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Latest updates from the GANG and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

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May 7, 2019 News
Fabric Frenzy 2019: City News Edmonton
Click on the link below to see a video of the Fabric Frenzy, featuring several GANG members who articulate so clearly the…
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May 7, 2019 News
Fabric Frenzy 2019: CBC Coverage
Click on the link below to read the article from CBC News Edmonton: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-fabric-frenzy-recycled-fabrics-charity-1.5123539?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar&fbclid=IwAR1zunZiM5vm08uoGV5Hokz7kxwcSnVgJIQvyctxqkAb4mJoKJ8e07SMdPk
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April 26, 2019 News
Donations closed for this year’s Fabric Frenzy
Thank you to all of our generous donors. We are now busy preparing everything to be ready for the big sale day…
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April 1, 2019 News
Scrabble fundraiser featured in all local media
Lauretta Howard battles W.P. Wagner High School students Wednesday as 25 grandmas and 90 students in Grades 10-12 played Scrabble during Power…
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April 1, 2019 News
Special Granny Bulletin
Please click on this link to read an update on the impact of Cyclone Idai and the response of grassroots organizations. https://mailchi.mp/stephenlewisfoundation/campaign-special-announcement-feb-160401?e=10f68b01da
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March 26, 2019 News
Sewing projects with fabric from the Fabulous Fabric Frenzy
From Dawn Gibbs: “Here is a photo of the girls we taught to make an apron in 1 and a half hours!!!…
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March 21, 2019 News
Time for Spring Cleaning
If you are cleaning out your sewing or craft cupboard, we are actively seeking donations of fabric, wool and notions for our…
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March 16, 2019 News
Fabric Frenzy set for May 4
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March 12, 2019 News
Hundreds of pieces of art sold in our first Art and Design Market
Wow, what an event! A very large thank you to all of you who volunteered and those who came to shop. We…
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March 5, 2019 News
Fabric Frenzy 2019- New Date and Location
Due to construction on 95 Avenue, the GANG fabric sale date and location has changed this year.New location: Hardisty School, 10534 62…
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March 5, 2019 News
Art and Design Market March 9
We are excited about our latest venture, coming this Saturday, March 9, Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10 am to 4 pm. Admission $2.…
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February 21, 2019 News
CTV coverage of Scrabble fundraiser
https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/scrabble-tournament-for-charity-at-local-high-school-1.4306060 A gang of grandmas played Scrabble with Edmonton high school students for a good cause. The Grandmothers of Alberta for a…
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February 21, 2019 News
Scrabble featured on CBC
https://i.cbc.ca/1.5027342.1550709828!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_780/gang-scrabble.jpg Click on the link to watch a video of the GANG’s Scrabble Fundraiser with W. P. Wagner students on February 20,…
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February 16, 2019 News
Art and Design Market
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February 12, 2019 News
Tantalizing treasures from the Art and Design Market
Shop for the unexpected at our first Art and Design Market, March 9 from 10 am to 4 pm, Southminster-Steinhauer United Church,…
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February 2, 2019 News
GANG featured in PrimeTime Article
https://www.edmontonprimetimes.com/article/gang-of-grandmas-up-to-nothing-but-good-20190130
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December 15, 2018 News
Grandmother Flash Mobs
This fall grandmothers organized flash mobs in communities across Canada to raise awareness about the scale of the global AIDS pandemic, and…
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GANG donates handmade items
December 7, 2018 News
GANG donates handmade items
 GANG members donated handmade items to Global TV’s Give Me Shelter project this week. All donations are shared with women’s shelters. Thanks…
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November 16, 2018 News
Delightful treasures in Grandmother’s Cupboard
Have you visited Grandmother’s Cupboard?  You’ll find it at the Old Strathcona Antique Mall. Visit to discover what’s new in the Cupboard!…
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October 15, 2018 News
Scrabble at WP Wagner Leadership Conference
SCRABBLE AT W. P. WAGNER  On Thursday September 27, 12 GANG members went to W. P. Wagner High School to play Scrabble…
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October 15, 2018 News
Grandmothers Gathering a great success!
THE NORTHERN ALBERTA GROUPS GATHERING   Saturday, September 29 was a great day of connecting, learning, eating, laughing and shopping. Over 70…
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GANG donated fabric to northern communities
October 4, 2018 News
GANG donated fabric to northern communities
From Rita John, Society of Vincent de Paul: Good Day,    This might be of interest to you….. The sea can from…
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September 23, 2018 News
The Shakers and Makers Market sneak preview!
Members and friends of The GANG have been busy creating handmade items for our first Market, Saturday October 20 at Southminster-Steinhauer United…
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September 11, 2018 News
Mark the date for Fabric Frenzy 2019!
It’s official – our next Fabulous Fabric Frenzy will be held on April 27, 2019. Watch this space for more details closer…
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Fabric Frenzy 2019 Donations
August 26, 2018 News
Fabric Frenzy 2019 Donations
Thanks to everyone who has donated new, unused fabrics and notions for our next sale. If you have items to donate, please…
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June 12, 2018 News
Our first ever Shakers and Makers Market coming this fall!
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June 10, 2018 News
Grandmothers Fall Gathering
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February 3, 2018 News
Aeroplan Miles Matching Week Feb 5-11
Save the Date! Aeroplan Mile Matching Week is nearly here!  From February 5-11, double your donated miles. Spread the word! Aeroplan is…
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October 31, 2017 News
GANG members honoured for social justice work
Congratulations to Marilyn McSporran and Kay Douglas, two GANG members who are facilitating the Blanket Exercise to teach the history of Canada…
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October 18, 2017 News
GANG Scarves selling at Gift Show
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