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Alan Small

@AlanDSmall

Journalist for @WinnipegNews since 1998, presently reporting for its Arts and Life section. Organ donation advocate.

 Winnipeg
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Joined April 2012
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"What could I have done to deserve this kindness?" Read this story by Jill Wilson (@dedaumier) about her decision to donate a kidney, and mine about my bleak hopes until she stepped forward. Connected by workplace, friendship and now kidney transplant winnipegfreepress.com/arts-a…
Oct 2019: Connected by workplace, friendship and now kidney transplant

Oct 2019: Connected by workplace, friendship and now kidney transplant

Free Press writer Jill Wilson made a momentous decision to donate a kidney so Alan Small, her friend and colleague in deteriorating health, was able to receive the organ he so desperately needed....

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This is absolutely incredible. If you read anything today, make time for this. @Aportzline’s kidney donor is #CBJ PR’s own @lindannoel. Today is the day. Wish nothing but the best for two of the most incredible humans out there. wosu.org/sports/2024-04-25/w…
Well-known Columbus sports writer receives kidney donation from Blue Jackets employee

Well-known Columbus sports writer receives kidney donation from Blue Jackets employee

In October, Aaron Portzline shared that he was in kidney failure because of a genetic disease. He will get a new kidney on Friday thanks to a Blue Jackets employee.

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The Bruins own the Leafs so bad that the bank formerly known as Toronto Dominion is their sponsor.
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Manitoba sees record number of kidney transplants – Winnipeg Free Press winnipegfreepress.com/breaki… via @WinnipegNews
Apr 2024: Manitoba sees record number of kidney transplants

Apr 2024: Manitoba sees record number of kidney transplants

A record number of Manitobans donated and received kidneys last year.

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Randy Bachman chats with me about his auction of 200+ guitars, including his American Woman Les Paul – Winnipeg Free Press winnipegfreepress.com/arts-a… via @WinnipegNews
Apr 2024: Randy Bachman set to sell more than 200 six-strings

Apr 2024: Randy Bachman set to sell more than 200 six-strings

Randy Bachman is selling more than 200 guitars from his collection, including the axe he used to create the famous riff on American Woman.

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Tonight @leafrapidsmusic unveils it’s new album Velvet Paintings at Times Changed - Check out my interview with Winnipeg folk-pop group – Winnipeg Free Press winnipegfreepress.com/arts-a… via @WinnipegNews
Apr 2024: Leaf Rapids expands its musical palette on Velvet Paintings

Apr 2024: Leaf Rapids expands its musical palette on Velvet Paintings

Images from childhood linger in the back of our minds, waiting to haunt us when we least expect it.

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Count Floyd presents Dr. Tongue’s Evil House of Pancakes from an 1982 SCTV episode. RIP Joe Flaherty RIP John Candy Two icons of Canadian comedy.
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Jon Stewart On The False Promises of AI | The Daily Show youtu.be/20TAkcy3aBY?si=McoQ… via @YouTube
Jon Stewart On The False Promises of AI | The Daily Show

Jon Stewart On The False Promises of AI | The Daily Show

Jon Stewart tackles the AI revolution and how its creators are prom...

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The only image I have seen of the 2001 Chisholm, Alberta wildfire pyrocumulonimbus cloud. One of the most intense wildfires ever recorded, it was giving off energy roughly equivalent to 3-5 Hiroshima bombs per minute, as it gobbled up boreal forest. #abfire 📷ABGov
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Farmer directions #IfYouKnowYouKnow – at Trochu, Alberta
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The Toronto St.Patricks have won just as many Stanley Cups in my lifetime as the Maple Leafs.
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Pete Weber: The Once and Future Bad Boy of Bowling insidehook.com/sports/pete-w…
Pete Weber: The Once and Future Bad Boy of Bowling

Pete Weber: The Once and Future Bad Boy of Bowling

It's been 12 years since his "Who do you think you are? I am!" celebration, but he's going strong: "I still am the man of bowling"

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A photo from the show.
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Corb Lund heads home to embrace well-worn sound – Here’s my preview of Lund’s show at the Burt tonight –Winnipeg Free Press winnipegfreepress.com/arts-a… via @WinnipegNews
Mar 2024: Corb Lund heads home to embrace well-worn sound

Mar 2024: Corb Lund heads home to embrace well-worn sound

Corb Lund goes all-in on his new all-acoustic album, El Viejo. The Alberta country-and-western singer-songwriter — he tells New West stories with Old West sensibilities — brought together his band,...

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Corb Lund heads home to embrace well-worn sound – Here’s my preview of Lund’s show at the Burt tonight –Winnipeg Free Press winnipegfreepress.com/arts-a… via @WinnipegNews
Mar 2024: Corb Lund heads home to embrace well-worn sound

Mar 2024: Corb Lund heads home to embrace well-worn sound

Corb Lund goes all-in on his new all-acoustic album, El Viejo. The Alberta country-and-western singer-songwriter — he tells New West stories with Old West sensibilities — brought together his band,...

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Winnipeg director went on to lead Royal Swedish Opera – Winnipeg Free Press winnipegfreepress.com/arts-a… via @WinnipegNews
Mar 2024: Winnipeg director went on to lead Royal Swedish Opera

Mar 2024: Winnipeg director went on to lead Royal Swedish Opera

Michael Cavanagh, who rose from Manitoba Opera’s children’s chorus to artistic director of one of Europe’s grandest opera companies, died Wednesday morning in London, Ont.

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Nicolas Cage reminding the entire audience that he’s a freak who will do anything in a movie…I wouldn’t want it any other way lol. A true king lol #Oscars
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The 2024 lineup for the @Winnipegfolk is revealed, ending weeks of secrecy - Winnipeg Free Press winnipegfreepress.com/arts-a… via @WinnipegNews
Mar 2024: Mt. Joy, Band of Horses, Lucinda Williams, Orville Peck among Winnipeg Folk Festival...

Mar 2024: Mt. Joy, Band of Horses, Lucinda Williams, Orville Peck among Winnipeg Folk Festival...

The secret’s out.

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Spring forward and fall back… are just two ways it could happen. Let’s Bury Daylight Savings.

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⚠️ SHOW POSTPONED ⚠️ Due to road conditions and inclement weather, tonight’s Winnipeg show with Allison Russell ( @outsidechild13 ) at The Park Theatre will be postponed. Further information to come. Refer to this post's caption for details by Allison: instagram.com/reel/C4EBV-ROK…
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Long may he reign – William Prince stood in the joy at homecoming concert on Saturday - Free Press winnipegfreepress.com/arts-a… via @WinnipegNews
Mar 2024: William Prince is having a moment and sharing it with fans at stellar show

Mar 2024: William Prince is having a moment and sharing it with fans at stellar show

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