Hey CJSR-ers!

We're got lots to tell you about in this issue:

• What's on the air and on-demand
• Presenting local music at Taste of Edmonton (plus a food ticket giveaway)
• Ticket giveaway for Peach Pit at KDays
• Music doc film at Metro Cinema
• Events
• Friends of CJSR
• heaps more!

But first...

The 2025/26 Listener Survey is open now until July 10, 2026. Your input will help select Listener Choice Awards as well as provide us with vital feedback on what we do.

Thanks for taking the time to share what you love, hate and are lukewarm on!

Sarah
CJSR Station Manager / FACRA Executive Director

Rogue Wave Coffee powers CJSR

On Air

Live from The Works Art & Design Festival

Tuesday, June 30 at 1-3pm MT
CJSR is broadcasting live from the 12-day festival down at Churchill Square. Hosts Rhea March and Alan Donnelly will welcome some of The Works' Street Stage performers to our airwaves. 

• 1-2pm MT | It Takes a Village with Rhea March
  Guest: Katrina Kadoski
  
  
• 2-3pm MT | Two Irish Don’t Make A Right with Alan Donnelly
  Guest: Lindsey Walker

Canada Day

Wednesday, July 1, all day

CJSR won't be celebrating on July 1, instead we will be taking the day to reflect on the ongoing impacts of colonization.

Brains on Campus
Wednesday, July 1 at 11am-12pm MT

Picking the brain of Indigenous rights expert Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot on the rights of Indigenous People, UNDRIP and the responsibilities of Canada and its residents.

Following broadcast, the episode is available on-demand as podcast

Sidetracks miniseries: Opening Acts

Wednesday, July 1 at 6-7pm MT
This week our live-off-the-floor music show, Sidetracks, is kicking off a miniseries called Opening Acts. It features performers from various gigs around town who share the bill with headliners also heard on the show.

This week showcases Jessie Bird and Fish Lips!

Señor Blues

Saturday, July 4 at 7-9am MT
Canadian blues-influenced R&B artist, Samantha Martin, from Toronto (originally Alberta) joins host Qasim Hirani. She'll share about putting out a new live album in May and prepping a new studio album for an early 2027 release.

Farewell to The Culture Vulture
The Thursday morning program (11am-12pm MT) diving into entertainment and pop culture has aired its final time (June 25, 2026).

Thanks to host ZAYCEEE for his time and commitment over the last year.

NEW! The Organ Grinder + Imaginary Landscapes share a time slot

Starting July 14 at 8-9pm MT

Host Joe Hartfeil's show full of music with a high organic content is shifting from its weekly Wednesday spot to every second Tuesday at 8-9pm MT.

The final Wednesday broadcast is July 1 at 1-2pm MT.

This change means Imaginary Landscapes is also changing to biweekly rotation. The two shows will share the time slot and alternate weeks.

Ward names for where you live
Year-round, airing across our schedule
CJSR is sharing how Edmonton's 12 Wards were named and are forever connected to the rich heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis of the region.

The segments were created in collaboration with pipikwan pêhtâkwan, Sticks&Stones and the City of Edmonton.

*Also available on Soundcloud and wherever you get your podcasts

On-Demand

Bike Month (June 2026)

All throughout June, CJSR’s Bike Traffic Reporter, Karly Coleman (from Tuesday’s Toast Marketing Board) busted myths about cycling. Listen and share them anytime:

• Licensing cyclists
• Bike traffic jams
• Bikes are vehicles
• Bikes are toys

Here's where we’ll be next…
 
The Works Art & Design Festival (until July 1)
CJSR on-site: June 30 at 1-3pm
Churchill Square
We’re broadcasting live too!

Edmonton Open Mic Festival (July 4)
CJSR on-site: July 4 at 11-4pm
Grounds Sherbrooke Community Hall 

Whyte Avenue Art Walk (July 10-12)
CJSR on-site: July 11 at 10am-5pm
Whyte Avenue (82 Avenue) from 101 to 108 Street

If you'd like CJSR at your next event, connect with CJSR's Outreach Coordinator, Gabby: outreach@cjsr.com

Music Doc

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

Wednesday, July 29

Metro Cinema

The 2025 documentary detailing Elvis Presley’s life and career, from Baz Luhrmann.

Presented by Blackbyrd Myoozik + CJSR

Local Hot Wax

Events

2 Spirit Pow Wow
Saturday, July 4 at 10am

Exhibition Lands Racetrack
Free

The Edmonton 2 Spirit Society is hosting this free, family-friendly event. Open to all Edmontonians, the pow wow offers an opportunity to experience Indigenous culture and brings together dancers in full regalia, along with drum groups and singers.

Truster

Friday, July 10

The Aviary
$15 in advance / $20 at door

Edmonton’s own heavy, doomgaze three-piece Truster is releasing a new LP, Creeping Thing. Also on the bill, Tekarra, Dual Nature and Old Mound. Doors at 7:30pm.

Public Art Walking Tours: ÎNÎW River Lot 11
July 11 + 12 at 10am, 12pm + 1:30pm

River Lot 11∞ Indigenous Art Park
Free

Artist Tiffany Shaw leads the 90-minute walking tours of the Indigenous Art Park including an in-depth insight into her installation, pehonan.

Writing Workshop with Jason Purcell
Saturday, July 25 at 1-3pm

Latitude 53
Free

Explore the practice of ekphrastic writing, particularly through poetry and fiction with local writer Jason Purcell.

Friends of CJSR

Local businesses supporting the station with discounts for our community via the Friends of CJSR Card