Community Updates

CPRS Edmonton is seeking new board members to join our volunteer leadership team as we enter our next term under incoming President Crystal Wood. This is an opportunity to contribute to the direction of the communications profession in Edmonton, strengthen our local community and help shape the programming, partnerships and member experience that define our chapter. Term and commitment Board terms will begin in June 2026. The board pauses regular activities in July and August

The Rebrand Room is your virtual hub for career growth. Join our kick-off session and reignite your career.

CPRS Edmonton hosts monthly Communications Coffee Chats that are open to all professionals in the Edmonton area. This event is free and is facilitated by the CPRS Edmonton president who suggests a topic to discuss.

The MacEwan Public Relations Club is hosting a  Spring Soirée: An Evening With Alumni!  6-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2026 SAMU The Lookout | 10850 104 Ave NW Edmonton We welcome the Northern Alberta PR community to join us for an elegant evening as we toast to the closing chapter of the Public Relations diploma program. This special night brings us together as students, alumni, communicators and faculty to reflect and reconnect.    Please enjoy: A complimentary drink includ

Why resilience continues to define our profession I returned recently from a work trip where I met many people who faced adversaries and demonstrated their resilience. This had me reflecting on how remarkably resilient our profession has been. For decades, practitioners have adapted to social, political and technological change—often at a pace that challenges even the most seasoned among us. Yet our commitment to transparency and public trust has held steady. The polished “sp

CPRS Edmonton hosts monthly Communications Coffee Chats that are open to all professionals in the Edmonton area the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.

The Rebrand Room is your virtual hub for career growth. Join our kick-off session and reignite your career.

As we settle into fall, I want to take a moment to talk about something that’s been top of mind for our board: the cost of hosting events—and how we’re working to balance value with affordability for our members. Like many organizations, CPRS Edmonton is feeling the impact of rising costs. Inflation has driven up prices for venue rentals, catering, and even basic supplies. At the same time, we know that many of our members are navigating a challenging economic climate, with u

There is a very quiet change that is happening in the public relations industry. Post-secondary institutions across Canada are slashing funding for PR programs. My counterpart at CPRS Toronto, Andrea Chrysanthou, wrote an excellent president’s message in February about this issue that I encourage you to read and share widely. I started my career as a journalist and when I attempted to enter the public relations profession, I was told by many employers that I needed education