Community League Day celebrates over a century of connection across the city
Celebrating a space where everyone is welcome
By the community, for the community
Rat Creek Press is a print newspaper and digital community space serving seven neighbourhoods in north central Edmonton in Alberta. The RCP tells the stories of our community from arts and culture to people and business to the challenges we face. We want you to know and love this community like we do and contribute to our vibrancy and connectedness.
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Kaleido Festival 2026, now with gusto!
Finding the light after a stormy summer, Sept. 18–20
Is it Alberta Avenue or is it Norwood?
Neighbourhood identity and confusion has continued for decades
From bike lanes to infill
When does neighbourhood organizing block the common good?
Every dog has a story: Walking with compassion
Safe walking is cooperative, aware, and thoughtful
Dear Karen / Rat Creek Press
LETTER
Broken Mirror
A poem
A culinary fusion arrives on 118 Avenue
Taste of Hakka and Thakali promises diverse flavours
Indigenous youth gather to celebrate through sports
2026 Alberta Indigenous Games kicks off around the city
ArtsCommon 118 finds its ground
Federal, provincial, and municipal leadership celebrate Alberta Avenue’s proposed arts hub
Laying the foundation to support our communities
Faith groups are brought into the affordable housing conversation
Our final gift
We can prepare for so many of life’s meaningful moments…including those with our pets
Three Shops, One Community, Lots of Good: National Thrift Shop Day Shows the Power of Social Enterprises
PRESS RELEASE
The drunk driving paradox
Canadians are drinking less than ever, so why are more people driving drunk?
Common Edmonton weeds
Getting to know your unintended bumper crop
Midnight classic
The most unique golfing experience to have in your bucket list
The Green Onion Cake Man
How Siu To changed Edmonton, one cake at a time
Ordered back to class
Alberta’s post-strike classrooms still waiting for change
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