Supporting inner-city youth for 23 years A basketball game is starting in the Crystal Kids Youth Centre’s gym and a staff member is designating positions with six boys. The focused and friendly energy highlights a core […] Kate Wilson July 29, 2016
Camp organizers seek a spark of funding A theatre camp dedicated to providing affordable and accessible arts education to youth is uncertain of the future. Spark! ran the first two weeks of July with students ranging from […] Sierra Bilton July 29, 2016
There is no golden rule for creativity The best poets throw out the rule book and speak plainly to you with electric words they pull from their veins of consciousness and then pour like lightning into the […] Rusti Lehay July 29, 2016
Tales of a wartime photo: what happened here This 1942 photo of army recruits walking down 118 Avenue is a good representation of popular culture in Edmonton during the Second World War. The Pearl Harbour attack had occurred […] Chantal Figeat July 29, 2016
Local resident’s garden is a labour of love Every spring, Andrea Ruelling reads Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life for inspiration. Her garden is inspirational as well. The front yard is divided into raised beds, two […] Talea Medynski July 29, 2016
Enjoy local history by taking a walk Terry Protz is a lifelong resident of Norwood. Walking with me along Norwood Boulevard east of Norwood School, Protz provided fascinating details on local history. Today these city blocks are […] Chantal Figeat July 3, 2016
Tackling invasive plants and common weeds Himalayan Balsam is a beautiful flower, but its seeds launch six meters and quickly overtakes other plants. “Invasive plants don’t grow naturally here, they’re brought in intentionally or unintentionally,” said […] Talea Medynski July 3, 2016
Teaching good behaviour to man’s best friend Eastwood Community League will soon be offering dog training. The six week course will run once a week for an hour. No time or date has been finalized, but information […] Brieanna McCutcheon July 3, 2016
City launches Norwood Boulevard study A public meeting held by city staff on June 22 discussed the future of Norwood Boulevard from 109 to 82 Street. Urban planners have never holistically studied this area identified […] Chantal Figeat July 3, 2016
Recipes for a nurturing neighbourhood OK, I am a little old-fashioned. When someone says community, I think of people coming together to communicate—you know, talking in that quaint face-to-face way. And when someone uses the […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck July 3, 2016
Touring the best of Alberta Avenue’s sites Alberta Avenue, known for arts and revitalization, also has beautiful yards and gardens. Follow along on a tour of this charming neighbourhood. 9210 – 118 Avenue: Begin at Alberta Avenue […] Talea Medynski July 3, 2016
Uniqueness and beauty in Parkdale-Cromdale 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, […] Karen Mykietka July 3, 2016