The surprises of life lessons Katherine Noreen arrived on a sunny July morning with a wide-eyed, questioning glare, as if to say, “ Why was I just pulled out of my warm comfy place?” Those […] Cynthia Mondesir March 20, 2016
Everyone can be a little bit Irish For many people, St. Patrick’s Day is an opportunity to wear green and celebrate Irish culture, but organizers of Serca Festival are hoping to engage Edmontonians in Irish theatre. Mark […] Alouise Dittrick March 20, 2016
The sound and story of The Secretaries The Secretaries are having brunch in Amy van Keeken’s kitchen on a Sunday afternoon, before rehearsal. Happy dogs lie at their feet. It’s a cozy domestic scene, but don’t be […] Mari Sasano March 20, 2016
Celebrating women “Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others.” – Amelia Earhart International Women’s Day, which falls on […] Talea Medynski March 20, 2016
Stretching the food budget It’s no secret that food costs have increased. For some, that jump has barely registered, but for many of us, it has impacted our budgets noticeably. What has caused food […] Franki Harrogate March 20, 2016
Welcoming Syrian refugees Kathryn Rambow is still dragging around that cold. There has been no time to recuperate. A refugee family—the first installment—arrives on the plane tomorrow. Rambow, an Alberta Avenue resident, has […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck March 20, 2016
Striving for the Olympic Games Nine years ago, Parkdale resident Marissa Ponich didn’t know much about sabres, a cavalry weapon used on horseback long ago. Andrew Rusheleau, Ponich’s then-boyfriend (now husband) introduced her to sabre […] Constance Brissenden March 20, 2016
The ARTery is reborn as The Aviary Owners Philip (pictured) and Mark Muz hope to open The Aviary this spring at 9314 111 Ave. The Aviary is an all-ages arts venue and café with space for about […] Dave Von Bieker March 20, 2016
Gotta story? Go digital! The Nina (n-eye-na) is an art-making centre for adults with developmental disabilities. If you have ever walked by and looked through our windows during the week, you likely saw a […] Jocelyn Brown March 20, 2016
Caring for St. Patrick’s Church St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church is a quiet oasis of kindness and caring. An integral part of the church is Father Frank Stempfle, who has been a priest for over […] Chantal Figeat March 20, 2016
Opening the door to change Sitting across from me at the Carrot, Alex shares a slideshow on his iPad. A year ago, he left a well-paying job to become a writer and photographer. It’s clear […] Dave Von Bieker March 20, 2016
Sowing seeds for savings Urban agriculture is on the rise in Edmonton. With tough economic times ahead and food prices steadily increasing, it’s a good time to turn that overgrown patch of lawn into […] Nikki-Karyssa Scott March 20, 2016