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Edmonton, Alberta · EdmontonOn this day in 1923, Alberta's premier was angry at the Edmonton Journal for financing and hosting a speaking tour. But despite the premier's anger, the speaker and their tour would eventually have a massive impact on Alberta's economy. The 1920s were dire for grain farmers in Alberta. Following the First World War, the federal government established a mandatory wheat board that handled the sale of wheat, helping keep prices stable during the po…Read Article
A moment in history: Aug. 1, 1923
Edmonton, Alberta · EdmontonWorkshop West Playwrights' Theatre will keep offering pay-what-you-will ticketing during its next all-Canadian season of theatre because its pilot run was such a smash, growing its audience by nearly 75%. "It was a huge, huge success," artistic producer Heather Inglis told Taproot. "There are people who came to the theatre and said, 'I'm coming because you've offered this to the community.'" In 2024, Workshop West decided to let its audience pay…Read Article
Why Workshop West's experiment allowing audiences to name their price is a smashing success
The Weeknd · EdmontonTickets for The Weeknd's July 19 concert at Commonwealth Stadium included a $1.50 surcharge from Edmonton Transit Service that was aimed at simplifying fare enforcement and encouraging people to use LRT rather than drive. The surcharge, which is less than a standard transit fare, will appear on more tickets for big-name shows in the future, Sarah Feldman, the director of transit planning, ridership, and revenue for the City of Edmonton, told Tap…Read Article
