Karen Mykietka

A well-known Edmonton landlord previously convicted of mortgage fraud and drug trafficking had his most recent drug charges withdrawn by the Crown. Abdullah Shah, also known as Gohar Pervez or Carmen Pervez, had three sets of drug charges dropped on May 11. According to CBC News, The charges of “possession of methamphetamine for the purpose […]

Matt Jukich didn’t have any intentions of becoming a track announcer, but he’s been doing exactly that since 2013. Jukich, the assistant manager of live racing and the track announcer at Northlands Park, reminisced about his first time calling a live race. “It was god awful,” he said with a chuckle. He doesn’t work in […]

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. Every time we get our contributors together, we have a fabulous time learning more about each other and discussing possible […]

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. […]

Parents teach their children to look both ways to safely cross roadways, but it’s equally important to teach them to navigate Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, or any other social media. Craig Krieger, Crown prosecutor, Techology and Internet Crimes, spoke at the April 25 Internet and Technology Safety for Children and Youth event during the Sexual Exploitation […]

HAMDI ISSAWI As the community bids farewell to Sgt.Curtis Hoople, a successor from across the river has stepped in to take his place, and she is happy to be patrolling a beat once again. Sgt. Katie Davies joined Edmonton Police Service’s (EPS’) northwest division in January to lead the beat team covering Alberta Avenue and […]

Hundreds of people have given their time to share their vision for and frustration with their neighbourhood over the years. Some of them took it further and joined a committee or worked on a project. Many residents sitting at community meetings today are the same as 11 years ago when the Avenue Initiative Revitalization started. […]

HAMDI ISSAWI Community Liaison Constable (CLC) Freddie Challenger wants neighbourhood residents to know he’s available to talk and to listen. Assigned to the F3 district, which includes Alberta Avenue, Westwood, Elmwood, Eastwood, Delton, Parkdale, and Spruce Avenue, Challenger is responsible for working with the community to find lasting solutions to crime and disorder. “The liaison […]

My mother always told me to be careful about what I did on New Year’s Eve because that is what I would be doing all year round. (What a good reason to avoid the dishes!) Here in North America, we usually celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks, champagne, and a midnight kiss. But how does […]

Sharing a home has both financial and social advantages Everyone needs a home. Affordable homes are hard to come by for many, regardless of the economy. In boom times, both the rental market and buying market are hot and prices are out of reach for many. In economic downturns, a person’s income may be down […]

From interesting houses and beautiful yards to a ravine and river valley oasis, you will find it all in Parkdale-Cromdale. As I walk, cycle, or drive through our mature neighbourhood, I’m thankful I don’t live in a cookie-cutter treeless suburb. Below are two different walking tours, one of Parkdale and one of Cromdale/Viewpoint (with lots […]

Making a budget is hard; following one is even harder. Try creating a budget when you have to guess your income for the year. That’s the position the provincial government is in when it forecasts the price of oil and the US dollar. In mid-April, the NDP unveiled their 2016-17 budget of $51 billion in […]