Avenue Initiative funding remains uncertain Residents of neighbourhoods along 118 Avenue continue to urge the city to retain funding and support for revitalization as city council prepares to send scarce resources to new areas. At […] Kate Wilson September 1, 2018
Janis Irwin seeks NDP nomination for election On the evening of Aug. 1 at Bellevue Community Hall, Parkdale resident Janis Irwin announced to a crowd of 200 that she will be running for the NDP nomination in […] Nadine Riopel September 1, 2018
Bike lane proposal is a contentious topic In a mobilized community like Alberta Avenue, change brings impassioned discussion from a diverse pool of committed residents, particularly about the city’s bike lane proposal for Alberta Avenue’s upcoming neighbourhood […] Tekla Luchenski September 1, 2018
A happy ending for two school playgrounds Students returning to school this fall will have something to celebrate at St. Alphonsus Catholic School and Delton Public School, with long overdue replacements and upgrades making the playgrounds safer. […] Tekla Luchenski September 1, 2018
The good, the bad, and the ugly of infill For five years, city council has been on a mission to increase residential infill in Edmonton. Infill, new housing in central, mature, and established neighbourhoods, is a good and necessary […] Karen Mykietka September 1, 2018
Dear Edmonton Public student 100,000 This fall, the Edmonton Public school board will welcome its 100,000th student to the classroom! While there are no plans for ticker tape parades or school assemblies to celebrate this […] Trisha Estabrooks September 1, 2018
Dear Edmonton Public student 100,000 This fall, the Edmonton Public school board will welcome its 100,000th student to the classroom! While there are no plans for ticker tape parades or school assemblies to celebrate this […] Trisha Estabrooks September 1, 2018
Uplift gives people in need a helping hand Those in need will get a helping hand at Uplift: Day of Mercy on Sept. 22, a charitable event providing services, a shared meal, and donated items. Catholic Social Services […] Stephen Strand September 1, 2018
Uplift gives people in need a helping hand Those in need will get a helping hand at Uplift: Day of Mercy on Sept. 22, a charitable event providing services, a shared meal, and donated items. Catholic Social Services […] Stephen Strand September 1, 2018
The beauty and darkness of Alberta Avenue In her book, Little Yellow House: Finding Community in a Changing Neighbourhood, Carissa Halton combines honesty, keen observation, and a devotion to the Alberta Avenue community. Non-residents and people who […] Rusti Lehay September 1, 2018
Growing your friendly community bike shop This September, the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society (EBC) is holding an exciting fundraiser to help improve the facility on Norwood Boulevard. To get the low-down on the event, I spoke […] Sean MacQueen September 1, 2018
Welcoming fall with a festival and clean up This September, Eastwood residents have an opportunity to celebrate fall and clear away big items cluttering their property. The Eastwood Harvest Festival is being combined with the big bin event […] Kate Wilson September 1, 2018