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[Raising Voices w/ Orest Soltykevych 🇺🇦🇨🇦 CKUA @OrestCKUA]

Check out Raising Voices tonight (8-10 pm) on @ckuaradio! The feature work is Georg Frideric Handel's wonderful "Dixit Dominus!" Also on the program, choral music by: Lionel Daunais; Srul Irving Glick; Maurice Ravel; Veljo Tormis; Karl Jenkins; Dmytro Bortniansky; & many others!

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This week, we learn about events surrounding the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The 17th annual Rubaboo Indigenous Arts Festival is back. We learn about The Calgary Guitar Show and meet the writer who will deliver the Monica Miller Memorial Lecture.

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Trevor Tchir is a musician originally from St. Albert. He blends his music-making with a full-time career as a political science professor in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He's on his way to Edmonton for a live show at The Aviary. https://t.co/Xwyoxbm7Ie

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This week, we check in with British duo The Black Feathers. We look ahead to A Day to Listen with special programming. Trevor Tchir tells us about his dual career as a musician and a professor. And some Saturday hosts have guests on their programs this weekend.

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On Wednesday, September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, CKUA will participate, along with radio stations across Canada, in A Day To Listen. https://t.co/5tgQvi24DA

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This week, we learn about Vertigo Theatre's new production. The Free Label returns to Calgary to record a live album at The King Eddy. The 40th Edmonton International Film Festival is back. Samantha Savage Smith has a new album. Author Corinne Price has a new book.

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This week, we check in with Little Miss Higgins. Sparrow Blue will play Wainwright's Lazy Bison Fest. We're celebrating a generous gift from Mike and Tricia Flanagan. And CKUA will host a unique live event when the Canadian Finals Rodeo comes to town in October.

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Mulligan Stew Sept 19, 2026 – Replay from the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. Nathaniel Rateliff, Adam Baldwin, Joel Plaskett & CKUA Hosts https://t.co/b4HYpHYBGo @edmfolkfest @ckuaradio @TDMulligan @adam_baldwin @joelplaskett saturday 4pm Pacific 5mtn.

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Mike and Tricia Flanagan live in Calgary, but their latest gift in support of CKUA has a “Rocky Mountain” touch. The Flanagans have made a major gift towards CKUA's centenary campaign. 

Read more: https://t.co/zUU9fuLG3b

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This week, we learn about an Ian Tyson Tribute. Dear Johnny Deere is coming to Rosebud. Cree filmmaker Tyra Delver shares a new short film. Colin James tells us about his new memoir. And artist Tim Rechner has a new exhibition.

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Basia Bulat released Basia’s Palace just last year. Now, she has returned with Bouquet, a fresh, acoustic reimagining of those same songs. She tells us what spurred her decision to do it.

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This week, we're looking ahead to great CKUA programming. We introduce you to our latest raffle winner. Plus, we celebrate the generosity of National Bank. Check your inbox for the latest edition of CKUA's newsletter or sign up at https://t.co/2ho47Ni9up

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CKUA is proud to announce a $100,000 gift from National Bank of Canada. We gratefully acknowledge this investment in CKUA's future, and we celebrate this community-minded business. https://t.co/vDDg6TY8VA

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Brenda C. thought it was just another morning until a call from CKUA CEO Adam Mitchell changed everything.

Congratulations to the winner of CKUA’s biggest-ever 50/50 jackpot! Find out what her plans are and why she feels it’s important to support CKUA. https://t.co/eU0jTrPj5Z

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CKUA is hiring!

We’re looking for a Director of Finance to join our leadership team. If you’re a strategic and experienced financial professional eager to help shape CKUA’s future, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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[Julian Taylor’s Jukebox @jtsjukebox]

Julian recently performed at the Mikinakoos Forest Fire Relief Show, in support of First Nations impacted by recent wildfires.

🧡 We're spinning music from some of the amazing artists who performed and raised funds for First Nations youth!

Listen here: https://t.co/naaFeFvb0o

[Terry David Mulligan @TDMulligan]

EP 403 | Steve Dawson and the Volcano Brothers-New Album https://t.co/MKZzJYuDiT Now on demand @ckuaradio

[Raising Voices w/ Orest Soltykevych 🇺🇦🇨🇦 CKUA @OrestCKUA]

A wonderful way to end your Labour Day weekend is with some great choral music on Raising Voices (8 - 10 pm) on @ckuaradio! Enjoy works by: Cristóbal de Morales; René Eespere; Ralph Vaughan Williams; Paul Jarman; Artem Vedel; Uģis Prauliņš; Maurice Ravel; Franz Schubert & others!

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This week, we connect with Mitsune. Surreal in the Suburbs is the offering from Calgary Cinematheque. At the Freak Show is the latest novel from Edmonton author Candas Jane Dorsey. KtheChosen is one of the artists getting ready to play Purple City.

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An all-Canadian edition of Raising Voices tonight (8-10 pm) on @ckuaradio! You'll hear choral music performed by: Vancouver Chamber Choir; Calgary Girls Choir; Elmer Iseler Singers; Canada 150 Choir; I Coristi; Elektra Women’s Choir; Chor Leoni; Ensemble Vocal Ganymède & others!