Learn to can and pickle at local workshop Bring your garden produce and leave with canned goods Virginia Potkins’ garden, like most of ours, had a hard go of it this year. The only things that thrived in […] Mari Sasano September 24, 2019
Festival mixes favourite hits and new events Kaleido Festival gears up for another year of art and fun This September, Kaleido Family Arts Festival will be featuring a mix of favourite events and offering some great new […] Talea Medynski September 1, 2019
Free musical training for Spruce Ave students Sarah McLachlan School of Music extends enrolment to Spruce Avenue As I am canvassing for the Rat Creek Press at this spring’s Bloomin’ Garden Show & Art Sale, a striking […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck September 1, 2019
A fond farewell to pastor Phillip Telfer Norwood Festival is Telfer’s last as the local pastor Norwood Wesleyan Church is getting ready for a change in the new year. After seven years, pastor Phillip Telfer is stepping […] Victoria Stevens September 1, 2019
Festival planning requires Herculean effort Weather can bring big complications to organizers For festival goers, the experience seems effortless, as if conjured from thin air to delight us. But talk to a festival planner weeks […] Mari Sasano September 1, 2019
Celebrate Community League Day this September Heighten spirits this fall at your neighbourhood community league This fall, local community leagues have something for everyone, from a petting zoo to tango lessons. “We have hatha yoga starting […] Kate Wilson September 1, 2019
Garage sale season isn’t over quite yet Alberta Ave Community Centre to host Indoor Garage Sale Contrary to popular belief, garage sales aren’t just for summer, and they don’t need to be held in a garage. This […] Nazreena Anwar-Travas September 1, 2019
Take the time to cast a ballot this October Your vote counts in this upcoming federal election On Oct. 19, 2015, 60 per cent of voters in Edmonton Griesbach—the federal riding that encompasses the communities this newspaper serves—marked a […] Mimi Williams September 1, 2019
Sharing the reasons why I ran for trustee An Edmonton Public School trustee does many things for students In my role as a trustee for Edmonton Public Schools, I am often asked to come and speak to Grade […] Trisha Estabrooks September 1, 2019
Food security is an issue for students Donations for Edmonton’s Food Bank are needed year-round By this point in the year, many kindergarten to Grade 12 and post-secondary students have just gone back to school. It’s exciting […] Mari Sasano September 1, 2019
Keeping on top of problem properties Report small bylaw infractions before they turn into bigger problems Almost every neighbourhood has homes that have become unkempt eyesores, but often there could be an underlying issue resolved with […] Stephen Strand September 1, 2019
Local affordable services just a step away Community organizations offer plenty of services for all For many people, accessing basic services and programs can be out of reach financially. Finding an extracurricular program for kids, tools for […] Victoria Stevens September 1, 2019