All posts by Karen Mykietka
The good, the bad, and the ugly of infill Safeguards are needed to mitigate the negative effects but unlikely to come
Your time and money Ways to show you value your community paper
Make it a summer of neighbourly fun Find or create activities to connect with neighbours
What does justice look like for us? The challenges not dealt with by provincial and municipal systems
Crown withdraws drug charges against landlord Landlord and properties have a history in our neighbourhoods
A family tradition in track announcing Eastwood resident brought his love of racing to Northlands
From the publisher’s desk
As always, the Rat Creek Press continues to be chock-full of stories about local events, people, places, and businesses. We share opinions on local issues and cover the news around development, policing, revitalization, and more. Continue reading From the publisher’s desk
Taking care of yourself while you’re young Health plays a large part in your continued well-being
I’m 45 years old and after being right-handed all my life, I think I’m going to start training myself to be left-handed. After a long session of computer work last night, I can’t even squeeze the shampoo bottle. So I’ve added hand and wrist tendonitis to my elbow and shoulder tendonitis on my right side. Lovely. Continue reading Taking care of yourself while you’re young Health plays a large part in your continued well-being
Event celebrates entrepreneur and resident Larger than life tenors performing for memorial fund
For Ernesto Rizzi, owning his own business was not only a testament to his enterprising spirit, but also a celebration of his Italian roots.
“He was a lover of food, the band U2, and such a practical joker,” said Luisa Magnan, Rizzi’s sister. “He loved his Italian heritage.”
Rizzi owned the Dolce and Banana food truck and died unexpectedly last year at 37 years old. Magnan, who lives in Parkdale, is helping organize an evening of laughter and opera to raise money toward a fund in his name at the University of Alberta. Continue reading Event celebrates entrepreneur and resident Larger than life tenors performing for memorial fund