Bandcamp: the original & the one to which I improvised during Art's Birthday. kirmeve.bandcamp.com
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This weekend! Togather Chinatown is happening at Pacific Mall on Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. I'll be playing some folk music inside at Boa & Hare at 1p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8. Free, fun, family-friendly, food, and frolic!
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Some of our members are involved with the Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society (CTC), which is having a luncheon for International Women's Day with keynote speaker AUPE President Sandra Azocar on March 8, 12-3 p.m. at The Lingnan restaurant.

www.ctcyeg.ca/events/inter...

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"Edmonton Stands with Iran's Regime Change"
Pro-Shah, anti-Islamic Regime protest.
February 1, 2026
Walterdale Bridge
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There is a candlelight vigil this evening at the Alberta Legislature to remember Alex Pretti, organized by local nurses and joining solidarity with other cities. Unfortunately, I'm sick and can't join, but tonight I lit a candle and wrote a few words to share.
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#AlexPretti #ReneeGood #poem

The February-March edition of Boyle McCauley News just rolled online. You can also download a full PDF of the issue at bmcnews.org. #yeg

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. I wrote this poem as a way to digest my thoughts.
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Both Paulas in the same place at the same time!

Some stand-out moments from last night's Men Without Hats show at PURE Casino Yellowhead. One of my favourite bands since I was a kid and my first time seeing them live!
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"Air Hurts My Face" - lyric video
It's cold again in #yeg - this is a question many of us are asking: Why do I live where the air hurts my face?
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Some stand-out moments from last night's Men Without Hats show at PURE Casino Tellowhard. One of my favourite bands since I was a kid and my first time seeing them live!
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Spotlights on Garneau.
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I played this wonderful Chinatown festival last year, and I am excited to play it again in its new location at Pacific Mall (9700 105 Ave.). I'll be doing a half hour set of singer-songwriter tunes at Boa and Hare at 1pm on Feb. 8. It's free, family-friendly, and going to be lots of fun!
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A dark heart or a heart of darkness?
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Clothing swap, Saturday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Earth's Refillery Coop (10831 95 St.). #yeg

I spent some time at the Deep Freeze Festival on Saturday, January 17th. I especially enjoyed the ice sculptures and fireworks. #yeg #yegdt #yegevents #deepfreeze #yegwinter

Stand with the People of Iran
January 17, 2026
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YouTube video by Paula Kirman Deep Freeze Festival Fireworks

Deep Freeze Festival fireworks last night.

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Human presence for Palestine.
January 18, 2026
Intersection of 104th Street and Whyte Avenue.
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Workshop at Earth’s Refinery Coop, facilitated by 4B Harm Reduction Society, on first aid basics in cold weather. Jan. 24, 7-9 p.m., registration required (qr code in poster). #yeg