All posts by Nadine Riopel
You know, the bus driver: a political career
Brian Mason reflects on his political life and the private life to come
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Tish Prouse runs for Highlands-Norwood Eastwood league’s past president seeks provincial solutions to city issues
A love letter on why I adore Cider Days An annual tradition that rescues fruit and builds friendships
Janis Irwin seeks NDP nomination for election Parkdale resident inspired by the legacy of Brian Mason
Jane’s Walk illuminates local history Spruce Avenue residents bring the past to life
Borrow tools for your home projects Edmonton Tool Library provides an alternative to buying tools
Determination is crucial for success Inner City High students work towards a better life
Students at Inner City High School, a school for high-risk youth, are self-aware about personal responsibility.
“It’s all on you if you’re going to succeed,” stressed Kirkland, whose cousins suggested he attend the school after he was kicked out of his home in Maskwacis. “You’ve got to be determined. The negative experiences push you to succeed. Everybody has hardships. It’s how you deal with them.” Continue reading Determination is crucial for success Inner City High students work towards a better life
Choosing where to send your child to school Decide what you want for your child’s school experience
My four-year-old son will be entering kindergarten next year and it’s got me thinking about which school he will attend and what I believe about schools.
Schools should act as community hubs, creating relationships between families that endure for years and contribute to neighbourhood resiliency. This is particularly important in inner city neighbourhoods like ours. Continue reading Choosing where to send your child to school Decide what you want for your child’s school experience
Reasons why some homes burn and some don’t Reduce the chances of your house catching fire
In the Fort McMurray wildfires of 2016, some houses burned and others didn’t, even in the same neighbourhoods. According to fire prevention expert Alan Westhaver, this wasn’t purely due to luck. His work with the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction demonstrates reasons for the phenomenon, and it holds lessons on how to keep our homes safer from fire. Continue reading Reasons why some homes burn and some don’t Reduce the chances of your house catching fire