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Songwriter Michael Mitchell performs in United Church's concert series

Books written or published in Alberta used to be solely concerned with the province. Now they can be about all sorts of places, often in Asia.

Books written or published in Alberta used to be solely concerned with the province. Now they can be about all sorts of places, often in Asia.

Calgary has been the setting of many recent fiction titles: Left, by Theanna Bischoff; The Figgs , by Ali Bryan; Garry Ryan’s Inspector Lane series.

Welcome to Back in the Day, a monthly look back at everyday life in the not-too distant past, from the perspective of one aging Baby Boomer.

Write about what you know. Would-be writers are often given this advice. And Garry Ryan is proof that it works. Ryan knows Calgary. He was born here and has spent the majority of his life in the city.

Alberta has been home to international immigrants since the late 1700s. The pace of the influx varies but has been noticeable for the last decade.

Alberta has been home to international immigrants since the late 1700s. The pace of the influx varies but has been noticeable for the last decade.

There are many reasons for writing a memoir. You may be feeling wistful about reaching a certain age. You may be retired with more time on your hands than you need. Maybe you want to leave your story behind for your children and grandchildren.