Learning skills to build stronger families The teenage years are often difficult for both parents and teens. Many pressures erode communication between generations, resulting in negative patterns which drive parents and teens apart. Enter the Strengthening […] Chantal Figeat September 1, 2018
Dig into a tasty menu of Filipino cuisine Walking into Kusina Filipino was like walking into a kitchen party at a family home. There was friendly chit chat amongst the staff, who frequently ventured out from behind the […] Stephen Strand September 1, 2018
Planning strategically for business success Many businesses fail because of lack of planning. Strategic planning is a crucial first step in business development and if excluded can be detrimental to the business. The planning stage […] Sharee Aluko September 1, 2018
Rallying for continued funding Over the last few weeks, community members have been rallying together and fighting hard to keep revitalization funding and support in Alberta Avenue. On June 18, city administration presented a […] Talea Medynski August 1, 2018
Latino celebration coming to Alberta Ave Pachamama Cultural Festival, an event that explores not only the colours and sounds of South and Central America but also the gifts of the earth itself, is coming to Alberta […] Kate Wilson August 1, 2018
Groove to sultry summer jazz on Alberta Ave While the Jazz Alley Showcase happening in Alberta Avenue is not entirely new, it brings a fresh vibe to a successful jam session series started a year ago. That series […] Kate Wilson August 1, 2018
Westwood unveils new spray deck and fountain Westwood Community League used to be home to an ornamental pond, but now houses a brand-new spray deck and fountain, designed for easy access and entertainment. On June 27, the […] Stephen Strand August 1, 2018
Sample music at Mice District Mondays Some of us will remember Tiffany’s Bird Shop on 111 Avenue. Philip Muz grew up in nearby Highlands, and has a photo of himself as a kid with a big […] Mari Sasano August 1, 2018
Supporting a local social enterprise I am orienting an intern to social service supports in the inner city, one of my intriguing job opportunities as a social worker in the hood. We are in front […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck August 1, 2018
ArtsCommon 118 kicks off with a bang MARIL MURRAY On Aug. 29 at 6 pm, everyone is invited to the first ArtsCommon 118 Community Party. The party, taking place on the very land that will hold the […] Editor August 1, 2018
Borden pool finally open to the public For two years, we’ve been waiting to dive into Borden Park’s natural swimming pool. On July 6, it finally opened for a test run for local community league members. They […] Constance Brissenden August 1, 2018
Our community is an Instagram hot spot LINDA HOANG There are many Instagrammable walls in Edmonton. These are walls that catch your eye, that have a pleasing aesthetic, and that photograph well for social media. Instagrammable […] Editor August 1, 2018