Bringing police presence to city schools Constable Price is often found patrolling the streets and back alleyways surrounding Spruce Avenue Junior High School and Rosslyn Junior High School, keeping an eye out for mischief that could […] Stephen Strand November 1, 2016
Holiday market brings a season of connection Christmas shoppers hunting for ethically-sourced gifts have plenty of choice at Just One World, held Nov. 12-13. Previously known as Just Christmas, organizers changed the name to more accurately reflect […] Sierra Bilton November 1, 2016
Embracing agriculture with Northlands’ events The middle of the city is probably the last place you’d look for 2,000 head of cattle. But once a year for the past 43 years, November in Edmonton meant […] Mari Sasano November 1, 2016
CORRECTION The article, “City Reviews Mature Neighbourhood Overlay” printed on page two of our October 2016 issue erroneously stated that the “revised MNO will likely broaden the permissible uses of residential […] Editor November 1, 2016
Fixing Edmonton’s affordable housing problem Through boom and bust, calls for action on affordable housing have prevailed for at least a generation. Despite countless announcements and interventions from various levels of governments over the past […] Mimi Williams November 1, 2016
Gallery curates creativity and conversation Light streams through the windows of Bleeding Heart Art Space on 118 Avenue. Its bright interior fulfills the founders’ intent that there be a community gathering place for the arts, […] Kate Wilson November 1, 2016
Finances a matter of family and community People are often put off by the topic of money management. The Norwood Wesleyan Church helped parishioners get past their reluctance with a workshop. Sound finances empowers people and communities, […] Kate Wilson November 1, 2016
Finding the way out of the debt cycle You can’t watch television anymore without seeing multiple commercials for payday loan companies. They are as bright and jingly as fast food commercials. To hear the commercial personality speak, a […] Amanda Sokal November 1, 2016
Helping pregnant women tackle addictions The Institute of Health Economics and the University of Alberta are running a study from the summer of 2016 to 2018 that aims to find new ways of preventing Fetal […] Sierra Bilton November 1, 2016
Helping people navigate the justice system Those living with low-income and in need of legal advice can seek help at Edmonton Community Legal Centre (ECLC). “There are all kinds of factors that make it difficult to […] Talea Medynski November 1, 2016
Alberta Avenue keeps an eye on the future When Alberta Avenue Community League holds an Annual General Meeting (AGM), several dozen people attend. Its programs consistently attract volunteers and members. That and the league’s location are a blessing, […] Kate Wilson November 1, 2016
Modern meaning in Remembrance Day Growing up as a post-war baby boomer, I’ve often thought the Second World War cast a shadow over my childhood and youth. My father lived through occupied France between the […] Chantal Figeat November 1, 2016