Episode 1: In the Beginning

On November 29, 2018, Vue Weekly published its last issue. As it hit the streets in Edmonton, Alberta, the community realized it was losing yet another voice in independent, local media. But it was a long time coming. It all started out in 1992 with SEE Magazine, which—after racking up a hefty print bill—abandoned its offices to start anew as Vue in 1995. The lore of how it all went down varies, depending on who you ask.

Thanks to those whose voices are heard in this episode: Ron Garth, Duff Jamison, Steven Sandor, Gene Kosowan, Scott Lingley, Eden Munro, Zoltan Varadi, Bryan Birtles, Gord Nielsen, Rich Cairney.

This series was made possible with support of the Edmonton Heritage Council.

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*CORRECTION: Gene Kosowan was Vue Weekly‘s managing editor, not production manager as stated in this episode.

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