Advice to keep your relationships alive Lover, friendship, or family members: all of these connections take effort to maintain and blossom. Without attention, these important relationships will fall apart. This February, Rat Creek Press contributors took […] Editor February 1, 2017
The history of a well-loved local home In January 2002, Patricia Dunnigan bought a house rich in history and now lives in the 1914 house with her husband, Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck. Throughout the years, past owners have done […] Chantal Figeat February 1, 2017
Comfort food and camaraderie in Norwood Ed Donszelmann is thrilled with how well opening Otto has come together. Despite delays with permits, all licensing was in place by Dec. 12, and the doors to this family-friendly […] Rebecca Lippiatt January 1, 2017
City planners seek input on Norwood Boulevard City planning staff held a second public meeting on Nov. 30 about the future of Norwood Boulevard from 109 to 82 Street. The first public meeting on June 22 provided […] Chantal Figeat January 1, 2017
Alberta bans door-to-door energy sales In the new year, expect fewer door-to-door salespeople to come knocking at your door. The Alberta government has banned door-to-door sales of furnaces, water heaters, windows, energy contracts, air conditioners, […] Talea Medynski January 1, 2017
Ten years of icy magic on Alberta Avenue Close the door behind you and step into a world of ice and snow art, costumes and street hockey. That’s the promise and follow through of Deep Freeze: A Byzantine […] Kate Wilson January 1, 2017
Outdoor community rinks holding firm Watching new skaters test their steadiness through sheer persistence is a cheery experience come winter as outdoor rinks become available in the neighbourhood. “I like making ice for the kids. […] Kate Wilson January 1, 2017
Building communities in urban centres What can a library offer that most people don’t have already with smartphones and tablets? Mayor Don Iveson and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi addressed a paying crowd of over 800 […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck January 1, 2017
Blowing soap bubbles on my 63rd birthday A journalist once asked Albert Einstein: “What is the most important question we can ask?” Einstein replied: “Is the universe a safe place?” That’s a big question. I am not […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck January 1, 2017
Ringing in the new year around the world My mother always told me to be careful about what I did on New Year’s Eve because that is what I would be doing all year round. (What a good […] Karen Mykietka January 1, 2017
NAIT’s new building draws students It’s Canada’s largest apprenticeship trainer. It’s in our neighbourhood, and it just got bigger. In September, NAIT opened its newest facility on the corner of 118 Ave and 106 Street. […] Kate Wilson December 2, 2016
Clearing roads and sidewalks during winter Winter brings cold weather along with snow and ice-covered roads and sidewalks. With an approximate $60-million annual budget for winter roadway maintenance, the city is responsible for sanding and plowing […] Talea Medynski December 2, 2016