The biggest risk means following your dreams Some people might call me crazy. During a major economic downturn, why would I leave a full-time, decent paying union job with pension and benefits? That’s a big risk to […] Nicola Dakers September 2, 2016
Enjoying the sensual fruits of summer While the warmth of summer unfolds, I invariably find myself repeating my French father’s wartime food scavenging habits. Family karma asserts itself, and I find myself eagerly eyeing the raspberry […] Chantal Figeat September 2, 2016
Finding comfort and closure by the river Night was approaching as I stood by the river, thinking of closure. The beauty of the water, a calm swath winding through low green banks, filled me with appreciation. I […] Constance Brissenden September 2, 2016
Gaden Samten Ling Society continues to grow A smile lights Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe’s face as he queries a young guest at the Alberta Centre for Peace and Meditation, on the corner of 101 Street and 114 Avenue. […] Kate Wilson September 2, 2016
Keeping our green spaces clean Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) members and other Edmontonians put in 128 hours to pull over 30 bags of trash, seven coffee cans filled with sharps, three shopping carts, […] Editor September 2, 2016
Know what to do with door-to-door sales I have had several unsolicited visits at my house from door-to-door salespeople. You probably have, too. I have seen salespeople offering energy contracts, newspapers, alarm systems, and even furnaces. While […] Nicole Malenczak August 2, 2016
Alberta Avenue welcomes new grocery store As a hub of numerous stores and cultural diversity, 118 Avenue has quickly become a destination for ethnic foods in Edmonton. Now people will have even more to choose from […] Steven Townsend August 2, 2016
Shop Alberta Ave for barbecue supplies There is nothing quite like enjoying a good barbecue while the weather is beautiful. Luckily, there is still some time to fire up that grill and plenty of local shops […] Alouise Dittrick August 2, 2016
Creating a village in our communities It’s no secret our society has moved away from face-to-face contact. With the arrival of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, we’ve become accustomed to interacting with people digitally […] Talea Medynski July 29, 2016
Improve your barbecuing skills this summer One of the best things about summer is firing up the barbecue and eating outdoors. Bryan Goulet, executive chef at Creative Quality Catering & Bistro, and Sierra Bilton, Rat Creek […] Stephen Strand July 29, 2016
Reap the benefits of green communities The West Nile virus worries me. Not because of the one in a million chance I might get infected, but because we don’t need another excuse to demonize the outdoors. […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck July 29, 2016
Making a difference to at-risk youth Meet Sean Dunster and Sebastian Barrera. Both help at-risk youth. Dunster’s approach is through wrestling and motivational presentations, Barrera’s through community development and public art. Dunster’s path into wrestling took […] Patricia Dunnigan July 29, 2016