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New Edmonton play raises funds for cancer research
Description
February 18, 2025
Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre is honoured to launch a brand-new show called “Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life.” The play is a heartfelt passion project that began after Keith Alessi received a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. Through his show and his love of music he has been on a mission to raise money for causes close to his heart. Keith and the show's director Erika Conway joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about it.
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New Edmonton play raises funds for cancer research05:04 | February 18, 2025 -
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Expo Filipino coming to Edmonton04:24 | 47 minutes ago -
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Food drive hoping to provide big boost to Veterans Food Bank Association05:27 | October 13, 2026 -
Edmonton mayor says provincial infill intrusion will ‘create chaos’06:33 | October 9, 2026 -
Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters partners with Fall Home Show for special feature04:54 | October 9, 2026 -
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Fire Prevention Week: Lithium-Ion battery fires03:58 | October 7, 2026 -
Adopt A Pet: Meet Peony04:34 | October 7, 2026 -
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Legal Aid: What are Duty Counsel lawyers?04:41 | October 7, 2026 -
Hope for the Hungry Radiothon back for another year05:07 | October 6, 2026 -
How Alberta Cancer Foundation lottery helps patients and their families04:49 | October 6, 2026
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New Edmonton play raises funds for cancer research05:04 | February 18, 2025
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Keeping your money safe from financial scams05:10 | 40 minutes ago
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Expo Filipino coming to Edmonton04:24 | 47 minutes ago
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Brad Gushue heading to Edmonton to talk about new book07:32 | October 22, 2026
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Local band behind new Oilers goal song04:26 | October 22, 2026
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New study finds a majority of younger men spend an unhealthy amount of time on social media04:32 | October 22, 2026
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EPSB hosting free parenting and mental health sessions03:54 | October 22, 2026
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Adopt A Pet: Meet Athena04:48 | October 21, 2026
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Fun Science: The science of dissolving styrofoam!04:23 | October 21, 2026
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Wellness Wednesday: Alberta Blue Cross Indigenous Scholarship Program04:24 | October 21, 2026
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Former military commander weighs in on Wainwright tragedy05:59 | October 20, 2026
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Kids with Cancer Society BrainWorks program04:33 | October 20, 2026
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Community event aims to empower women through financial education04:02 | October 19, 2026
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Telus World of Science ready for the Jasper Dark Sky Festival03:44 | October 19, 2026
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Edmonton Meals on Wheels celebrity chef series featuring Erin Chalmer’s famous chili04:38 | October 19, 2026
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Bringing creativity and philanthropy together at the Edmonton Fall Home Show04:32 | October 16, 2026
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What makes Los Cabos a great destination for Albertans: AMA Travel03:15 | October 16, 2026
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Adopt A Pet: Meet Willow04:28 | October 14, 2026
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Food drive hoping to provide big boost to Veterans Food Bank Association05:27 | October 13, 2026
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Edmonton mayor says provincial infill intrusion will ‘create chaos’06:33 | October 9, 2026
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Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters partners with Fall Home Show for special feature04:54 | October 9, 2026
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Fire Prevention Week: Lithium-Ion battery fires03:58 | October 7, 2026
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Adopt A Pet: Meet Peony04:34 | October 7, 2026
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Legal Aid: What are Duty Counsel lawyers?04:41 | October 7, 2026
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New Edmonton play raises funds for cancer research
Description
February 18, 2025
Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre is honoured to launch a brand-new show called “Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life.” The play is a heartfelt passion project that began after Keith Alessi received a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. Through his show and his love of music he has been on a mission to raise money for causes close to his heart. Keith and the show's director Erika Conway joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about it.
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