Change to city sandbox program Residents will not find the green boxes with free sand at their local community centre this winter. If you want access to free sand, you will have to travel to […] Editor December 2, 2016
Coalition seeks to improve inner city safety A coalition of community groups trying to improve inner city safety at the grassroots level has announced the next step of its plan. On Oct. 20, the Safety Summit Committee […] Hamdi Issawi December 2, 2016
The Santaland Diaries is here once again If you feel cranky about the holiday spirit, join others who feel the same by attending David Sedaris’ play The Santaland Diaries at this year’s Yule Ave. This is the […] Talea Medynski December 2, 2016
Celebrate the holiday season locally This holiday season, enjoy festive events close to home. Throughout December, these events give you an opportunity to connect with friends, family, and neighbours. Need ideas for gifts? Jonesing to […] Talea Medynski December 2, 2016
Making giving a blessing and not a burden It’s 5 p.m. on a Monday in early December. I’ve got my camera ready, waiting to capture hungry and homeless guests who enter the dining hall at the downtown Hope […] Dave Von Bieker December 2, 2016
Northlands is home to horse racing until 2018 Horse racing will continue at Northlands until 2018. In November, Northlands and Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) reached an agreement to continue racing at the park until July 2018, when Century […] Constance Brissenden December 2, 2016
Cooking healthy meals on a limited budget After Edmonton Food Bank’s shocking realization that some clients didn’t know how to use the staple ingredients in their food hampers, the organization teamed up with Shaw TV Edmonton. The […] Sierra Bilton December 2, 2016
Turkey tips from Chef Stanley Townsend Buying a bird Buy a utility-grade turkey (slightly damaged during processing) as they’re usually cheaper. Estimate one pound raw turkey per person. Defrosting Option 1: Thaw in a refrigerator. Leaving […] Sierra Bilton December 2, 2016
Comparing chickens to chickens Fried chicken isn’t economical, but it is quick.| Pixabay Fried Chicken Rotisserie Chicken Home-Cooked What you get 10 chicken pieces: $20.99 at KFC. Save-on-Foods or Safeway: 9 pieces for $14.99. […] Sierra Bilton December 2, 2016
Grocery Shopping – Shop around! Prices of groceries can variety greatly from store to store and week to week depending on sales. Here are some price comparisons and tips to help you in your search […] Editor December 2, 2016
Food Tips TIP: Stock your pantry with pasta, canned tomatoes, onions, garlic, chickpeas, canned fish, rice, and bread. TIP: Check out a cookbook from the library. There’s plenty to choose from. TIP: […] Sierra Bilton December 2, 2016
Learning to cook food across cultures The Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN) has discovered food is the ultimate ice breaker. The organization, which helps new immigrants integrate and settle in Canada, offers a Global Cooking […] Rebecca Lippiatt December 2, 2016