We’re delighted to welcome back Vividata as a sponsor of the Alberta Magazines Conference. Be sure to connect with their team on September 17 & 18 at the conference in our exhibitor hall or in the coffee line! vividata.ca

How do small literary magazines fund big ideas? In this webinar, Laurie D. Graham, publisher of the acclaimed @brickliterary.bsky.social, shares her approach to special project grants, live events, bookstore distribution, and consignment. Watch now — tinyurl.com/5n6cfjdx

Media That Matters. Save with Pre-Agenda pricing until August 6, 2026! Join us in Calgary on September 17 and 18. Connect with colleagues and hear industry experts share their insight, experience and expertise on topics that matter most to you.⁠ Register today! tinyurl.com/mwh6w6rt

From Albertans to Albertans, read these remarkable Alberta Story finalists from across the province by Terry Fong, @marcellodicintio.bsky.social in @albertaviews.bsky.social, Gillian Rutherford in Nursing, Tina Karst for Wider Horizons & Dr. Lu Carbyn in Nature Alberta. tinyurl.com/4ce2j9fj

Weekend plans? The Feature Writing Short finalists have you covered! Read Edify, Together We Thrive, Frontline, @ualbertanursing.bsky.social, @avenuemagazine.bsky.social, WestWord & Contours tinyurl.com/nhj74dwd @writersguildab.bsky.social @ualberta-pharm.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social

Finalists in the Emerging Writer category show that they have the talent to bring stories to the world. Read @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social, GrainsWest, Wider Horizons @lethpolytech.bsky.social, @avenuemagazine.bsky.social, Edify as we congratulate these early-career journalists! tinyurl.com/5abys7up

Very thrilled to be nominated for my @upherepublishing.bsky.social piece on the hockey aspirations of Whitehorse in the wake of Gavin McKenna mania. McMania, if you will.

Alberta Magazine Publishers Association@albertamags.bsky.social · 4w ago

Enjoy the sunshine with the Alberta Magazine Awards’ Feature Writing Long finalists! Read @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social, Mountain Life: Rocky Mountains, New Trail @ualberta.bsky.social, @albertaviews.bsky.social, @upherepublishing.bsky.social & Edify as you make the most of the sun tinyurl.com/5n7sdyrz

Congratulations to Doc, our employee of the month for July! Thank you for your excellent performance. AMPA is lucky to have you and we appreciate all your hard work and dedication. Congratulations from all of us at AMPA!

We ❤️ Alberta magazines! What better way to show our affection than celebrating the Magazine of the Year finalists? ⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to Avenue, @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social and Wider Horizons! Join us at the Gala in September to celebrate our winners!⁠ tinyurl.com/yjw7mcyj

What makes a compelling and unique photograph? The finalists in the Photograph: People and Portraiture category continue to show us! ⁠Find inspo with photos from Edify, Leap, @albertaviews.bsky.social, Mountain Life: Rocky Mountains, & Wider Horizons (@lethpolytech.bsky.social)! tinyurl.com/ycxzvcw5

Growing your magazine's readership doesn't have to break the bank. In this on-demand video, Eithne McCredie shares proven, cost-effective strategies for growing circulation and shifting successfully toward reader revenue. Watch now — albertamagazines.com/magazine-pub...

Roll into the weekend with a look at the 2026 Alberta Magazine Awards Art Direction for a Single Issue finalists! Explore these great issues from the teams at Edify, New Trail, Contours (@ualberta.bsky.social), The Polyglot, LINK, & Mountain Life: Rocky Mountains! tinyurl.com/y9nv48at

Finalists in the feature design category showcase how imagery supports the story. ⁠Congrats to Bianca Ho, Michael Parillas & Alexa Guse in ATA Magazine (@albertateachers.bsky.social) Chris Pecora in @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social Dana Woodward in Wider Horizons & Kim Larson in Edify tinyurl.com/5x6fzhd9

Does your magazine have a solid budget or are finances a mystery? Sharon McAuley explains the basics every magazine needs to be financially healthy. tinyurl.com/2e98jsz9 Funded in part by the Government of Canada | Government of Alberta | Edmonton Arts Council | Calgary Arts Development

We are excited to showcase the finalists for the Essay category for the Alberta Magazine Awards.⁠Take a moment to read these essays featured in Edify; @albertaviews.bsky.social; WestWord (@writersguildab.bsky.social); and New Trail (@ualberta.bsky.social). albertamagazines.com/awards/essay/

"Plastics are everywhere. Microplastics have been found near the top of Mount Everest. A deep-sea submersible descended to the deepest point in the oceans, in the Mariana Trench, and found a plastic bag." —by Alberta Views editor Tadzio Richards albertaviews.ca/the-modern-m...

The Modern Miracle Problem - Alberta Views

The Alberta government is promoting a “plastics circular economy,” the full value of a plastic product is used across multiple lifecycles.

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Alberta Magazine Publishers Association@albertamags.bsky.social · 4w ago

Enjoy the sunshine with the Alberta Magazine Awards’ Feature Writing Long finalists! Read @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social, Mountain Life: Rocky Mountains, New Trail @ualberta.bsky.social, @albertaviews.bsky.social, @upherepublishing.bsky.social & Edify as you make the most of the sun tinyurl.com/5n7sdyrz

Enjoy the sunshine with the Alberta Magazine Awards’ Feature Writing Long finalists! Read @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social, Mountain Life: Rocky Mountains, New Trail @ualberta.bsky.social, @albertaviews.bsky.social, @upherepublishing.bsky.social & Edify as you make the most of the sun tinyurl.com/5n7sdyrz

JOB POSTING Are you the person who everyone asks, “What should I do tonight?” The Scene is hiring an editor who is in the know! They are looking for someone passionate about the Calgary’s arts and culture scene. Learn more and apply today! albertamagazines.com/job-listing/...

Be part of Canada’s national library and ensure your magazine remains part of the conversation with Legal Deposit and @library-archives.canada.ca. LEarn how with the practical tipsheet outlining how to deposit your magazine. albertamagazines.com/magazine-pub...

We have a AMPA nomination for our 2025 Albums guide! You can listen to the music here: albertaviews.ca/guide/albums...

Albums Guide - Alberta Views

A Selection of recently released albums from Alberta composers, musicians and bands across a variety of genres.

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Magazines don't just inform and inspire, they also teach us. Take a read and learn something new with the Service Journalism finalists:⁠ @albertaviews.bsky.social; @avenuemagazine.bsky.social; @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social; New Trail (@ualberta.bsky.social); and news&views tinyurl.com/uxz5k7n7

Magazines don't just inform and inspire, they also teach us. Take a read and learn something new with the Service Journalism finalists:⁠ @albertaviews.bsky.social; @avenuemagazine.bsky.social; @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social; New Trail (@ualberta.bsky.social); and news&views tinyurl.com/uxz5k7n7

FINAL DAY TO ENTER! The Alberta Views short story contest ends tonight at midnight. We are in the office to answer questions until 4:30 MDT. For full details check out: albertaviews.ca/short-story-... #WritingContest #BookSky #WriteSky #FictionContest #Magazine #CanLit #Writers #LiteraryContest

Celebrate the Illustration finalists in the Alberta Magazine Awards! ⁠Enjoy the compelling illustrations in @avenuemagazine.bsky.social, GrainsWest, Wider Horizons (@lethpolytech.bsky.social), Together We Thrive, and ATA Magazine (@albertateachers.bsky.social). tinyurl.com/mwaz5jzf

Congratulations to Doc, AMPA's Employee of the Month for June! ⁠ ⁠ Your commitment inspires everyone around you. Your contributions are noticed, valued, and celebrated. Congratulations from all of us at AMPA!

For our Innovation category, we asked our members, what cool new idea they tried at their magazine and they delivered! ⁠ ⁠ Learn about the amazing Pop-Up Press from @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social and be inspired by their fresh perspectives! ⁠https://albertamagazines.com/awards/innovation-award/

Good news! The Sprawl is nominated for 7 Alberta Magazine Awards. For our municipal election coverage, our tree canopy coverage (ha!) and our Pop-Up Press. www.sprawlcalgary.com/alberta-maga...

The Sprawl nominated for 7 Alberta Magazine Awards | The Sprawl

Plus—get the book version of a hit Sprawlcast!

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Congratulations to the 2026 Alberta Magazine Awards finalists! Explore the creativity and impact Alberta’s magazine community brings to every page & every click. Thank you to all who submitted and to our incredible judges. Discover the finalists’ inspiring work online! albertamagazines.com/awards/

The Prairie Journal is seeking previously unpublished poetry, short fiction, plays, creative non-fiction, literary essays, reviews, and interviews for upcoming issues. Submissions open until August 31, 2026. Visit their website to learn more! prairiejournal.org

Be part of Canada’s national library and ensure your magazine remains part of the conversation with Legal Deposit and @library-archives.canada.ca (LAC) and our tipsheet outlining how to deposit print and digital magazines. Read the tipsheet today! albertamagazines.com/magazine-pub...

Want to know your city better? Check out these magazines! Stay connected with your communities, with airdrielife Magazine, @avenuemagazine.bsky.social, Calgary's Child, Edify, @infoedmonton.bsky.social, @t8nmagazine.bsky.social, @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social, The Scene, WHERE Calgary! buff.ly/V6RASGC