Constance Brissenden

Creative solutions provide options for SkirtsAfire’s audiences

The stress of the pandemic has been difficult for everyone A year of COVID-19 has brought out the best and worst of our views of humanity.  The pandemic has escalated kindness to our neighbours. However, it’s also revealed concerns about people not faring well due to mental health, poverty, homelessness, addictions, and other issues. In […]

Christmas dinners are still on the menu for some groups Overheard at the drugstore: “I hope we have a Christmas this year.”  Rest assured, Christmas will still happen, but with new twists. Churches, community leagues, and groups such as Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society are getting creative on how to connect.  “The holidays can be […]

Local options abound for outdoor fun and fitness

Fire truck sirens mean someone is being helped Have there been more calls for Edmonton Fire Rescue Services in our area since COVID-19? Hearing the frequent sirens made me think so. But I was in for a surprise. Norwood fire station #5, although the second busiest in the city, has not seen a rise. Total […]

Local parents find different ways to cope with kids learning at home Ajayi Aluko has a heavy distance learning load. He’s studying language arts, math, social studies, science, and physical education. Luckily, the Grade 1 student has help. Both of his parents work with his teacher to ensure Ajayi is getting a good education and […]

League board member is spearheading the safety program Steve Larson’s world revolves around safety and security. After 20 years in related industries, last year he jumped in with both feet as a board member of Elmwood Park Community League. His goal? An Elmwood Park safety program with official Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch membership. Having lived in […]

Groundbreaking featured tons of expected development within six years The area around Stadium LRT station is changing. A groundbreaking ceremony on July 8 for the new Muttart Urban District at 109 Avenue and 84 Street showed just how much change will happen in the next five or six years. Initial planning for the new district […]

Many seniors aren’t ready to leave the workforce All hail the working senior! While many rejoice in their freedom from the daily grind, others—like myself—know that it’s not for them. Canadian census data for 2015 reveals that, at age 65, nearly 54 per cent of men and almost 39 per cent of women worked at […]

Many seniors aren’t ready to leave the workforce All hail the working senior! While many rejoice in their freedom from the daily grind, others—like myself—know that it’s not for them. Canadian census data for 2015 reveals that, at age 65, nearly 54 per cent of men and almost 39 per cent of women worked at […]

Workshop on Alberta Ave Burns home featured restoration process Tenacity, a passion for detail, and a healthy bank account come into play when it comes to restoring a heritage building. A May workshop at the Burns house on 95A Street, a recently designated Municipal Historic Resource, featured heritage house consultant Peter Caron and owner Chris […]

Upcoming neighbourhood events could help improve community involvement Westwood residents hope that the recently received City of Edmonton revitalization grant will push the refresh button on their community league. Many of the more than 40 attendees met for the first time at a mingle that was part social event and part idea workshop in March. […]