Message from the board chair This past year was productive for the board. We saw the addition of a few new faces to the team, and it’s been great to have capable folks at the […] Jessica MacQueen January 1, 2018
From the publisher’s desk As always, the Rat Creek Press continues to be chock-full of stories about local events, people, places, and businesses. We share opinions on local issues and cover the news around […] Karen Mykietka January 1, 2018
More programming for Alberta Avenue Cabin fever can be a distant memory for Alberta Avenue league members with plenty of opportunities to participate in local programming this year. The league is expanding its programming with […] Breann Gurney January 1, 2018
Indigenous program empowers and educates A unique pilot project aims to educate and empower Indigenous men to recognize and speak out about violence against women. I Am A Kind Man (Néya Napew Na Muton in […] Patricia Dunnigan January 1, 2018
A place for those with Parkinson’s disease Every time I drove by the Buchanan Centre, I was intrigued as to how they support people with Parkinson’s disease. My interest was recently piqued when I made a friend […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck January 1, 2018
A place for those with Parkinson’s disease Every time I drove by the Buchanan Centre, I was intrigued as to how they support people with Parkinson’s disease. My interest was recently piqued when I made a friend […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck January 1, 2018
Coliseum redevelopment comes at pivotal time When talks about building a new arena downtown got serious a decade or so ago, my first thought was, “What about the Coliseum?” A lot of memories were made in […] Mimi Williams January 1, 2018
Taking care of yourself while you’re young I’m 45 years old and after being right-handed all my life, I think I’m going to start training myself to be left-handed. After a long session of computer work last […] Karen Mykietka January 1, 2018
Local cyclists hit bike paths this winter For some cyclists, winter is simply another season on the road. With Edmonton’s network of bike routes, shared use/multi-use pathways, and separated bike lanes, cycling is picking up, especially with […] Rob Bernshaw January 1, 2018
Help for Edmonton’s homeless Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a home. According to a citywide survey by Homeward Trust in 2016, 1,752 people experience homelessness in Edmonton. Luckily, people in this situation […] Breann Gurney January 1, 2018
Saying goodbye after forty-four years The seven men reminiscing on the Coliseum ice last month worked together for over 30 years at the former home of the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Oil Kings. Memories and […] Kate Wilson December 2, 2017
Celebrate responsibly this holiday season The holidays herald parties, and that brings more instances of impaired driving. With this in mind, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is preparing for holiday checkstops, but police encourage drivers who […] Breann Gurney December 2, 2017