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CTV News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Alberta karaoke bar provides community as well as a stage
The winner of the KWC Global Karaoke contest in Thorsby will have the chance to sing on a global stage. CTV News Edmonton's Connor Hogg has the story. Like many small towns, the hotel that serves also as a bar and restaurant in Thorsby, Alta., is the most happening place Friday nights. Located on a main street corner, the hotel boasts live local music every week — karaoke, that is. Thorsby Hotel Bar and Grill The Thorsby Hotel Bar and Grill is seen in this June 29, 2025, picture. (Connor Hogg/ CTV News Edmonton) The singers put on their best show last Sunday for a chance to participate in the 2025 Karaoke World Championships (KWC) finals in Bangkok, Thailand, in November. 'It can be a little intimidating once you get into the further parts of the competition, but honestly, it's actually one of the best things I've ever done,' contestant Pandora Aurora Knight told CTV News Edmonton. 'I've grown so much and gotten so many good people in my life as a result.... It gives me that sense of community, of a place where I fit.' Knight didn't exactly willingly begin karaoke 10 years ago. But the push was enlightening. 'I've discovered a passion for music and singing that I didn't really realize I had, and it's become very much a focal point in my life.' Thorsby Hotel Bar and Grill karaoke Pandora Aurora Knight sings karaoke at the Thorsby Hotel Bar and Grill on June 29, 2025. (Connor Hogg/ CTV News Edmonton) Other karaokers echoed the sentiment. They all credited the judges' feedback for improvements in their performance and lauded competition as a confidence booster. But largely, they touted karaoke for its other benefits. 'It's kind of a release of endorphins,' Laura Mae Cartledge said. 'I like to bottle them up and try not to let my emotions show too much. And then (through) music, I can express them a bit more.' Alex Schwarzer added, 'I was a singer when I was in grade school, and I knew I had a little bit of talent, but I didn't know how much talent.... You get the applause, there's some sort of validation there saying, 'Yeah, you're as good as you think you are.'' Whether it's in Thorsby – a community of 1,000 about 70 kilometres southwest of Edmonton – or their own home cities, some singers on Sunday said they do karaoke multiple nights a week. Thorsby Hotel Bar and Grill karaoke Alex Schwarzer sings karaoke at the Thorsby Hotel Bar and Grill on June 29, 2025. (Connor Hogg/ CTV News Edmonton) 'We're very supportive. We like to look out for what songs fit our vocal range, what we can kind of adapt and work with each other to get better,' Cartledge said of her 'KWC family.' The group gathers not just for karaoke, but holidays and other occasions, too. 'I moved a couple months ago and we put up a little post on our community wall. I had like 11 people show up to help me.... We are there for each other,' Knight told CTV News Edmonton. 'That's more important than anything — knowing where you belong or where you can fit in. Everyone needs that. Everyone longs for that.' With files from CTV News Edmonton's Connor Hogg
CTV News
30-06-2025
- CTV News
2 dead after crash involving 2 trucks south of Thorsby, Alta.
Two people are dead after a collision Saturday between two pickup trucks south of Thorsby. RCMP said in a media release Sunday evening officers went to the scene of a serious collision on Highway 778 at Township Road 490 about three kilometres south of the town. The two people inside a Chevrolet Silverado, a 31-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man, were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Dodge Ram involved in the crash was taken to hospital. The 41-year-old's medical status was not given. Police said early indications are the driver of the Dodge was heading west on Township Road 490 when they went through a stop sign and hit the northbound Chevrolet on the highway. Thorsby is 51 kilometres southwest of Edmonton.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Norway vs. Italy line-ups confirmed for 2026 World Cup qualifier in Oslo
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Italy will begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying journey with an away fixture against Norway at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo. The match kicks off Friday, June 6, at 19:45 UK time (18:45 GMT, 20:45 CET).The Azzurri enter Group I alongside Norway, Moldova, Estonia, and Israel. While this marks Italy's first match of the campaign, Norway have already played and won two fixtures, defeating Moldova 5-0 and Israel 4-2, to top the group read: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Jordan, Uzbekistan make history Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti faces multiple squad challenges due to injuries. Moise Kean, Alessandro Buongiorno, Riccardo Calafiori, and Matteo Gabbia are among the players ruled out. Inter defender Francesco Acerbi declined the international call-up. As a result, 20-year-old Hellas Verona center-back Diego Coppola will make his senior is expected to deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation. Sandro Tonali and Giacomo Raspadori will play behind central striker Mateo Retegui. Atalanta full-back Davide Zappacosta returns to the national side for the first time since 2018, while Tottenham's Destiny Udogie replaces the unfit Federico Dimarco on the opposite already leading Group I, will field a full-strength lineup featuring Manchester City forward Erling Haaland and Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard. Haaland enters the match with 40 goals in 41 international appearances. At the club level, he scored 31 goals across 44 matches for Manchester City this starting XI includes goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland; defenders Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, and Leo Heggem; and midfielders Sander Berge, Morten Thorsby, and Antonio Nusa. Genoa midfielder Thorsby and Torino winger Marcus Pedersen represent Norway's Serie A match will be officiated by Maria Sanchez from read: What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games Norway Starting XI: Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Moller Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Thorsby, Nusa; Sorloth, HaalandNorway Bench: Dyngeland, Selvik, Ostigard, Berg, Larsen, Gundersen, Pedersen, Aasgaard, Donnum, Schjelderup, Bobb, JohnsenItaly Starting XI: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Coppola, Bastoni; Zappacosta, Barella, Rovella, Udogie; Raspadori, Tonali; ReteguiItaly Bench: Meret, Carnesecchi, Dimarco, Gatti, Ricci, Orsolini, Casadei, Rugani, Frattesi, Lucca, Ranieri, CambiasoAlso read: Paraguay vs Uruguay lineups confirmed for 2026 World Cup qualifier at Defensores del Chaco Italy will look to secure early momentum in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, while Norway aims to continue their winning start and strengthen their lead at the top of Group I.
