Embarking on a Westwood garden walk Westwood, a tree-lined neighbourhood, is full of garden gems that reveal the history and heart of the community. Check out this photo-filled garden walk below! As I walked down 103 […] Cynthia Mondesir July 1, 2016
Turning our city’s colour from grey to green Although few of us have been to Bogotá, Colombia, it’s got a reputation. A bad one. Gun slinging. Drug dealing. A hub for cocaine trafficking from the mountain plantations of […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck July 1, 2016
Just a pinch can work wonders for your plants Growing herbs, especially from seed, requires months of work before seeing results. By this time, you just want to let your plants grow, but then all at once they’ve gone […] Nikki-Karyssa Scott July 1, 2016
Alternative punishment for youth crime It is recognized that youth who commit crimes should be treated differently from adults. Intervention before adulthood is crucial in providing the skills and resources for youth to develop into […] Nicole Malenczak July 1, 2016
See what happens when fun shapes art Ask Bernice Caligiuri about her art philosophy and you get a simple answer. “I just do it because I like it,” said the 70-year-old artist. “When I start a piece, […] Constance Brissenden June 23, 2016
The Aviary waits in the wings I’d like to tell you about the Aviary’s grand opening. Edmonton’s latest arts venue seats 100, hosts concerts and art shows and brews a mean pot of coffee in the […] Dave Von Bieker June 3, 2016
City holds open house for 122 Avenue plans The city’s plans for 122 Avenue construction from 107 Street to Fort Road are drawing closer to completion. At the April 27 open house at Delton Community Hall, the city’s […] Talea Medynski June 3, 2016
City gets feedback for Stadium redevelopment In an April meeting, residents from Parkdale-Cromdale, McCauley, Boyle Street and Alberta Avenue gave the city feedback about the Stadium Station Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP). The plan addresses long-term development […] Rob Bernshaw June 3, 2016
Salvation Army Church re-opens its doors With spring comes an interesting renewal at Crossroads Salvation Army Church on the corner of 95 Street and 116 Avenue: the church has re-opened its doors. Boards are gone from […] Nicola Dakers June 3, 2016
Closing a decade-long chapter on a festival On June 18, Bridge Songs will celebrate its 10 year anniversary and its last year. Bridge Songs focuses on music, poetry, and visual art and has given artists an opportunity […] Talea Medynski June 3, 2016
Basking in the beauty of art and gardens A few things in Edmonton seem to be irrefutable: the gardening season isn’t long enough and there aren’t enough adult-only neighbourhood events. The solution: a garden party. On June 25, […] Alouise Dittrick June 3, 2016
The beautiful mess of the sharing economy My lawn is shaggy and ready for the first haircut of summer. It’s time to pry my creaky garage door open and unearth the old electric mower—the tiny plastic broken-handled […] Dave Von Bieker June 3, 2016