Tekla Luchenski

Contractors must understand the implications of being self-employed The emerging gig economy—consisting of a labour market characterized by short-term, freelance contracts, rather than permanent jobs—influences consumer habits and employer practices. For independent contractors, it offers alternatives to a diverse demographic by offering extra money on a flexible schedule. A SkipTheDishes spokesperson says that independently contracted […]

On Nov. 15, Right at Home Housing held a well-attended Lunch & Learn Opportunity at its newest site at 9403 112 Ave. Pride of accomplishment was obvious for all involved in the project. The 22-unit Norwood Family Apartments is the latest project from Right at Home Housing Society. Cam McDonald, executive director, explained the society […]

Spruce Avenue residents dealing with a problem property have formed a group called  Neighbours Opposing Disorder and Dysfunction—a.k.a. NODD Squad. The group discusses proactive, peaceful, lawful solutions. Anthony, a Spruce Avenue resident, is a founding member. He said, “We want to keep vigilant. We’re not paramilitary. We are not being pushed out by drugs and […]

Driving down 111 Avenue between Kingsway and 81 Street, you might see Lucien Facciotti walking energetically, wearing a long black trench coat, dark coke-bottle glasses, and carrying a staff. You’ll especially notice his hat. He sports a large, green replica of the Mad Hatter hat from Lewis Carroll’s classic, Alice in Wonderland. He salutes passing […]

In a mobilized community like Alberta Avenue, change brings impassioned discussion from a diverse pool of committed residents, particularly about the city’s bike lane proposal for Alberta Avenue’s upcoming neighbourhood renewal. Many residents opposed to bike lane proposals feel they have not been heard or properly consulted. Residents Howard Kowalchuk and Margherita Gosselin are not […]

Students returning to school this fall will have something to celebrate at St. Alphonsus Catholic School and Delton Public School, with long overdue replacements and upgrades making the playgrounds safer. At St. Alphonsus, children returned to school on Aug. 13 and were treated to a pancake breakfast and ribbon-cutting ceremony in honour of their new […]

Judy Allan is already at The Carrot when I arrive to meet her. She is a lively person, wearing bright colours and with a bright smile to match. People approach her with hugs and happy greetings. It is easy to see that she is well-known at this social hub. As the city’s Avenue Initiative coordinator, […]

Judy Allan is already at The Carrot when I arrive to meet her. She is a lively person, wearing bright colours and with a bright smile to match. People approach her with hugs and happy greetings. It is easy to see that she is well-known at this social hub. As the city’s Avenue Initiative coordinator, […]

Lieutenant Paul Alberto graciously greets me and gives me a tour of Brigadier James Curry Jefferson Armoury, where the 570 Sir Winston Churchill Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (570 Squadron) trains. Soon after, Leading Air Cadet Stephen Westerman joins us. When Alberto, Westerman, and I sit down to discuss the upcoming field training exercise scheduled […]

Parents and youth approach the summer with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. Everyone is ready for the break, but with freedom comes the problem of how to keep active and engaged, while still having fun. In Edmonton, there are great opportunities for youth to keep busy doing something meaningful. The City of Edmonton is […]