Airdrie, we are still hoping to get you some quality time with our Regional Writer in Residence, Caleigh Crow! Register for this Saturday's free two-hour playwriting workshop now. February 21, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT writersguild.ca/free-playwriting-workshop-with-caleigh-crowe-airdrie

The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) and the WGA are shocked and disappointed to have had a joint Freedom to Read Week event discussing censorship cancelled by the contracted venue. Full statement: writersguild.ca/statement-reading-event-at-calgary-legion-cancelled-during-freedom-to-read-week

Registration is now open! The Writers’ Guild of Alberta’s 2026 Spring Conference: Growing Craft & Community will take place in-person in Edmonton, Alberta from June 6-7, 2026. Early bird rates are available until April 17, 2026. Register now: writersguild.ca/wga-2026-conference-edmonton/

The Single Onion celebrates Black History Month with a special event curated by Bethel Afework and featuring the poets Bkay Won, Iftu Hargaaya, and Jya Noe. Thursday, February 19, 2026 7:00 PM MT Shelf Life Books 1302 4 St SW Calgary Learn more: writersguild.ca/single-onion-poetry-series-calgary

Airdrie playwrights, we have a FREE workshop coming up very soon on February 21st, 2026! Join us by registering ahead: writersguild.ca/free-playwri...

What's on deck at the WGA? Check out our events in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and opportunities for learning and listening online through the month! More details at writersguild.ca.

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To all of our youth writers looking to firm up their summer plans - WordsWorth Youth Writing Residency dates are now available for July 2026, and registration will open on March 16, 2026! Check back as we continue to plan for an exciting summer once more. writersguild.ca/programs-services/wordsworth

We have a special Black History Month celebration for our next Connections Brewing night, ft. Priscille Bukasa and a Black Writers Open Mic, where Black writers will be invited to share their work, or readers can share the works from their favourite Black writers! Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.

Edmonton, the Olive's February Poetry and Prose Open mic will feature two local poets: Nisha Patel & Matthew James Weigel! Join us on February 11th and as always, a chapbook will be available on a first-come first-serve basis.

Join us in Lethbridge on February 8, 2026 for an in-person talk with author Lee Kvern - on Sh*t That Got Me Published! Details: writersguild.ca/sht-that-got...

Alberta writers, we'd love to see you around the province this month! We also have our first Controversy @ Noon panel online if you'd like to stay cozy or tune in from afar. Details on each event are on our website at writersguild.ca

Join the Writers' Guild for our first online panel of 2026: Controversy @ Noon: Are Children’s Writers the Ultimate Freedom Fighters? Learn more and register: writersguild.ca/controversy-noon-are-childrens-writers-the-ultimate-freedom-fighters-online

There are still bursaries available to Drink the Wild Air, our youth-writing weekend camp coming up soon! Bursaries are available on a first-come first-serve basis. DTWA takes place this March over a weekend, inviting campers to write and share together. writersguild.ca/drink-the-wi...

Calgary, get your tastebuds (and earbuds) ready! Join host Ashley Frerichs for the next edition of Poetry Parlour! In February, to celebrate Black History Month, we’re excited to feature soulful rapper and poet Polo Sho! Learn more at writersguild.ca

Calgary, come celebrate Black History Month at Connections Pub Night - with a wonderful guest feature and a Black writers' open mic. Learn more on our website - writersguild.ca

Red Deer, see you February 14th! Join us as we hear from Writer-in-Residence Kimmy Beach as she reads from A Liverpool Echo and answers audience questions. writersguild.ca/a-liverpool-...

Lethbridge, see you February 8th for an author talk and Q&A with Regional Writer-in-Residence, Lee Kvern! Sunday, February 8, 2026 1:30 PM MT Lethbridge Public Library 810 5th Ave S Lethbridge writersguild.ca/sht-that-got-me-published-with-regional-writer-in-residence-lee-kvern-lethbridge

Join us in Calgary on February 23, 2026 for Freedom to Read week for our panel and banned books Open Mic! This event is in partnership with the Writers' Union of Canada. You can learn more here: writersguild.ca/freedom-to-read-panel-banned-books-open-mic-calgary/

Edmonton, see you this week at the Writers' Guild Pub Night & Open Mic! As usual, our pub night starts right after the Queer Writers' Collective meeting, so hang around or come early if you are interested in meeting fellow writers!

WestWord would like to hear from you! The WGA invites members to answer a question for the Spring 2026 Issue: What else do you do outside of your writing hours (raising a family, elder care, hobbies) and does it help or hinder your writing? Send your response: writersguild.ca/westword-wan...

Join host Ashley Frerichs for the last Poetry Parlour of 2025! Open mic sign-up starts at 7pm. There are limited slots available and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. In January, we’re featuring the amazing Skylar Kay! writersguild.ca

The Horizons Writers Circle is excited to present an Open Mic for all writers in the Edmonton area – with two special guest features! January 29, 2026 from 6PM – 8PM MT at Paper Birch Books. Learn more at writersguild.ca

There are SEVEN WEEKS LEFT to register for our youth weekend writing camp, Drink the Wild Air! We will be out at Camp Kanniwin from March 13-15th for a weekend of learning, connecting, and sharing--all in a beautiful setting by Sylvan Lake, all for $240. More info: writersguild.ca/drink-the-wild-air

Calgary, remember to come kick off the new year with the literary community! Join the Alexandra Writers' Centre and the Writers' Guild of Alberta for this monthly event. This month's theme is UN-Resolutions! Tell us what resolutions you will NOT be making this year! writersguild.ca

Join us on January 21st for the Edmonton Pub Night & Open Mic! And stop by early to join the Queer Writers' Collective at 5:30PM as we brainstorm our writing goals for the year! writersguild.ca

The WGA is excited to share our January events in Calgary and Edmonton. Join us for open mics, featured readings, and opportunities to connect in 2026! writersguild.ca

For one last Tuesday, all donations made to the WGA will be TRIPLED and MATCHED by local writer Scott Saxberg! Make your final donations of the year by December 31st, 2025 to have it count towards your 2025 Charitable Tax Receipt! www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

There are three days left to support the WGA in our goal to become sustainable while still striving for accessibility and excellence. Donate today, and all donations made this week will be TRIPLED and MATCHED. Donate today: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

The Writers' Guild needs your support! In a time of uncertainty and fragility in the arts we need local communities of writers, listeners, and readers more than ever! www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-writers-guild-of-alberta/campaign/matching-campaign-2025/

We're less than one month away from the first Poetry Parlour of 2026! Mark your calendars once more, Calgary! Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium 2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE Calgary FREE

Calgary, remember to come kick off the new year with the literary community! Tuesday, January 13, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT Last Best Brewing & Distilling* 607 – 11th Ave SW Calgary writersguild.ca/connections-...

The Horizons Writers Circle is excited to present an Open Mic for all writers in the area – with two special guest features! Join us January 29, 2026! And Register here: writersguild.ca/open-mic-hos...

The WGA Offices will be closed from December 18th - January 5th, 2026. After that, staff will be in planning and development for the new year from January 5th - 9th, 2026, and will be limited in email responses. Please send any questions to [email protected].

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited to announce the keynote speakers for our 2026 Conference, taking place in Edmonton from June 6th – 7th, 2026. We will be welcoming Francine Cunningham and Richard Harrison on Saturday and Sunday! Save the date! writersguild.ca

The WGA is happy to announce that the Mentors and Mentees for our 2026 Mentorship cohort have now been selected! Thank you to everyone who applied. You can learn more about the participants and their genres here: writersguild.ca/2026-mentors...

Calgary, cozy up tomorrow at our final Poetry Parlour of the 2025 year! Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium Open mic sign up starts at 7pm. writersguild.ca

To our community of Indigenous mothers who write - there is one day left to apply to the Kemosa Scholarship with a cover letter and writing sample! No letter of reference is required. More details, including information on last year's winners, can be found at: writersguild.ca/programs-ser...

See you next week, Edmonton, for our final pub night and holiday party! Wednesday, December 17, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT Rooster Bar & Kitchen 10732 Whyte Ave Edmonton Free! Snacks will be provided writersguild.ca

We're in our final stretch of parties and events before the holiday break! Join us for one more night out, meet up with friends, take in some readings, and grab a bite next week at Poetry Parlour in Calgary and the WGA Holiday Party in Edmonton. writersguild.ca

The Writers' Guild of Alberta is here to support writers. In our last stretch to December 31st we are asking our community to come together to help us burn the midnight oil. All donations will be matched by local writer, Scott Saxberg! www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

Registration for Drink the Wild Air 2026 is now open! Calling all youth writers in Alberta, join us for a weekend away in March to write, learn, and share at the beautiful Camp Kannawin. Register early, as participation is capped at 25 people. writersguild.ca/drink-the-wi...

Calgary, we are SOLD OUT for our Holiday Party tonight! There will be very limited tickets at the door! But there are still two great events this month to catch - Coffee and Chat on December 13th and Poetry Parlour on December 16th, so we hope you'll join us soon! writersguild.ca

Edmonton and Calgary friends, we'd love to see you at our WGA Calgary Holiday Party or at The Olive Reading Series in Edmonton tomorrow, December 10th, at 7PM MT! Details are all at writersguild.ca

There is one week left to apply for the 9th Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write is now open! Deadline: December 15, 2025 First Place ($3000) Second Place ($2000) Third Place($1000) More details can be found at: writersguild.ca/programs-ser...

Thank you to all of our donors so far! We are very lucky to have the opportunity this December to make a significant step forward for the next few years by receiving matching funds from local writer and supporter Scott Saxberg. Donate at www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

Edmonton, there are two weeks left until our final party of the season! Join us with some special guest readers at The Rooster once more on December 17, 2025.

There is still time to register ahead for the Calgary holiday party! Free for member but donations are welcome. Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM MT Joyce on 4th (Downstairs) Register to grab your tickets: writersguild.ca/save-the-dat...

Strike a match on Triple Tuesday! This week, all donations made to the WGA from December 1st to December 8th will be TRIPLED and MATCHED in equal donations by local writer Scott Saxberg! There are 30 days left for you to help us burn the midnight oil. www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta has a deadline – and we need your help to burn the midnight oil! This year, all your donations to the WGA will be generously matched in support by local writer Scott Saxberg! Strike a match and double your impact today. www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...