Temporary housing to shelter people in need Most temporary shelters will operate until the spring Since the pandemic began, homelessness has become an increasing problem due to people losing their jobs and shelters not being designed for […] Stephen Strand December 11, 2020
Art installations a vibrant part of the community The art will generate conversation and draw new people to the area Alberta Avenue is the new, temporary home to three art installations and will soon be welcoming another. Residents […] Talea Medynski December 11, 2020
This season, grab winter by your bootstraps Local options abound for outdoor fun and fitness Constance Brissenden December 11, 2020
Alone for the holidays during a pandemic Spending the festive season alone doesn’t need to be lonely The carols play, the snow falls, the streets glow with colourful lights. ‘Tis the season for laughter, love, and merriment. […] Victoria Stevens December 11, 2020
The joy of embracing your own company Find different ways to look for positivity and happiness Rusti Lehay December 11, 2020
Eastwood mural needs community help Workshops for designing and assembling the mural are expected in the new year A mosaic tile mural planned for the north side of Eastwood community hall is heading into the […] Kate Wilson December 11, 2020
Community league seeking new faces Eastwood Community League continues to build community connectedness Eastwood Community League has been busy this past year-and-a-half. The board renovated their hall last summer and installed security cameras. They expanded […] Kate Wilson December 11, 2020
Spruce Avenue Community League update What to expect this coming year from your league On Oct. 27, the league held their Annual General Meeting and had a combination of in-person and virtual attendance. The 2020-21 […] Editor December 11, 2020
Desk jobs can cause weak or tight muscles Build a routine for improved flexibility and strength Sedentary jobs should come with a warning label: may result in a bad back, tight hamstrings and hips, and weak core muscles. […] Talea Medynski December 11, 2020
Get ready to lace up your skates this winter The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) collaborated on a document with COVID-19 health guidelines for rink use. These guidelines were developed with advice from Alberta Health Services (AHS) and reviewed by the Chief Medical Officer of Health’s team. Those guidelines may change depending on the pandemic situation. Talea Medynski December 1, 2020
Enjoy Jamaican cuisine at Flava Café Friendly service and great food at this newly opened café In 1985, Mordecai Richler stated in a New York Times article that in Edmonton, “There isn’t a first-class restaurant anywhere […] Stephen Strand November 18, 2020
The wartime mystery behind my Nana’s name A Remembrance Day story on how war changes people Remembrance Day is called Armistice Day back home in India. Every year at school, at the 11th hour on the 11th […] Nazreena Anwar-Travas November 11, 2020