Strategies on keeping homes toasty warm One of my favourite memes I like to share with friends overseas when describing our winters in Alberta shows Luke Skywalker riding on a Tauntaun (on the icy planet of […] Alita Rickards November 1, 2018
Sheila Bowker Park slated for redevelopment Sheila Margaret Bowker cared about about people and her community. Bowker worked in long-term care facilities, and contributed her energy to Parkdale Cromdale Community League activities. Sadly, she died at […] Chantal Figeat November 1, 2018
New restaurant serves tasty, affordable food Alberta Avenue is home to a diverse selection of cultures, represented beautifully in the restaurants that line the Avenue. While walking down the Avenue, the aromas from the restaurants blend […] Stephen Strand November 1, 2018
Tango is a hot dance for a cold night “Learn something new. It’s good for your brain.” I put this challenge to the test this fall by taking up Argentine tango. Not that I knew much about tango. I […] Constance Brissenden November 1, 2018
Businesses navigate through bumpy economy Alberta Avenue has become home to quite a few new businesses. “Businesses come and go and obviously the economy isn’t as strong as we’d like it to be,” said Joachim […] Talea Medynski November 1, 2018
Consistency is important for business success I hastily left the office, walked briskly to my car, and raced out of the parking lot. I waited anxiously at each red light. After what seemed like a decade, […] Sharee Aluko November 1, 2018
City asks community for revitalization input On Oct. 17, City staff held an open house at Parkdale School to present the core components of a funding report for submission to city council as it prepares for […] Kate Wilson October 28, 2018
Infill development frustrates residents Bubbling under the surface of one of the prettiest blocks in Alberta Avenue is growing anger and frustration among neighbours forced to live near an infill development gone horribly wrong. […] Mimi Williams October 1, 2018
ArtsCommon project moves ahead A major transformation of Alberta Avenue is moving steadily toward the first groundbreaking, with the grassy space at 92 Street and 118 Avenue to house the four-storey ArtsCommon 118 community […] Kate Wilson October 1, 2018
Community Soles collects shoes for the needy Imagine you are an at-risk person on the streets of Edmonton with ill-fitting, tattered shoes or no shoes at all. It is hard to imagine, especially with the seasons turning […] C A Holloway October 1, 2018
Halloween event brings fun to the community This Halloween season, get prepared for a festive and family-friendly evening during Bent Arrow’s Great Pumpkin Event on Oct. 30. “It’s one of our greatest events in the community,” said […] Talea Medynski October 1, 2018
Provincial loan program a boon for seniors A loan program giving seniors the flexibility to put money into home repairs wherever they’re needed has given hundreds the chance to remain in their home, safely and independently. “The […] Kate Wilson October 1, 2018