Local gardener harvests monster potato DAVID BODNAR If the economy in Alberta isn’t growing, at least we know the potatoes and tomatoes are! My neighbours in Alberta Avenue harvested what appear to be freaks of […] Editor October 1, 2016
Legislative Assembly hosts free exhibit The Canada: Day 1 travelling exhibit at the Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre provides insight into an immigrant’s first day in Canada. Produced by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier […] Chantal Figeat October 1, 2016
Going the extra mile for art and culture From Oct. 1-2, Mile Zero Dance is opening its studio for free with performances and classes as part of Alberta Culture Days. The contemporary dance company has been participating in […] Talea Medynski October 1, 2016
Tibetan colours to brighten Alberta Avenue Every year, Gaden Samten Ling Society’s Tibetan Bazaar becomes more popular. “It’s been growing year by year,” said Jeremy Berg, society board member, noting that attendees should anticipate a lot […] Kate Wilson September 2, 2016
Libraries aren’t for just reading anymore Think libraries offer only books? Think again. Public library services are moving toward library patrons creating information. Sharon Day, director of branch services and collections at Edmonton Public Library (EPL), […] Sierra Bilton September 2, 2016
Fill your heart during Kaleido Festival One of Kaleido Family Arts Festival’s greatest strengths is that it presents art and performance in a casual way to everyone. Another strength is the community focus. Artistic director Christy […] Sierra Bilton September 2, 2016
Kaleido and local students create art Something edgy is coming to 118 Avenue as rumours circulate of an “exquisite corpse.” Is a zombie invasion imminent? Despite its hair-raising name, exquisite corpse is art at this year’s […] Raymond Gariepy September 2, 2016
The unexpected price of higher education I am a communications student specializing in journalism at MacEwan University. Money quickly became a large factor in my decisions, including my choice of school to attend. I decided to […] Sierra Bilton September 2, 2016
Go, Pokémon, go! Free game gets youth outside What do an iPad and outdoor exercise have in common? Very little, according to a recent lecture I attended on how the predominance of Wi-Fi devices were turning a generation […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck September 2, 2016
Community volunteers are leagues ahead A bird’s eye view of Edmonton at the turn of the last century would show an urban core on either side of the river, with outlying subdivisions separated by bush […] Kate Wilson September 2, 2016
Spruce Ave celebrates community and history For over 20 years, Spruce Avenue Community League has held a Harvest Festival in September. “It started off with a very low attendance,” said Verna Stainthorp, secretary and treasurer of […] Talea Medynski September 2, 2016
The importance of community involvement Last year, I saw the sign advertising Westwood’s Community League Day. Intrigued, I attended the pancake breakfast, met Bev Esslinger, city councillor in Ward 2, and purchased my membership without […] Cynthia Mondesir September 2, 2016