Discovering Little Poland On May 7, Wesley Andreas hosted a Jane’s Walk through Spruce Avenue. He discussed the neighbourhood’s general history and the strong Polish presence. Southwest of Alberta Avenue are several Polish […] Chantal Figeat June 3, 2016
This summer, enjoy the benefits of biking June is Bike Month, a time when summer weather beckons us to enjoy the simple freedom of riding a bicycle. Edmontonians in the Rat Creek area are fortunate to live […] Eric Grant June 3, 2016
Remembering our past helps us learn and plan I have a lot of blessings to smile about when I think about being nehiyaw, a Cree person. Smiling is an act of gratitude and connection, and there are so […] Lana Whiskeyjack June 3, 2016
Helping immigrants settle and integrate Through the Sinkunia Community Development Organization (SCDO), Issa Kamara has translated a passion for helping his community in Sierra Leone into helping his adopted community of Edmonton. Everyone in Kamara’s […] Rebecca Lippiatt June 3, 2016
Pests, be gone! Creating a healthy garden We all want glorious gardens where pests don’t pester. The unseasonably warm weather has meant our plants are starting to thrive. But healthy plants are attractive to insects and other […] Nikki-Karyssa Scott June 3, 2016
Edmonton’s Front Yards are in Bloom Spring is here, and we want to see your bloomin’ great yards! The Front Yards in Bloom program is all about recognizing neighbours who make an effort to beautify their front […] Editor June 3, 2016
Bring your sunscreen and smiles for AveFest AveFest is back for more community fun on the Canada Day long weekend, where festival goers will be treated to free food and entertainment such as lawn games, crafts, face […] Maegan Saunders June 3, 2016
Still no pool in Borden Park this season Good news for swimmers: Borden Park pool is targeted to open in late summer of 2017. Calgary-based New Perspective Pools will build the Natural Swimming Experience pool. Built in 1920, […] Constance Brissenden June 3, 2016
Cool off in pools and spray parks this summer The City of Edmonton offers four outdoor pools and numerous spray parks for cooling down on hot summer days. Two community leagues, Elmwood Park and Alberta Avenue, are diving in […] Constance Brissenden June 3, 2016
Beautifying communities and alleys Wesley Andreas has set his mind on beautifying and connecting the communities that surround Alberta Avenue. He’s focusing on the alleys in particular. “We thought maybe we could do something […] Steven Townsend May 2, 2016
City councillors vote to extend moratorium On April 12, city councillors voted to extend the moratorium on using city money for non-market and affordable housing in five neighbourhoods. The moratorium began in 2012 when the Alberta […] Talea Medynski May 2, 2016
Seva Food Truck brings meals and mentorship A buzz of excitement spreads through the halls of Spruce Avenue School as Jessy Nerval rushes by. “Is it hot lunch day?” someone asks. And like the pied piper, students […] Patricia Dunnigan May 2, 2016