A race to the finish Outrider Larry Dagg, on his horse Rooster, is joined by Northlands Park racetrack announcer Matt Jukich (left) on March 7, the first day of thoroughbred training for the 2016 racing […] Constance Brissenden April 10, 2016
Borden Park is now open for visitors Borden Park’s upgrades are complete. Improvements to the 20-hectare park include a pavilion with washrooms and vending machines, improved trails, and a band shell. A new pool is slated for […] Constance Brissenden April 1, 2016
Sharpening your job-hunting skills Been job hunting for awhile, with no luck? The truth is, there are a lot of people looking for work in this city. According to Statistics Canada, as of January […] Jessica MacQueen April 1, 2016
Improving safety in school zones Child safety is crucial, which is why city council reintroduced school zones in 2014 with reduced speed limits. With many near misses, complaints to EPS, bylaw, and the Office of […] Nicola Dakers April 1, 2016
Connecting local art to the community Artists from the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts gifted Alberta Avenue Community League with a colourful multimedia art installation representing the community. Created by six painters and 12 clay […] Rebecca Lippiatt April 1, 2016
Delicious and fresh from the oven “We are all about stuff that’s just so good to eat, so good for you,” said Laurel Ferster, co-owner of The Calico Baking Company based in McCauley. Together with co-owner […] Kevin Wong April 1, 2016
Board games experiencing a resurgence The time of board games is here. No longer forgotten and gathering dust on a shelf, board games have become a popular way for people to socialize. At the Carrot […] Talea Medynski April 1, 2016
A new springtime event on the Ave “If you can dream it, it is possible.” This is the vibe that I pick up from speaking with Keia Dreger, director and creator of Mythos, A Springtime Fair, which […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck April 1, 2016
Asking for public dollars The only thing climbing higher than Alberta’s unemployment rate is the audacity of the corporations responsible for the layoffs. A group of those corporations gathered last month and commanded a […] Mimi Williams April 1, 2016
The importance of keeping your culture If you have spent any time at Alberta Avenue festivals, you have probably been mesmerized by Sangea, a high energy, colourful, and talented African drum and dance troupe. I bumped […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck April 1, 2016
Youth are vulnerable to sexual exploitation The teenage years are difficult for both parents and teens. Teens are searching for a self-identity and more independence. Discovering who you are and what you like requires exploration. Conflict […] Karen Mykietka April 1, 2016
The realities of being a volunteer co-ordinator Shortly after returning to school to study communications, I found myself co-ordinating volunteers for Arts on the Ave (AOTA), which runs Kaleido and Deep Freeze Festivals as well as the […] Brendan Van Alstine April 1, 2016