Story Themes

There are lots and lots of stories about Edmonton on this website – many along common themes – so we’re making it easier to find the stories that interest you. We have organized stories into themes to help you navigate our site. For example: interested in the University of Alberta? Simply click on the University of Alberta link and it’ll take you to a group of stories about the university. Want to find out more about Edmonton’s festivals? Click on Festivals & Events. And if you have an idea about a story theme you’d like to see on the site, let us know!

Africa Connect In celebration of the United Nations International Year for People of African Descent, Mayor Stephen Mandel and City Councillors puts on Africa Connect. On this page, potential newcomers can find out more about Edmonton from people who already live or visited the city.
Attractions Theatres, shopping, Oilers hockey, winter sports, our river valley, art galleries, museums... you name it, we've got it.
Connecting the North Edmonton connects Alberta and the North to the rest of the world; whether as a global port, an inland connection from Prince Rupert’s deep water port and Asia, or as a hub to the development in the North.
Downtown Edmonton’s downtown is the most diverse section of the city. It is an exciting combination of culture, arts, and business. With a plethora of new developments standing in contrast to the heritage buildings that line Jasper Avenue the downtown core offers something for all tastes and desires.
Edmonton Police Service Deciding to move to a new city can be a complicated, exciting and uncertain process. On this page, potential newcomers can find out more from people who already live in Edmonton.
Edmonton's Chinese Community Edmonton's Chinese community has embraced and been embraced by our multicultural city, and the city looks forward to forging new ties to China and fostering the ones we already have.
Education/Students For potential students or instructors, Edmonton offers many leaning and working opportunities.
Festivals & Events Edmonton lives up to its reputation as Festival City with over 30 annual festivals. Explore the city’s unique and cultural festivals all year round.
South Side Visiting Explore Edmonton's vibrant Southside! What better way to discover what the Southside of Edmonton has to offer than through stories from residents?
Sports and Recreation Unleash your inner athlete! Whether you want to get competitive or just play for fun, Edmonton has a sports option for you.
University of Alberta Edmonton is the proud home of the University of Alberta (U of A), one of Canada’s top research universities. Find out more from the students’ and professors’ perspectives.
Urban Living Edmonton is a fun and modern city full of great shopping, entertainment, arts and  culture, sports, and a vibrant nightlife. And, it comes with the largest stretch of urban parkland in North America nestled in the middle of it all.
Visiting West Edmonton If you like options, you’ll like West Edmonton.
Volunteer Edmontonians are well known for their volunteering spirit. When it comes to lending their time, they find a variety of non-profits, charitable causes and events to extend a helping hand.
埃德蒙顿华人社区
埃德蒙顿华人社区与我们这座多元文化之城同呼吸,共命运,成为城市发展的中坚。继往开来,埃德蒙顿市希望在巩固现有友好往来的基础上,缔造崭新的与华联系纽带。
 

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