Seedy Sunday unites gardeners of all levels Every year on the third Sunday in March you’ll find the Edmonton Seedy Sunday event. This year’s event began with sunshine and blue skies, and the break in the cold […] Amanda Sokal May 1, 2017
The Carrot offers all-ages Hip Hop Night The hip hop community and those curious about the art form now have a space to perform and learn at The Carrot on the second last Wednesday of every month. […] Talea Medynski May 1, 2017
Telling a story in under five minutes On March 30, a crowd packed the gallery at the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts. They were there to see 19 short videos, each under five minutes, the result […] Mari Sasano May 1, 2017
How fear can be helpful as a motivator The day my pregnancy test read positive, I cried. They were not tears of joy. While this was a planned pregnancy, I was terrified. Although I had never pictured myself […] Nadine Riopel May 1, 2017
Qi Creative features new renovations If you walk west on 118 Avenue and look up to the second storey of the building on 94 Street, you will see a new mural. It is called the […] Stephen Strand April 1, 2017
Residents debate safe injection site proposal About 60 residents gathered in the basement of Sacred Heart Church on March 6 to hear from members of Access to Medically Supervised Injection Services Edmonton (AMSISE) about their proposal […] Mimi Williams April 1, 2017
Masjid Quba mosque holds an open house Alberta Avenue has always been populated by newcomers to Canada. In the last 10 years, many people moving to our community are from Somalia, Iraq, Lebanon, Sudan, and other Arab […] Rebecca Lippiatt April 1, 2017
Delton School stops ignorance with education Ignorance is a well-known root cause of prejudice. To combat this, Delton School is offering a refreshing solution. The goal is to educate not only students, but also their families […] Sierra Bilton April 1, 2017
Breaking out the board games for good fun Board games are a great way to spend time with family and friends. Although many of us grew up playing classic games like Monopoly or chess, there are seemingly endless […] Editor April 1, 2017
Comparing communities of two different cities Travel is eye-opening. You’re in a new place and you can’t help comparing it to home. When I went on a recent working trip to Havana, Cuba, it made me […] Constance Brissenden April 1, 2017
Developing Abundant Communities In a world of increasing social isolation, neighbours can be a great asset for social support, resources, help, and safety. A book called The Abundant Community by John McKnight and […] Sierra Bilton April 1, 2017
The road to creating community initiatives Many community initiatives happen in our area, encompassing everything from small community projects to big festivals. Wesley Andreas, creator of Animate the Avenue Alleys, is a great example of someone […] Talea Medynski April 1, 2017