Sharing Canada Day traditions and memories What we do to celebrate the national day of Canada RCP CONTRIBUTORS Summer’s going by so fast and soon it will be July 1. Everyone has a different way of […] Editor July 1, 2019
New language centre for newcomers to open Local organization to open a centralized facility and English language centre The Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN) has been a support for new Canadians for almost 40 years, and […] Kate Wilson July 1, 2019
Infill design winner announced in Spruce Ave First-place design includes accessible and family-friendly elements The morning of Saturday, June 8, residents gathered at the Spruce Avenue hall to learn about the results of the ‘Missing Middle’ Infill […] Nadine Riopel July 1, 2019
City council lifts non-market housing pause Community leaders want firm policy and council oversight on new projects The seven year non-market housing pause is now lifted in Alberta Avenue, Eastwood, Queen Mary Park, Central McDougall, and […] Talea Medynski July 1, 2019
Local organization reaches out a helping hand Building community leadership is what revitalizes our neighbourhoods REACH Edmonton is perhaps not an organization that most of us would recognize, but true to its name, its influence reaches deep […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck July 1, 2019
New pilot aims to bring together businesses Initiative to create a safer area for shoppers and residents A new initiative between Alberta Avenue Business Association (AABA) and Alberta Ave’s EPS beat teams is hoping to make Avenue […] Talea Medynski July 1, 2019
Our school is more than an elementary school John A. McDougall students love to fundraise and help others GRADE 6 STUDENTS OF JOHN A. MCDOUGALL Across from the community public park and a couple of blocks down from […] Editor July 1, 2019
The urgency of wildfires and climate change Steps we can take to ensure we don’t start a fire One of the most memorable characters from my childhood is Smokey Bear. Created by the United States Forest Service, […] Mimi Williams July 1, 2019
One hundred years of Indigenous history The best things non-Indigenous people can do is listen and learn June is Indigenous* History Month in Canada. June is also the month in which Canada was provided the final […] Franki Harrogate July 1, 2019
Explore Edmonton’s great gems this summer How to be a tourist in your hometown and neighbourhood Edmonton is a wonderful city in the summer, but it’s easy to forget about what’s in our own backyard. Whether […] Alouise Dittrick July 1, 2019
Boosting your home security this summer Use these easy and practical tips to prevent break-ins Summer tends to be synonymous with vacations and yard work, but it can also bring more opportunities for would-be thieves. Sgt. […] Talea Medynski July 1, 2019
C’mon Festival heads downtown this July Long-running festival will feature three concerts KATHRYN MACINTOSH The C’mon Festival, Edmonton’s annual celebration of dressed-down classical music, started life on Alberta Ave in 2013 at St. Faith’s Anglican Church […] Editor July 1, 2019