Keeping our city vandalism-free together Thanks to the hard work of several Alberta Avenue stakeholders, graffiti vandalism has seen a reduction from 22 new tags a week to just four. “Every Monday, I would […] Editor August 1, 2017
Alberta Avenue gets more feet on the beat Edmonton Police Service (EPS) doubled its presence around 118 Avenue with the addition of six constables and a second sergeant to the beat in June. Led by Sgt. Ashley Hayward, […] Hamdi Issawi August 1, 2017
Learn about herbal plants with new programming Some herbalists grow herbs, some see clients, and some teach. I connect plants and people. More and more, urbanites want to learn about the plants around them and connect with […] Editor August 1, 2017
Processing triumph and trauma through art Art, and by extension artists, help build community. That was the insight that inspired the Arts on the Ave initiative over 10 years ago and that continues to bring energy […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck August 1, 2017
Local historical home gets a facelift Knocking on the front door of the house 11425 95A St was tricky. The porch was being renovated, resulting in piles of broken concrete and earth. A deep pit was […] Chantal Figeat August 1, 2017
Embracing the peaceful dog days of summer I love the dog days of summer, those hot sultry days typically from mid-July to the middle or end of August. During those precious summer days, I canoe and kayak […] Rob Bernshaw August 1, 2017
Making plans for the Northlands site People often complain that politicians never consult them before launching new development plans. Lately, the city has been asking for input so often it’s enough to make your head spin. […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck July 1, 2017
Residents talk to problem properties task force Problem properties are littered throughout the city, often causing unsafe or undesired living conditions. “A problem property is a chronic offender. It’s where there’s been a multitude of issues,” said […] Stephen Strand July 1, 2017
Anti-gay leaflets posted along the Ave Steven Townsend was walking his dog along 118 Avenue when he saw the first one: ”Repent! The sin of homosexuality will destroy Canada.” It was a leaflet posted at a […] Mari Sasano July 1, 2017
Long-standing business reveals new building Some family traditions endure through generations, like using only quality materials for buildings. On May 26, staff and family celebrated the grand opening of Remco Memorials’ new building. Remco Memorials […] Talea Medynski July 1, 2017
Marking up the sidewalk at Chalk It Up Sidewalk chalk is temporary, but Art on the Ave’s Chalk It Up event has been going strong for four years! What started as a simple concept—bring in some chalk artists […] Mari Sasano July 1, 2017
Celebrate Latin American culture this July It’s mid-afternoon at El Rancho Spanish Restaurant. Dora Arevalo, owner of El Rancho Restaurant and Orlando Martinez, dance instructor and entertainer, are intensely engaged in planning the second Festival Mi […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck July 1, 2017