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  • Words from true Canadian gem Pierrette Requier

    Attendees of the 28th Annual Emerald Awards had the honour and pleasure to receive a performance from City of Edmonton’s former Poet Laureate Pierrette Requier. The following are her Words of Introduction and an attached PDF copy of her radiant poems A Round of the Seasons – La ronde des saisons. © Pierrette Requier Our job…


  • Derek Beaulieu Wrote a Poem for the Emerald Awards and You Have to Read It.

    The 25th Annual Emerald Awards were filled with many special moments, including when Derek Beaulieu, former Poet Laureate of Calgary, delivered this stunning poem he created exclusively for the event. Emerald, Silver, Turquoise . . .  The alien landscape of Lake Abraham on the North Saskatchewan River, near Nordegg, has fascinated the internet. Photographs of…


  • Edmonton’s Poet Laureate Mary Pinkoski pens new piece for the 24th Annual Emerald Awards

    On June 4, 2015, Poet Laureate Mary Pinkoski closed the Emerald Awards with a new piece written for the event. Her beautifully-crafted piece (reprinted below) filled all with inspiration as she reflected on the outstanding achievements and contributions of the finalists and recipients recognized at the event. There are people act as emeraldsMary Pinkoski Edmonton…