Alberta Avenue has its own real-life heroine Comic book heroes possess superpowers to make the world a better place, but a real-life heroine resides and works here on the Avenue. Ana Alfaro operates Educational Tours and Travel […] Rusti Lehay July 1, 2018
Local resident has created her own oasis Walking into Alberta Avenue resident Colyn O’Reilly’s backyard is like stepping into an oasis. Her backyard is a prime example of what incorporating hardscaping (like rocks or patios) and softscaping […] Stephen Strand July 1, 2018
Legal ins and outs of starting a business So, you’re starting a business? Here are some things you may want to consider: Incorporation. Unless you know that you are going to do a booming business in your first […] Meena Deccan July 1, 2018
Being thankful for what Canada offers I will never forget my first day in my new country. April in Edmonton was freezing compared to Rwanda. I wondered if I would ever enjoy Canada due to the […] Nadine Uwimana July 1, 2018
Photographer captures a shot of our past In 1974, photographer Hubert Hohn was cruising Alberta Avenue and neighbouring communities—past its pre and post-war stucco and fieldstone houses—with his 35 mm camera. A year later, he focused his […] Kate Wilson July 1, 2018
Following the flow of words to a memoir A hiker, mother, educator, caregiver, community advocate, and Alberta Avenue resident enthusiast, Patricia Dunnigan followed the flow of words to see where the stories living inside her might lead. Working […] Rusti Lehay July 1, 2018
Make it a summer of neighbourly fun Alberta Avenue resident Maggie Glasgow intends to hold a block party every summer. She helped organize one three years ago and loved it, but last summer she was too busy […] Karen Mykietka June 1, 2018
Jane’s Walk illuminates local history Over 40 people gathered on the corner of 101 Street and 112 Avenue on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in May to participate in the fourth annual Spruce Avenue Jane’s Walk. […] Nadine Riopel June 1, 2018
Our pledge to Indigenous people in Edmonton The final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was released in 2015. It included several calls to action directed toward the media. Since then, the Rat Creek Press […] Patricia Dunnigan June 1, 2018
Legalization of pot expected for late summer Legalization of cannabis countrywide is on schedule, despite calls for a delay by Indigenous leaders and others. In a May 1 report on Bill C-45—the act legislating the use, […] Kate Wilson June 1, 2018
Cannabis legalization brings challenges The City of Edmonton has its own concerns with cannabis consumption and retailing, and staff have been scrambling to be ready for legalization. Sarah Jackson, senior communications advisor, said the […] Kate Wilson June 1, 2018
Making informed oral health decisions DR. WILLIAM CHIN As the federal government moves to legalize cannabis, some patients have asked about the impact of cannabis consumption on oral health. My goal as a general dentist […] Editor June 1, 2018