Victoria Stevens

Janis Irwin is a voice for those who need it the most Not too long ago, Janis Irwin would run beside the LRT tracks from her home in Highlands to her job in downtown Edmonton. During these runs, she would see first-hand the camps populated with people struggling with housing. The camps, now since removed, […]

Photos of two rinks illuminates well-used and loved facilities In December, Rat Creek Press contributors attended a free photography workshop. Participants learned some tips on taking photographs and were challenged to create a photo essay.  This photo essay focuses on community rinks near Eastwood and Delton. The photos were deliberately taken at night to keep […]

A tribute to a loyal and loving canine companion Twelve years ago, I met my best friend and the love of my life at a home in Sherwood Park. He jumped on me, spun in a circle, and sat down, his dark brown eyes staring up at me in anticipation. His tail wagged so hard […]

Exploring reasons why tent cities are safer than some shelters Tent cities are on the rise in Edmonton, especially in the downtown core, and residents are taking notice.  According to the City of Edmonton, reports about tent cities have more than doubled since this time last year, increasing from 864 complaints or reports in 2018 […]

Renovations will reveal original look of the building’s exterior The Delton community will soon be turning back the clock, at least when it comes to the exterior of one of its buildings. Delton Grocery has been approved for historical designation by the City of Edmonton. Built around 1914 on the corner of what is now […]

Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without them The humble potato—ubiquitous, versatile, loved—is eaten in many ways. Boiled, baked, and roasted. Made into breads, pancakes, and deep fried. The best way to eat potatoes, though, is mashed, and the best time to eat mashed potatoes is during Thanksgiving. The origin of mashed potatoes dates back to the Mayans […]

Norwood Festival is Telfer’s last as the local pastor Norwood Wesleyan Church is getting ready for a change in the new year. After seven years, pastor Phillip Telfer is stepping down. “I’m not sure what the next step is, I just knew it was time [to move on],” says Telfer. Telfer was born in the […]

Community organizations offer plenty of services for all For many people, accessing basic services and programs can be out of reach financially. Finding an extracurricular program for kids, tools for that renovation project, or affordable mental health care can feel like a lost cause. “It’s so hard to find help when I need it, especially […]

Salon series brings together multiple artistic mediums On June 15, Catherine Owen hosted the Summer Solstice Edition of the 94th Street Trobairitz at her 104-year-old-home in Alberta Ave. The evening was an intimate event showcasing artists of multiple disciplines from around Alberta. The evening began with conversation and refreshments on the patio, allowing the 12 […]

Social interactions play an important role in health and welfare Seniors are the fastest growing demographic. By 2041, an estimated third of Edmontonians will be seniors. Although the expectation of being a senior is living the golden years, filled with family, friends, travel, and relaxation, this is not the case for many people. Research shows […]

Why it’s important to become informed about politics As a child, I remember always watching with my father as election results rolled in. It was akin to watching the Stanley Cup finals in excitement and I suspect it was even more exciting and stressful for my father. I was 17 during the Manitoba provincial election […]

Why it’s important to become informed about politics As a child, I remember always watching with my father as election results rolled in. It was akin to watching the Stanley Cup finals in excitement and I suspect it was even more exciting and stressful for my father. I was 17 during the Manitoba provincial election […]