Local league offers microgrant program Parkdale Cromdale Community League runs many programs, ranging from a collective kitchen, art and music, to yoga and dance. Most of the programs are free, which is one way that […] Mari Sasano May 2, 2018
Pondering the reality of sexual exploitation It’s no secret sexual exploitation exists in Edmonton. When faced with a problem such as this, we often demand someone else be responsible. For example, “When are police going to […] Rusti Lehay May 2, 2018
Program prompts johns to reflect on actions Greg bought sex for over 30 years. Now a reformed john, Greg (name changed for this article) attended the Sex Trade Offender Program (STOP), a post-court diversion program, formerly known […] Editor May 2, 2018
Exhibit explores the life of a newcomer What is it like to arrive in our community as a newcomer? What are the struggles? What moments of connection with others make a positive difference? These are the questions […] Jennifer Stewart May 2, 2018
Bask in the flowers and art at Bloomin’ It’s that time of year when people start thinking of gardening. For the past 12 years, That Bloomin’ Garden Show & Art Sale has been a place for people to […] C A Holloway May 2, 2018
Step into POP! for the love of comics One of the newest businesses on the Avenue is POP!, a store specializing in comics and graphic novels. Attached to Jasmine Belle Café, the store is easy to spot with […] Rebecca Lippiatt May 2, 2018
It pays to have difficult conversations The business partnerships that are most likely to survive are the ones in which the partners have had the difficult conversations while they are still in the honeymoon stage of […] Meena Deccan May 2, 2018
Spring brings more than blooming crocuses With the spring thaw, it’s not just last year’s trash that makes an appearance, it’s also used and dirty needles. Maggie Glasgow, an area resident, has found needles, used condoms, […] Amanda Sokal May 2, 2018
Organization helps tenants feel at home For the past 35 years, Right at Home Housing Society has provided safe, affordable homes for low-income individuals and families. As a community-based, not-for-profit housing provider, they began out of […] Stephen Strand May 2, 2018
Helping seniors age in their community When Stan Fuller checked out a book sale at the Northgate Lions Recreation Centre, it changed his life. He now has free snow shoveling, small income support, and a possible […] Kate Wilson April 1, 2018
Taking the next steps in waste management In February, city auditors revealed to the city’s utility committee that Edmontonians are not the champions of diverting waste that we thought we were. It’s long been the city’s goal […] Talea Medynski April 1, 2018
Library pilot program helps job seekers On a quiet March evening, volunteers at Edmonton Public Library’s Sprucewood branch helped job-seeking customers on the first day of an eight-week pilot program. For the next two hours, volunteers […] Talea Medynski April 1, 2018