Sharee Aluko

Common Box Games taps into a booming niche market

While some businesses are closing, new ones are opening

More and more employees no longer want to commute to work

The Edmonton CDC is working towards improving inner-city areas

Embracing family time during the pandemic For many people, the pandemic and its restrictions has had a big effect on families. But the change for me isn’t as drastic as it is for many others because I already live many miles away from a lot of my family. WhatsApp video calls and Facebook messaging were […]

Local entrepreneurs share why they’ve opened new businesses Despite the uncertain times of the pandemic, entrepreneurs are launching new businesses. Some of these new businesses are restaurants. Hela and Salah Ajilani own the Golden Fork Restaurant. They immigrated to Canada 10 years ago and have been planning to open a restaurant ever since. Salah explains, […]

Parents must choose how they want their children educated Families were faced with the difficult decision of what school would look like for their children during the pandemic, and many parents sent their children back to school. Rachael Robertson, who lives in Alberta Ave, says, “It has been a little nerve-wracking sending my kids to […]

Stress is inevitable, so let’s learn how to manage it The pandemic has become synonymous with the phrase “we are living in unprecedented times.” People around the world have been forced to adapt to this new reality, so there is much uncertainty ahead. Such unpredictability leads to increased stress and tension which can cause anxiety, […]

Business owners and aspiring business owners shared their thoughts On Friday, March 6, Catholic Social Services in Alberta Avenue hosted a free event called Building Your Business. Only two current business owners were at my table, but the group also had aspiring business owners who had owned a business in the past. Organizers recorded conversations […]

Less resources for teachers could mean many challenges ahead Last month, the Rat Creek Press published an article about provincial education cuts and I interviewed Trisha Estabrooks, Edmonton Public Schools (EPS) board chairwoman. This month, I interviewed Nicola Dakers, who teaches youth with behavioural challenges.  She explains how the budget cuts will affect students with […]

Take responsibility for your debt with these helpful tips Christmas is probably the most expensive time of the year, as it encourages a considerable amount of spending. The rituals of splurging on expensive gifts, buying household items, excessive partying, and drinking and feasting all come with a high price tag.  Adding to the problem is […]

Cutting the budget is compromising the quality of education “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X In October, the United Conservative Party government released its provincial budget. For kindergarten to Grade 12 education, funding will be frozen at $8.2 billion. This is […]