Some dreams take shape in an instant. Others, like mine, take decades, countless flights, a handful of lucky pens, and a whole lot of trial scoring. by Lisa Greenough

We decided to have an educational event about singing A Capella, without actually connecting it with Battlefords Blend. Six people attended, five of whom had never intentionally sung without accompaniment. 

The Convention Steering Committee (CSC) is incredibly honoured to have hosted Region 26 in our beloved hometown of Edmonton for this year's contest.

Region 26 wins Ignite the Sound Vol 2 as the region with the greatest overall net % growth in Sweet Adelines Internationl.

Congratulations to our ACP (Arrangers Certification Program) Arrange-A-Tag participants, honorable mentions and our winner!

On October 1, 2023, Alberta Gold had an “affair to remember”.

Hey, Sweet Adelines enthusiasts! If you've been jamming with Sweet Adelines International for five years or more, the International Judging Program (IJP) could be your next big move. It's a chance to take your involvement to the next level and make a real impact within this awesome community.

Trailblazing is not for the faint of heart. Lisa, always fearless, not only blazes the trail but sprinkles gasoline on it and throws the match.

After a hiatus of two years due to the pandemic and not being able to meet in person as a region, I was so thrilled last spring to finally be able to award the second Cammi MacKinlay Leadership Excellence Award in person to the one and only Marcia Pinvidic!

Over 40 years, Prairie Gold achieved 30 regional awards, including receiving 8-1st place Small Chorus awards and 2 -1st place Mid-size Chorus awards. They have also received the award for Most Improved chorus twice.

Have you heard? Harmony College Northwest is just around the corner, so don't miss your chance to register for one of the best weekends of barbershop education around.

Everything is Relative was the name for the Family Chorus that came together and sang during the Region 26 Contest weekend in Saskatoon (April 27-30, 2023). And it was at this conference I found out how aptly named the Family Chorus was! 

Hearing loss – something that isn’t usually talked about in ‘singing circles’. 

This article is a tribute to my first chorus – Prairie Gold - and a reflection of my years in Regina with this amazing SAI chorus. 

A couple of years ago, a message came across my computer about an “Arranger’s Course” that was being offered by Region 26. It was called the Arranger’s Certification Program.  I had no clue as to what this was about!

What do you call a mash up between an Afterglow for SA and BHS barbershoppers and a one-day Harmony Platoon?

Lions Gate Chorus was thrilled to learn that our beloved director Sandy Marron would receive the prestigious Dr Paul Tamblyn Music Educator Award in the earlier part of this year.

In December of 1976, a young mom took her daughter to a shopping mall in Calgary. The purpose of the outing I do not know, but the result is the reason I am writing today. That woman was Susan McLean and what she saw at the mall changed her life, and mine – and I’m sure many others.

It exceeded all our expectations by creating a new kind of experience – one that was magic, where creativity exploded, where bonds between Region 26 members were reinforced, and where the feeling of community was strengthened.

Congratulations to all involved in the production of an amazing weekend of friendship and song. Region 26 has much to be proud of, and many people to thank!