The 6th Annual Old Strath Mini Folkfest is this Sunday!!

Check out our past posts for artist spotlights and all the details!

What to expect
Festival: 1pm – 6pm
Admission: suggested admission is $10/adult or $20/family
Open to Community League Members & Guests: Memberships will be available onsite or renew ahead of time online – https://strathconacommunity.ca/membership/
Door Prizes: awesome door prizes from many local businesses – must have a current CL membership and be in attendance to win
Activities: community organization fair and kids’ activities
Dog free: Please leave your 4-legged friends at home
Food and Drinks available on-site: On-site food trucks plus beer from Bent Stick & canned cocktails from Shiddy’s

The Line Up:
1:00 – Local Set (just added)
1:15 – Scona Students 
2:00 – Attey @theattey 
2:45 – Out of Pocket Trio @outofpockettrio
3:45 – Aaron Parker @cantoomusic
4:30 – Daniel Akira @dan.stad
5:15 – Mallory Chipman @paranormallory

Come gather with your community at the Old Strath Mini Folkfest 

FREE Community Swim has STARTED for the season! And don’t forget that your league membership also gets you program discounts at City of Edmonton Recreation Centres across the city!

Strathcona Centre Community League members have Free Community Swim access at Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre (11000 Stadium Rd) during specific hours on both Saturdays and Sundays: (From September 13, 2026 to August 28, 2027)

Saturdays
3 pm – 5 pm

Sundays
1 pm – 3 pm

The Recreation Centre has a 4-lane fitness pool, leisure salt water pool with spray features, water slide, aquatic climbing wall, whirlpool and steam room. Community league members may use the pools as well as the fitness centre during the booked time.

For free admission, swimmers need to show their current SCCL Membership Card. Please arrive early to allow time for staff to check documentation.

Buy or renew your membership HERE.

https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/recreation-leisure-centres-pools

Present your valid Edmonton Community League membership card at any City of Edmonton Recreation Centre and receive the following discounts:

• 20% off annual memberships*
• 20% off continuous monthly memberships using our convenient Pre-Authorized Debit Program
• 15% off multi admission (5+) passes. Community League members that purchase these passes will be issued a photo access card which is to be swiped at each admission

https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/community-league-wellness-program

Elections Alberta is looking for people ages 16 to 18 to work in the upcoming referendum.  

The agency is currently hiring for Ballow Box Clerks and Site Monitors in ED 44 – Edmonton Strathcona.  

These are great first or early roles for young people with energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage well with the public.

The hiring process is two easy steps.
Step 1.  Apply at https://www.elections.ab.ca/jobs/election-officer-recruitment/election-officer-recruitment/
Step 2.  Sign up at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-laBxKF79kKOofqMjquZtIsRrt4PQGdPg62pSPn1R59UQ1k5NVJNUkZXU0VCQjQ5RzEyR0lQNzA0Ni4u 

Elections Alberta will confirm shifts and locations with follow-up emails to applicants.

Old Strath Mini Folkfest

Sunday, September 20
1pm – 6pm
Strathcona Community Hall South Lawn
10140 86 Ave
Members and Guests

Featuring musical act: Out of Pocket Trio 

The Out of Pocket Trio embraces the jazz trio setting with a variety of standards and original compositions. Composed of Tae Kim on piano, Chris Larsen on bass, and Tony Flanagan on drums.

Want to help out at Mini Folkfest? We are looking for volunteers!
Email social@strathconacommunity.ca 

The Cosmopolitan Music Society presents Alberta Culture Days at Dr. Wilbur McIntyre Park featuring a free outdoor program of live music, dance, and community arts activities throughout the weekend. 

Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM 

Performances will take place primarily in the Gazebo, with the larger concert band set up in a designated area of the park.

Programming will include a variety of Cosmo and community groups, including concert band, jazz, handbells, choir, swing dance, local singer-songwriters, and other guest performers. Participating groups include the Cosmo Park Bench Players, Jazz Big Band, Reverberations Handbell Choir, Littlebirds Jazz Band, Sugar Swing Ballroom, an African choir, and additional local artists.

Knox Church presents International Dot Day 2026.  

This free event for kids 12 and under celebrates creativity, courage, and collaboration with hands on art stations, music, and fun.

Saturday, September 19 
10 AM – 4 PM

8403 – 103 ST NW

Old Strath Mini Folkfest

Sunday, September 20
1pm – 6pm
Strathcona Community Hall South Lawn
10140 86 Ave
Members and Guests

Featuring musical act: Mallory Chipman

Hailing from the Canadian prairies, Mallory Chipman is a true musical polymath. An award-winning musician as well as a songwriter, producer, and music scholar, Chipman is celebrated for her acrobatic voice and the way she powerfully weaves truth and story into song. With influences from across genres, Mallory Chipman’s signature sound has been described as  “the finest folk-rock currently being made” (Amplify Magazine). 

@paranormallory
https://www.mallorychipmanmusic.com
https://www.youtube.com/@mallorychipman
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/acp2hqe9vxny6a1i4j8x0/AJFLLursnizMnJ5k5ctwy10?rlkey=ekf2v231fuy8cszhxwhhzas1y&st=vmjrkcba&e=1&dl=0

Want to help out at Mini Folkfest? We are looking for volunteers!
Email social@strathconacommunity.ca 

FILM SCREENING: Changing Lanes at Metro Cinema

8712 109 ST NW
Wednesday Sept 22nd 7:00PM

When a beloved teacher is tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, a grassroots movement emerges to transform a notoriously dangerous four-lane boulevard into a safer, two-lane street with protected bike lanes.

With Edmontonians’ right to safe transportation at risk, this is an important time to learn from other cycling communities and join together with neighbours who believe in safe infrastructure.

Admission by donation to Bike Edmonton at the door.
All ages welcome.
For more info or to RSVP visit:http://michaeljanz.ca/changinglanes

Old Strath Mini Folkfest

Sunday, September 20
1pm – 6pm
Strathcona Community Hall South Lawn
10140 86 Ave
Members and Guests

Featuring musical act: Daniel Akira 

Daniel is a third generation, Japanese Canadian artist and educator based in Edmonton. Primarily a percussionist, his current project ‘The Gate’ showcases a mix of four-stringed tenor guitars, ukuleles, and banjos on cinematic instrumental compositions with some of the city’s best jazz and roots musicians.

@dan.stad 

Want to help out at Mini Folkfest? We are looking for volunteers!
Email social@strathconacommunity.ca 

Old Strath Mini Folkfest

Sunday, September 20
1pm – 6pm
Strathcona Community Hall South Lawn
10140 86 Ave
Members and Guests

Featuring musical act: Aaron Parker

Aaron Parker is a songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta. He is currently exploring the psych/folk sounds of the early 70’s with acoustic guitars, strings and percussion. The emphasis is on lyrics and melody. His other project, Cantoo has been making psych/pop since 2013.

@cantoomusic 
https://www.facebook.com/aaronparkersongs

Want to help out at Mini Folkfest? We are looking for volunteers!
Email social@strathconacommunity.ca