EdmontonStories.ca - Storieshttp://www.edmontonstories.ca/Thu, 23 May 2013 22:01:34 MSTen-us McKernan School's 100 Kilometre Club http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/mckernan-school-100-kilometre-club http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/mckernan-school-100-kilometre-club living Janet Harvey info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 13 May 2013 14:28:51 MST Originally from Regina, Dr Doug Klein is dedicated to helping kids stay active. Our Picturesque Valley http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/picturesque-valley http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/picturesque-valley living Lori Frank info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:19:01 MST Every morning I pinch myself with the beautiful view of our river valley and Victoria golf course. It is like going on a holiday every day. I Am From Edmonton, Alberta http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/i-am-from-edmonton-alberta http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/i-am-from-edmonton-alberta living Ananda Majumdar info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:00:16 MST Ananda came to Edmonton in 2008, from Calcutta India and Edmonton is his home now. A Good Move So Far http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/so-far-so-good http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/so-far-so-good working Kay Oladele info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:28:24 MST Having just arrived in Edmonton, Kay is waiting to see what an Edmonton winter can serve up. A Bit Like Quicksand http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-bit-like-quicksand http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-bit-like-quicksand living Jan Slaski info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:09:50 MST Jan bet a colleague in Poland, he'd be back after a year spent in Edmonton. That was in 1993... A Chance to Build a Technicolour Guitar http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-technicolour-guitar http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-technicolour-guitar working Derek Heslinga info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:25:11 MST At Alberta Innovates Technology Futures, Derek had the inclination and opportunity to build a guitar... A City of Choice http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-city-of-choice http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-city-of-choice working Shawn Jones info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:21:18 MST After nine months of travelling between my family and my job, we finally decided to make Edmonton our home. It was a big change for them, but we’d expected it. What I didn’t expect was that it’d be a big change for me too. Downtown Edmonton in 30 Years http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 MST Metro News talks about Downtown Edmonton and what it will be like in 30 years. Edmonton Stories 'Downtown Dwellers' gives us some insight into life in Downtown Edmonton today. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/downtown-dwellers It's all in the Details http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/its-all-in-the-details http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/its-all-in-the-details living Alison Poole info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:04:17 MST Edmonton's beauty can shine through in some surprising places. Here to Stay http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/here-to-stay http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/here-to-stay living Luda Shmygelska info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:50:42 MST Luda takes full advantage of all Edmonton has to offer, which means she's here to stay. Engineering a Future http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/engineering-a-future http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/engineering-a-future working Jose Fernandez info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:40:08 MST Jose had it tough when he first moved to Edmonton, but worked hard to overcome the cultural differences he faced. Edmonton is THE Place to find a Job http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 MST The Edmonton Journal reports that Edmonton has the hottest job market in Canada. Read about a young carpenter from Ontario who chose Edmonton: http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/roll-of-the-dice Fancy a Change? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fancy-a-change http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fancy-a-change working Raymond Surage info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:04:23 MST As a child, Raymond studied the topography of North America. His interest in wide open spaces was one of the reasons he came to Edmonton. All Kinds of Energy http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/all-kinds-of-energy http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/all-kinds-of-energy working Marcio Mendes info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:13:56 MST Marcio sees Edmonton as a place of opportunity, not only for work but for entertainment as well. Reaching out from Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/reaching-out-from-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/reaching-out-from-edmonton living Caitlin Jackson info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:45:58 MST In the summer of 2010 we decided that Project HOPE needed to facilitate more for our community so we founded a not-for-profit organization. Why I Stay in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/why-i-stay-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/why-i-stay-in-edmonton working Geoffrey Laudat info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:08:59 MST My country of birth is Trinidad and Tobago and a good friend of mine in Edmonton told me there were opportunities in Edmonton. I have never looked back. A City of Many Paths http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-city-of-many-paths http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-city-of-many-paths living Margot Ross-Graham info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:02:48 MST Margot enjoys her life in Edmonton and she believes that the city’s extensive river valley trails could be a metaphor for the boundless opportunities here. A New Beginning http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-new-beginning http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-new-beginning working Gerry Ens info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:39:13 MST Gerry thought he was going to retire in Edmonton, but retirement didn’t stick. With so many phenomenal opportunities here, he found it impossible to go cold turkey: Roll of the Dice http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/roll-of-the-dice http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/roll-of-the-dice working Nick Harrington info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:13:04 MST Nick rolled the dice when he left Ontario, and believes he made the right choice, coming to Edmonton. 25 Years Ago Today http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 MST It was 25 years ago today that the City of Edmonton was hit with tornado. A Family Destination http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-family-destination http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-family-destination visiting Stephanie Sewap info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:06:23 MST Every year, Stephanie Sewap visits Edmonton with her husband and four children. Their favourite spot? West Edmonton Mall. On Life and Sushi http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/on-life-and-sushi http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/on-life-and-sushi living Ron Elmeleh info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:24:00 MST When Ron Elmeleh makes sushi he maintains a balance that is both appealing to the eyes and the mouth. My Roots in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/roots-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/roots-in-edmonton living Phillip H. Walker info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:32:58 MST Phillip's roots are right here in Edmonton. Read about his railroad and train memories. Macdonald Hotel Grand Opening 97 Years Ago Today http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 MST The Edmonton Journal reports that on July 5, 1915, the Macdonald Hotel held it's gala grand opening. http://bit.ly/PecbFH. Still standing grandly in the river valley Tom Puhjera, a worker at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, tells his story of working at the lovely hotel during a visit of Queen Elizabeth II. Reveling in the Edmorgasbord http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/reveling-in-the-edmorgasbord http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/reveling-in-the-edmorgasbord living Tamara Soltykevych info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:26:15 MST Tamara is an Edmontonian who stays here because of the wonderful cultural diversity found in our city. A Ride to Remember http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-ride-to-remember http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-ride-to-remember living Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:14:19 MST Chris is an Edmontonian, a constable with the Edmonton Police Service, and a Harley enthusiast. He is riding his bike across Canada to raise money to fight Multiple Sclerosis. I WILL Visit Edmonton Again! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/visit-edmonton-again http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/visit-edmonton-again visiting Geny Heywood info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:00:28 MST Geny Heywood arrived in Edmonton as a young immigrant woman. Although she no longer lives here, she vows she will visit again. A City of Urban Villages http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-city-of-urban-villages http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-city-of-urban-villages living Michael Janz info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:28:01 MST Meet the Marketing Director of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues and learn how you can get more involved with your neighbourhood. Edmonton's Gay Pride Parade http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 MST The Edmonton Journal reports that Premier Redford will be attending the Edmonton Gay Pride parade on June 9. Todd Smith tells his story about being a gay man and the welcome he has felt in the City. A Connected City http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-connected-city-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-connected-city-edmonton working Jason Ding info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 10 May 2012 11:26:57 MST Meet a man connected to the beating heart of entrepreneurship in Edmonton. City Hall - 20 Year Anniversary http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 MST This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Edmonton's beautiful City Hall. Read the story in the Edmonton Journal http://bit.ly/Jz60G2. And then check out Edmontonstories where a poem is demonstrated right inside a City Council Meeting. Exit to Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/exit-to-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/exit-to-edmonton working Chris Tse info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:44:37 MST Meet an entrepreneur who found success in Edmonton with a holistic fitness studio. A Bit of Italy in the Old Neighbourhood http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-bit-of-italy http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-bit-of-italy working Giuseppe Crudo info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:47:03 MST Giuseppe Crudo thinks everyone should be in love. So that's why he named his charming restaurant Cafe Amore - a place with a lot of love going on. City of Champions Means So Much More http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/city-of-champions-means-more http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/city-of-champions-means-more working Len Rhodes info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:41:08 MST Len Rhodes, President and CEO of the Edmonton Eskimos understands now that the City of Champions means more than success of our sports teams. A Job with a Bonus http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-job-with-a-bonus http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-job-with-a-bonus working Richard Andersen info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:53:12 MST My first question was, "Where is Edmonton?". Richard soon found out and thinks Edmonton and Edmontonians are a wonderful bonus. Urban Agriculture and 100-Mile Diet http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST Local food journalist Jennifer Cockrall King has written a new book called "Food and the City". Eating local and growing your own food is becoming more and more prominent, especially within cities. The Edmonton Journal has a story on this growing (no pun intended) movement. Edmontonstories' 100 Mile Diet tells a similar tale. You Don't Know What You Got http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/you-don't-know-what-you-got http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/you-don't-know-what-you-got living Bill info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:36:04 MST Bill had dreams of living a wonderful life in the city of Vancouver after he received his degree in Edmonton. But living in the ultra urban city proved to be disappointing with long commutes and high costs of living. He found out that you really don’t know what you got…. The Other Oil in Town http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-other-oil-in-town http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-other-oil-in-town living Barbara Biro info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:45:06 MST Family time is important to the Biros. Here's how they compromised with the age difference in their children. Edmonton One of Canada's Fastest Growing Cities http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST Edmonton is Growing! 100 Years Ago Today http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST February 1, 2012 marks the Centennial Anniversary of the amalgamation of Edmonton and Strathcona. Happy Amalgamation Day! Downtown Dweller Helps Revitalize Downtown Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MST Kent McKay, one of Edmontonstories' Downtown Dwellers sits on the board of directors for the Cambridge Building. Kent not only enjoys living in downtown Edmonton, he takes an active part in helping to revitalize the area. Edmonton's Affordable Housing http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MST In a recent survey conducted by the International Affordability Survey, Edmonton was named the city with the most affordable housing. Read about Bob from the UK who bought a home in Edmonton twice as large as what he could have bought in the UK Happy New Year. It's the Year of the Dragon http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 MST Today is the Lunar New Year for Edmonton's vibrant Chinese community. Read about our active Chinese community at Downtown Dwellers http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/downtown-dwellers http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/downtown-dwellers living Downtown Dwellers info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:48:23 MST What’s it like to live in downtown Edmonton? The Edmontonstories team met up with some downtown dwellers who wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Meet Kassie, Eric, Josh and Kent and learn what living in downtown Edmonton means to them. Edmonton Employers most optimistic in Canada http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 MST Employers in Edmonton are the most likely to hire new staff over the next few months according to a survey done by a global human resources firm. The high number of employers who are planning on hiring in Edmonton resulted in what the surveyor called a spike in the survey. Although high numbers were expected from Edmonton the results were still quoted as being “very pleasing information” The partners at Edmontonstories definitely echo this trend, to see their current job openings please click here: City Leads Country in New Jobs http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton led the country in job creation over the last 12 months, says the city’s chief economist. The jobs are primarily in manufacturing, construction, transportation, and in professional services. The current challenge is in finding people to fill the jobs. If you’re currently looking for work in Edmonton check out our partner page to see available opportunities. Holidays happier in Edmonton with Family Events http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 MST The holidays are a busy time for everyone with countless appointments and never ending to-do lists however the heart of Christmas is spending time with family. The Edmonton Journal has put together a great list of fun activities and events going on in the city that are much more fun when shared with family members. A City of Promise http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-city-of-promise http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-city-of-promise working David Aplin info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:15:36 MST My love affair with Edmonton started back in 1974 when my young family and I moved from Ontario. The company I’d come to work for closed shortly after our move, and we were left with three little kids and an uncertain future. But we loved the city—so we tried to find a way to stay. Movember http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 MST It’s now half way through the month that has been dubbed “Movember” and you’ve probably spotted many more moustaches than normal. This addition of facial hair is all in support of changing the face of men’s cancer by raising awareness of the health issues men face. Movember aims to use the moustache as a catalyst to bring about change and talk about health more openly. You can follow the official Edmonton Movember twitter feed @MovemberEdm or check out their website here The Right Fit for my Family http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-right-fit-for-my-family http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-right-fit-for-my-family working Daryl Silzer info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:25:12 MST I am a real family guy, so when we were considering a move to Edmonton three years ago, things like family-friendly activities, a sense of community, and a bright future were high on our priority list. Caring for Canines http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/caring-for-canines http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/caring-for-canines living Debbie Ward info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:01:24 MST I never thought I’d be living with nine greyhounds. But after falling in love with this often inhumanely treated breed there was no turning back. Remembrance Day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 MST On Friday November 11, 2011 you can pay tribute to the achievements and sacrifices made by the men and women who served Canada in times of war and peace. There are various locations across the city including the Butterdome, City Hall, the Cenotaph in St. Albert, the Kingsway Royal Legion Branch, the Royal Alberta Museum and more. For additional information please check here Anthony Henday opening up roads for Edmontonians http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 MST The opening of the Anthony Henday has affected many Edmontonians daily commutes. This week Edmontonstories received a great note on how pleased Emily is with what an enjoyable ride the Anthony Henday is now. Emily decided to write in and let us know what a positive affect this has had on her life as a daily commuter within Edmonton. She notes that living in more recently built housing on the west side of Anthony Henday it is quite apparent how much this city is expanding. "I am a student at Grant MacEwan as well and I can tell you homework and exams are much easier to deal with than my daily drive half way across the city. It is utterly amazing how Anthony Henday has changed this 20-30 minute drive to a mere 15 with little traffic, no stops, and a wonderfully newly surfaced road. Thank you so much for this enormous project that was undertaken, to all those who had a part in it, and the timely completion! It has made a significant impact on my life." Setting Down Roots http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/setting-down-roots http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/setting-down-roots working Keith Blackie info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:12:59 MST Years ago, my wife and I honeymooned in Canada. We took a bus tour across the entire, sprawling country, from East to West. We decided there and then that when our kids were school-aged, we’d leave the UK and settle in Canada. Rediscovering Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/rediscovering-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/rediscovering-edmonton living Sarah Beasley info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:48:00 MST I decided to approach living in Edmonton like I was in a new and exciting city I had never lived in before. I soon discovered I had more things to do than I had the time or money for. From Business Suits to Cowboy Boots get your Cowboy On! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 MST River City Round Up (RCR) is an annual city-wide festival that celebrates Edmonton's proud history of agriculture, cultural heritage and rodeo. Throughout the ten days, dust off your western attire and head out to one of the many events that will be happening in and around the city. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 5th as we launch RCR with a Kick-Off Celebration full of fun activities for the entire family in Sir Winston Churchill Square. The Round Up Caravan, made up of over 30 wagons and 20 outriders, will be making its way to the Square at around 12:15pm so make sure you're there to welcome them! dEdmonton is dEdicated to the celebration of all things Halloween http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MST dEdmonton is dEdicated to the celebration of all things Halloween. Their vision is to unleash a new Halloween festival upon our city - stitched, bolted and brought together from existing events across the Edmonton region. “The More…the Scarier” sums up the spirit of dEdmonton – a spirit personified by their fiendishly fun family activities; their devilishly diverse nightlife; and their horror happenings. Halloween in Edmonton offers something for everyone and so will dEdmonton. From New Orleans to Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/from-new-orleans-to-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/from-new-orleans-to-edmonton working Maurice Galloway info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:18:25 MST I came to Edmonton on June 18th, 2006. After living my whole life in New Orleans, two things brought me to Edmonton. Discovering Two Sides of Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/discovering-two-sides-of-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/discovering-two-sides-of-edmonton living Tiffany Kemp info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:50:30 MST I’ve discovered if you get involved, there's a lot to keep you busy in Edmonton. When I first got here I volunteered, met some really great people and made some fabulous friends. It's how my social network started. Edmonton ranked top city of Entrepreneurs http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MST For the second year in a row Edmonton has been ranked top among entrepreneurial cities in Canada by the FP/Canadian Federation of Independent Business, called Communities in Bloom. Edmonton ranks high for the size of entrepreneurial community and business optimism among small to medium business owners. Kerstin Roos shared her own story A Chocolate Boutique, read it here to see how she likes doing business in the city. A Real Sense of Community http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/real-sense-of-community http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/real-sense-of-community working Sam Vaitheeswaran info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:05:00 MST I traveled many parts of the world during my career as a welder and pipefitter before coming to Edmonton in 2008. And now I’m happy to call this place home. The Choice Was Clear http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-choice-was-clear http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-choice-was-clear working Michael King info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:56:31 MST My first impression came from the people in Edmonton. There are people here from every country in the world who’ve come to better themselves and you don’t feel like an outsider because the city is made up of such a diverse population. Keeping Busy in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/keeping-busy-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/keeping-busy-in-edmonton living Andrea Ryan info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:13:55 MST I have known Edmonton my whole life. I was born here, I attended university here, I got married here. During this time, I have lived both in Edmonton and in its surrounding communities, and I love it. Edmontonstories welcomes Design Group http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MST It's another exciting Friday for Edmontonstories as we welcome our newest partner Design Group Staffing Inc. They are Canada’s premier specialist staffing company servicing clients, job seekers and independent contractors. If you are job hunting make sure you check out what they can offer you. There's No Place like HOME! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/theres-no-place-like-home http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/theres-no-place-like-home living There's No Place like HOME! info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:00:23 MST Over the 17 years while I was abroad, I was asked where was home. Edmonton was always the answer. Funny how that is. I’ve lived in a lot of exotic places, but my family is all here, my best friends are here and even with some new additions, the city is still the same. Happy to be an Edmontonian http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/happy-to-be-an-edmontonian http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/happy-to-be-an-edmontonian working Dr. Gary Lopaschuk info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:11:54 MST I moved to Edmonton with a five year plan--I expected to move away in five years. Twenty-six years later, I'm still here and happy to be an Edmontonian. Looking For a Job in the Trades? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MST Wow more partners alert! Our fourth partner has now joined us: United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 488. Check out their page for information about their company and trades-related job listings. The Future's Wide Open http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-futures-wide-open http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-futures-wide-open living David Long info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:17:23 MST My plane touched down at the Edmonton International Airport on a chilly evening in December 2005. It was a world away from the gentle dusting of snow we’d get in Brighton, England, where I’m from. Breast Cancer Awareness Month http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MST Did you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Breast Friends are a group of breast cancer survivors who dragon boat race to raise awareness about breast cancer. Check out this video and see the Breast Friends in action at Edmonton’s Dragon Boat Festival. Edmontonstories Announces New Partners http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MST It’s an exciting Friday at Edmontonstories: Alberta Health Services and Harcourt Recruiting Specialists have jumped on board as partners! Be sure to check out their pages that includes information on their company, as well as job listings. Room to Grow http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/room-to-grow http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/room-to-grow living Collette Featherstone info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:02:16 MST I was born and raised in Edmonton, and though I’ve traveled the world, there’s just something about this city that always pulls me back. Edmonton Designer awarded with Emerging Designer Title http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MST Local designer Patience Soyege won the semi-annual competition Friday with her ‘office-to-cocktail party’ design at Western Canada Fashion week. “I wanted a complete look that could take a lady from the office to an after-hours cocktail party”. Click here for the full story. Festival Right Around the Corner http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MST Planning to check out this year’s Edmonton International Film Festival? We talked to Guy Lavallee, the festival programmer, about his take on what this festival means to the city and how it differs from festivals across the world. Click here for our video! Oscar Winner to Attend Edmonton International Film Festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MST The Edmonton International Film Festival kicks off this September 21 with an “edgy” Canadian-made lesbian love story: Cloudburst. On hand for the debut is Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker, who stars alongside Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis. For the full scoop, click here! WEM’s Multimillion-Dollar Renovation Project Almost Complete http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MST Since the mall opened in 1981, West Edmonton Mall (WEM) now spans 48 city blocks, while housing over 100 restaurants and 800 retail shops. Thirty years later, the mall continues to grow. By the end of the next year, WEM will feature white ceramic wild roses and hand-blown glass droplets hanging from its glass ceiling, as well as several new water fountains that synchronize with the mall’s music, fresh new exterior paint and more. To learn more about the project, click here. Edmonton’s Got A Passion for Fashion http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MST “Western Canada Fashion Week is the longest running and most established Fashion Week in Alberta” and is known for supporting “local and Canadian designers and artisans, while also showcasing some established international designers. This year Fashion Week takes place at the TransAlta Arts Barn starting September 22 to 29. For a sneak preview of what to expect check out our video here! U of A Takes Global Stage http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MST The University of Alberta has unveiled the new Centennial Centre, a state-of-the-art building, for Interdisciplinary Science giving researchers access to unique tools. The centre promises to attract top researchers to the city, while energizing the faculty of science and the university. Edmonton: Now Hiring! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MST Based on the results of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, Edmonton ranks fourth in the country for projected hires in the fourth quarter of 2011. “Sandy Doucet with Manpower says if you're looking for work in Edmonton, these next couple of months will be plentiful.” Edmontonstories is introducing a new “Job Opportunities” section to help you find the latest jobs. Keep your eyes peeled for new recruitment partners joining us soon! Edmonton Gets Close-up with Meeting Focus West Magazine http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton is featured as the close-up destination for the August issue of Meetings Focus West Magazine. While acknowledging the city’s strength in the oil and gas industry it was the city’s urban amenities that drew the most praise. For their favourite five Edmonton facilities, click here. Edmonton Novelists make Giller Prize Long List http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton Authors: Lynn Coady and Marina Endicott are two of an unprecedented 17 authors to qualify for the 2011 Scotiabank Giller Prize long list. Coady is nominated for her novel “The Antagonist” and Endicott is nominated for “The Little Shadows”. Click here for more! Students Officially Say Good-bye to Summer Break http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MST According to the Edmonton Journal, today 113,000 students begin their first day of school. 197 public schools and 87 Catholic schools officially welcome students back. Our Edmontonstories “Students and Learning” theme page features stories about and written by students from kindergarten to college to university. You can also find stories from international students, teachers and ESL learners. Click here for our student theme page! Fort Edmonton Hosts Storytelling Festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST The 2011 annual Fort Edmonton Park Storytelling Festival runs from September 4 to 5 during Labour Day long weekend. This year’s theme is the “River of Dreams” which highlights topics, such as the mystic qualities of magical rivers in mythology to the rivers that help carries people to new settlements, worlds and adventures. To learn more, click here! Edmonton Author Celebrates Much Anticipated Book Release http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST On Saturday September 3, Lynn Coady’s highly anticipated “The Antagonist” hits the shelves. As one of Canada’s most beloved authors, her new book has been earmarked as one of the most anticipated books of the year by the National Post. To learn more about her new book and why she calls Edmonton home, click here. A Bilingual Edmonton Story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST This September as parents send their children back to school, Chinese Canadian families can take comfort in knowing their child can grow up taking one of the best Chinese bilingual programs in Canada. Kildare Elementary is “the fastest-growing second language program in any public school system” and operates with the mandate of celebrating cultural festival and events all throughout the school year. Lisa Thang attended elementary at Kildare and incidentally after earning her Bachelor of Education degree, she chose to return to where it all started. Click here to read her Edmonton story. Edmonton Public Libraries Nourishing Young Readers http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST A new program from Edmonton Public Libraries is helping babies get acquainted with the world of reading. Baby Laptime is a free drop-in 30-minute program, for children under the age of one, which gives parents an opportunity to spend time with their baby reading at the library. The Edmonton Public Library is no stranger to childhood literacy initiatives as their recent campaign “Read. Talk. Play.” was recognized by the Canadian Library Trustees Association. Another crafty initiative has kids reading to their furry canine friend. Click here for the full scoop. Garneau Fright Nights http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST DEDFest 2011 is set to kick off its third annual horror film festival in Edmonton. Local thrill seekers can catch a glimpse of the undead with 14 shows across four days (August 25 to 28) at the Metro Cinema at the Garneau. Did you know DEDFest is actually Canada’s only true horror film festival? To find out more about DEDFest, check out co-organizer, Derek Clayton’s Edmonton story here. Local Charity Helps Edmonton Kids Start School in Style http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST Geomeer is a non-profit charity started by University of Alberta undergraduate Sameer Dhar and high school math teacher George Heidt. The charity teamed up with Old Navy to provide Millwoods junior high students with $100 gift certificates. The way George Heidt sees it is that: “school comes with a lot of pressures, and we wanted to help alleviate some of that with this project,” he said. “Kids want to fit in, and hopefully this will make them more comfortable”. To learn more, click here. Edmontonstories Now Listing Job Opportunities http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmontonstories introduces a new “Job Opportunity” section which brings you the latest job opportunities through our partnerships with local companies. Each of our partner pages contains information about the company, as well as job listings. Our first partner is David Aplin Recruiting. Be sure to check our latest news and site often as we will be unveiling more partners in the near future! For a look at David Aplin Recruiting’s partner page, click here. Hawrelak Brings in the Blues http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s Labatt Blues Festival is Western Canada’s premier blues event. This year’s lineup includes The John Nemeth Soul Revue, Chubby Carrier, The Bayou Swamp Band and much more. Don’t miss out as the best blues talents assemble at William Hawrelak Park’s amphitheatre. The festival kicks off Friday 5:30 PM and ends on Sunday. For a sneak peek, check out our video here! Waterpark Makes a Splash http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST West Edmonton Mall’s World Waterpark gets three new water slides, including the Cyclone and the twin Sky Screamer Extreme, this week. Riders can expect top speeds of 70 km/h on a 17-metre vertical launch straight down into the slide on the Cyclone and speeds of 60 km/h on the twin Sky Screamer Extreme. All three slides feature an ‘aqualaunch’ which involves entering a glass capsule. To learn more about the new thrills, click here. My Fab Fringe Festival Experience - Part II http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fringe-festival-experience-part-2 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fringe-festival-experience-part-2 visiting The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:23:14 MST Edmonton is a wonderful place in summer for festivals. Here's more what people have to say about their Fab Fringe Festival Experience! My Fab Fringe Festival Experience http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fringe-festival-experience http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fringe-festival-experience visiting The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:31:25 MST Edmonton is a wonderful place in summer for festivals. Read what the people we asked about their Fab Fringe Festival Experience said and check out what they had to say! Fringe Nears Attendance Record http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST The first weekend of the 30th annual Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival kicked-off with a bang as nearly 175,000 Fringe-goers packed the streets by Saturday night. A combination of warm weather, increase in shows and street performances fuels the potential of breaking previous year’s records. The Fringe experienced a 20 per cent increase in attendance to the live in-door performances. Amongst the crowd was Hollywood star Zach Galifianakis, spotted with friends and family! Welcome to the Fringe http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST The 30th annual Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival opened its doors on August 11 with an electrifying parade and record-setting advance sales in the Fringe’s 30 year history. With over 200 shows over 11 days, don’t miss out on the excitement! For a list of all Edmonton Fringe Festival’s 2011 plays, sorted by star rating, click here. Magical Memories From the Fringe http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST The Fab Fringe Festival Contest ran from June 29 to July 27 encouraging Fringe fans to share their most memorable Fringe moment for a chance to win one of our three prize packages. After 193 incredible entries and the tough task of picking the three best by our local panel of judges, Cheryl Joyce’s heartfelt entry about her son’s Fringe experience in 1999 as a volunteer won the grand prize. The two other prize packages were awarded to Diane Robinson for her unique story of how one balloon busker’s extra effort created a “treasured memory” for her five-year old daughter and to Carole Yue for her recollection of a masterful performance by Cellolitis. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone for all your amazing entries. Keep your eyes peeled for more contests to come! For a look at the winning moments, click here. Mayor Mandel Meets Fab Fringe Festival Contest Winners http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST On Wednesday August 10, Mayor Stephen Mandel will present the winners of the Fab Fringe Festival Contest their prize packages. The event will be held in front of the TransAlta Arts Barn (10330-84 ave) at 1:45 PM with Edmonton media on hand to cover the event. The Fab Fringe Contest hosted by Edmontonstories was hugely popular, significantly exceeding the number of expected entries. Enthusiastic Fringe fans eagerly wrote to Edmontonstories about their most memorable Fringe moment for a chance to win the grand prize pack of a VIP Fringe experience worth over $1200, as well as two runner-up packages both worth over $500. The presentation is open to the public and sets the tone for this year’s 30th annual Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. The festival lifts the curtains on Thursday August 11 and will go until August 21. See you there! Parade of the Caribbean http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST Originally a part of the Klondike Days Parade in 1984, the Cariwest: Edmonton Caribbean Carnival have since become a celebration of its own, honouring Carribean culture. Most of the Caribbean immigrants in Edmonton originate from Trinidad and Tobago and they take full advantage of the carnival to welcome you into their world. The celebration is hosted in downtown venues: Shaw Conference Centre, Jasper Ave, Churchill Square and the Canadian Druze Centre. The event is free and inclusive to everyone who attends. The 27th annual Cariwest: Edmonton Caribbean Carnival starts August 5 through 7, and the festivities include a Costume Extravaganza, the Caribbean Parade, a Fay-Ann Lyons performance and Caribbean Village live entertainment. For a taste of what to expect this weekend, check out our video of the 25th Cariwest: Edmonton Caribbean Carnival here! Fab Fringe Festival Experience Contest Winners http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-fringe-festival-experience-contest-winners http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-fringe-festival-experience-contest-winners visiting The Fab Fringe Festival Contest info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:26:09 MST Entrants from across Canada shared their memorable Edmonton/Fringe moment for the chance to win the ultimate Fringe VIP prize package featuring a stay at Metterra Hotel on Whyte, Fringe Ticket Packages, Fringe swag, Edmonton Attractions Family Passes and more! Medal of Honour http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST Every first week of August, an army amasses upon the grounds of Gallagher Park awaiting the go-ahead to begin its mission. This army requires no draft as each year 2,000 come forth willingly to serve the noble cause. This army I speak up is not preparing for battle; they are the magical volunteer army that “rallies around every festival or fellow human being in need of help”. This year as you enjoy the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, behind the scenes will be the magical volunteer army serving Edmonton proudly. For a video of the magical volunteer army, click here. Folk Music Festival Back With a Bang http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton Folk Music Festival returns in style for 2011 setting a record for ticket sales in two hours as every four-day Folk Fest pass gets snatched up by eager folk music lovers. The festival is one of the biggest Folk Festivals in the world and features national talent from all across Canada, as well as international folk stars. On the surface it may appear that people show up merely for the music, but upon further examination one will see what makes this festival truly unique and ‘true to its roots’. The festival hosts over 20,000 people per day for four days in the downtown Gallagher Park and continues to be as diligent as ever in protecting the environment with green initiatives ranging from the ETS Park ‘n’ Ride to the bike lock-up service to the installation of temporary walkways to the, full-scale garbage collection teams working night and day to the use of solar panels to power all the merchandising tents and lights and much more. Don’t miss this year’s Edmonton Folk Music Festival as it gets set to sound-off on Thursday August 4 at 6 PM and ends on Sunday August 7. Callingwood Community Makes a Splash http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Southwest Edmonton community welcomes the newly designed “River Life” themed Callingwood Spray Park that’s keeping Edmontonians cool. You’ll find 40 different water effects including shower, spout, spray, splash and everything in-between. You can also expect to see this “River Life” theme fully come to life with custom-designed features such as faux bridges, a hollow log slide and a faux-rock waterfall area. For more information on the Callingwood Spray Park, including address and hours of operations, click here. A Heritage Festival Story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Every August long weekend, the Servus Heritage Festival showcases Canada’s rich multicultural heritage. This year marks the 36th annual Servus Heritage Festival which features 62 pavilions dedicated to celebrating over 85 cultures from around the world in our very own William Hawrelak Park. “A weekend of cascading sounds, smells and colourful sights as nationalities from around the world display their foods, dances, traditions and histories” is how one Edmontonian, Bob Coe would describe the midsummer festival. Find out what else he had to say about attending festival, as well as his interesting search for an on-patrol police officer. Read his Edmonton story here. A Display of Canada’s Multiculturalism http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Whenever Canadians attempt to disidentify from our southern neighbour, undoubtedly the first thing you’ll hear is that we are a nation of kind and tolerant people. So it should come as no surprise that Alberta’s capital, the City of Champions is leading the way with the 36th annual Servus Heritage Festival 2011. The festival takes full advantage of the August long-weekend, celebrating more than 85 cultures from all around the world from July 30 to August 1. With 64 pavilions, you’ll get the chance to sample some of the finest culinary delicacies of each culture. You will also get to enjoy cultural performances, shop for crafts, artwork and clothing, view cultural displays, photos, paraphernalia and share stories. The festival takes place at William Hawrelak Park and starts at noon this Saturday. One more thing – don’t worry about parking or gas, ETS Park ‘n’ Ride will be in full force offering direct chartered buses to and from the festival. U of A Panda Bears http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/u-of-a-panda-bears http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/u-of-a-panda-bears living Anneka Baker info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:58:42 MST Meet Anneka Baker. Originally from Ottawa, Ontario she came to Edmonton to play on the University of Alberta’s Panda Bears women’s basketball team. Lights, Camera, Edmonton! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton is unmistakably on the A-list when it comes to summer festivities. Matthew is a NAIT graduate who took his passion for the city to the next level as he explains what he loves best about Edmonton through his camera lens. With so much happening around the city, he highlights which festivals he enjoys venturing to in the summer and lets us in on his interesting annual mini-doughnut tradition with his family. Check out his video here! Who Loves A Parade? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Thousands showed up to enjoy the Capital Ex parade held downtown yesterday, July 21. The vibrant atmosphere that is ever-present at an Edmonton summer festival was palpable, as 200,000 packed the streets to enjoy the 100+ different floats, marching bands, mascots, military vehicles, cheerleaders and more. Our city core streets were filled with eager Edmontonians well before the 10 a.m. start of the parade as they secured their “front-row seats”. Edmonton Comes Alive in the Heart of Summer http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton comes alive in the heart of summer as the city welcomes Capital Ex, A Taste of Edmonton and the Edmonton Indy. The festivities comes marching in through downtown Edmonton on July 21 with the Capital Ex parade and the start of A Taste of Edmonton festival. This year is the 27th annual Taste of Edmonton festival as they introduce a new twist: A Taste of Desserts and Liqueurs, which can be found inside the Art Gallery of Alberta. A Taste of Edmonton will go from July 21 to 30. Capital Ex also promises 10 days of breath-taking fun as the grounds at Northlands transform into a hotbed of excitement from July 22 to 31. Also on July 22, the Edmonton Indy gets the green light to put the pedal to the metal. As racers from across the world and national talent gather in the city, they are getting set to thrill Edmonton as they compete on a challenging new racecourse. If you’ve ever wondered why Edmonton was voted as Canada’s Cultural Capital in 2007 and is Canada’s Festival City, now you know why! An Edmonton Summer Story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton is the City of Champions and that can probably be attributed to our community-first attitude and our love to celebrate. In the heart of summer, Edmonton is jam packed with things to do: our Canada Day celebration at the legislature, The Works Art & Design Festival, Street Performers Festival, Sourdough River Raft Festival, A Taste of Edmonton, Capital Ex, the Indy, the Fringe and so much more. Find out what Edmontonians, Calgarians and visitors from British Columbia and Ontario have written to us telling us about their perfect Edmonton Summer Experience. Sustainable Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/sustainable-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/sustainable-edmonton working Cliff Higuchi info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:48:48 MST I had a few ideas about how the level of service for the Shaw Conference Centre’s clients could be improved. I shared my thoughts with the Centre’s management one day and the next thing I knew, I was hired. That was 24 years ago. Find out how Cliff is making the Shaw Conference Centre more sustainable! Home-Grown Brewing Company Stays On Tap http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Local microbrewer shares his view on what keeps his microbrewing company flowing: "We try to make bigger tasting beers. From our point of view there's no point in making something that's really mild and non-distinctive because why would you buy it?" asks Herbst. “Might as well make something that's distinctive and my own. That's what we're trying to do." Click here for more of what Neil Herbst has to say. Alley Kat’s Secret Ingredient: Edmonton Water http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Alley Kat Brewing Company attributes much of their success to Edmonton – whether it’s the fact that it’s a product that’s tried and true in its own home market or the fact that they hire locally. But did you know that it’s one of Edmonton’s purest resources that give their beer its unique taste? Find out what Neil Herbst, cofounder of Alley Kat Brewing Company, have to say about Edmonton’s water and the beer’s unique flavour and texture in this video. Also learn more about the rich history of microbreweries here in Edmonton and what its like to be a small microbrewery in a world of corporate giants! An Active, Outspoken Community http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-grit-program http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-grit-program living Debbie Appleby info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:35:49 MST Not my baby! This is NOT happening to my child, was Debbie's first reaction when she found her son Kent would be severely handicapped. Kent is now 30 and thanks to the special needs community he is able to enjoy a high quality of life. Read more about Debbie's experience in our city. Local Driver Gets Indy Green Light http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST “Stefan is one of the most gifted young drivers I have seen in all my years in the paddocks.” said Anne Roy, the general manager of the Edmonton Indy. Eighteen-year-old Stefan Rzadzinski, better known as Razzle Dazzle, will get an opportunity to race in front of his hometown in this year’s Edmonton Indy from July 22 to 24! This year’s Indy promises more excitement and action with a new race-course design and some of this nations’ best drivers: Alex Tagliani, Paul Tracy and Andrew Ranger. Love the Rush of the Edmonton Indy? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST If you love the rush of the Edmonton Indy, you’re not alone. Last year Edmontonstories received 445 entries from across Canada in our “Race to the Honda Indy” contest. Entrants shared with us their most memorable Edmonton/Indy moments for a chance to win an electrifying ride in an Indy Pace Car. Check out the six best entries from last year to get you prepped for this year’s Edmonton Indy! Passionate About Responsible Tourism http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-responsible-tourism-destination http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-responsible-tourism-destination visiting Laura McGowan info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:26:57 MST Edmonton is a Responsible Tourism destination. This is a shift from traditional tourism and goes beyond just being green, it supports the community socially and financially and much more. Edmonton: Canada’s Capital in Microscopy and Nanotechnology http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s National Institute for Nanotechnology will benefit from an international collaboration that gives Canadian companies access to a uniquely configured transmission electron microscope. This will be the first of its kind outside of Japan. “Alberta's strength in nanotechnology is growing on every front from research to commercialization," said Greg Weadick, Minister of Advanced Education and Technology.” Musical Highlights Edmonton’s Beauty http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton The Musical is written and directed by Cara Albo and features a mix of live concert and theatre. Inspired by a tough breakup, this musical weaves in performances by 27 local bands as it tells the story of Jake who goes on five disastrous dates before realizing that love was right in front of his nose. His odyssey takes him through some of Edmonton’s best attractions, ranging-from the Muttart Conservatory and Whyte. U of A Students Creates Healthy Chip Alternative http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST University of Alberta Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science students have created a healthy alternative for the average potato chip. Each 40-gram bag of Chickito, their chickpea chip, contains four grams of protein, three grams of fibre, 55 mg of sodium and is cholesterol-free. The team will be taking their creation to the Pulse Canada competition and testing it against the country’s top science minds. Win a Fab Fringe Festival Experience http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Did you know Edmonton was voted the Cultural Capital of Canada in 2007 by the Cultural Capitals of Canada Program? The city hosts more than 30 festivals year round, including this year’s 30th annual International Fringe Theatre Festival. Whether you’re a seasoned Fringer or Fringe newbie, here’s your chance to attend and be treated like a VIP. Three prizes packages are up for grabs – grand prize is valued at over $1,200! Contest runs until July 27. Come All to Edmonton International Street Performers http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival comes to life this Friday. The festival attracts the best street performers from all over the world and 70 per cent consists of Canadian talent! Shelley Switzer, the festival’s artistic director, tells us in this video what you can expect from the ten-day event. Street Performers Festival Kicks off Friday http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST “Even cooler about the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival is the cost, says artistic producer Shelley Switzer. Street performing is perhaps the only form of entertainment where audiences don’t have to pay until after they see the show, and only then what they think its worth. Edmontonians are known to be particularly generous.” This year’s festival is bringing in the best performers from Canada, U.S., Thailand, Japan, Germany and England. For more information, click here. Edmonton on the Leading-Edge of Nanotechnology http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton is first in Canada to produce a new nano material made from plants that’s stronger than steel and completely bio-degradable. This material can have uses ranging from health care, such as use in bone replacements, to the interior structures in air-crafts. To learn more, click here. Move for U of A Nanotechnology Program Proves Successful http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MST Did you know Edmonton is the first in Canada to produce a new nano material that is strong, bio-degradable, natural and environmentally friendly? It’s news like this that is quickly giving Edmonton a reputation as a Canadian nanotechnology hotbed. When Riki Roy’s son, Avishek wanted to pursue an education in nanotechnology, her entire family relocated to Edmonton so her son could study at the University of Alberta. They have since built their new life in the city. Read her story here. Canada Day Festivities http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST The city of Edmonton celebrates Canada’s birthday this Friday! All day long the city will be in full-on celebration mode with festivities at City Hall, the Edmonton Valley Zoo, the Muttart Conservatory, Fort Edmonton Park and so much more! Don’t forget the firework finale at 11 pm to cap it all off. Be sure to check here for a full listing of all the festivities! Edmonton’s Finest Patrol Downtown Core http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST The Core Crew is back yet again for yet another year of service. The team of 5 can be seen proudly donning their bright red polo and baseball caps with the mandate to serve and inform those looking for an adventure in the downtown core! For more information click here. Welcome back Core Crew! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST The summer of 2009 saw an ingenious idea come to fruition; a lemonade stand at the heart of downtown! Find out how the Core Crew with the help of The Works Art & Design Festival, Melcor Developments and Sobeys Urban Fresh raised $550 for the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters. Support for Multiculturalism 23,000 Strong in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day across Canada. This year Edmonton proudly honors the city’s cultural diversity as Councillor Sohi along with Racism Free Edmonton’s partners set to unveil scrolls featuring 23,000 names of Edmontonians in full support of multiculturalism. The scrolls will be rolled from the balconies of City Hall extending down to the city steps at noon, Monday June 27th. John Janzen Nature Centre Reopens! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST This weekend, June 25th and 26th, the John Janzen Nature Centre celebrates its reopening with free admission. Family activities start Saturday 11 am and includes pond dipping, animal encounters, face panting, nature walks and more! For more information click here. Swing into Action this Weekend! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST Swing by the City Market (104th St.) this weekend and celebrate Alberta’s dance community as the 2011 Feats Festival of Dance kicks-off for another year. Come prepared for free dance classes and the opportunity to experience everything from jazz, hip-hop and ‘dramatically different contemporary styles’ offered by some of Edmonton’s top dance talents! Feats Festival of Dance 2010 Edmonton Story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST Want a taste of what this weekend’s Feats Festival of Dance will be like? Check out a video from last year’s festival featuring Gerry Morita! Edmonton Celebrates National Aboriginal Day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST June 21 is National Aboriginal Day in Edmonton – a day when we honor Canada’s First Nations and celebrate the culture and contribution to the country. Click here for more info. Ms. Edmonton 2005 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST "I'd never jigged before, and I don't think Mayor Mandel had ever jigged before, and here we are, jigging across the stage. It was quite an experience. And it was totally unplanned." Ms. Edmonton 2005 recalls her Edmonton story as emcee of National Aboriginal Day. Read about her experience on stage with Mayor Mandel here. Arts Festival Celebrates Creativity in Downtown Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST Starting this Thursday through until July 5, dozens of Edmonton downtown venues will house the 26th annual The Works Art & Design Festival. Key venues include the Stanley A.Milner Library, City Hall, Shaw Conference Centre, Moriarty’s Bistro and Wine Bar, while the grand attraction will take place centre stage in our beautiful Churchill Square. This year promises artistic altered-images of forest fires, a “massive mess of wood” and the wandering “curious Buffalo Boy”. Find out more here. The Works Art & Design Festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST Leave your left brain at home! Bring your right brain instead to Edmonton’s 26th annual The Works Art & Design Festival. The festival celebrates the power of right-brain thinking. Want a sneak peek? Check out this video. Edmonton Job Market Heating Up for Summer http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST Summer’s rising temperatures is also bringing with it a rising job market. Edmonton-area employers are reporting a desire to hire this coming quarter. From July to September, 27 per cent of employers surveyed confirmed they are actively adding to their staff while 68 per cent indicated they are satisfied with their employment levels. Net employment has risen from nine per cent last year up to 23 per cent this quarter. How the Dead Brought Me to Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/dedmonton-marshall-mcluhan http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/dedmonton-marshall-mcluhan living Almond Aguila info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:04:34 MST I find it fascinating how flabbergasted some people are when I say I’ve moved to Edmonton for graduate studies. Several times, they’ve reminded me of the city’s well-earned nickname “Dedmonton.” Ironically, it was the dead that brought me here. Edmonton: a Retailer's Hotbed http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST A national report has placed Edmonton as Canada’s fourth fastest-growing municipal market. This is shown through West Edmonton Mall luring in retailers, such as Apple and Victoria Secret. The mall will continue to expand, welcoming J. Crew, Steve Madden, Simons, Armani Exchange and True Religion in the very near future. Click here to find out more about Edmonton’s skyrocketing retail growth! Green & Gold http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/university-of-alberta-golden-bears http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/university-of-alberta-golden-bears living Eric Hunter info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:02:54 MST Eric Hunter came to study in Edmonton from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He has since lived in the city for five years. On top of being a University of Alberta student, he plays on the university’s Golden Bears Mens hockey team. Splash into Action this Annual River Day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s 14th annual River Day featuring a free pancake breakfast, canoe rides, fishing lessons and more splashes off this weekend. The one-day event runs June 11 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Rundle Park Family Centre. For more information click here. Firefly Theatre Continues to Defy Gravity http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST La Cité francophone plays host to Firefly Theatre & Circus’ “Let There Be Height” show. The aerial acrobatics show is the only one of its kind and has sold out every year since its launch. Now for the first time ever, the show will be a two-night affair taking flight this Friday and Saturday. More details here. Firefly Theatre’s Artistic Director Takes Flight http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST Curious how Edmonton’s Firefly Theatre took off? Annie Dugan, co-founder and Creative Director of Firefly Theatre, can be seen flying through the air at various events around the city. She tells her Edmonton story here. Aboriginal Arts Festival Returns to Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s Rubaboo returns for its third year to Catalyst Theatre. The local aboriginal arts festival will have theatre, dance, music and performances that embrace both contemporary and traditional arts. Performances run starting tomorrow through to June 19. For more information... From India to Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/india-to-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/india-to-edmonton living Ananda Majumdar info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:02:24 MST I have been an international student at Grant MacEwan University since 2008, after arriving from Calcutta, India. This was my second trip to Canada, so I was not fearful of coming to Edmonton. U of A student receives top national honors in leadership http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST University of Alberta student, Sameer Dhar, has been selected as one of Canada’s Top 20 Under 20 in Leadership. Sameer and high school teacher George Heidt runs Geomeer, an Edmonton-based charity. The charity provides households with supplies and grocery gift cards, as well as back-to-school clothing gift certificates. Find out more about the promising University of Alberta leader. 400 Artists + 50 Events in 11 Days = Nextfest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST What happens when 400 artists come together to create more than 50 events over the period of 11 days? Nextfest of course! The emerging-arts festival is happening now until June 12. Check out the festivities... The Next Shakespeare http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST Did you know Edmonton has a lively theatre and arts scene for established artists and actors? Not convinced? Check out this video about Nextfest, where festival director Steve Pirot talks about looking for the next Shakespeare. Stollery Children’s Hospital’s Miracle http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST When Sophie Upton’s heart was seriously damaged by chemotherapy, her family moved from Winnipeg to Edmonton for the city’s Stollery Children’s Hospital. Sophie was put on an artificial heart until a transplant could be performed. Two years later, her heart has never been stronger. Find out more about her miraculous recovery and her time at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. St. Albert’s Children’s Festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MST St. Albert’s Children’s Festival takes children and families on an electrifying and educational experience during the five-day event. Daily performances are happening now until Saturday. Can’t make it? Lucien gives us a preview of the festival’s sights and sounds in this video. Commonwealth Stadium welcomes U2 on June 1st! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Construction is underway as crews begin to set up U2’s massive stage “The Claw” at Commonwealth Stadium. It took 55 trucks just to bring in the stage’s building blocks. Another 53 trucks are hauling in lighting and sound equipment. The concert takes place this Wednesday June 1st. Edmonton is one of the band’s first North American stops in U2’s 360 Degrees Tour. Capital Ex Gearing Up For A Hot Summer http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Capital Ex brings in top Canadian talents to the City of Champions this summer. Edmonton Folk Music Festival lineup unveiled! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Music fans will once again get their groove on this summer in Edmonton’s Gallagher Park. This year’s Edmonton’s Folk Music Festival lineup has been unveiled. Take a look. Are any of your favourites performing? Churchill Square – See Ya There! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 MST If you’re looking for something new and exciting to do during your downtown lunch break, Churchill Square probably has something for you. This summer the square will offer escape, relaxation, a variety of food, free entertainment and no-cost activities. For more information... Join the Splash Bash! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Join the Splash Bash! Edmonton’s summer pool season officially opens this Saturday at Mill Creek Pool. Grab your swimsuit, your family, and friends and jump in! Edmonton Jazz Fest Lineup Announced http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Madeleine Peyroux and Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will headline the Edmonton International Jazz festival this summer. The festival lineup, announced Wednesday, kicks off with Supafunkrock up-and-comer Trombone Shorty on June 24. For more information... Alberta records fastest EI decline in the country http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Alberta has recorded the fastest decline in Employment Insurance benefits in the country, according to Statistics Canada. The number of Albertans receiving regular Employment Insurance benefits in March dropped 25.3 per cent compared with March 2010. In the same period Edmonton saw a 19.2 per cent fewer people receiving EI. Edmonton in top four cities expected to lead economic growth http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton is among the top four cities for economic growth in Canada in the next five years, according to a study by the Conference Board of Canada. Edmonton Story Slam http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 MST 10 writers. 5 uncensored minutes each. Head to the Haven Social Club this Wednesday night for the Edmonton Story Slam, a wild evening of live original stories. Looking for a career in policing? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Looking for a career in policing? Edmonton Police Service (EPS) will be holding two Recruit Training Classes in the fall of 2011. To learn more about life as a police officer in Edmonton and to find out where to apply, check out our EPS page… Fringeopolis http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s Fringe Theatre Festival welcomes you to Fringeopolis, a municipality of creativity, a veritable city-within-a-city. The Fringeopolis theme was unveiled as part of the festival’s 30th anniversary celebration. Become a citizen of Fringeopolis for benefits including ticket pre-sale opportunities, free transit with ETS during the Festival, an invitation to a pre-Festival Citizen Night, and more. McGrew Meets City Hall http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-poetry-festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-poetry-festival living Alice Major info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 09 May 2011 09:58:57 MST At the Edmonton Poetry Festival, we’re always doing our best to get poetry out and around. So we had this bright idea to stage a flash mob during a City Council meeting. Of course, it had to be something of an inside job. Reel Waste http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 MST The Reel Waste Film Festival kicks off this Sunday at Edmonton’s Metro Cinema. The four-day festival gives audiences a REEL taste of award-winning films from around the world that explore the funny, chilling, and sometimes poignant, sides of waste. Fore! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 MST It’s going to be a lovely spring weekend in Edmonton so why not dust off those clubs and head out to one of the city’s many golf courses? Victoria and Rundle golf courses, right in the heart of Edmonton, are both open for play. Edmonton one of Canada’s top three fastest growing economies http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton will rank as one of Canada’s top three fastest growing economies, according to the Conference Board of Canada’s latest metro forecast. The Shooting of Dan McGrew – at Edmonton City Hall http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Even Mayor Mandel got in on the act during the last week’s Edmonton Poetry Festival. Check out this video of a flash mob poetry reading of Robert Service’s “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” at Edmonton City Council. Bold, New Vision for Edmonton Valley Zoo http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Today the Edmonton Valley Zoo unveiled a new vision, a new philosophy, and a new master plan. The emphasis of the zoo will be on accessible, interactive exhibits with improved habitats for the animals. A series of new construction projects now underway focus on the animals of Canada's North and of the Edmonton area itself. By 2013, Edmonton Valley Zoo will boast an Arctic Shores exhibit, a new otter habitat, and a central trail system through the River Valley. Edmonton to open second heart centre http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s Royal Alexandra Hospital will soon open a new heart centre for cardiac patients. The $8 million C.K. Hui Heart Centre will focus on minimally invasive procedures and preventive care, helping patients having heart attacks or heart failure before they need the more extensive procedures. The new facility will complement the University of Alberta’s Mazankowski Heart Institute, which focuses on major heart surgeries and transplants. Pick a Poet Laureate http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton is looking for a New Poet Laureate to serve as Edmonton’s literary ambassador. Nominate your pick… Russian Literature: Cadence Weapon http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Hip hop artist, record producer, writer, and current City of Edmonton Poet Laureate, Roland Pemberton (a.k.a. Cadence Weapon) shares his Edmonton story, “Russian Literature.” International Dance Day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MST How are you celebrating today’s International Day of Dance? We’re celebrating with a look at Edmonton’s Feats Festival of Dance. Check out their story… An Encounter with Kindness http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-university-of-alberta-hospital http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-university-of-alberta-hospital living Mary Pat Barry info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:11:45 MST It was Thursday, March 30th, 2006 in Edmonton. I was in the day surgery waiting room at the city’s University of Alberta Hospital with my sister, Leslie. Like many in that room it was my first encounter with cancer and I was scared. Get carried away http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MST Get carried away by the Edmonton Poetry Festival today through May 1. The festival kicks off tonight with Goodness Gracious, Great Blinks of Fire, an evening of “blinks,” poems signed, sealed and delivered in a mere 30 seconds. For the complete schedule, Edmonton “a magnet for people looking for economic opportunity” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MST “[Edmonton] is now, once again, a magnet for people looking for economic opportunity,” says chief economist John Rose. The city’s economic growth was detailed in the State of the City report released last week. According to the report, by the end of 2010 Edmonton had recovered from the economic downturn of 2008 and was already into growth mode. By the end of last year, Edmontonians saw per capita income 20 per cent higher than the Canadian average and job creation outpacing the province with a 2.3% increase in employment. Hop to It! Easter Monday at the Edmonton Valley Zoo http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MST Hop to It! Easter Monday at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Spring is here once again and the Edmonton Valley Zoo is inviting you and your family to celebrate. Visit the spring-time baby animals in the Easter Animal Petting Zoo; check out the Live Butterfly Exhibit; join in the butterfly parade; or have your face painted and enjoy some Easter treats. The fun runs from 11am to 4pm. Easter Treats at Churchill Square http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MST The Easter bunny will be making an early delivery in Edmonton. Children 12 and younger are invited to an Easter egg hunt at Churchill Square this Saturday from 11:30am to 1:30pm. The fun begins inside City Hall then moves outside to City Hall Plaza and Churchill Square. Join in on the fun at any time and stay as long as you'd like! Edmonton No. 9 in Big-City Quality of Life Ranking http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MST Yup, it’s official, Edmonton is a great place to live. fDi Magazine has ranked Edmonton ninth for quality of life among major cities across North and South America. The magazine’s Top 10 American Cities of the Future for 2011-12 draws on survey data from 405 cities in North and South America. Who Was That? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-police http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-police working Clif Chapman info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:28:17 MST I was working as a patrol sergeant in downtown Edmonton. Traffic was fairly heavy as I stopped southbound on 100 Street at Jasper Avenue, facing the majestic old MacDonald Hotel. I was scanning the faces and traffic when the lead car in a funeral procession caught my eye. Ode on an Edmonton Transit Bus http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton buses and LRT cars are waxing poetic these days. A three year program will see works from local, national and international poets emblazoned on transit across the city. Spring Gallery Walk http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MST Put on your walking shoes and head to Edmonton’s 124 Street and area for the Spring Gallery Walk this Saturday and Sunday. The Gallery Walk is an unguided walking tour of seven member galleries in the 124 Street area. If you head out on Sunday, you can even take in a free carriage ride. Edmonton in Urban Top 600 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton is going to be one of the world’s 600 urban economic engines according to a new study on major cities by McKinsey & Co., one of the world's top management consulting firms. With a projected 50% growth in gross domestic product by 2025, Edmonton would rank as Canada's fifth-largest urban economy. Day of Pink http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MST Tomorrow Edmontonians will be wearing pink in support of the Day of Pink, the international day of action against bullying, discrimination and homophobia. Todd’s story, “A Lesser Known Edmonton” shows how a little support from friends and community can make a big difference. Royal Alberta Museum moving to downtown Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MST A world-class Royal Alberta Museum is set to rise up in downtown Edmonton. The museum will be moving to a new location near City Hall, The Art Gallery of Alberta and Churchill Square. Projected to open by 2016, the new building will feature twice as much gallery space, an interactive children’s pavilion and a gallery for international exhibitions. No bones about it http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MST No bones about it: Alberta museum named for dino doc. A new $26.4-million facility near Grande Prairie will be called the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum after the University of Alberta’s own renowned paleontologist. Find out how Dr. Currie got his start in his story “I Ceased to be Who I Was.” Edmonton Jewish Film Fest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MST The Edmonton Jewish Film Festival returns this weekend with award-winning dramatic and documentary movies from Israel and around the world. Films run Sunday and Monday at the Metro Cinema. For the complete festival lineup check out... Edmonton one of Canada’s Best Places to Live http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST MoneySense magazine has listed Edmonton as one of the top 10 best places to live in Canada. We ranked number 8 on the list which takes into account criteria such as housing affordability, incomes, job prospects, crime rates, and access to health care. Spring in the Park http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST The flock of geese we saw returning home this morning makes it official – spring has arrived! See how Kaitlin and her friends celebrated the return of spring in Edmonton in her story “Spring in the Park.” Edmonton one of the top 10 entrepreneurial cities in Canada http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton is one of Canada’s Top Entrepreneurial Cities according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses. The organization’s annual report ranked Edmonton 6th in Canada on a range of indicators including high concentration of entrepreneurs, high business start-up rate, high levels of optimism and success in operations, and good public policy. Edmonton Juno Winners http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST Congrats to Juno-winning Edmonton artists Quanteisha Benjamin and Peter Lenton! Quanteisha won soul/R&B recording of the year for her single, Stars, and Peter’s “Proud Like a Mountain” was named best children’s album. Fashionista Frenzy! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST Western Canada Fashion Week takes another turn on the catwalk as it kicks off today at the Transalta Arts Barns in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona. This year, Fashion Week takes over Whyte Avenue as participating retailers offer special promotions, contests and giveaways during the eight days of runway shows. Behind the Scenes at Western Canada Fashion Week http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST Check out our behind-the-scenes videos of Western Canada Fashion Week … Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championships http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST So you didn’t make it to the Brier? No problem! You haven’t missed your chance to see some world-class curling. The Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championships are underway at Edmonton’s Jasper Place Curling Club. Ten teams from British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec Nova Scotia and Alberta will compete through Sunday for the national crown. WWF Names Edmonton to first-ever Earth Hour List http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST The WWF has named Edmonton to their Earth Hour List of the top 10 Canadian cities leading the battle against climate change. Tied for sixth spot, Edmonton was commended for its many programs such as Carbon Dioxide Reduction Edmonton (CO2RE), rebates for the purchase of energy-efficient appliances and the Solar Electric Pilot Program. Artists Emerge http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST Hip Hop teams from across Canada converge on Edmonton this weekend for Artists Emerge, Canada’s National Hip Hop Competition. Tomorrow through Sunday artists pop, lock, slide and spin their way to the top hoping to impress this year’s judges: Gigi Torres Super Dave and popping pioneer Boogaloo Sam. A Sunny Day in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-sunny-day-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-sunny-day-in-edmonton visiting Janet Simister info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:33:05 MST You Edmontonians are really awesome people. When I was walking along the streets trying to get in as many sights as I could, people were going out of their way to help me experience their beautiful city. Warming Up City Hall http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s City Market Downtown is back and it’s moving into City Hall. Vendors from the popular market will be moving under the glass pyramids of City Hall for the next 10 Saturdays starting tomorrow. Edmonton Wins in IBM “Smarter Cities Challenge” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton Wins in IBM “Smarter Cities Challenge” Edmonton is among the smartest cities in the world when it comes to the innovative use of information technology to benefit citizens. Technology giant IBM has named Edmonton as the first Canadian city – and one of just 24 worldwide – to receive an IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant of up to US$400,000. In Celebration of International Women’s Day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST In celebration of International Women’s day, Edmontonstories salutes Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour, a founding member and former Vice-chair and Convenor of Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology (WISEST). Dr. Armour works tirelessly to encourage young people, especially young women, to consider careers in the sciences and engineering. Snowball Fight! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST Snowball Fight! The first Canadian Yukigassen Championship kicks off tomorrow. Think dodge ball meets capture the flag with snowballs and that’s pretty much how Yukigassen works. Check out the action Friday through Sunday at Fort Edmonton Park. Expanse Movement Arts Festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST Discover the poetry of the body, discover art in motion, discover Expanse Movement Arts Festival. On from Thursday to Sunday, the festival celebrates body-based performance in all forms: dance, movement theatre, aerial and circus arts, mime, slap-stick comedy, performance art, dance for film and more. Mill Creek Adventure Walk http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST Join in a magical adventure at Mill Creek Park where artists have transformed the ravine into a living story – Raven’s Nest. As you walk the trail, follow the story of the Raven and Magpies and join the hunt for the Light Camp and the Shimmering Grove and meet characters from the story along the way. Freedom to Read Week http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST Celebrate Freedom to Read Week at Edmonton Public Library. Thursday is a little saucy with readings from some of the more risqué writers found in the library’s collections. Saturday, the talk is social justice with award-winning investigative journalist Amy Goodman. Family Fun for Family Day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST Monday is Family Day and, in celebration, folks have a host of fantastic family-friendly events planned all around the city. Winter Light is hosting skating, drumming and hot chocolate at Churchill Square; the AGA is offering free admission and fun art projects; the Muttart has music games and contests for the kids, and pretty much everyone downtown has lined up activities ranging from sleigh rides, to puppet making, to lion dancers. Lights, Camera, Action! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/anaid-productions-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/anaid-productions-edmonton working Anaid Productions info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:35:36 MST Edmonton has a talented and supportive production community with a multitude of opportunities for those just starting out, as well as experienced filmmakers. Silver Skate Festival 2011 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST The Silver Skate Festival, Edmonton’s longest running winter festival, returns with an extravaganza of art, culture, and winter sports. Head down to Hawrelak Park this Friday through Monday for free activities and entertainment for all ages, including skate races, live music and dance performances, and snow and fire sculptures. University of Alberta Researcher Makes Cancer Breakthrough http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST University of Alberta Researcher Makes Cancer Breakthrough. Roger Leng, in the U of A’s faculty of medicine and dentistry, has found the mechanism that suppresses an important protein in cancerous cells. Further research could lead to new anti-cancer therapies. Meeting the Love of My Life at West Edmonton Mall http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST Happy Valentine’s Day! Love is in the air here at Edmontonstories. Find out how Tammy found the love of her life in a wave pool at West Edmonton Mall. Edmonton Indy Tickets on Sale Today http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST Start Your Engines, The Race is On! Edmonton Indy tickets go on sale today. The 2011 Edmonton Indy is now offering race fans a total of six grandstands with seating closer to the action. This year’s race will feature an even busier program and a newly designed 13-corner track. For tickets, Take a Ride in an Indy Pace Car http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST Take a hair-raising ride in an Indy pace car with last year’s winners of our Edmonton Indy contest. Check out the video… Ready, Set, Ski! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST Ready, Set, Ski! Head out to Elk Island Park this Saturday for the 23rd annual Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival. Over 1,700 cross country skiers from across Canada and around the world are expected to compete in this event featuring races ranging from 2.5km to a whopping 55km! Opportunity in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/opportunity-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/opportunity-in-edmonton working Bob info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:27:06 MST Bob, an engineer originally from the UK, moved to Edmonton to start a new position with Stantec – and he loved it here. Moving to Edmonton meant he could afford a home twice the size of one he would have in the UK and gave him access to over 84 golf courses within an hour’s drive – a golfer’s dream. Hot Art Meets Cool Weather http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST Winter Light takes the party inside tomorrow night for the first ever Meltdown festival. This new event meshes music, light installations and blazing fires – all this and free hot chocolate! Head down to the Jubilee Auditorium to take in the free festivities. Yes, the event costs not one loonie, but hey, if you’d like to bring some warm winter clothing for the Share the Warmth program, it’d be much appreciated. World’s Longest Hockey Game http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST The puck drops this Friday on the world’s longest hockey game. Forty players will take to the ice for a ten-day hockey marathon to raise money for cancer. The players hope to raise $1 million for the Cross Cancer Institute while breaking the Guinness World Record of 241 consecutive hours played. Happy Chinese New Year! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST Gung Hat Fat Choy! 2011 rings in the Year of the Rabbit. As the fourth sign in the Chinese Zodiac, it’s also the luckiest. There are many Chinese New Year celebrations, one of which is the lion dance performed for businesses. It’s believed the higher businesses hang the money, the more luck they get when the lion takes it down. Check out Ian’s story of how he was one half of a lion. Year of the Rabbit http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST The Chinese will be ringing in the Year of the Rabbit tomorrow. Did you know we’ve translated stories into Chinese? Check them out on our Edmonton’s Chinese Community theme page. My Love Affair With the Library http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-love-affair-with-the-library http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-love-affair-with-the-library living Crystal Driedger info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:16:11 MST Regardless of the weather, there is a crowd waiting for the door to open. When my son sees the library he lights up the same way he lights up when he sees Grandma’s house. He laughs, claps and starts making the ASL sign for “book.” Fantasy world comes to life http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 MST Attention all Narnia fans. The characters and landscape of C.S. Lewis’ popular Chronicles of Narnia books comes to life at the Telus World of Science. The exhibit runs from January 29 to May 1. Indoor winter carnival heats things up http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s first ever indoor winter carnival, Freezing Man Festival will be heating up the Northlands Expo Centre this Saturday. Confirmed guests to appear are Chromeo, Broken Social Scene, Kaskade, Stars, K-OS, Major Lazer, Dragonette and Shout Out Out Out Out. Many local artists are also scheduled to perform. See you there! City of Light http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 MST It’s going to be a light spectacle this Saturday in downtown Edmonton as Winter Light’s Illuminations lights up Churchill Square. Big air, big shots http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 MST Top freestyle competitors jockey for the biggest air as professional photographers compete for the wildest shot at Flashpoint this Saturday on Connors Hill. Snow-Oh-Oh-Oh http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/snow-oh-oh-oh http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/snow-oh-oh-oh living Caroline Stokes info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:32:15 MST Many of us see winter in Edmonton as a nuisance. I highly recommend taking a moment to recognize the beauty around us - we all see it a different way. I took a stroll around my neighbourhood and soaked it all in. Forktastick fun! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 MST Treat your inner epicurean to an affordable feast at one of Edmonton’s amazing independent restaurants during Fork Fest! Throughout this festival of fabulous food, member restaurants offer a multi-course meal for $25 or $45. Make tracks http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 MST Have you looked at Edmonton’s river valley lately? It’s a winter wonderland down there. Why not strap on your cross-country skis and glide through life on one of the city-maintained river valley trails? Theatre that rocks the boat http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 MST The Realtor Canoe Festival makes waves tonight through Sunday as it pilots audiences through less charted theatrical waters. This year’s offerings range from “a gay hip-hop opera” to a Swiss dance-theatre-concert starring a machine that can hear ‘what a rose whispers as the sun comes up.’ For a complete lineup That’s a lot of bull http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 MST Forty two bulls test the skills and spirit of some of the best bull riders in Canada – and the world – when the Professional Bull Riders Canadian Cup Series kicks off at Rexall Place this Saturday. Riders will take on the fiercest bucking bulls in the business for an action-packed night of “the most dangerous sport in the world.” Dragon Rides! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 MST Take a ride down a dragon’s back at Ice on Whyte when it kicks off Thursday in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona. Ice and snow carvers from China and Canada have created a fantasy-filled park with a giant Dragon Slide, a Pagoda, a Great Wall, a play area for the kids and more – all out of ice. While you’re there, check out the international ice carving competition with artists from around the world competing for top honours. Walkin’ on sunshine, whoa-oh http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 MST Edmonton gets 2300 hours of sunshine annually, the highest in Canada. We think that’s pretty neat! Find out more interesting facts about the city. Yukigassen! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 MST Do you need an excuse to play in the snow? We give you: Yukigassen! It’s an organized snowball fight between 2 teams of 7. And it’s open to everyone 12 and older. Win by blasting the opposing team with snowballs or by capturing their flag. Canada’s first Yukigassen Championship takes place from March 4-6, 2011 at Fort Edmonton Park. Enter a team – you could be Canadian champions! New Year’s Eve at Churchill Square http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST Celebrate the arrival of 2011 with a variety of indoor and outdoor kid-friendly activities on and around Churchill Square. Here’s what you do: Slip on your skates and take a twirl around the City Hall ice rink, head over to CBC Centre Stage for a great musical lineup, take the kids to the Stanley Milner Library for some craft action, grab some scrumptious snacks from one of the vendors, and head outside for the awesome fireworks. Then get yourself home to bed ‘cuz you’re gonna be all tuckered out. Happy New Year! St. Albert Children’s Theatre celebrates 30 years http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST St. Albert’s Children’s Theatre is celebrating 30 years by welcoming alumni back to its stage. Get your tickets for “It’s About Time: Celebrating 30 years of St. Albert Children’s Theatre.” It starts tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. on the Arden Stage and promises to be an evening of laughter, stories and song. A Medieval New Year at the Muttart http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST Celebrate the New Year Medieval style! Take in an evening of music, live performances and family fun at the Muttart Conservatory. Come in costume, participate in a fairytale quest, learn a medieval dance, and enjoy activities designed for families with children 7 to 12 years old. Fission Media Santa GPS App http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s Fission Media launched the Santa GPS app for iPhone in 2009. Since it was a hit, they decided to create an iPad version for 2010. You can track Santa in real-time on Christmas Eve, send him your wish list, and keep up-to-date with the latest happenings in the North Pole. Best of all, it’s completely free. Check out the Santa GPS field test. It’s the First Day of Winter! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST We know you’ve been waiting for this for a while – the first day of winter is finally here! And it arrived with a very cool lunar eclipse last night. Conveniently, we have a story just right for the occasion – Tracey managed to combine shinny and a lunar eclipse all in one night a few years ago. It Sure Beats Sitting at the Laptop http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST NEW STORY: This summer, Michael Burns, a PhD student in palaeontology at the University of Alberta, got the chance to be part of a rather exciting dinosaur dig inside an Edmonton tunnel. Warning: contains tyrannosaur teeth. Moonlight Madness http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST So, it’s just over a week ‘til Christmas and you’ve finally realized the Christmas shopping’s not gonna do itself this year. Eeeek!! Well, stress no more – we have the perfect solution. West Edmonton Mall, the world’s fifth largest mall, will be open until 11 p.m. this Saturday. It’s moonlight madness! A Candlelight Christmas http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST If you’re looking for something a little different to do with the family, pick up some tickets for a Candlelight Christmas at the John Walter Museum. Celtic music performed by the McDade family accompanies hot apple cider, fresh home baking, creaking boardwalks and lights reflecting off the snow. Magical. Performances run every night until December 26. It Sure Beats Sitting at the Laptop http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-dinosaur-bones-discovery http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-dinosaur-bones-discovery working Michael Burns info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:14:31 MST They showed me this tooth – probably the biggest one I’ve seen to come out of Edmonton ever – and that was fairly exciting. Then, when they sent me down into the tunnel, there was a huge femur still sticking out of the wall, which was even more exciting. North LRT Video Animation http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton has big plans to expand its LRT line from the downtown core to NAIT by April 2014. Check out this cool video animation put together by one of the City’s consultants on the project – follow the train along its tracks and get a glimpse of 3 future stations. It’s pretty exciting! U of A Student Wins Best Thesis in North America http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST Weiyang Liu, a University of Alberta student, has won an award for the best thesis in North America. He spent 4 years developing a machine that uses laser and fibre optic probes to treat prostate cancer. Researchers hold high hopes for the new treatment, known as photodynamic therapy, as it could greatly reduce side-effects that accompany current prostate cancer treatments. ETS Christmas Lights Tours http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton Public Transit volunteers are ready to take you on a Christmas Lights Tour this weekend. For $3, they will pick you up from City Hall and show you Edmonton’s best holiday lights, including Candy Cane Lane, Whyte Avenue, Saskatchewan Drive and the Alberta Legislature grounds. It’s for a good cause, so hop on and enjoy the ride. An Aussie in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST Meg moved to Edmonton 3 years ago from the subtropical beaches of Australia. How did she feel about her first -36C? Read her story and find out. (By the way, it's a balmy -3C in Edmonton today!) Winter Market on the Square http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST There’s fun to be had on Churchill Square this Saturday. Get some holiday shopping done at the downtown Farmer’s market – vendors will be setting up in heated tents on the square, and selling fun local gifts and food. There will also be hayrides and carollers, so come on down! Candy Cane Lane Lights Up http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s holiday wonderland will come to life Saturday with the official 2010 light up of Candy Cane Lane. Wowing kids and adults for almost 40 years, Candy Cane Lane features more than 10 city blocks of decorated homes. Head on down to take an evening stroll among the holiday cheer, or go to their website to book a festive sleigh ride down the lane. Don’t forget to bring a donation for the Food Bank! Summer at the Alberta Legislature http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-alberta-legislature http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-alberta-legislature living Alberta Legislature info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:41:17 MST Edmontonians know how to embrace the city’s long, warm summer days – they head to the cooling waters of the pools and fountains at Edmonton’s Alberta Legislature Grounds. Edmontonstories wins IABC Silver Leaf Award http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmontonstories is thrilled to have been awarded a Silver Leaf Award of Merit by the Canadian chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. The Silver Leaf is Canada's premiere professional awards program celebrating excellence in business communication. Thank you to everyone who has shared a story or taken a moment to learn more about Edmonton. Holiday Photo Contest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST Hurry! Tweet @edmontonstories a photo of your favourite Edmonton winter holiday scene for a chance to win a $25 iTunes gift card. We’ll be drawing for this week’s winner at 4 p.m. on Friday. For more info… Holiday Magic at City Hall http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST Visit Edmonton City Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. all week for some holiday magic. Elementary school choirs from across Edmonton will be giving free concerts in the City Room. Savour the whole performance or take in a few songs during your coffee or lunch break – it will put a smile on your face. Trees, Trees Everywhere! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST Wondering where you can see a forest of beautifully decorated trees this weekend? Head over to the Shaw Conference Centre for the Festival of Trees. You'll help raise funds for patient care at the U of A Hospital and get in the holiday spirit at the same time. See you there! Hot to Huddle in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/2010-grey-cup-festival-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/2010-grey-cup-festival-edmonton visiting Grey Cup Festival info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:59:58 MST Edmonton has some great 2010 Grey Cup memories from everyone who came out to celebrate with us. We captured the pre-game excitement on Churchill Square at Edmonton’s Hot to Huddle 2010 Grey Cup Festival. Bridges Open Again http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 MST The City of Edmonton has great news about bridges. Three lanes in each direction are now open on Whitemud Drive at the Quesnell Bridge. Also, Riverdale’s Dawson Bridge is expected to reopen mid-December. Drivers rejoice! Biking somewhere? Use Google Bike Maps! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST Great news for all the winter-hardy cyclists out there, and for the rest of us another reason to look forward to spring cycling. Edmonton’s bike routes are now available on Google Maps. So no more excuses -- strap on your helmet and get out there! Bif Naked Live – Free on the Square http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST Get yourself down to Churchill Square today at 4pm to see Bif Naked live. The free -- yes, we said free -- show is part of Hot to Huddle, Edmonton’s cornucopia of Grey Cup festivities leading up to the big game on Sunday. Huddle Up! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST Huddle Up for the Grey Cup in Edmonton. Edmonton’s downtown core has been transformed into Huddle Town – a football festival extravaganza. You can go long on the City Hall football field, take a ride the 80 km/h zipline, learn to throw like a pro, meet your CFL heroes, party with Bif Naked, check out the CFL cheer teams, and oh so much more all in downtown Edmonton. For a schedule of events… Take a Virtual Walk Through Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST Take a virtual walk through Edmonton with our new mapping feature. Start your tour by clicking on the Story Map in the top navigation bar to see the locations of all our stories. You can zoom in on Edmonton attractions or neighbourhoods and explore the area through its stories. Next, check out one of our stories and use the “View Map” button to follow the story through the streets of our city. Pretty sweet, huh? A Photo is Worth 1,000 Words http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST CONTEST ALERT: We’re in the holiday spirit and is giving away some stocking stuffers. Submit your favourite Edmonton winter holiday photo, over Facebook and/or Twitter, for a chance to win some groovy iTunes gift cards. Head for the Hills! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST Your skis are all waxed up, your snowboard has been strapped to your roof rack for weeks…heck, you’ve been wearing your boarding helmet since Labour Day. Well, your moment has finally come. Edmonton’s ski hills are set to open this weekend with Snow Valley leading the charge this afternoon. “It's like feather balls, like cotton” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST It’s here! That magical first snow of the year. “It's like feather balls, like cotton,” says Michelle of her first snowfall in Edmonton. Share in her wondrous experience… Truth and Lies: Trust Me http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST A Festival…of Ideas! Intellectual and artistic superstars from around the globe converge on Edmonton this week for the University of Alberta’s Festival of Ideas. This year’s theme, 'Truth and Lies: Trust Me,' promises five days of inspiration and learning, featuring an array of presentations and forums on science, literature, art, and political discourse – with a little rap and comedy thrown in for good measure. Exposure http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST Exposure: Edmonton’s 4th Annual Queer Arts Festival continues through Sunday. An initiative of five-term City of Edmonton Councillor Michael Phair, the festival exposes Edmonton audiences to the best of queer arts and culture. It’s a week of entertaining and thought-provoking theatre, comedy, lectures, art, and workshops. For the complete schedule… It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST The Christmas in the Square Holiday Light Up brightens Churchill Square from 11 a.m. on tomorrow. There’ll be a Winter Market for holiday shopping, Christmas choirs for holiday cheer, and balloon artists and stilt walkers for the kid in everyone. Definitely be there at 5 p.m. as Mayor Mandel and Santa flip the switch to light up the 70-foot tree, followed by spectacular fireworks and a light show! It’s RODEO time! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST YEE-HAW! The Canadian Finals Rodeo rolls into town this week. From Wednesday Nov. 10 to Sunday Nov. 14, Canada’s best saddle bronc, bareback, bull riders, tie-down ropers, steer wrestlers, team ropers and ladies barrel racers will be competing for their share of more than $1 million in prize money. So dust off your cowboy boots and head on down to Northlands for an unforgettable experience. Alberta shows highest job gains in the country http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST Alberta is coming off a month of the strongest job gains in the country. Statistics Canada says Alberta added 17,000 jobs in October, bringing the province’s unemployment rate down to six per cent, the third lowest in the country. Matisse Please http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST Get your Matisse on at the Art Gallery of Alberta’s exhibition "Henri Matisse: A Celebration of Light and Line." Follow the artist's career through his work from his earliest print in 1900 to the last, created in 1951. Ready..Set...Grow! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST READY...SET...GROW! All around Edmonton, men are growing moustaches. Movember is back in full swing and and Edmonton’s participants have already raised almost $16,000 in support of prostate cancer awareness and research! Join up, pick a team or individual to support, and maybe take part in a little smack talk on the Movember Edmonton page. Rise in weekly earnings in Alberta leads country http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST Average weekly earnings in Alberta rose at the highest rate in the country in August from the year before and remained the highest of any province in the nation. Welcome to Virtual Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST Welcome to Virtual Edmonton. The City of Edmonton is now online in Second Life, opening new doors for public involvement, sharing, collaborating, experimenting and testing innovative ideas. Edmonton is one of the first Canadian Cities to create a Second Life presence. A Peregrine Mission http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/peregrine-mission-high-level-bridge http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/peregrine-mission-high-level-bridge working Gordon Court info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:33:17 MST On August 26, 2010, Edmonton Fire Rescue’s Technical Rescue Team rappelled down the High Level Bridge to install housing nests for a pair of nesting peregrine falcons. MBAs are a Family Affair http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST When Jim and Sheryl Wotherspoon, founders of Cheyenne Tree Farms Ltd, were looking for insights to help them with their business, the husband and wife team turned to the University of Alberta's Alberta Business Family Institute. MacEwan shines in "Canadian University Report" http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST MacEwan is bringing home A’s on its first report from The Globe and Mail's "Canadian University Report." MacEwan received top grades for its overall quality of education, quality of teaching, student/faculty interaction, and class sizes. The Yellow Beetle http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-eskimos http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-eskimos living Ed Jones info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:03:51 MST The most amazing thing about that game and that day was that I’d look up in the stands and see not one empty seat. I said, “These people are tough. Sitting out there for 3 to 4 hours in this kind of weather – these people are either tough or they’re crazy.” Recreation Exploration http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST Check out the great facility at the recently opened St. Francis Xavier Sports Center and shoot a few hoops with Transforming Edmonton. Welcome to dEdmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST Ghouls and ghosts gallore descend on Edmonton for dEdmonton, Canada’s Halloween Festival. “The More…the Scarier” is the spirit behind dEdmonton’s fiendishly fun family activities; devilishly diverse nightlife; and horror happenings. Off to See the Wizard http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST We’re off to see the Wizard at the Royal Alberta Museum! The museum is host to the Canadian premiere of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” a kid-focused exhibit where Oz comes alive in a larger than life pop-up book that transports visitors onto the very pages of the classic story. An Edmonton Theatrician http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/an-edmonton-theatrician http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/an-edmonton-theatrician working Ken Brown info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:41:08 MST Edmonton is a great town in which to produce theatre, and it’s a mysteriously active and supportive theatre community. Nationally recognized writers have come from here, and Edmonton has had a profound effect on English-Canadian theatre. It’s interesting that this prairie city produces a lot of theatre. UofA study close to finding “obstetrics’ Holy Grail” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST A team of researchers from the University of Alberta is on the cusp of developing a simple test to accurately predict whether a woman will develop preeclampsia, a condition that affects four million women a year and can result in the deaths of both mothers and their babies. Storefront Cinema http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST This Saturday and Sunday evening head over to Stony Plain Road for Storefront Cinema Nights, where business owners transform their display windows into an outdoor multiplex featuring family-friendly animation, historic slide shows, live dance, and more. Timeraiser http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST Art and community come together tomorrow at Timeraiser, a unique event where you can bid on artwork from a variety of local artists, but instead of cash, you pay in volunteer hours. The auction is followed by a special live performance of Amy van Keeken's Rock & Roll Sing-a-Long. Scarecrow Festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST Just can’t wait for Halloween? Well, you’re in luck, you little ghoul you. Head on over to the Edmonton Expo Centre this weekend for the Scarecrow Festival. It’s a weekend of haunted house hijinks, monster makeup, and creep-a-licious cookies for the kiddies, all in support of ABC Headstart. LitFest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST LitFest, Canada’s only creative non-fiction festival, kicks off with the PEN Canada Writers Cabaret tomorrow night at The Artery in downtown Edmonton. Moving to Edmonton? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/from-toronto-to-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/from-toronto-to-edmonton living Jay Palter info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:03:17 MST Are you thinking of moving to Edmonton? If you are, I’m your man. I’m just a lifelong Torontonian who moved to Edmonton with my family last year. So I understand a lot of the questions and concerns you may have - the doubts and the fears. NEW STORY http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST NEW STORY: Jay, a lifelong Torontonian who now calls Edmonton home, shares his insights on 10 things you should know about Edmonton. Marmaduke on the Square http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST An outdoor movie on an October evening in Edmonton? Yessiree! It’s 19 degrees Celcius in Edmonton today. Fine weather to head to Churchill square for a little Movie(s) on the Square if you ask us. Tonight’s feature: that loveable mutt “Marmaduke!” High Level Bridge Streetcar http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST Have you taken in the river valley view from the top of High Level Bridge Streetcar yet? This weekend is your last chance for this season. To find out more about the streetcars and the people who run and restore them, check out our video. Dogs with Wings http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST In celebration of World Animal Week, we present "Dogs with Wings," Edmonton’s canine caregivers who serve humans in need of assistance in their daily lives. It was About Friendship http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST NEW STORY: ETS driver William Wang was moved to tears by the visiting Chengdu orphans this summer, even if he did try to hide it. For his story and a slideshow of the visit… Edmonton Chante http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST Brush up on your parlez-vous and take in the sights and sounds of the Edmonton Chante International Festival, Edmonton’s festival of francophone music from across Canada. For a schedule of events… O Canada! My Canada! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST NEW STORY: Jennifer shares her journey from the Philippines to Edmonton in her story "O Canada! My Canada!" O Canada! My Canada! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/immigrating-to-canada http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/immigrating-to-canada living Jennifer Senia info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:50:54 MST I have certainly acclimatized well to Edmonton’s culture - its sights and sounds, the diversity of the people, hockey, ETS, volunteerism, Tim Horton’s, the green environment, etc. Now, I feel so lucky to be living in Canada. It’s Raise a Reader Day in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST It’s Raise a Reader Day in Edmonton. Mayor Mandel and Premier Stelmach pitched in this morning to raise funds for literacy. Book+Dog=Reader http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Rachel witnessed some canine coaches helping kids with their reading skills at the Edmonton Public Library. Check out her story “Book+Dog=Reader.” Free Admission Day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Free Admission Day! Enjoy a full day of family fun with free admission to City attractions and selected recreation centres this Sunday It's the City's way of saying thank you to citizens. Everyone Loves a Farmers’ Market http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST It’s going to be a beautiful weekend. Perfect weather for a walk down Whyte Avenue and a visit to the Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market. Kerry and Sue head to the market every Saturday. Check out their video. The Lending Machine http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST The Lending Machine, Edmonton Public Library’s pilot project, offers food for thought for Edmonton commuters. The first project of its kind in Canada, the machine in Century Park LRT station offers access to books, DVDs, and video games with the simple swipe of a library card. Every Night is Opening Night http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Every night is opening night at the 24th Annual Edmonton International Film Festival. The fest kicks off with “Score! A Hockey Musical” this Friday. Check out the EIFF schedule for over two weeks of award-winning and cutting-edge features and shorts. A Place for Movies http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST At the Edmonton International Film Festival, it’s all about the people behind the scenes - directors, writers, producers - who bring stories to life. Don’t just take our word for it, see what Festival Programmer Guy Lavallee has to say in this video. Eclipsing Shinny http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/rio-terrace-community-league http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/rio-terrace-community-league living Tracey Urquhart info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:01:33 MST As I played hockey with other rookie women of all ages and backgrounds one February several years ago, we watched a lunar eclipse unfold over the outdoor rink. Dinosaurs! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/dinosaur-bones-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/dinosaur-bones-in-edmonton working Aaron Krywiak & Ryley Paul info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:56:04 MST Wait...is that a dinosaur tooth?! Park(ed) - Car-Free Day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Leave the car Park(ed) on International Car Free Day this Wednesday. Take in a heap of fun family activities and learn about eco-friendly ways to get around. Oh, and did we mention there are prizes and free hamburgers? WINNERS! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Congratulations to our five "How Does Edmonton Move You?" contest winners! Check out their winning entries. Community League Day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Saturday is Community League Day in Edmonton. Communities across Edmonton are holding BBQs, fall harvest fairs, bouncy castles, pancake breakfasts and more. To find out what’s going on in your community… Alberta Arts Days at the Winspear http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Celebrate Alberta Arts Days in downtown Edmonton at the Winspear Centre this Sunday. Drop in for some Symphony 101 – a free fun and accessible intro to the wonders of the symphony orchestra concert experience. Stick around afterwards for a free concert with choral music, ESO musicians and the one and only Davis Concert Organ. Fashionista Frenzy! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Western Canada Fashion Week takes another turn on the Catwalk as it kicks off today at the Transalta Arts Barns in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona. Tonight’s event launches a week of fall and winter fashions at this event showcasing local talent and international designers. Behind the Scenes at Western Canada Fashion Week http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Check out our behind-the-scenes videos of Western Canada Fashion Week... It was About Friendship http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/it-was-about-friendship http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/it-was-about-friendship visiting William Wang info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:00:50 MST I’ve been here for so many years, and I thought I knew Edmonton, but after these two trips, well, I know it even better now. How Does Edmonton MOVE You? Winners http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/move-you-winners http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/move-you-winners living How Does Edmonton Move You info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:39:30 MST We asked Edmontonians “How does Edmonton MOVE you?” Entrants submitted stories and experiences about cycling, rollerblading, walking, taking transit and carpooling. Apps4Edmonton Contest Winners Announced http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Checking out a restaurant in Edmonton has become easier thanks to DinerInspect, a winning app in the City of Edmonton’s Apps4Edmonton contest. Last night the City of Edmonton announced the winners in the Apps4Edmonton Contest – a contest which encouraged residents to develop new municipal applications that would benefit Edmontonians. Edmonton Solar Rebate Program a Bright, Shiny Success http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST The City of Edmonton’s first rebate program for homeowners installing solar power systems has sold out in less than two weeks. Kaleido Family Arts Festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Alberta Avenue comes alive with the Kaleido Family Arts Festival today through Sunday. The free festival features music, dance, theatre, film, literary and visual arts with performances on rooftops, sides of buildings, back alleys, parks, old spaces and new spaces. Expo 2017: Spark a Journey http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Spark a Journey in this inspiring new video from Edmonton’s EXPO 2017 bid. Canada Country Music Week http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Country Music Week kicks off today with four days of artist showcases, networking events, workshops, and the Songwriters’ Cafe. The week ends with a bang on Sunday with the not-to-be-missed Canadian Country Music Awards live from Edmonton. Be Idle Free Video Contest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Hey kids! Check out the City of Edmonton's Be Idle Free Video Contest and their "controversial" video. Once Upon a Time, There Was a Festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Let your imagination lead you into a land of delight, enchantment and learning at Fort Edmonton Park’s 22nd Annual T.A.L.E.S Storytelling Festival this Sunday and Monday. Edmonton Goes BOOM http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST In just over 24 hours, Edmonton will go BOOM. The Sonic Boom Festival kicks off tomorrow at 11am at Northlands. Featured acts include, Rise Against, Weezer, City and Colour, Bad Religion, Wintersleep, Tokyo Police Club, and more. It’s Symphony Under the Sky time! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton is in for a musical treat all weekend long as the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra takes over Hawrelak Park for Symphony Under the Sky. Concerts span everything from Bach to Billy Joel, so pack a picnic and come relax in the great outdoors. A Little Party for 3000 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST NEW VIDEO: A blues party for 3000 people? Yes please! Watch our new Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival video. Just 2 Days Left to ENTER http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST There are just 2 days left in the How Does Edmonton MOVE You contest. Do you walk, ride, hop the LRT? How do you get around? Enter your Edmonton commuting story by Friday for a chance to win free transit for a year or $100 worth of shwag. World’s first waste-to-biofuels facility being built in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST Construction has started on the world’s first industrial scale municipal waste-to-biofuels facility in Edmonton. When completed in 2011, it will convert 100,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste into biofeuls annually. That’s like taking 42,000 cars off the road annually! Researchalicious http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST RESEARCHALICIOUS. Did you know that the University of Alberta will spend $514 million on research this year? Yep, that’s right. They rank second of all Canadian universities in total research funding. And, did you know the U of A is home to 4 of the nation’s 19 Canada Excellence Chairs, more than any other university? Canadian Wakeboard Championships http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST The 2010 Canadian Wakeboard Championships are on just south of Edmonton this weekend. If you’d like to squeeze the last bit out of summer, head out to Shalom Park to see how the pros do it. Open Sky Music Festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST The skies will open and music will rain down this Saturday at the first annual Open Sky Music Festival. This full day, all-ages event features nine of western Canada’s best reggae, acoustic, island and surf rock acts. Living in #YEG http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST Alex got a new iPhone 4 and couldn’t wait to use it. Lucky for us he put it to good use shooting this video of Edmontonians sharing their thoughts on why they love Edmonton. East meets West http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST The East meets West Festival hits the streets this Friday through Sunday. This 3-day family event celebrates some of the cultures that make up our community. Head to the McCauley area for a weekend of Italian folk music, Cantonese Opera, African Steel Bands, a soccer tournament, face painting for the kids, and more. For more… Living in #YEG http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/living-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/living-in-edmonton living Alex G. Lee info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:45:16 MST This video is a combination of 10 interviews from new and old residents of Edmonton in different walks of life. I wanted a diverse sample space of opinions to show that Edmonton is truly a world class city. Dem Bones http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST DEM BONES! A City of Edmonton drainage crew discovered dinosaur bones while tunneling in Edmonton last week. Paleontologists believe the bones belong to two dinos: an Albertosaurus, a fearsome predator, and an Edmontosaurus, a hadrosaur or duck-billed dinosaur. There’s a Reason it’s Called the Edmontosaurus http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST There’s a Reason it’s Called the Edmontosaurus: Didn’t expect dinosaurs in Edmonton? Dr. Philip Currie, world-renowned professor and Canada Research Chair in Dinosaur Paleobiology at the University of Alberta, says Edmonton’s a great place to find bones. Here Be Dragons http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST The 12th annual Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival hits the North Saskatchewan River today at the Louise McKinney Riverfront Park. The Festival runs through Sunday with exhibitors, vendors, entertainment, a beer garden – and dragon boat races of course! Aaaaaand They're Off! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST The Canadian Derby returns to Edmonton’s Northlands Park this Saturday. With a purse of $300,000, the Thoroughbred competition is the richest race in Western Canada and the second richest race in the country. Blues and Nothin’ But the Blues http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST The Edmonton Labatt’s Blues Festival, Western Canada’s Premiere Blues Event, kicks off this Friday and runs through Sunday at the Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park. With a great lineup of award-winning legends and up-and-comers, this year’s festival promises to be the best ever. Clean Air Cinema http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST Surfing sea turtles and vegetarian sharks take over the zoo. Finding Nemo hits the jumbo screen at the Edmonton Valley Zoo’s Clean Air Cinema this Thursday night. My most adrenaline-filled Edmonton moment... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/adrenaline-filled-edmonton-moment http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/adrenaline-filled-edmonton-moment visiting Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:06:25 MST Suddenly my eyes popped wide open as a Formula Ford spun out of control and started heading directly for our marshal station. Wanna to WIN Some Great Stuff? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST How have you been getting to all of Edmonton’s great festivals this summer? Do you walk, cycle, hop a zippy LRT, or catch a ride with your friends? Share your getting-around-town story for a chance to WIN a year’s worth of transit passes, a $100 Future Shop gift card, $100 worth of coffees and cappuccinos, or an iPod Shuffle. Check out the How Does Edmonton MOVE You Contest… Perfect Edmonton Summer Experience http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-summer-experience http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-summer-experience visiting Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:54:05 MST Bang! A flash in the air and colours are flying all over the place. I was standing watching it all happen. Books, CDs, and DVDs, Oh My! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST Books, CDs, and DVDs, Oh My! Edmonton Public Library’s summer sale is on today in Churchill Square. Bring the kids along for storytime at 11am, 3pm, and 6pm. No Passport Required http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST Celebrate Carnival, no passport required! Immerse yourself in Hispanic culture at the Edmonton Latin Festival this Saturday and Sunday free in Churchill Square! Take in authentic traditional Hispanic food, salsa and flamenco dancing, and live traditional music! For more… The Fringe! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is on! Catch a show or twenty at one of 39 stages, showing over 1200 performances with 214 free outdoor shows. The Fringe runs August 12-22 in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona. For more… Live at Lunch http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST Starting today, Churchill Square is Live at Lunch for food and fun! Check out the square for everything from free yoga and hoola hoop classes to stilt walkers and face painters to hot dogs, kettle corn and fresh veg – all during your lunch break! CONTEST: How does Edmonton MOVE you? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST Hey Edmonton! How do you get around town? Do you bike, walk, take transit or carpool to and from work? Tell us what is it about Edmonton that makes your commute special. We wanna know, so grab your pen, paintbrush, laptop, camera, whatever, and get creative! We have awesome prizes us for grabs… Edmonton Named one of Top 3 Cities to Buy http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) has named Edmonton one of the top 3 cites in which to invest. REIN calls Edmonton a “perennial overachieving market,” saying the city is a “growing market, [with] an increasing population, and a forward-looking leadership.” Race to the Honda Indy Edmonton Winners http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/honda-indy-winners http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/honda-indy-winners visiting Honda Indy Edmonton info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:21:45 MST Entrants from across Canada shared their memorable Edmonton/Indy moment for the chance to win an ultimate Indy prize package featuring a hair-raising ride in an Indy Pace Car. Cariwest! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST Cariwest, Edmonton’s Caribbean Arts Festival, kicks off today with a costume extravaganza at the Jubilee Auditorium. On Saturday a carnival parade will dance through downtown finishing off in Churchill Square at the Caribbean Village – home to live calypso music, steel pans, beer gardens and spicy Caribbean food. Namaste, Baby! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST Take a break from the hustle and bustle to participate in free, outdoor lunch-time Yoga sessions Tuesdays in Churchill Square or Thursdays at Centennial Plaza through the month of August. All you need is comfortable clothing and a donation for the Food Bank. Mr. Moondance http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST The Edmonton Folk Music Festival kicks off tonight with Mr. Moondance himself, Van Morrison! This year’s lineup boasts a lineup of incredible artist including Ben Harper, Gord Downie, Sarah Harmer, Ian Tyson, John Prine, Levon Helm and over 60 other performers. Magical Volunteer Army http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST Watch 2 short videos about the Edmonton Folk Music Festival and the volunteers who return year after year. Get ‘em While They’re Hot! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST Tickets to North America’s oldest and largest fringe theatre festival, the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, go on sale today. Now with 39 stages, over 1200 performances and 214 free outdoor shows, this festival is Huh-uge! The Fringe runs August 12-22 in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona. Get your tickets while they’re hot! Darling Alexis http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST What’s it like putting on a show at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival? Aaron will tell you it’s not easy. But thanks to a supportive community, he was able to mount “Darling Alexis,” his first of 10 Fringe productions to date. Peaceful City of Nations http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Bob shares his Heritage Festival moment in his story "Peaceful City of Nations." Don’t forget to check out the video too! Festival Frenzy http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST It’s a frenzy of festivals this weekend in Edmonton. Capital Ex, and a Taste of Edmonton continue through the weekend and the Servus Heritage Festival kicks off tomorrow morning. Don’t despair! With some good planning, some sunscreen, and a comfortably stretchy pair of pants, you can take in all the culture, food, and fun Edmonton has to offer this long weekend. For info on Edmonton festivals and more… Heritage Festival! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST The Servus Heritage Festival starts tomorrow! This year’s event features 63 pavilions representing over 85 cultures from all over the world. It’s a three-day festival of culinary delicacies, great performances, crafts, and artwork – and a wonderful opportunity to learn about some of the cultural groups that make up our community. The Dinosaurs are Waiting… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST The days of the dinosaurs roar to life again at the new Jurassic Forest opening this Friday. Life-size animatronic dinosaurs are waiting for you in the woods just 15 minutes north of Edmonton. Food, Glorious Food! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Loosen your belts and head over to Churchill Square for A Taste of Edmonton – one of the largest outdoor food events in North America. This 10-day festival features 40 restaurants, 15 new menu items, wine tasting, live entertainment, and a little art to please your eye while the fine fare pleases you palate. Scream and Play-Buffet http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Have you added Capital EX to your calendar yet? It’s summer’s biggest all-you-can-eat-scream-and-play buffet. Head over to Northlands any day from July 23 – August 1 for endless games, rides, concerts and shopping, and food and summer entertainment. Get Yur Race Tickets! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Get Yur Race Tickets! Still haven’t got your tickets for this weekend’s Honda Indy Edmonton? You’re in luck. You still have a chance to see some of the world’s fastest drivers in action. Find out more at… Moose on the Loose http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/green-shack-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/green-shack-in-edmonton living Lisa Shamchuk info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:29:46 MST What happens when a moose gets lost in Edmonton? Read Lisa's story to find out. Pork out at Fork Fest! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Put on your stretchy pants and head out to one of Edmonton’s amazing independent restaurants for an affordable feast. It’s Fork Fest time! Over this 10-day festival of fabulous food, member restaurants offer a multi-course meal for $25 or $45. Art Walk! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST This weekend is your chance to visit an outdoor studio featuring over 230 working artists. Sounds good? Then head on down to Whyte Avenue Friday, Saturday, or Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm for Art Walk 2010. VIDEO: Art Walking http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Wondering what Art Walk is all about? Check out the edmontonstories video. And the Winners are… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Congratulations to the Race to the Honda Indy Edmonton winners. They’re in for a thrill of a lifetime when they buckle up for their pace car rides! To see the winning entries… My most memorable Edmonton Indy moment... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/memorable-edmonton-indy-moment http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/memorable-edmonton-indy-moment visiting Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:08:48 MST We asked people to share their most memorable Indy moment for the Race to the Honda Indy Edmonton Contest. The response we got was fantastic. Check out the cool experiences racing fans have had in Edmonton. Striving for a World Record http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Tonight at the Alberta Legislature grounds, Edmonton’s own X-Weighted TV fitness expert Paul Plakas will attempt to set a record for the world’s largest outdoor boot camp. Proceeds go to help Paul to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and ride 100k through Jasper, AB with Lance Armstrong. For details… The Years at TELUS Field http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/baseball-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/baseball-in-edmonton living Alex Karen info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:34:45 MST Got my Sprite. Got my soft pretzel. And one of my favorite players, Valentino Pascucchi, is up to bat. This...this is the life. StreetFest 2010 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival kicks off today. Get yourself downtown to Sir Winston Churchill Square and enjoy one of the best Street Performers festivals in the world! New VIDEO: Highland Gathering http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST If you’ve a yen to listen to bagpipers and drummers, see Highland dancing, or watch guys muscle up for the caber toss, this is the festival for you. Liberate your inner Scot this Saturday at Fort Edmonton Park. The fun starts at 10 am. Sounds of Old Strathcona http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST SOSFest, Edmonton’s newest summer festival, kicks off tomorrow in Old Strathcona. Over 21 venues along Whyte Avenue and 140 plus performers have joined together to present an astonishing variety of musical entertainment. The festival wraps up on Sunday with a free outdoor concert headlined by the Edmonton’s own Shout Out Out Out. For more info... Yoga in the Park http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Pack up your yoga gear and head to Garneau Park after work tomorrow at 6pm for Yoga in the Park, an hour-long yoga session in the sunshine. Donate what you wish. Proceeds go to charity. "A Wonderful Surprise" http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST When you're done your yoga, and as long as you’re in the area, why not check out Garneau and Whyte Avenue? Let Mark tell you why he loves this area of Edmonton in his video story "City Canvas: A Wonderful Surprise." Highland Gathering http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/highland-gathering-fort-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/highland-gathering-fort-edmonton visiting Fort Edmonton Highland Gathering info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:52:23 MST If you’ve a yen to listen to bagpipers and drummers, see Highland dancing, or watch guys muscle up for the caber toss, this is the festival for you. International Congress for Conservation Biology http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST The University of Alberta is hosting the 24th International Congress for Conservation Biology at the Shaw Conference Centre this week. Attendees come from many places and professions in the world, and will be talking about the science and practice of conserving biological diversity in the world. Feels like Home to Me http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Rachel is a land management planner with the Government of Alberta. She moved here for a phenomenal job opportunity, but found out that there's a lot more to Edmonton than work. Much Ado About Something http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Zounds! ‘Tis time for the Freewill Shakespeare Festival!! Pack a picnic and spend a few delightful hours in Hawrelak Park watching a play. The only difficulty lies in choosing one: tragedy or comedy – Macbeth or Much Ado About Nothing. We say there’s plenty of time to see both. Festivals Happening this Weekend http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST It’s the last weekend for the Edmonton International Jazz Festival and The Works Art & Design Festival. If you haven’t made it out to them yet, check it out. Celebrate Canada Day in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST Happy 143rd birthday, Canada! Celebrate in Edmonton with family fun events and birthday cake and end the day by watching the spectacular Canada Day fireworks finale in the river valley. Check out the City of Edmonton’s Canada Day events listing for just some of tomorrow’s events. Wow, Wow, Wow! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST "Wow, wow, wow . . . Daddy it's cool!" Edmontonstories contributor Trevor and his 4-year old son take in last year’s fireworks display over Edmonton’s river valley in this Canada Day video. Contest Closed http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST The Race to the Honda Indy Edmonton contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who participated. Judging will take place next week and winners will be notified on Friday, July 9, and announced the week of Monday, July 12, 2010. Stay tuned for more contests! Apps4Edmonton Competition http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST If you’ve ever thought, ‘there should be an app for that,’ this is the competition for you. The City of Edmonton is challenging residents to use come up with apps they think would be useful to Edmontonians, and is encouraging developers to build them. The best ideas can win an Apple iPad and contestants have the chance to compete for over $50,000 in prizes. Picture This http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST What do a South African caricaturist and the City of Edmonton IT Department have in common? Read how visual facilitation and an open and honest approach help the city keep it real. OMG! What Will I Choose? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST OMG! With The Works Art & Design Festival, the International Jazz Festival AND Feats Festival of Dance all running this weekend, how will you choose? Our solution? Take them all in! For more information on what’s on in Edmonton this weekend, check out VUE Weekly’s Hot Summer Guide… Coming Up On The Finish Line http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST We’re coming up on the finish line! Have you entered The Race to the Honda Indy Edmonton contest yet? Submit your Edmonton experience for a chance to win. Contest closes Monday @ 5pm MT. “Look At It This Way” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST The 25th annual Works Art & Design Festival kicks off tomorrow in Edmonton. Did you know The Works is the largest free outdoor art and design festival in North America? Yup, it’s true. Did you know it’s free? Yup, also true. The free fun starts tomorrow and runs through July 7. Check out the festival guide… What’s in The Works? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST So, what’s The Works Art & Design Festival all about, you ask? Let us show you. Check out the video at the bottom of Dawn’s story… Edmonton International Jazz Festival Kicks off Tomorrow http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST Chick Corea kicks off the Edmonton International Jazz Festival tomorrow night at the Winspear Centre. Concerts of all sizes hit city stages, clubs and parks for a 10-day celebration of local, national and international jazz talent. Jazzy Goodness http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST Can’t wait one more day for some sultry tunes? Take a virtual step into Edmonton’s acclaimed jazz club, the Yardbird Suite... Edmonton in the Green http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST We’re in the Green! Edmonton landed a prime spot on the Monopoly: Canadian Edition game board. Proud to be Green http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST Given Edmonton’s environmental leadership, green is the perfect colour for our property on the new Monopoly board. Callum’s story, “Pragmatism” talks about just one of the many programs that make Edmonton proud to be green. See it, Do it, Dance - Start a Movement http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST See it, Do it, Dance - Start a Movement. The Feats Festival of Dance kicks off this Friday with an exciting lineup of workshops and performances ranging from ballet and jazz to salsa and funk. NEW VIDEO: Feats! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST NEW VIDEO: Curious about what goes on at the Feats Festival of Dance? Check out our new video! Get on your bikes and ride! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST Tomorrow is Bikeology Festival 2010. Get on your bike and come on out to Beaver Hill Park downtown – help Edmonton’s cycling community celebrate. There’ll be music, swag, info, and lots of mingling with cycling enthusiasts and their bikes. Father’s Day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST Celebrate Father’s Day at the Muttart Conservatory this Sunday. Listen to some jazz on the patio while the kids enjoy the crafts area, stroll through the pyramids, and check out the mini golf course. Canada’s Largest Improv Festival is On http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST Scripts? Pfft ... too easy! Until next weekend, Rapid Fire Theatre hosts Improvaganza, an off-the-cuff improv style comedy festival showcasing talent from across North America and beyond. It's Canada's largest improv festival right here in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona. Race to the Honda Indy Edmonton Contest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST Have you entered to the Race to the Honda Indy Edmonton Contest yet? Imagine racing around Edmonton’s City Centre Airport Track in a pace car at speeds up to 150 km/hour! Festival City http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST They don’t call Edmonton Festival City for nothin’. Check out the Edmonton Festival Calendar for heaps of fun and festivities all summer long. Blessings and Gratitude http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST NEW STORY: Sharon waxes poetic on the blessings of living in Edmonton. Pride! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST What better way to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon than taking in a parade? Celebrate and support Pride Week in Edmonton at the Pride Parade as it heads down Jasper Avenue to wind up in Churchill Square. For more on the parade and the Edmonton Pride Festival’s events… Al Fresco Block Party http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST Head downtown tomorrow for the 2nd Annual 104th Street Al Fresco Block Party. You’re in for “one almighty block party” with food, fine wine, fashion, film, and all things urban – all for a worthy cause. Street Meet http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST Take in Canada’s only street vault and street shot competitions right in the heart of Old Strathcona tomorrow at noon. It’s all part of this weekend’s Edmonton International Track Classic. Blessings and gratitude http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/blessings-and-gratitude-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/blessings-and-gratitude-in-edmonton visiting Sharon Ingraham info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:22:41 MST There is magic here where the aurora dances and cultures mix with abandon... U of A Prof’s Tweet Named “Most Beautiful Tweet in the World” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST University of Alberta professor and Cross Cancer medical physicist Marc MacKenzie’s tweet has been named “most beautiful tweet in the world” by broadcaster Stephen Fry at the UK’s Hay Festival. Race to the Honda Indy Edmonton Contest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST ENTER TO WIN high-octane tickets and a heart-pounding personal racing experience in the RACE TO THE HONDA INDY EDMONTON CONTEST. Imagine racing around Edmonton’s City Centre Airport Track in a pace car at speeds up to 150 km/hour! International Children’s Festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST The annual International Children’s Festival in St. Albert is wrapping up this weekend. There are lots of hands-on activities and arts performances from around the world. Check it out! Calling all young artists http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s Nextfest Launches tonight! Get ready for an 11-day, nine-venue, multidisciplinary arts festival that's all about celebrating, showcasing and launching the new, emerging generation of talent. Edmonton Wins Three National Environmental Awards http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST The City of Edmonton’s environmental actions have been recognized nationally with the presentation of three awards by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Pragmatism http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST “I've always been a proud Edmontonian, but it’s especially gratifying to know that my hometown is striving to become a beacon of environmental excellence for all of Alberta, and the rest of the world.” So says Callum MacKendrick. Read the rest of his story. Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Guess what music fans? Van Morrison is coming to Edmonton for Folk Fest’s Wednesday August 4 fundraiser. Woohoo! Edmontonstories wins IABC Capital Award of Excellence http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmontonstories was thrilled to win an award of excellence at last night’s IABC Edmonton Capital Awards Gala held at the AGA. Kudos to everyone who has shared a story so far. We couldn’t have done it without you! Coincidentally, we just happen to have a video about the AGA. Edmonton bursts with summer festivals http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton just can’t get enough of music festivals. We’ve got the four biggies — Jazz Fest, Folk Fest, Blues Fest, Symphony Under The Sky — but those are just the tip of the iceberg. Revolutionary heart surgery in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Doctors at Edmonton’s Mazankowski Heart Institute announced Thursday they have performed a “revolutionary” new heart valve replacement procedure for the first time. Edmonton Folk Music Festival lineup is here! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 MST A Hip legend, an alt-country siren, a Polaris Prize winner and a son of a folk icon are just some of the performers at this year’s Edmonton Folk Music Festival. Magical Volunteer Army http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Watch 2 short videos about the Edmonton Folk Music Festival and the volunteers who return year after year. A story for Aboriginal Awareness Week http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 MST We have a great story to mark Aboriginal Awareness Week. Why would someone who’s never jigged before suddenly jig across the stage in front of 300 people? The Way We Green http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 MST This week the City of Edmonton launched a new environmental strategic plan update. The City wants to know what environmental sustainability means for Edmontonians and how we will address our environmental challenges. Check out The Way We Green website and join the discussion. May is Asian Heritage Month http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 MST There are lots of events to celebrate Asian Heritage month in Edmonton this May. Just this week local writer Marty Chan launched a new collection of Asian Canadian short stories. And from today until next Wednesday is the Edmonton Chinese Music Festival. Hip Hop in the Park http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Hip Hop in the Park is an annual Edmonton festival that takes place during Hip Hop Appreciation Week. There will be lots of exciting performers in the beautiful Louise McKinney Park this Saturday. Did you know that trees are awesome? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s tree canopy sucks in 531 tonnes of pollution a year. We think that’s pretty cool! University of Alberta gains more elite researchers http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 MST A man trying to map rock formations under the Arctic and another trying to develop a vaccine for hepatitis C are among four top international researchers taking up chairs of excellence positions at the University of Alberta. It’s our birthday! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Did you know that edmontonstories is celebrating its first birthday today? Listen to a birthday story to celebrate with us, and here’s to many more great stories! Thoroughbred racing season opens tonight http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s thoroughbred racing season opens tonight at Northlands Park. There are lots of exciting changes this year. Best of Edmonton 2010 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 MST SEE Magazine published its 15th annual Best of Edmonton Readers’ Picks list today. Want to know who the sexiest male and female in this city is? How ‘bout best places to eat, best local festival, best place to take visitors, best shopping etc.? Is it touchdown time yet? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 MST For all the football fans itching for the season to start, here’s a little Edmonton story to tide you over. Incidentally, the Grey Cup is in Edmonton this year. And Commonwealth Stadium has new FieldTurf. Touchdown! Fringe Fix http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton's famous for its awesome Fringe Theatre Festival held each summer, but did you know that the company also puts on a regular season? The new one’s just been announced – check it out! What’s the Next Big Question? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 MST The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research is hosting a debate at TELUS World of Science tomorrow at 5:30 PM. Watch 3 researchers argue about the Next Big Question in advanced research, then join the debate and vote on what you think the Next Big Question is. MediaCamp Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Mainstream/traditional and social/new media come together? Yes! MediaCamp Edmonton is a great opportunity for people who know words and people who know code to help each other find new ways to tell stories. See you there! By the way, it's free. Edmonton’s Valley Zoo becomes a Spa! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Treat your mom to some Mother’s Day Magic this Sunday and take her to the zoo! She can get a mini manicure or a massage while activities around the zoo keep the kids occupied. Are you Game? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton firm BioWare just won two Canada Videogame Awards for their game Dragon Age: Origins. The game was named Game of the Year and also won for Best Writing. New Volume! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Going to the library is about a lot more than just checking out some books these days! The children’s section at Stanley A. Milner Library downtown was just expanded and now boasts a play nook, a boat and a built-in aquarium. Beautiful Way to Move http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-speed-skating-club http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-speed-skating-club living Miriam Hak info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 May 2010 15:33:38 MST One of the coaches described speed skating as “a beautiful way to move”. It truly is. And it is extremely exhilarating – someone recently told me it’s the fastest human-propelled sport in existence today! Volunteers Pitch in for River Valley Clean Up http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton's annual river valley clean up is underway. Over 400 volunteers had already signed up as of Sunday’s kickoff. Cleaning Up http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 MST Enid is just one of many volunteers who help keep our city clean. Check out her story, "Cleaning Up"… Edmonton Youth Week http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton Youth Week kicks off tomorrow. Head to Centennial Plaza tomorrow for the games, food, music and more! For more info… A Beastly Romance http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST "Be our guest…" tomorrow night for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, of one of the Citadel Theatre's most popular and successful productions of all time. Fashion Show on the LRT http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Tomorrow between 2:30pm and 6pm LRT riders will be treated to 10 minute fashion shows at various stations courtesy of Southgate Centre. The models will also be handing out gift bags and contest entry forms to win $1000 in Southgate Centre gift certificates. Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmontons-labatt-blues-festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmontons-labatt-blues-festival visiting Blues International info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:26:56 MST Edmontonians love their blues music. Edmonton’s Labatt Blues Festival is Western Canada’s premier blues event. The festival takes place for 3 days every August in Hawrelak Park’s Heritage Amphitheatre. Feats Festival of Dance http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/feats-festival-of-dance-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/feats-festival-of-dance-edmonton visiting Alberta Dance Alliance info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:11:47 MST There are endless opportunities to learn all types of dance in Edmonton. There are province- and city-wide competitions, festivals, and workshops as well as many studios to help perfect your technique. And if you like to watch dance from around Canada and the world, the annual Feats Festival of Dance is a must-attend festival. High Level Bridge Streetcar http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/high-level-bridge-streetcar-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/high-level-bridge-streetcar-edmonton living Edmonton Radial Railway Society info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:09:02 MST The Edmonton Radial Railway became famous throughout North America because of the unique streetcar ride over the North Saskatchewan River, the highest river crossing by streetcar in the world. Edmonton Companies Make Best Employers Lists http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Two Edmonton and area companies ranked in the top 3 of the 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada. Last Wave to a Princess http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/wave-to-a-royal-princess-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/wave-to-a-royal-princess-edmonton working Clif Chapman info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:08:42 MST Precision! Precision was a norm when planning for a royal escort. It was 1967, the early days of my tour in the Traffic Division of the Edmonton Police Service. I was enjoying myself astride a big honking Harley. Recommend a Story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST See a story you like? Click on the thumbs up at the bottom of your favourite stories to recommend them to other edmontonstories.ca visitors. Edmonton Opens Two New LRT Stations http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s latest LRT extension is making day-to-day tasks quicker and easier for many southsiders, riders said at Saturday’s grand opening. New Virology Institute puts U of A at the cutting edge http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST $28M donation to U of A will be transformative for virology research. Do You Like It? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.” If you want to see this famous quotation come to life, check out Shakespeare’s As You Like It, playing at The Citadel Theatre from April 17 – May 9. Spread the Words http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Only one sleep left before the Edmonton Public Library’s big MP3 Experiment at Churchill Square and The Princess Bride interactive screening! NEW VIDEO! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST It’s a beautiful day in Edmonton! Why not pull out your bike and go for a ride? These guys did… Canada Day Criterium http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/canada-day-criterium-cycling-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/canada-day-criterium-cycling-in-edmonton living Canada Day Criterium info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:59:17 MST Host of the Canada Day Criterium, the Edmonton Juventus Cycling Club offers great riding and racing opportunities to all age groups. Members are beginner to national team level cyclists who enjoy track cycling, mountain biking, and cycle cross and road racing. Found in Translation http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST The Edmonton Poetry Festival: Found in Translation kicks off today at the Artery with "Blinks in the Belly" readings. Poets have 30 seconds to wow the audience with their work or risk being gonged off the stage. For more on the week-long festival, Spring Gallery Walk http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Put on your walking shoes and head to 124 Street and area for the Spring Gallery Walk this Saturday and Sunday. As if the sunshine and art weren’t already enough - on Sunday and you can take in a free carriage ride! Edmonton Makes History in Naming Historian Laureate http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Historic resource consultant Ken Tingley has been chosen as Edmonton’s first Historian Laureate. Edmonton is the first city in Canada to appoint a Historian Laureate. Walk this Way http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Join Active Edmonton tomorrow at City Hall for a lunchtime interactive session on how to create your own successful walking program. Make the most out of your walks and stay motivated. Get there early - the first 50 participants will receive a free pedometer. Honda Indy Edmonton Gets Fans Closer to the Action http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST One of the most sought after viewing areas in racing will be even more accessible to race fans at the 2010 Honda Indy Edmonton. A new site layout will position race fans even closer to the on-track action as new grandstands will be located at the start of pit row. Downtown Docs – Free! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Thursday nights are free movie nights downtown at the Edmonton Public Library. Ok, technically they’re documentaries -- documentaries with attitude. Check it out Thursdays at 6:30pm. This week is a double bill! Edmonton Rush Food Drive http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Check out the Edmonton Rush as they square off against the Colorado Mammoth tonight at 7. If a great game wasn't enough to motivate you to go -- for every ticket sold, the Rush will donate an item of food to the Edmonton Food Bank! Opening Ceremony for Lois Hole Hospital Today‎ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Today marks an exciting day in women's health as the Lois Hole Hospital for Women opens its doors. The seven-floor building will provide care to women with a host of health issues, including ovarian cancer, difficult pregnancies, and severe menopause. Chick Corea to kick off Edmonton International Jazz Festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Piano legend Chick Corea opens the 2010 Edmonton International Jazz Festival with a solo concert June 24 at the Winspear Centre. Yardbird Suite… so Sweet http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Can't wait for the sweet sounds of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival? Take a virtual step into Edmonton’s acclaimed jazz club, the Yardbird Suite... Triathlete Tryouts http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Snap on your swim cap, tie up your running shoes, and hop on that bike! The new Edmonton Triathlon Academy is holding tryouts this Saturday starting at 11:30am at the U of A pool. Dreaming Big http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Find out how the Edmonton Triathlon Academy got its start. Check out International Triathlon Union managing director, Sheila O'Kelly's story. Fun on Ice http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fun-on-ice-speed-skating http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fun-on-ice-speed-skating living Edmonton Speed Skating Association info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:33:37 MST On, February 15, 2010, the Edmontonstories team went to the Edmonton Speed Skating Association’s Fun on Ice event at Victoria Oval. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day for this event. Families, couples, and speed skating fanatics skated around the oval enjoying the warm sunshine. Spring Collections Hit the Runways http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST There's still time to make it to Western Canada Fashion Week. Take in the spring collections tonight through Thursday at the Transalta Art Barns. Wondering what it’s like behind the scenes of a fashion event? Check out our behind-the-scenes videos… Hop to It! -- Easter Monday at the Valley Zoo http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST The Edmonton Valley Zoo is hosting the third annual Hop To It. Head out to the zoo from 11am to 4pm today for face painting, egg colouring, live music and, of course, animal encounters! Mini World Cup Soccer in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Some of the city's best soccer players go head to head over the next 2 weeks in Edmonton's Mini World Cup – one of the world's largest indoor tournaments. Each team represents one of 29 nations. Western Canada Fashion Week Hits the Catwalks Today http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST Western Canada Fashion Week kicks off today at the Transalta Arts Barns in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona. Tonight's opening marks the 10th season for this model event showcasing local talent and international designers. This is No Kiddie Puppet Show! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST The Old Trout Puppet Workshop presents "The Erotic Anguish of Don Juan" at the Roxy. The ghost of Don Juan is summoned from Hell to repent for his sins and to tell us the tale of his nefarious life so that we may avoid his fate. This is no kiddie puppet show! Easter Contest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Join the Edmontonstories Facebook Fan Page and enter our Easter contest! You could WIN a $25 gift certificate to Kerstin's Chocolates! Prizes will be awarded daily through Thursday, April 1. Edmonton’s Downtown Keeps Getting Greener http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Next week Williams Engineering begins installing a "living roof" on its downtown Edmonton headquarters. By this summer, with the help of a number of sponsors and a battalion of NAIT students, wildflowers will replace asphalt in the Edmonton skyline. Edmontonstories Easter contest! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Hop on over to the Edmontonstories Facebook page and become a Fan to participate in our Easter contest! You could WIN a $25 iTunes gift certificate or $25 to Kerstin’s Chocolates. Daily prizes to be won! Edmontonstories Easter Contest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Easter is around the corner and we’ve got some goodies to give out. Are you an Edmontonstories Facebook Fan yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Hop to it for chances to win some GREAT PRIZES. Starts this Monday March 29! Details to be announced then. Cut Your Power for Earth Hour http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Cut Your Power for Earth Hour. This Saturday, Edmonton marks the third Earth Hour celebration in support of action on climate. Head down to City Hall for family-friendly Earth Hour events. Citadel Theatre Announces New Robbins Theatre Academy http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Step out of the wings young thespians! Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre has just created The Robbins Academy, Canada’s newest and most comprehensive program for creative development in professional theatre. NAIT and Ledcor Partner in Oilsands Research http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST NAIT and the Ledcor Group announce the first-ever applied research chair in oilsands environmental sustainability at a college or technical institute in Canada. See a Story You Like? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST See a story you like? Click on the thumbs up at the bottom of your favourite stories to recommend them to other edmontonstories.ca visitors. Edmonton Valley Zoo Welcomes Baby Squirrel Monkey http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST It's all monkeying around with Edmonton Valley Zoo's latest addition, a baby squirrel monkey born at the zoo on February 1. More Monkey! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Check out the Edmonton Journal's adorable video of the Valley Zoo’s new baby squirrel monkey riding on mom’s back. Where Kids Rule http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Tickets for the International Children's Festival are now on sale. This year's festival, programmed around the theme "Where Kids Rule," showcases performances from around the world for kids young and old! Festival for Kids http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Wondering what the International Children's Festival has in store for you? Lucien had an amazing time at the festival last year. Check out his video... A Mission of Diversity http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST NEW STORY: Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour might just be one of the WISEST women you’ll ever meet. And she’s definitely inspirational. Wanna know why? Lada Gaga Bringing Monster Ball to Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Have you heard? Lada Gaga is coming to Canada. She'll be playing only 4 Canadian cities and, yeah you guessed it, one of them is Edmonton. Check her out at Rexall Place this summer. W00t! It's All About Work-Life Balance http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/work-life-balance-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/work-life-balance-in-edmonton working Peter Chapman info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:19:08 MST Stopping really is the best thing I could ever have done. EEDC’s FRESH Campaign Nominated for 2010 Emerald Award http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton Economic Development's FRESH campaign has been nominated for at 2010 Emerald Award. Emerald Awards celebrate Environmental Excellence in Alberta. Check out the FRESH campaign… A Mission of Diversity http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-mission-of-diversity-wisest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-mission-of-diversity-wisest working Margaret-Ann Armour info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:42:30 MST I applied to various universities throughout Canada and heard back from the University of Alberta. They sent me a reply along with a pre-paid cable for my response. I accepted, and it was an incredible decision. The Ping Pong Table http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST NEW STORY: What do you get when you mix iPhone app developers and a Ping Pong table? We're not sure either, but Tom and Blaine from Fission Media can tell you… St. Paddy's Party – Get Your Green On http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST St. Paddy's Party – Get Your Green On. Welcome the first hints of spring this weekend. Celebrate St Patrick's at the John Janzen Nature Centre with an afternoon of affordable "green" fun for the family. Movie Night at the AGA http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Did you know the new AGA shows movies too? Yup, it's true. On the bill tonight: Goya's Ghosts. You know Francisco Goya…the Spanish painter? Yeah, that guy. Check it out. The Ping Pong Table http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fission-media http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fission-media working Tom Dodd & Blaine Bertsch info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:45:32 MST A ping pong phenomenon is sweeping through Edmonton’s Advanced Technology Centre’s start-up community. Blaine and Tom, the guys behind Fission Media, explain. NAIT now offering Canada’s first diploma in Nanotechnology http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton's NAIT is now offering Canada's first diploma in Nanotechnology. NAIT's new Nanotechnology Systems diploma is launching in September 2010. Now in Hindi! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Did you know edmontonstories.ca is multilingual? We now have stories in 14 languages with many more to come. We posted our first Hindi story today! Expressions of Hunger http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Dust off your cameras and sharpen your pencils, Edmonton! Submit your photos or writing to Expressions of Hunger, Edmonton's Food Bank’s interactive photography and literary contest. Location: Collection Agency http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Filmmaker and musician Trevor Anderson was among today's nominee’s for the Mayor's Celebration of the Arts. Trevor talks about his experience finding a location for his first film shot here in Edmonton in his story “Location: Collection Agency.” Doreen Ryan - Olympic Speed Skater http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Olympic speed skater Doreen carried the Olympic torch for its final 300 metres in Edmonton. Thousands of Edmontonians came out to Sir Winston Churchill Square to celebrate with her. Sound of the Olympic Flame http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Rod Proudfoot was one of the lucky few chosen to carry the Olympic torch as it made its way through Edmonton. Hear how he and the crowd got all fired up in his story "Sound of the Olympic Flame." Congratulations to our Olympians and Go Paralympians! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton congratulates our Olympians and cheers on our Paralympians in today’s Edmonton Journal and Edmonton SUN. Old Strathcona Farmer's Market http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST It's going to be a beautiful weekend. Perfect weather for a walk down Whyte Avenue and a visit to the Old Strathcona Farmer's Market. Kerry and Sue head to the market every Saturday. Check out their video. Star Party http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Did you know Elk Island National Park is part of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, one of only 7 Dark Sky Preserves in Canada? Tomorrow’s Star Party at Elk Island lets you take in the wonders of the winter night sky thanks to local amateur astronomers and dozens of telescopes. Have You Tried our New http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Have you tried our new "Recommend" feature? Click on the thumbs up at the bottom of your favourite stories to recommend them to other edmontonstories visitors. Winter Light http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-winter-light-festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-winter-light-festival living Winter Light Festival info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:45:24 MST The Winter Light festival is a winter celebration featuring events that showcase our beautiful winter city. The festival was created to encourage Edmontonians to get outdoors and enjoy winter events. Edmonton Inventors Given Cash Boost http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton inventors given cash boost. The Alberta government has announced nearly $2 million in funding for Edmonton and area companies. Cultural Diversity in the Arts Awards http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Congratulations to the recipients of the Cultural Diversity in the Arts Awards. Today 12 Edmonton artists from all parts of the world were recognized for their enrichment of Edmonton’s cultural scene. From a Small Fish In a Big Pond… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/tien-lung-taekwon-do http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/tien-lung-taekwon-do working Kari Wisniewski info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:14:48 MST My husband opened our small Taekwon-Do school (Tien Lung) in Edmonton back in 1992 with just 52 students. Good Neighbour Nomination Deadline Extended http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST Good Neighbour Nomination Deadline Extended. If you got caught up in the Olympics and forgot to nominate your good neighbour – it’s not too late. The City of Edmonton is extending the nomination deadline for the Good Neighbour Awards to March 15. Did You Know Edmontonstories.ca is Multilingual? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Did you know edmontonstories.ca is multilingual? We have stories in 12 languages with many more to come. Check out the "All Languages" link at the bottom of the page to see stories in Chinese, French, Hindi, Spanish, and more! Take a Ride Down the Big Whoop http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Grab your sled and take a ride down the Big Whoop this weekend as the Winterlight festival continues with Big Winter at Jackie Parker Park. Stick around for some Snow Boot soccer, First Nations games, and an evening lantern-lit stroll through the woods. Welcome to the New Edmontonstories.ca! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Welcome to the new edmontonstories.ca! We’ve made a number of improvements to make the site easier to use: Feature videos and stories show you the most timely posts. Improved navigation helps you find the stories you’re interested in. And, you can recommend your favourite stories to other visitors through the new “Recommend” feature. Take a look around and get to know edmontonstories all over again. Edmontonstories Can Help You! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmontonstories can help you! If you are a business who is recruiting out of city, out of province or out of country... if you're in the tourism trade and feel visitors might benefit from the experiences our city offers... if you are a student thinking about our city as a place to study... this site might offer options to you. Contact us at info@edmontonstories.ca to learn more. The Snow Leopards http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-police-snow-leopards http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-police-snow-leopards working Clif Chapman info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:31:56 MST Our two idiots were still racing flat-out back and forth. Every once in a while I had to freeze, crouch down and stay in my track as they zoomed by. Spring 2005 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Wondering what volunteering a the Walterdale Playhouse is like? Check out Kristen's story "Spring 2005" and our behind-the-scenes video. Got the drama bug? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Got the drama bug? The Walterdale Playhouse is looking for volunteers. Happy Aviation Day! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Happy Aviation Day! February 23 was declared National Aviation Day so each year Canadians can celebrate past and future aircraft achievements. Check out Lalaine Quinto's memorable experience at the Alberta Aviation Museum. I See the Stars http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/i-see-the-stars http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/i-see-the-stars working Sue Robins info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:14:48 MST Cities have personalities too. If Edmonton was a woman, she’d be like the serious one in the cubicle down the hall who lets loose only rarely, like during the Christmas party or in the beer tent at the folk fest. Three Passions, One Lucky Lady! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-music-together http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-music-together living Geneva Hamilton info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:27:01 MST Music Together has allowed me to combine my three passions – my love of children, my love of music, and my deep love of family – and to find a rich and rewarding career – all without having to leave my home town! "Coming from London, you would pay $50 - more probably - for something like this." http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST It’s the Mills family’s first winter in Edmonton and they took in the Silver Skate Festival yesterday. "It's amazing. What's so fantastic about it is there's so much you can do outside," Louise Mills said. "Coming from London, you would pay $50 - more probably - for something like this." Converting a Calgarian http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/converting-a-calgarian http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/converting-a-calgarian working Ryan Jespersen info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:14:26 MST The number 99 haunted me growing up. Unlike most present-day Edmontonians, I grew up wearing red and yellow hockey sweaters - not orange and blue. Wayne Gretzky didn't make my childhood hockey dreams come true...he killed them. To this day, it frustrates me to no end, knowing there's no rebuttal for "Five Cups." Strap on Your Skates http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST The Silver Skate Festival starts today. Gather up the family and head to Hawrelak Park for skate races, snow sculptures, sleigh rides, delicious Dutch treats, and more! Under the Bridge http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Jerry reminds us "the homeless are not nameless or faceless" with his video "Under the Bridge." Edmonton Chinese Garden http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton author Marty Chan shares his experience growing up straddling two worlds. Read his story, "Edmonton Chinese Garden" and check out Edmonton photographer Emily Dutton’s fabulous accompanying photos. Immense Mode Creators Take Top Prize http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Creators of Edmonton’s "Immense Mode," Brian McArthur and Dawn Detarando, take top prize at the Winterlude National Snow Sculpture Competition in Gatineau, Que. Learn more about their Immense sculpture. Streets Speak http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST The City of Edmonton Youth Council, in partnership with iPulse, open their "Streets Speak" mural exhibit today. The murals were created by clients of community agencies who support those affected by homelessness and poverty. Valentine's Day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Happy Valentine's Day! Taliah's husband proposed to her in "Our Park." What's your Valentine story? Under the Bridge http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/under-the-bridge http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/under-the-bridge living Jerry Aulenbach info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:26:26 MST With this story, I hope that we will be reminded that the homeless are not nameless or faceless. I wish I knew how we could help them all become self-reliant and take care of themselves, but I don't know of any magic formula. Fun on Ice http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST The edmontonstories team will be out at Fun on Ice at the Victoria Oval on Family Day. Come say "hi" and join the fun. Evening Stroll http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST It's a balmy 0 degrees Celsius in Edmonton today. Sounds like the makings of a perfect evening stroll. Year of the Tiger http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST It's the Year of the Tiger at the Valley Zoo. Are you celebrating Chinese New Year this weekend? Tell us your story! NEW VIDEO! Check out the new Art Gallery of Alberta http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Take a peek inside the new Art Gallery of Alberta. Edmonton Chinese Garden http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/marty-chan-edmonton-chinese-garden http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/marty-chan-edmonton-chinese-garden living Marty Chan info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:19:50 MST Nothing fills my heart with dread more than the question, “Where are you from?” As a Chinese-Canadian, I know that when I answer “Alberta,” this will prompt the inevitable follow-up query: “no, where are you really from?” 2010 Good Neighbour Awards http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Good neighbours make a great city. Nominate your good neighbour today, Edmonton! Bucking Broncos http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/canadian-finals-rodeo-magic http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/canadian-finals-rodeo-magic visiting Canadian Finals Rodeo info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:42:45 MST The Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) is a world-class event that attracts some of the best in the bucking business. In the CFR videos, you’ll meet 4 of the 2009 contestants, as well as rodeo clown CrAsh Cooper. New Chinese Story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Paula is "Dancing with the Lions" – in Chinese. Check out her newly translated story. Art Gallery of Alberta Grand Opening http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 MST The Art Gallery of Alberta unveils its newly renovated home this weekend. Randall Stout, the gallery's architect' tells us what about Edmonton inspired his design. Edmonton Tops Sustainable Cities Ranking http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton Tops Sustainable Cities Ranking: The City of Edmonton is the number one sustainable large city in Canada, according to the third-annual Corporate Knights Magazine Most Sustainable Cities in Canada list. Edmonton's Waste Management Centre http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 MST Edmonton’s Waste Management Centre - Just one of the reasons Callum is proud to be an Edmontonian. Sound of the Olympic Flame http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 MST Rod Proudfoot was one of the lucky few chosen to carry the Olympic torch as it made its way through Edmonton. Hear how he and the crowd got all fired up in his story "Sound of the Olympic Flame." My All-New Heaven On Earth http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/all-new-favourite-place http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/all-new-favourite-place living Jennifer Bataga-Salvador info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:00:56 MST I can’t say I am a nature lover for certain because that would imply so much depth and would be a tall claim, but the reservoir truly gives me an extraordinary feeling of sensitivity. All New Heaven on Earth http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 MST Jennifer moved from the Philippines to find her "All New Heaven on Earth" just outside of Edmonton. Sound of the Olympic Flame http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/sound-of-the-olympic-flame http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/sound-of-the-olympic-flame living Rod Proudfoot info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:25:49 MST My senses are on full alert…the sounds, the sights, the feel of the pavement, the setting sun in a cloudless sky, even the sound of the Olympic flame in my torch as I’m jogging. With a huge smile, I look up at my lit torch…beautiful! River, Light, Snow & Art http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/art-gallery-of-alberta http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/art-gallery-of-alberta visiting Randall Stout info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:43:17 MST And then, of course, the presence of snow throughout so many months of the year. We took the position that it’s something we ought not to hide, but rather celebrate. Even at the time of the competition, we started doing renderings of our design proposal in a snowstorm, trying to think about the aesthetic of the building in that winter condition. Cabbage Soup is Very Normal http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/ukrainian-culture-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/ukrainian-culture-in-edmonton visiting K. Maryniak info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:51:51 MST In 2003, after 22 years away from home, K. Maryniak came home to Edmonton. She's convinced there is no better place in the world to live as a Ukrainian. Tour of Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-tour-guide http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-tour-guide visiting John McLaughlin info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:56:59 MST I’ll never forget the 10-day visit from my folks – Ted, my Dad, Uncle Harold and Aunt Eileen, and 11-year-old nephew Ben. They arrived via Air Canada on a warm, beautiful Canada Day. With Both Feet on the Ground http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/with-both-feet-on-the-ground-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/with-both-feet-on-the-ground-edmonton visiting Ellen Notbohm info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:24:35 MST What can you say when you land in a place you’ve never been and it feels like home? My week in Edmonton unfolded as if I were expected company. In a way, I was. Run! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/run-the-torch http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/run-the-torch living Doreen Ryan info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:24:14 MST If I have to I’ll walk...but my pride won’t allow me to do that. I’m terrible. I’m still competitive with myself. Oh yeah, I’ll just hold that torch up like it’s nothing. I know I’ll get emotional. It has such meaning to me. I’m getting teary just thinking about it. Edmonton is Not Cold http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-is-not-cold-writer-in-exile http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-is-not-cold-writer-in-exile visiting Sheng Xue info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:15:45 MST Oh, it's cold there! Really cold! This was the only thing I heard about Edmonton when I told people in Toronto that I was going to be the Writer in Exile in Edmonton for 1 year. I was scared of the cold in Edmonton. Magical Volunteer Army http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/folk-fest-volunteer-army http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/folk-fest-volunteer-army visiting The Magical Volunteer Army info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:26:17 MST What does it take to become one of the world's best folk festivals? Blood, sweat, toil, and tears? Definitely. Volunteers? Absolutely. Watch 2 short videos to find out what keeps everyone coming back each year. Why I Chose Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/why-i-chose-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/why-i-chose-edmonton working Ada Tai info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:35:41 MST I came to Edmonton as an international student and was always asked the same question, Why did you choose to come to Edmonton? My Skate with the Oilers http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-skate-with-the-oilers-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-skate-with-the-oilers-edmonton living M.A. Cox info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:36:53 MST I moved to Edmonton when I was 4 years old. My parents separated and I had to leave my father, my sister, my pit-bull Lassie, and our house in Montreal. I had trouble adjusting to my new and more humble surroundings. A Memorable Journey to Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-memorable-journey-to-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-memorable-journey-to-edmonton visiting Catherine Zhou info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:06:48 MST Read some entries Catherine wrote in her diary during her stay in Edmonton. She was visiting from Chengdu in China's Sichuan province. Her friends call her Rabbit. The Chengdu Visit http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/chengdu-visit http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/chengdu-visit visiting Ashley Chung info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:06:23 MST When the Chengdu youths arrived in Edmonton, there was a welcoming dinner. It was nerve wracking as I reluctantly made my way to sit amongst them. I was thinking of so many different things at once! Would they like me? Was my Chinese good enough? Learning English: 1 2 3 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/learning-english-123 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/learning-english-123 living Xiaodong Gu info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:55:26 MST Do you know the I-love-you numbers game? Read about Xiaodong and her family's funny encounters with proper English and numbers. Running Through the River Valley http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/running-through-the-river-valley-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/running-through-the-river-valley-edmonton living Victoria Elliott info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:33:31 MST The sun is a crimson promise on the horizon as we set off on our jog through the River Valley. I hate running, but I love cheesecake. I need to do one to have the other. Life Journey http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/life-journey-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/life-journey-in-edmonton living Hamid Tookhee info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:28:31 MST When I was young I had a dream of being a pilot but this dream was not possible because in my country there was lots of fighting. People have been fighting in Afghanistan for over 30 years. Once Upon a Time, in a Land Far Far Away... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/individual-stories-peace-and-human-rights http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/individual-stories-peace-and-human-rights living International Day of Sharing Stories info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:24:31 MST This video is not your average fairy tale. Meet 5 Edmontonians who attended the International Day of Sharing Stories. City Canvas: A Wonderful Surprise http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/wonderful-surprise http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/wonderful-surprise living Mark Wilson info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:40:01 MST What does the Garneau Tree, art, and getting your start in radio have in common? Watch Mark's videos to find out. Celebrating Success http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/celebrating-success-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/celebrating-success-in-edmonton working Amarjeet Sohi info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:50:57 MST Watch a video shot at City Hall during the International Day of Sharing Stories in 2009. Councillor Sohi was there to represent City Council, of course, but more importantly, to learn more about new Edmontonians and celebrate their successes. Jasper Magpies http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/jasper-magpies-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/jasper-magpies-edmonton living Caitlin Bauer info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:18:20 MST I consider the magpies of downtown Edmonton to be companions of sorts. Spring, summer, winter, or fall - the little pranksters can usually found dipping and weaving like feathered kites down the city. Why I Love Edmonton: A Poem http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/why-i-love-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/why-i-love-edmonton living Dan Lokhorst info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:41:26 MST But if I had to choose a single spot to call my own, Then I'd have to say it's Edmonton, my river city home. The Rule of a Royal Dog http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/royal-dog http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/royal-dog visiting Matthew Tognet info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:17:58 MST Royal dog Cadence is refined in bearing and temperament, yet, as is the practice of tyrants, becomes agitated when his whims are not fulfilled. Spring in the Park http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/spring-in-the-park-hawrelak-park http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/spring-in-the-park-hawrelak-park living Kaitlin Harrison info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:23:06 MST It was an unusually warm April morning in Edmonton, Alberta. My friends and I were enjoying a lazy Saturday morning after a night out celebrating the end of the semester and the beginning of summer. The People Make the City http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/generosity-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/generosity-in-edmonton living Chris Brainerd info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:00:00 MST It's possible to look at Edmonton and simply see the sports teams with their championship legacies. Or just West Edmonton Mall, the river valley, and all the festivals. But those who only see these things are missing the most important aspect of the city – the people. The Christie Story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-christie-story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-christie-story living Christie Campbell info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:03:26 MST Once you get familiar with Edmonton, she gets familiar with you. It only takes a few trips to the local shops before the workers recognize you. You’ll find a niche to fit in no matter how strange or normal you might think you are. I Love Christmas in the City http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/i-love-christmas-in-the-city-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/i-love-christmas-in-the-city-edmonton living Lisa Lunney info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:55:35 MST One of my favorite childhood memories is Christmastime. Even as an adult the city of Edmonton still holds a magnetic draw for me during the festive season. Metal Detecting & Bagpiping http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-green-shack http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-green-shack working Megan Hunka info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:41:12 MST Last summer I was a green shack leader, a job aptly named after the wobbly, green-coloured sheds that house craft and sports supplies in certain playgrounds throughout Edmonton. Queen of Trees http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/queen-of-trees http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/queen-of-trees living Sheena Moore info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:17:32 MST At 8 years old I had declared myself Queen of the Trees, and here I was about to go start a life in the city. I took one last look at my little town before it disappeared into its valley. Buildings and skyscrapers would become my new forest. An Aussie in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/an-aussie-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/an-aussie-in-edmonton living Meg McCready info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:13:33 MST The day the temperature reached an inconceivable -36 C, I stayed in bed and missed class. (They say only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. I say only mad Canadians go out in those temperatures.) Luckily for my studies, that only happened once during the first winter. A Place to Call Home http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-place-to-call-home http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-place-to-call-home living Amy Carter info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:42:35 MST The very first day of school I missed the bus, waited for 40 minutes, and was 20 minutes late for class. But it got better. Enduring an Edmonton Winter: Curling http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/enduring-an-edmonton-winter-curling http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/enduring-an-edmonton-winter-curling living Eric O'Brien info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:41:54 MST There are 2 types of curlers: one half conferences around the TSN curling broadcast and makes comments like, “Boy, that yellow rock is sure buried deep”; the other half watches a game out on the ice and strategizes, “If it were me, I’d have Linda peel that guard so that Terry doesn’t have a chance to score 2 and take it into extras.” The Legislature Through the Seasons http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-legislature-through-the-seasons http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-legislature-through-the-seasons visiting Danica Klewchuk info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:57:52 MST This is an audio piece about the Alberta Legislature and the way it brings people in the city together through the seasons. Peace in the Dog Park http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/peace-in-the-dog-park-mill-woods-dog-park http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/peace-in-the-dog-park-mill-woods-dog-park living Madeleine Howard info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:57:08 MST Edmonton is a vibrant community with many hidden treasures. I find my peace at a local dog park. Mill Woods is a south-side neighborhood with great restaurants and walking trails. Plugged into Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/plugged-into-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/plugged-into-edmonton living Christie Campbell info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:45:19 MST I asked her what she was doing for Thanksgiving. She said nothing. She had nothing to do on the most delicious holiday of the year. Leaving Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/leaving-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/leaving-edmonton living Judy Chubbs info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:49:13 MST Several years ago on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, my husband and I left our home on the East Coast of Canada to drive to Edmonton for work. Smooth http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/smooth-whyte-ave-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/smooth-whyte-ave-edmonton living Caitlin Bauer info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:58:22 MST Smooth is a short, quirky Whyte Ave tale from a September night two years ago. The birthday girl's friends are an hour late, but a strange elderly man brightens her evening. Dogs with Wings http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-dogs-with-wings http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-dogs-with-wings working Michael Fisher info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:41:44 MST Giving up a puppy to go on as a service dog, you know that it is coming, and that is what they are raised for and it is sad, but at least you know theyre going on to fulfill their purpose in life…that makes it feel a little better. Downtown Surprise http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/downtown-surprise http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/downtown-surprise living Lauren Ladner info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:32:19 MST Of course, living on the busiest street of downtown Edmonton meant that life was always moving, and Jasper Avenue provided all the charms of that energetic downtown lifestyle. New Game Plan: Edmonton's Next Gen http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-nextgen http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-nextgen living Dianna info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:48:37 MST I came to Edmonton from Vancouver a few years ago to pursue my PhD. The program at the University of Alberta is world class and I was so excited. However, upon hearing I was relocating to Edmonton my friends were aghast. Where My Heart Is http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-sightseeing http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-sightseeing visiting Teresa Fisher info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:37:11 MST What can I say about Edmonton? I was born and bred here. I used to think that I wanted nothing more than to leave and explore the world. Well, I still do - the exploring part that is. From Seaweed to Stubble http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-police-service http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-police-service working Clif Chapman info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:24:26 MST I worked the streets of Edmonton for 25 of my 29 year police career and was given the opportunity to try many areas of the Service. Mill Creek Miscellany http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/memories-of-mill-creek http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/memories-of-mill-creek living Colin Kot info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:14:27 MST Growing up next to Mill Creek Ravine can teach you a thing or two about life. Colin recalls his never-ending creekside adventures. Tweeting in the Fast Lane http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-indy http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-indy visiting Dreena Guptill & Paula Kirman info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:15:27 MST See what happened when Edmontonstories gave a camera to the winners of our Twitter Indy contest. The Old Timers Take It! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/old-timers http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/old-timers working Kim Scheie info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:47:21 MST Did you know we also pioneered the first cellular network? Eat that cow town! More Than a Whirlwind http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/more-than-a-whirlwind http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/more-than-a-whirlwind visiting Marilyn Martin info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:59:14 MST I had returned to visit treasured friends I had made in the early 80s while working at University of Alberta Hospital. I will never forget that hot afternoon. Secretly Terrified http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/moving-to-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/moving-to-edmonton living Tina Farrell info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:41:28 MST I was secretly terrified to move! I am 20 years old and from a small city in British Columbia, and when my boyfriend told me we needed to move to Edmonton for his work, I was not even sure what to say or think. Everyone Loves a Farmers' Market http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/everyone-loves-a-farmers-market http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/everyone-loves-a-farmers-market visiting Edmonton Farmers’ Market info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:28:33 MST You may not know this, but Edmonton is a bit of a foodie town. Our entrepreneurial growers of fresh produce stock the city's many farmers markets with plenty of locally-grown food. The Seasons Were Long http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-seasons-were-long http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-seasons-were-long living Nick Trieu info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:58:57 MST For a kid the summers were so long, and so were the winters. We came to Edmonton in 1980. Looking back I am so happy this country was willing to adopt us. Edmonton Int'l Street Performers Festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/street-performers-festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/street-performers-festival visiting Edmonton Int'l Street Performers Festival info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:16:19 MST If you’re a street performer or a fan of street performers, coming to Edmonton is a must. This festival celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2009, and has entertained 4 million visitors in that time. We're Not Gonna Do Shakespeare... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/nextfest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/nextfest visiting Nextfest info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:50:14 MST Nextfest runs for approximately 10 days every year. The festival provides professional development opportunities for artists, and has over 80 performances in several venues in Edmonton’s downtown area. Seven Seas Apart http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-landscape-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-landscape-in-edmonton living Ali Dar info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:34:19 MST This is a story of similarities and differences; connection and disconnect; familiarity and fear of the unknown. Art Walk http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-art-walk http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-art-walk working Kim Fjorbotten info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:58:57 MST The Art Walk is an event where over 300 artists paint and draw on Whyte Avenue for 3 days. All the Stories Stay Together http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/all-the-stories-stay-together http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/all-the-stories-stay-together working Lisa Thang info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:20:36 MST One of Lisa's favourite memories involves chopstick day, and she was really excited to find out that it still existed when she returned to Kildare to teach. Living My Dreams http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/living-my-dreams-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/living-my-dreams-in-edmonton working Jacob Jerson T. Jala info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:02:10 MST The excitement of coming here was tremendous, but the sadness of leaving my country, my home and especially my family filled my heart until I set foot in this city. I'm Coming Home http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-coming-home http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-coming-home living Heather Riddell info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:08:14 MST My family and I have been lucky in the amount of world we have been able to travel to. As a child my grandmère traveled extensively and we saw many places vicariously through her. Marveling at the Muttart http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-muttart-conservatory http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-muttart-conservatory visiting Paula Kirman info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:58:32 MST The Muttart has always been one of my favourite attractions in Edmonton. No matter what the season, you can enjoy the flora and fauna of different countries and climates. Bridging Generations with Language http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/bridging-generations-with-language http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/bridging-generations-with-language living Wei Wong info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:13:30 MST You kind of have to know where you come from. That gives you, I guess, your character ... If this program wasn’t here, I would not have been able to teach my kids any part of their culture really, myself, right? Making Good News http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/making-good-news http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/making-good-news living Sol Rolingher info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:35:26 MST I’d always been in the river valley. I’d been in it every day, canoed it, gone up and down it in a Zodiac. Canadian Finals Rodeo 2005 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/canadian-finals-rodeo http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/canadian-finals-rodeo visiting Nancy Villegas info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:28:33 MST When I remember November 9, 2005, cowboys and cowgirls, beautiful horses and big cows, a lot of colours and lights, a lot of sounds and smiles come to mind. My New Life http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-new-life http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-new-life living Lisa Holmes info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:41:56 MST My Edmonton story began on my day one—February 22, 1980. A Resident of Edmonton As A Plant http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/resident-of-edmonton-as-plant http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/resident-of-edmonton-as-plant visiting Budd info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:18:56 MST I grew out of one of Edmonton’s lush ravines, a quiet place. A place that cultivated my roots at my most absorbent phase of life. A place, much like the rest of Edmonton, that is sensitive to the changing seasons. Coincidences http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/organ-donation http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/organ-donation living Patrice Thomas-Crate info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:55:07 MST Before my father’s illness I never understood organ donation. I went with my father for a workshop on organ donation. There were hundreds of people there who needed a transplant just like my father. My City http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-city http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-city living Randy Lukian info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:19:43 MST These are some photos I took of Edmonton. The music is Tina Turner's Simply the Best. I have lived in Edmonton all my 51 years, and I must agree Edmonton is simply the best. Dancing with the Lions http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/dancing-with-the-lions http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/dancing-with-the-lions visiting Paula Kirman info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:55:46 MST One of the most exciting aspects of Edmonton, for me, is the multicultural face of the city. The Jackrabbit Made Me Do It http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-jackrabbit http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-jackrabbit living Rebecca Szoladi info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:10:29 MST I got a crappy job, had no friends, and it was -35. I was miserable and really missed the Okanagan weather and the life I'd had there. I wondered what the heck I had done to my life by moving to this godforsaken place. Cappuccino Affair http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/cappuccino-affair-poem http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/cappuccino-affair-poem living Patti Navarro info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:47:03 MST This story/poem occurred on April 29, 2000. That is a very important fact as the cafe I mention is no longer opened. This captures a special moment I had in Edmonton. Edmonton: An Awesome Place for Kids http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-an-awesome-place-for-kids http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-an-awesome-place-for-kids visiting David & Katie Carlson info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:05:18 MST Katie thinks Edmonton is the greatest city. From the Valley Zoo to the WEM waterpark, Edmonton has tons of things for kids. In the attached video Katie shares some of her favourites! Gainers Strike http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-meatpacking-plant http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-meatpacking-plant working Nick Puhjera info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:45:16 MST As a North Edmonton resident, my fondest memories of my city emerged from events that occurred on 66 Street at the Gainers meatpacking plant. Homesick For Edmonton! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/homesick-for-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/homesick-for-edmonton living Olga Rojas info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:22:39 MST When I arrived to Edmonton for the first time, I was 19 years old. I had come with both my parents, and my three sisters and three brothers, all of us single. My Edmonton Has It All http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/think-of-home http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/think-of-home visiting Sheila Butterwick info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:07:03 MST When I think of Edmonton, I think of home. I say we’ve got it all. A remarkable skyline, an incomparable conservatory, and one of the grandest bridges I’ve ever seen. Beauty in the Heart of Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/beauty-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/beauty-in-edmonton visiting Heather Kennedy-Plant info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:13:43 MST Any amateur photographer should agree that Edmonton has so much to offer for scenery and superb images. The natural beauty Edmonton offers makes learning photography an enjoyable hobby. My Backyard http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-edmonton-backyard http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-edmonton-backyard living Samia Jamal info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:45:40 MST My Backyard in the City of Edmonton is a story about how we don't really have to venture far, that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places, if we just take time to find it. Two-Wheeled Adventures http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-sights-by-bicycle http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-sights-by-bicycle living Sarah Chan info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:03:04 MST My bicycle has given me a new lease on life in Edmonton now that I leave the car key at home when I go out to visit my favourite haunts. In the Blink of an Eye http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/immigrating-to-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/immigrating-to-edmonton living Nashtassia Esteban info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:43:25 MST Life can be so quick you don’t notice how much you've grown. But I must say: I'm lucky to have lived in Edmonton. Eyes Wide-Open with Klondike Mike http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/klondike-days http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/klondike-days visiting Heather Riddell info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:13:17 MST All of us cousins were thrilled to see our parents dress in Klondike-style clothing—long dresses, but also a little melancholy as we waved good-bye and our parents left for a night on the town. This Is My City http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/growing-up-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/growing-up-in-edmonton living Colin Nekolaichuk info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:48:43 MST Edmonton is the perfect place to grow up. Quiet neighbourhoods, an abundance of parks, culture and festivals, and the amenities of a big city combine for year-round kid-friendly fun. Glimmering Moments http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/glimmering-moments http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/glimmering-moments living Stephen T. Berg info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:33:13 MST The conductor took as much time as needed and enthusiastically answered the copious questions of a curious and delighted child. My love for Edmonton comes to me through this glimmering minor moment. All Aboard! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fort-edmonton-park-wedding http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fort-edmonton-park-wedding visiting Glenn Kubish info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:12:15 MST It was the day of Sonia and Raoul’s wedding, and that happy event was what got us into Fort Edmonton Park. Establishing Roots http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-farming-community http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-farming-community working Alison Neuman info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:21:26 MST Edmonton is more than my home; it is a place that has nourished many a settler’s past and continues to provide opportunities for growth. Four Generation Chairs http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/ambers-brewing http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/ambers-brewing working Jim Gibbon info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:33:30 MST Whenever I lead tours through our brewery I am always surprised to see how interested people are in the stories behind Amber's—usually much more than they are interested in the brewing and bottling process. One Small Step http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/alberta-aviation-museum http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/alberta-aviation-museum visiting Lalaine Quinto info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:44:44 MST I applied as a nanny here in Canada and ended up in a farm in Fallis, Alberta. I have relatives and college friends living in different places in Canada, compared to the place where I was living in is boring. Jewel In The River Valley http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fairmont-hotel-macdonald http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fairmont-hotel-macdonald working Tom Puhjera info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:09:27 MST My proudest moment was when the staff learned from our former General Manager that Queen Elizabeth II would be staying with us. Subtle Aspects http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/subtle-aspects http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/subtle-aspects living Ryan Madej info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:19:06 MST Having grown up in Edmonton and lived here my whole life, I've learned what I love the most about this city is what it’s not in comparison to other cities of the world. Falling Head First http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/falling-head-first http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/falling-head-first living Monica Langille info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:53:29 MST I was not even into hockey, but I couldn’t help but to fall head first into this exciting world of hockey. A Night Closer Than Our Days http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/new-year-day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/new-year-day living Maslah Abdirahman info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:26:36 MST We all sang the same song holding hands and hugging. The funny thing was when we left downtown after we saw the fireworks we still sang together with a lot of random people on the train. Taking It To The Citizens http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-travel-industry http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-travel-industry working Lena Fernandes info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:12:33 MST Who would have thought that someone born in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, raised in Nairobi, Kenya, with Goan, Indian heritage would be such a diehard Edmontonian? Maximum Experience http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/maximum-experience http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/maximum-experience living Kent McKay info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:49:13 MST Fast forward to 2009—those roots are growing deeper and the warmth of the community, along with the city's many experience-oriented gems make me increasingly proud to call Edmonton home. Edmonton: City of Discovery http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-city-of-discovery http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-city-of-discovery visiting Erin Despas info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:25:40 MST When I do go into Edmonton though, with my mother as I don't drive, I am forever being amazed at something new that I find. I Am At Home Now http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/i-am-at-home-now http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/i-am-at-home-now living Justina Keewatin info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:25:34 MST As a mother, I felt we needed to be together somewhere that everyone would be comfortable and I thought Edmonton might be that place. A Core Crew Story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-core-crew-story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-core-crew-story working The Core Crew info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:02:25 MST Once upon a time there was a group of five summer students all dressed in red. Sunshine Sketches of a Beautiful City http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-best-place-on-earth-to-live http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-best-place-on-earth-to-live living Carolyn Hall info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:50:52 MST Looking for the best place on earth to live? Then focus your Google Earth search on north Edmonton and hone in on Beaumaris Lake. Pragmatism http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-definition-of-pragmatism http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-definition-of-pragmatism living Callum MacKendrick info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:20:32 MST Edmontonians have a reputation as pragmatists, so it is maybe not surprising that one of the things Edmonton does best (maybe better than anywhere else) is handling garbage. Sojourn http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/sojourn-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/sojourn-in-edmonton living Alison Clarke info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:47:28 MST A poem about Edmonton's Whyte Avenue Can't Fry A Hurricane http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/cant-fry-a-hurricane http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/cant-fry-a-hurricane living Harma-Mae Smit info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:50:16 MST I wasn’t really an Oilers' fan this year. It was my grade twelve year — my most important year of school — much more important than hockey. My Canadian Atlas http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-canadian-atlas http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-canadian-atlas living Rita Edison-White info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:38:48 MST While cleaning a closet last week, I came across the atlas we used when we left Halifax, westward-bound for Edmonton, Alberta. That was August 2001. What wonderful memories! Taking in Our River Valley http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/taking-in-our-river-valley http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/taking-in-our-river-valley living Eugene Ip info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:00:52 MST Flowing glacially in a traffic jam of metallic snails, I am a mesmerized sightseer in the comfort of my vehicle, just letting the sweeping river valley panorama impress me for a prolonged IMAX sensation. A Simple Story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-simple-story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-simple-story living Susan Purdy info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:15:09 MST My story is simple. It's about a 17-year-old girl 3000 miles from home. You Grow Up One Way Or The Other http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/grow-up-one-way-or-the-other http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/grow-up-one-way-or-the-other living Emmy Stuebing info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:35:24 MST When you grow up in Red Deer, you are either an Edmonton fan or a Calgary fan. The Girl in the Hat http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/girl-in-the-hat http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/girl-in-the-hat living Wayne Arthurson info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:40:55 MST My first thought (and one shared by many Calgarians if and when they have to move to Edmonton) was, Okay, I'll move to Edmonton, but I'll only stay here a couple years at the most. Match http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/match http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/match living Melanie Braund info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:59:29 MST I found an advertisement in the newspaper for Match.com and figured I should just check it out since I was not finding Mr. Right in grocery stores. Discovering Live Theatre http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/discovering-live-theatre http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/discovering-live-theatre visiting Mack D. Male info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:27:16 MST You can do that here, and it’s awesome. I’m glad I had a friend who was keen to introduce me to the local scene, but don’t let that hold you back. Landing The Job That Leads to Love http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/landing-the-job-that-leads-to-love http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/landing-the-job-that-leads-to-love working Debbie Ward info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:19:24 MST My first career was in tourism and travel. Trees Like Crystal http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/trees-like-crystal http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/trees-like-crystal living Shantelle Henderson info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:21:16 MST When I stepped off the plane it was January 21, 1999 and it was -28. It was soooo cold my whole body went into shock till I got to my dad’s house. But that all disappeared the next day when it started to snow. Start Anew http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/start-anew http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/start-anew living Dianne Lopez info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:12:06 MST Eagerly I walked the streets of Robson, went around in Stanley Park, and strolled by Granville Island, but I still felt like I didn’t belong. I missed Edmonton. My Home in the Forest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-home-in-the-forest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-home-in-the-forest living Joy L. Magnusson info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:52:41 MST Some of my history books say the first people who walked here called this place “Amiskwaciwaskakikan.” Darling Alexis http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/darling-alexis http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/darling-alexis working Aaron Langvand info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:00:23 MST Encountering the Old Strathcona Foundation's enthusiasm for the idea and Jill Wright's acceptance to be a part of the production goaded me into writing the script—lightning fast –and DARLING ALEXIS was ushered into the world. Happy Canada Day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/happy-canada-day http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/happy-canada-day living Trevor Stenson info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:36:40 MST It made me glad my son is growing up in such a great community and proud as an Edmontonian, Albertan, and Canadian. The Day The Whale Came By http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-day-the-whale-came-by http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-day-the-whale-came-by living Harley Reid info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:29:16 MST I live on the ninth floor of an apartment building perched on the south bank of the mighty North Saskatchewan River. The Wedding Cup http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-wedding-cup http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-wedding-cup living Ann Moritz info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:20:52 MST That was the night that the Stanley Cup came to Edmonton for the first time out west, with Wayne Gretzky and the dream team on the ice. Edmonton by Bicycle http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-by-bicycle http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-by-bicycle living Amy Neufeld info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:58:27 MST I really began to understand Edmonton when I started cycling through it. About 4 years ago I adopted the bicycle as my primary, and favourite, mode of transportation. Edmonton/Paradise http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-paradise http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-paradise living Kelly Jordan info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:19:03 MST Armed with nothing more than our bikes and sheer determination, my fifteen-year-old brother, Cory and I scale the hills and the lush forests that engulf our city. Mini Donut Madness http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/mini-donut-madness http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/mini-donut-madness living Matthew Dringenberg info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:39:47 MST I was very excited when I found out there was a chance for me to go out with my video camera and film all the aspects of Edmonton and then share it with other people. This Art Thing http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/this-art-thing http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/this-art-thing visiting Dawn Detarando info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:57:29 MST I'm from Boston originally, so when I came to Red Deer years ago, they said, “Oh yeah, there's this thing, this art thing, you might want to go to.” Immense Mode http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/immense-mode http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/immense-mode working Brian McArthur info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:56:48 MST Yeah, there’re a lot of bricks involved. They came to us wet in Red Deer. On 16 pallets. And each pallet weighed about 2 tons. We had to store them inside so they didn’t freeze. A Pink Year http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-pink-year-to-have-a-life http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-pink-year-to-have-a-life living Treena Fenniak info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:55:54 MST Suddenly, a crushing blow hit. I was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, and everything stopped. Where a Country Boy Can Stay http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/where-a-country-boy-can-stay http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/where-a-country-boy-can-stay living Dylan Pitman info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:21:51 MST The Edmonton river valley is what makes Edmonton a city unlike any other, a city a country boy can live in and stay sane. Coming Home http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/home-city http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/home-city living Kristi Tencarre info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:14:53 MST I admit there are times when I miss the ocean and green of the rainforest, but the constant sunshine is a bright reminder of why I love this area of Canada. A City of Loving and Living http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-city-of-loving-and-living http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-city-of-loving-and-living living Cheryl Kerr info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:26:10 MST In fact, her son Tom’s friend, Tommy Banks, preferred Helen’s chocolate chip cookies to the ones his own mother made. Time For a Change http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/time-for-a-change http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/time-for-a-change working Jenn Dahlen info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:44:27 MST I promised myself that I wouldn’t work in food service for the rest of my life. Impact Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/impact-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/impact-edmonton visiting Grant Shepherd info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:55:30 MST Little did I know that 27 years later, I was going to marry one of the girls who rode at that stable. (I know - I am a fast mover for sure). Fireworks and a Waterfall in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fireworks-and-a-waterfall-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fireworks-and-a-waterfall-in-edmonton living Rachael Smillie info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:57:51 MST We truly do live in an amazing city; I can't think of too many with beautiful blue skies, waterfalls, and fantastic fireworks! Picture This http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/picture-this-visual-facilitation http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/picture-this-visual-facilitation visiting Roy Blumenthal info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:04:23 MST What do a South African caricaturist and the City of Edmonton IT Department have in common? Read how visual facilitation and an open and honest approach help the city keep it real. Coming Back Home http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/coming-back-home http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/coming-back-home living Eva Cohen info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:57:34 MST This video is a personal narrative of my experience in Edmonton's natural parks. Upon going for a walk down Whitemud Creek, I truly realized how lucky I am to be from Edmonton. Red Light, Green Light http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-thrill-of-red-light-green-light http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-thrill-of-red-light-green-light visiting Shelley Switzer info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:23:53 MST Shelley grew up in Calgary, and remembers coming to Edmonton for the weekend as a child. In the video below, she recalls a funny story about being a kid and preparing for the Edmonton traffic light experience. Grant MacEwan Music Program http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/grant-macewan-music-program http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/grant-macewan-music-program living Bill Uren info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:25:00 MST In elementary school, I'd learned Edmonton was the capital city of Alberta, and that was pretty well it. First Snow in Canada http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/first-snow-in-canada http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/first-snow-in-canada living Michelle Ramos info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:17:15 MST I heard that Edmonton, Alberta has one of the coldest and longest winters, which is approximately half of the year. In my mind, that's absurd! Impossible! I Was Leaving For Good http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/i-was-leaving-for-good http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/i-was-leaving-for-good living Darlene Marchuk info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:43:03 MST My entire world turned upside down and I found myself in palliative care at the University of Alberta Hospital. Growing Up Edmontonian http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/growing-up-in-delton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/growing-up-in-delton living Donna Hamilton info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:33:21 MST There were disorganised games of soccer baseball, football, tag, Mother-May-I, and red-light green-light. There were train tracks to explore, bridges to cross, and rocks to throw. Spring 2005 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/spring-2005 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/spring-2005 living Kristen Finlay info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:58:50 MST In the spring of 2005 my family had a difficult decision to make. Something for Every Taste http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/northernmost-major-city http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/northernmost-major-city living Kane Lambert info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:20:33 MST This event shows the true character of hockey fans in Edmonton. Minus 27 with an extreme wind chill and we still put 57,167 cold but excited butts in the seats. Things I Must Do http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/things-i-must-do http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/things-i-must-do living Sandy Mowat info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:11:21 MST Sandy moved to Edmonton with her husband. She is getting to know Edmonton with new friends and getting involved in the community by volunteering. A Year or Two http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-year-or-two http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-year-or-two living Penny Ritco info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:42:14 MST My husband and I thought we’d be here for a year or two. That was fifteen years ago. Crossing One Bridge http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/high-level-bridge http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/high-level-bridge living Ann Henry info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:25:17 MST As I crossed the High Level Bridge today, it reminded me why Edmonton is a great place to call home. My attention was drawn first by the bright blue sky and then the valley which stretches for miles in either direction. The Citadel Theatre http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-citadel-theatre http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-citadel-theatre visiting The Citadel Theatre info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:29:27 MST I love what I do and I love being able to do it at the Citadel in Edmonton. A Small Holiday http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/small-holiday http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/small-holiday visiting Patricia Proskurniak info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:41:41 MST The first night out for my daughter after having her first child was at The Rev (now the Starlite Room), where we had to leave Sarah Slean’s performance early. A Day I Will Never Forget http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-day-i-will-never-forget http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-day-i-will-never-forget living Deserae Kehler info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:35:27 MST So maybe it wasn’t the best day of my life, but who else in Edmonton has a wedding story like that? All the Small Things http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/all-the-small-things http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/all-the-small-things living Liane Little info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:12:31 MST It's all of the small things, the good people, that make Edmonton what it is. Edmonton Gave Us Our Life Back http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-gave-us-our-life-back http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-gave-us-our-life-back living Heather Foster info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:58:33 MST Instead, his boss and another lady took it upon themselves to seek out help for Chris and find him a doctor accepting new patients. This was a turning point in Chris’s life. A Soul Awakening in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-soul-awakening http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-soul-awakening living Judy Wollman info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:30:47 MST A profound moment happened that got me off the street: my neighbor offered to give me some light. I was very skeptical, yet her place was filled with joyous, beautiful, spiritual energy, and I wanted to experience more. Meeting the Love of my Life at WEM...Who Knew? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/world-waterpark http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/world-waterpark visiting Tammy Farkes info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:50:58 MST It was during my first visit to Edmonton that I met the love of my life. Back in April 1996, I was at the tail end of a vacation with friends. Virtue Is Its Own Reward http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/virtue-is-its-own-reward http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/virtue-is-its-own-reward living LaVerne Quennell info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:44:08 MST The wallet contained several hundred dollars but he refused a reward. He represents what Edmonton is about. A Spontaneous Decision http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/spontaneous-decision http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/spontaneous-decision living Dianna Bowes info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:08:19 MST This city has changed, and I was only a few miles away and had no idea. Around every corner is an opportunity to discover something new. Paralympian http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/paralympian http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/paralympian living Sonny Davis info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:25:33 MST I live a “walk and roll” lifestyle. Some days I feel good to walk and others I’ll take to the chair, ergo: “Sonny and Chair.” Sorry, bad wheelchair joke. Pulse of the City http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/pulse-of-the-city http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/pulse-of-the-city living Melanie Teichroeb info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:04:17 MST I'm a small-town girl, born in the Parkland County and raised on dreams I found etched in the prairie sky. I Love Edmonton's North Central Communities http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/north-central-community-residents http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/north-central-community-residents living Chris Hayduk info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:18:21 MST There aren't many places where you can get some of the best Ethiopian cuisine, excellent Thai food, then some of the best Mexican/Salvadorean fare and everything else you might want, all within a few blocks. Optical Illusion http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/hip-hop-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/hip-hop-in-edmonton working Brittany Reinbold info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:17:53 MST The man who does all the production at the club gave me a disco ball. Actually, he gave me like 5 disco balls. I asked to borrow one for my new flyer, and he’s like keep them. First Canadian Thanksgiving http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/first-canadian-thanksgiving http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/first-canadian-thanksgiving living Travis Groom info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:04:09 MST Everyone had the same idea that no-one should spend Thanksgiving alone. To my surprise, in support of me being American, they even offered to throw an American Thanksgiving in November. Leaving a Legacy http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/leaving-a-legacy http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/leaving-a-legacy living Shirley Zago info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:20:45 MST Ethan Zago was only 5 years old when he was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma, a rare and rapid type of cancer. After numerous tests, it was already at stage 3 and had spread to his chest, lungs, and abdomen. Embrace http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/embracing-amazing-friends http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/embracing-amazing-friends living Lisa Hill info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:11:38 MST I moved to Edmonton in 1984, from Rhode Island. I was very nervous about my big move, and the only person I knew was my new husband, who had been an Albertan all his life. The Accidental Company http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/accidental-company http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/accidental-company working Stephen Moen info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:40:30 MST Interestingly, the minute we arrived they all moved to Vancouver and the pressure was on for us to also move. But we liked it here, we were doing well, and we had started our company. Home http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/home-and-a-small-church http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/home-and-a-small-church living Wendy Jensen info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:28:23 MST My grandfather had been sent to a concentration camp for 6 months during the Second World War after helping the British army hide weapons on his farm. My father was only 4½ years old at the time of grandfather’s arrest. Home Is Where The Heart Is http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/home-is-where-the-heart-is http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/home-is-where-the-heart-is living David McNair info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:33:30 MST It was supposed to be a stepping stone, but it turned out to be home. 95 & Jive: Dancing Dan! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/95-and-jive http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/95-and-jive living Ken Strickland info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:50:43 MST Living here in the west end has given me occasion to become familiar with one of our celebrity locals, Dancing Dan. My Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-edmonton-fort-edmonton-park http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/my-edmonton-fort-edmonton-park visiting Kat Flannery info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:44:23 MST It is here, I can be a part of the world that lived so long before me. It is where I can bring my children to learn the history of Edmonton. Gateway of Happy Arrival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/gateway-of-happy-arrival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/gateway-of-happy-arrival living Karen Carleton info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:29:45 MST Moving to Edmonton was only logical for me. I had long lived in the Northwest Territories, traveling to Edmonton for conferences, medical appointments, meetings, shopping and departures for exotic holidays. Hello Neighbour http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/hello-neighbour http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/hello-neighbour living Ryan Middlemiss info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:36:57 MST She was the sweetest old lady who would babysit me. She would make me and only me cookies every weekend. No matter how busy she was, she would find time to make them for me. The Bay of Canola Fields http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fields-of-canola http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/fields-of-canola living Tanya Edison info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:02:59 MST I pulled over, turned off my car and stared out into the horizon. The endlessness, the openness, that feeling of no limits lifted my heart and waves of content swept away my doubts. No Need for Comparison http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/no-need-for-comparison http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/no-need-for-comparison living Kevin McLeod info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:31:35 MST People would often ask me, "Whoa, California!? Why did you come back?" We Shared a Secret Smile http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/west-edmonton-mall http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/west-edmonton-mall visiting Jacqueline Ashmore info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:20:49 MST Good old West Edmonton Mall. We looked at each other while it dawned on us what she was talking about. We shared a secret smile only Edmontonians can have. Loving It http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/loving-it http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/loving-it living Tracy Gabriel info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:15:44 MST The other day I was walking to work and a monk was walking by, I passed him a friendly smile and he stopped and blessed me. Love Conquers All http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/love-conquers-all http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/love-conquers-all living Lisa Kozak info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:57:49 MST Never had I been more proud of my son. Or more ashamed of my own ignorance. It may have been the third day of school for them, but I was the one who learned the lesson that day. Three Gentle Men http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/three-gentle-men http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/three-gentle-men living Elise Vanovermeire info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:42:32 MST I always had this feeling like there was something or someone very important here, so I decided it was what was needed to be done, even though I was leaving all my friends back in Saskatoon. Coincidence? Maybe not... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/conincidence-maybe-not http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/conincidence-maybe-not living Martin Galba info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:57:06 MST I couldn't find the location of the studio; the way the whole address system works was totally new to me. I was about to give up when something in the back of my mind told me to look one last time. Opportunities http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/community-opps http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/community-opps working Cinnamin Landhaüsser info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:19:39 MST People come to us when their kids swallow quarters. Family Business http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/new-asian-village http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/new-asian-village working Sonia & Ramesh Devangodi info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:27:09 MST Sonia picked him up at the airport, and it was love at first sight. For Ramesh, who left his home country of India to come to Winnipeg and then moved to Edmonton, it was the right time to get married. Why You Get Into Medicine http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/why-you-get-into-medicine http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/why-you-get-into-medicine working Cam Barr info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:32:52 MST That’s really why everybody gets into medicine, or at least that’s why everybody says they get into medicine. Festival for Kids http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/festival-for-kids http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/festival-for-kids visiting Lucien Levesque info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:31:22 MST St. Albert in the greater Edmonton area recently hosted the International Children's Festival. I had such an amazing time and enjoyed so much being a part of a great festival for kids. Sense of Wonder http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/sense-of-wonder http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/sense-of-wonder living Amber Williams info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:13:03 MST I do not come from what anyone would call a well off family, and so the move was a little difficult. Everyday Champions http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/everyday-champions http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/everyday-champions living Kaitlyn Perrin info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:36:48 MST It wasn’t until I gave him my last toonie from my pocket and pointed him towards the next bus stop that I realized my wallet went with him on that bus. Having a Son in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/having-a-son-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/having-a-son-in-edmonton living Lili Qin info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:17:09 MST Would you like to pursue a dream in new surroundings? Is it exciting, hard or scary? When I became an immigrant, first thing that I did was to have a baby in Edmonton. Change http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/change-alison-cairns http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/change-alison-cairns living Alison Cairns info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:09:46 MST Gradually, as time passed, I came to be more comfortable living on my own, dining at a table for one, and going to movies without anyone to share my popcorn. The U of A Way http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-u-of-a-way http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/the-u-of-a-way living Dawn Ford info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:32:35 MST I didn't pay much attention to the young man as he knelt on his prayer shawl beneath a campus spruce tree. He was still and seemed at peace. It felt good just knowing that. Lottery Winners with Winter-Cold Noses http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/pets-find-forever-home http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/pets-find-forever-home living Bev Betkowski info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:43:54 MST As the human plaything of 3 cats myself, my heart warms when I see a news story about a rescued scrap of fur, and how the offers of a forever home pour in over the next few days. Where Everybody Knows Your Name http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/where-everybody-knows-your-name http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/where-everybody-knows-your-name living Janet LeBlanc info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:31:00 MST I grew up in the neighbourhood with Daryl Katz, went to the same school and played tennis together at our community courts. Our Great City: Then and Now http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/our-great-family-city http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/our-great-family-city living Sherry Laderoute info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:23:45 MST I remember when my Dad was working on the Fort Edmonton replica when they were first building it. My Mom and a sister and a brother used to go and take him supper up that way sometimes. Our Park http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-parks-engagement http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-parks-engagement living Taliah Budzilka info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:19:10 MST Of all the things there is to love about Edmonton my favourite would have to be the parks. Having lived here all my life, several of my fondest memories were held there. Not a Hockey Game or a Pile of Rocks http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/defining-moment-edmontonian http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/defining-moment-edmontonian living Paul Balanchuk info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:37:54 MST I was born in this city at Edmonton General Hospital in 1966 and after 43 years considering what was a defining moment that I felt truly an Edmontonian? A Lesser Known Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/lesser-known-edmonton-great-friends http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/lesser-known-edmonton-great-friends living Todd Smith info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:20:15 MST Within the next year I had come out to my family, which was only possible with the great friends I had met and grown to love, both within the gay and greater Edmonton communities. A Salute to Your History http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-history http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-history living Denise Daubert info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:13:26 MST I'm proud to say that my family is a part of Edmonton's history and has been since my paternal and maternal great-grandparents settled in Edmonton in the early 1900s. I'm grateful they chose Edmonton! My First Time on the Mindbender http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/first-time-on-the-mindbender http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/first-time-on-the-mindbender living Marie Drake info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:39:53 MST The idea was hatched even before class had started. Me and my cousin are going to go ride the Mindbender after class today. Purple City S'mores http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/purple-city http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/purple-city living Lisa Bromley info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:17:56 MST The security guards stopped by once or twice to see what exactly it was that we were up to. Each time we smiled sweetly and offered them a marshmallow, and each time they politely declined. One Common Thing http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/caring-city-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/caring-city-edmonton living Lori Sharkey info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:49:09 MST Over 1000 people came. Young, old, able-bodied, wheelchair-bound; people of all shapes and sizes; people of all ethnic backgrounds. What did they all have in common? A Daily Feast http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-daily-feast http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/a-daily-feast living Sandra L. Hatch info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:53:02 MST I discovered the secret ingredient to Edmonton. It is and always will be generated from the heart. A Place for Movies http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-international-film-festival http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-international-film-festival visiting Guy Lavallee info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:17:49 MST Lights. Camera. Action! At the Edmonton International Film Festival, it’s is all about the people behind the scenes – directors, writers, producers – who bring stories to life. For ETS and Edmontonians http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/for-ets-and-edmontonians http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/for-ets-and-edmontonians living Abayomi Charles Roberts info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 29 May 2009 12:22:34 MST I was relieved to hear what seemed like a chorus of murmurs: "No problem, go ahead," from the other passengers. Just Ordinary Citizens http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/ordinary-citizens http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/ordinary-citizens living Wayne Simmons info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:05 MST I ran to the car, and began a struggle with the man, thinking my daughter was still inside. He engaged the car and accelerated forward with me hanging on only to smash into another vehicle that had stopped to help. Christmas Eve Kindness http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/christmas-eve-story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/christmas-eve-story living Kathy Holler info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 28 May 2009 17:33:08 MST We lived in 2 rooms with the luxury of sharing 1 shelf in a refrigerator which stood in the hallway, and it was rarely filled. A Strange Way of Growing On You http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/university-of-alberta-nanotechnology http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/university-of-alberta-nanotechnology living Riki Roy info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 28 May 2009 17:27:33 MST We were living in Tanzania when our young son decided he wanted to do nanotechnology. I found that the University of Alberta would be starting this program. But where was this place called Edmonton? Edmonton is the Place to Bee http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-is-the-place-to-bee http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-is-the-place-to-bee living Shannon Lee Ladouceur info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 26 May 2009 17:22:27 MST The big fat industrious bumblebee itself is Edmonton as a whole - as hardworking and cheerful with a buzz and purpose much like this city I have grown to love so much. Peaceful City of Nations http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/peaceful-city-of-nations http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/peaceful-city-of-nations living Bob Coe info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 26 May 2009 16:42:51 MST Edmonton’s Heritage Festival is a long midsummer weekend of cascading sounds, smells and colourful sights as nationalities from around the world display their foods, dances, traditions and histories. Russian Literature: Cadence Weapon http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/cadence-weapon http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/cadence-weapon visiting Roland Pemberton info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 26 May 2009 15:52:13 MST I played a show in Charlottetown, PEI, and I met a girl with a hat on that said Republic of Alberta. I thought this was hilarious, so I asked her where she got it. Ribbon of Green http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/ribbon-of-green http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/ribbon-of-green living David Hryciuk info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 25 May 2009 17:38:04 MST For me, Edmonton has always been a wonderful, marvelous place to call home. Motorcycling in Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/motorcycling-in-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/motorcycling-in-edmonton visiting Tony Oostenbrink info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 25 May 2009 16:12:50 MST This ride took me from our home in Capilano (Capilano is the neighbourhood above the southeast corner of the Capilano Bridge) to Groat Road & 107 Avenue with no stops! Our Story is Far From Over http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/our-story-is-far-from-over http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/our-story-is-far-from-over living Jolanta Lapiak info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 25 May 2009 15:15:33 MST Our story is far from over. There will be many more chapters to explore and to write. The Trip Across http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/trip-across http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/trip-across living Robina Zyp info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 25 May 2009 12:11:59 MST I will never forget the look on our collie’s face at the sight. What the heck have you gotten me into? I wondered that myself. Tornado 1987 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/tornado-1987 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/tornado-1987 living Katherine Schwabenbauer info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 25 May 2009 10:35:09 MST It was in 1987 when the tornado hit our city. I, along with many was in shock and disbelief over what had happened and I felt the need to help. We're Almost a Family http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/we-are-almost-a-family http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/we-are-almost-a-family living Anthony Matthews info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 22 May 2009 16:17:46 MST It feels some days like we're almost a family, like somehow everyone here is contributing their part to making this city into something great, which is in no doubt the direction it is going. Life in the Big City http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/life-in-the-big-city http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/life-in-the-big-city living Bonnie Caron info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 22 May 2009 12:15:59 MST In 1999, the mine in Grand Cache went bankrupt. Along with about 400 other families, we were suddenly out of jobs and had to move somewhere else. Ed-Ventures http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/ed-ventures http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/ed-ventures visiting Sheila Edmonds info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 21 May 2009 16:55:45 MST My first experiences in Alberta's Capital City felt like a resort holiday. Yardbird Suite http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/yardbird-suite http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/yardbird-suite visiting Yardbird Suite info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 21 May 2009 11:21:23 MST Hear about one of Canada's hippest Jazz venues. Blue Sky http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/blue-sky http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/blue-sky working Dave Mowat info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 13 May 2009 13:27:19 MST Edmonton’s compact business community gives Dave the chance to regularly share ideas with talented businesspeople, and he sees Edmonton as becoming a more and more interesting place in the future. Come Give Us a Try http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/give-edmonton-a-try http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/give-edmonton-a-try working Joanne Beaton info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 13 May 2009 12:16:49 MST Joanne Beaton loves doing business in Edmonton. Gauging Edmonton: A Mayor's Take http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/gauging-edmonton-mayor-take http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/gauging-edmonton-mayor-take working Stephen Mandel info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 13 May 2009 10:32:39 MST We’re elated that people have chosen this city, and we have to make sure they have good opportunity here. It’s hard to believe when you think about what someone has to sacrifice to move to a new country. Location: Collection Agency http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/location-collection-agency http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/location-collection-agency working Trevor Anderson info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 MST I think I creeped out the poor young woman on the line. Finally I just said, “Let me talk to your supervisor!” and the woman put her supervisor on the phone. Skipping Stone http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/skipping-stone-video http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/skipping-stone-video visiting Dean McKenzie info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 MST Dean McKenzie is a poet and retired English teacher. He has made 2 CDs, Prairie Hejira and The Silver Apples of the Moon, and is working on a 3rd CD entitled The Jazz Poet. All-Season City http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/all-season-city http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/all-season-city living Sunny & Ishpreet Lamba info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 MST Sunny and Ishpreet Lamba weren't sold on the move to Edmonton until they realized the lifestyle advantages. For Sunny and Ishpreet, Edmonton is an all-season city. Cleaning Up http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/cleaning-up http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/cleaning-up living Enid Botchett info@edmontontonstories.com Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 MST Edmonton Public Schools gave me fantastic opportunities before I even really knew I was ready for them. I was a music coordinator. I was a principal. We had the chance to live in Europe for three years. Half a Lion http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/half-a-lion http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/half-a-lion living Ian Meier info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 MST When I was still taking kung fu, I had the opportunity to take part in Edmonton’s Chinese New Year celebrations. The community all comes out and the streets are just filled with people. Football Memories http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/football-memories http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/football-memories living Joanne Christie info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 MST I’m a huge Edmonton Eskimos fan. I’m from a family of 3 daughters, so my poor father had to teach his daughters the rules of football. My world stops when the Eskimos are playing. Health Care + Creativity Makes Perfect http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/health-care-creativity-makes-perfect http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/health-care-creativity-makes-perfect working Raina Capito info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 MST I really like the challenge and creativity of it, and working with people. I always knew I wanted to work with people, but I wasn’t sure how. Life, Hockey, and Bugs http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/life-hockey-and-bugs http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/life-hockey-and-bugs living Cam Somerville info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 MST When I grow up I want to be a writer. Fiction. I really look up to Edmonton writer Marty Chan. I’ve read every single one of his books and he came to our school. He goes to all kinds of schools. Janelle, 13, on Janelle http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/janelle-somerville http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/janelle-somerville living Janelle Somerville info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 MST You’ve got the mountains right there. They’re good for hiking, good for skiing. They just give you a lot of opportunity for things to do, a place to go away that’s not too far so it’s easy to only go away for a weekend. Traces: LA, Honolulu & Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/la-honolulu-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/la-honolulu-edmonton working Heather Zwicker info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 MST The truth is the idea for teaching the Edmonton course was seeded in something I did a few years ago. Dreaming Big http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/dreaming-big http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/dreaming-big working Sheila O'Kelly info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 MST Edmonton has been good to me. I never set out trying to figure out what I was going to do when I grew up and it was through volunteerism in the community that I’ve ended up traveling the world, really. From Scratch http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-from-scratch http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-from-scratch living Eva Koppelhus info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 MST So I really enjoy gardening. Even if we have been out at the bone bed working all day, I like coming home to my garden. And evenings are so nice in summer, because it’s light until late. Opera Boot Camp http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/opera-boot-camp http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/opera-boot-camp working Kim Mattice-Wanat info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 MST I’ve always been an educator. If you want it, you can make it happen. Same thing, 11 years ago, when I had the idea to start Opera NUOVA, which came from a collection of things happening around the same time. A Big Giant Hippie Sport http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/big-giant-hippie-sport http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/big-giant-hippie-sport living Disa Brownfield info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 MST It’s a good way to meet people. You don’t socialize just with your team. You talk to the person who’s marking you. That’s completely not normal in other sports. Carrying On Like Idiots http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-concerts-carrying-on-like-idiots http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-concerts-carrying-on-like-idiots visiting Jason Allsopp info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST My first time trip to Edmonton was with an ex. We wanted to go to the water park at West Edmonton Mall. So we drove up from Calgary and stayed in one of West Edmonton Mall’s theme rooms. I Wanna Be A Rock Star and Stuff http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-rockergirl-camp http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-rockergirl-camp living Hannah Karvonen info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST RockerGirl Camp is for girls who wanna rock. But 10-year-old Hannah Karvonen Parsons wasn’t sure about going. “I was afraid that everyone was gonna be older than me and that I wouldn’t know anyone.” Northern Lights http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-northern-lights http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-northern-lights working Ian Mann info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST I’m a big believer in the idea that science should be something that’s understandable to the average person. I hope to impact Edmontonians with the research that’s being done in space science in this city. Spring Tryouts http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-spring-tryouts http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-spring-tryouts living Guillaume Petit info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST Imagine 4 football players in a car driving 48 hours nonstop to get here for spring camp. It was a cheap way to go, only about $700 for the car, gas and everything between Quebec City and Edmonton. Feels Like Home To Me http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-feels-like-home-to-me http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-feels-like-home-to-me living Rachel Foley info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST It’s been a long time since I actually felt that a place is home. I stood there realizing, “Yeah, this is home, and they are my friends.” I’m going to be hanging out with them for years. Single Best Find/Mistake http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-single-best-find-mistake http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-single-best-find-mistake working Tony Vesseur info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST I’ve got a lot of really good customers who are really devoted to the store. Who really support the store. The guy who bought the lamp comes up from Calgary to shop here all the time. Pelón http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-pelon http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-pelon working Jorge Torres info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST His nickname is Pelón, which means bald in Spanish. We call him that because he has a shaved head. Like A Dream Come True http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-like-a-dream-come-true http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-like-a-dream-come-true living Rose Yoki info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST My baby had major health problems, which is how we ended up in Edmonton. The Stollery Children’s Hospital is the only one in Western Canada that does pediatric liver transplants. The Wild West http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-wild-west http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-wild-west living Dr. David Bressler info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST Edmonton is a young city in a lot of ways. I don’t want to say it’s the Wild West, but it kind of is. There’s a lot of opportunity for people who are ambitious and want to try and do things and make an impact themselves. Night at the Museum http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-night-at-the-museum http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-night-at-the-museum working Midge Landals info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST When I plan conferences, I’m always looking for ways to entertain the vets in their off time. They spend so much time in meetings, and it’s nice to do something just a little different in the evenings. The Aprikat Beer Story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-aprikat-beer-story http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-aprikat-beer-story working Neil & Lavonne Herbst info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST The first apricot beer we tried was Pyramid Breweries’ Apricot Ale. It was a hot summer day and we were at a pub somewhere in Montana. We remember thinking, “Wow, we’ve got to try something like this ourselves.” I Ceased To Be Who I Was http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/i-ceased-to-be-who-i-was http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/i-ceased-to-be-who-i-was working Philip Currie info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST I loved dinosaurs from the time I was 6 years old. Then at 10, I read this book about the science of it. What it’s like to be a palaeontologist. I decided then and there that’s what I was going to be when I grew up. dEdmonton: City of Halloween Horrors http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-halloween-horrors http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-halloween-horrors visiting Derek Clayton info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST DEDFest is actually Canada’s only true horror film festival. There’re other festivals that go on, but they’re all genre. Azimuth http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-azimuth-theatre http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-azimuth-theatre working Murray Utas info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST He had to go through certain workshops in case a young person was to disclose anything to him. He doubted that that would happen. After his first show, a young girl, 13, approached him. He was shocked. A Chocolate Boutique http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-chocolate-boutique http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-chocolate-boutique working Kerstin Roos info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST Nobody else is really doing what I’m doing here. It was funny when I set up my suppliers for the store, because nobody from Alberta had ever ordered these chocolates. Some of the bars are exclusive to us. Johnny Rains http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-johnny-rains http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-johnny-rains working John Ullyatt info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST Edmonton allowed me to do all kinds of crazy things like being a dung beetle and hanging off the side of the National Bank Building downtown. And then I had this idea of turning myself into The Human Fountain. Monks Drive SUVs Too http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-monk-drive-suvs-too http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-monk-drive-suvs-too living Kushok Lobsang Dhamchoe info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe has rights in Canada that he didn’t have in India, where he grew up after fleeing Tibet as a child. Stories From The Bench http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-stories-from-the-bench http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-stories-from-the-bench living Gord Sheppard info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST The guys took care of my car and took me to the hospital and took care of that stretch of things. They’d been debating which hospital was the best to go to while I was still on the ice. There was a familiarity to it. A Man With A Crush http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/man-with-a-crush http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/man-with-a-crush visiting Barry DeFord info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST I could draw you a map of the world right now. I love history. I love all the stuff you’re really not supposed to talk about at work, so I figure I should work in a place where I can talk about it all the time. Rent At The Jube http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/rent-at-the-jube http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/rent-at-the-jube visiting Christian Mena info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST There’s something about the concept of coming to do a show like Rent in your hometown, at the Jubilee Auditorium, a place I’d never performed at. I mean I’d performed in that space but not on the actual stage. Transforming Health Care http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-health-care http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-health-care working Jim Swaffield info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST Alberta was in a transition time, and still is in terms of health care in my opinion. I think we’re leaders at looking at different models and different ways of doing things. Creative Writing http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/writing-edmonton-author http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/writing-edmonton-author working Marty Chan info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST At the time I was trying to break in as a writer, I was fortunate enough to get into the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. I decided to put on my own play. Most Rewarding Job http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-rewarding-job http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-rewarding-job working Carmit Harari info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST I said initially that it doesn’t really matter where I land. I just need to find the right job. But flying into Edmonton and seeing the scenery here, I thought, “You know if I end up here...holy cow is it gorgeous.” Don't Diss Edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/dont-diss-edmonton http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/dont-diss-edmonton working Ava Karvonen info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST Edmonton surprises people. Look at our TV industry. We have a really strong independent film community here. And we’ve got a really strong industry community here actively engaged in the arts business. Oscar the Clinic Cat http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-oscar-clinic-cat http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-oscar-clinic-cat working Jag Tuli info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST When we just opened the clinic, this girl brought in a kitten with a broken hip. She had no money, so she signed the euthanasia form and then we talked about it. Home Of Strange Records http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/home-of-strange-records http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/home-of-strange-records working Aaron Levin info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST Folkways was this label from New York City by Moses Asch. It was a very forward-thinking, independent label. Moses wanted to capture sounds that would’ve otherwise been lost because they weren’t commercially viable. Natural Bodybuilding http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-bodybuilding http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-bodybuilding living Aman Takhar info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST The event was exciting, very nerve-wracking. The training itself up to the competition is quite intense. It takes a lot out of a person. It involves a strict diet and a rigorous workout schedule. Circus City http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-circus-city http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-circus-city working Annie Dugan info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST It’s a lot of work, but I can’t stop doing it. I love it too much. We’re the only company that offers the classes and then works with our students to create theatre together. A Love Of Place http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-love-of-place http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-love-of-place working Paul Morgan Donald info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST I moved here without any plans and I found a really exciting theatre community that I could be a part of. When I was younger I thought I might move on eventually, but you develop roots. And just a love of place. Book + Dog = Reader http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-book-dog-reader http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-book-dog-reader living Rachel Sentes info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST I watched a boy – he was around 12 – who’d never seen this before. There were about 5 dogs in the room. His mom was pushing him. And he’s going “Ah no, too old for this.” Too manly, you know. Outdoor Culture http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-outdoor-club http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-outdoor-club living Shirley McCuaig info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST I wanted to get back out West, where people like to do outdoor things. That’s how I ended up here. 100-Mile Diet http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-100-mile-diet http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-100-mile-diet living Ivor MacKay info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST One-hundred-mile diet-wise, I grew up doing that in Nova Scotia. That’s the way we lived. When I started doing it in Edmonton, it created a greater sense of community with the surrounding area. Why I Started the Running Room http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-running-room http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-running-room working John Stanton info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST I was this portly 238-pounder, a smoker. Like so many people I threw my energy into my family, work, and community endeavours, and I neglected my own wellness. Scooting Around Town http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/scooting-around-town http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/scooting-around-town living Igor Woroniuk info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST I’m a visually inspired person, obviously, being an artist. The views in Edmonton really grab me. Standing on top of the river valley, you can see the whole city. Sunsets. The moon. Clouds sweeping through. People Can Live In Ice? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-people-can-live-in-ice http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-people-can-live-in-ice living Joseph Florent Feulefack info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST When I saw the snow, I remembered how we used to learn about the Inuit in my geography textbooks back in Cameroon. And I thought to myself, “So it’s really true. People can live in ice.” Potluck http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-potluck http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-potluck living Nan Gai info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST When I first arrived she helped me with the transition to this culture. To the community, and school especially. It saved a lot of time, because when you’re new to a country, sometimes you just don’t know what to do. Field Trip http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-fieldtrip http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-fieldtrip living Adrianne Thomson info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST We were trying to figure out where in Canada we should live. And then I remember being somewhere in the McKernan area and seeing all these little kids from a daycare out on a field trip. You Have To Explore http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/you-have-to-explore http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/you-have-to-explore working Gabor Gyenes info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST When I was offered a job at the University of Alberta Hospital I had no idea what to think of Edmonton. I just looked at the map and I saw where it was. The Most Unexpected Place http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-most-unexpected-place http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-most-unexpected-place working Sherryl Sewepagaham info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST One of my students asked me if we could sing it. We were on a field trip, riding on the bus. I said I didn’t think we were ready. It took me a long time to learn the song. Listening, listening. It’s a very long and complex song. Block Party http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-block-party http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-block-party living Karina Hurtado info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST There are lots of opportunities in developing neighbourhoods: room for new initiatives, for people to promote change. Working together we transform the area. We’re attracting community to this neighbourhood. A Different Type of City http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-different-type-of-city http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-different-type-of-city visiting Brad Fossen info@edmontontonstories.com Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST I came here from rural Alberta. Back home it’s a different kind of life. I don’t want to say Edmonton’s like a small town, but it’s a different type of city. Kindness For No Reason http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-kindness-for-no-reason http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-kindness-for-no-reason living Baba Bhangoo info@edmontontonstories.com Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST When I first came here to live in Edmonton, I'd step into the streets. People would stop. But I would expect them to because they stopped for other people. I was that guy. I Didn't Even Notice the Cold http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-notice-the-cold http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-notice-the-cold living Tita Francisco info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST My favourite season is Edmonton winters because that’s when I can watch hockey. It’s my favourite sport. I'm a big fan. I Was This Close to Going Back http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/was-this-close-to-going-back http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/was-this-close-to-going-back working Carlos Lopez info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST I was one lucky guy. They called and said I’d gotten the job, and that I could start the next day if I wanted to. Ms. Edmonton 2005 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/ms-edmonton-2005 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/ms-edmonton-2005 working Leila Houle info@edmontontonstories.com Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST I'd never jigged before, and I don't think Mayor Mandel had ever jigged before, and here we are, jigging across the stage. It was quite an experience. And it was totally unplanned. An Unusual Move http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-unusual-move http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-unusual-move living Roman Doshchak info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST Obviously moving to Edmonton is a little bit unusual for someone who had it as good as I did. 3-Day Novel Contest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-novel-contest http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-novel-contest living Gayleen Froese info@edmontontonstories.com Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST The 3-Day Novel Contest was an Edmonton thing. And I thought that was pretty cool. As an Edmonton writer it felt really good to be involved in the city that way. Art is a Lifestyle http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-art-is-a-lifestyle http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/edmonton-art-is-a-lifestyle visiting Sandra Sing Fernandes info@edmontontonstories.com Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST Edmonton's such a creative town. You really don't have to go sit in a big scary city by yourself and work incredibly hard and maybe not get anywhere. There's a strong and thriving arts community. Capital Ex Gearing Up For A Hot Summer http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com MST Capital Ex brings in top Canadian talent Edmonton's Affordable Housing http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com MST In a recent study by the International Housing Affordability Survey, Edmonton was found to be the city with the most affordable housing in Canada. Here's a story that speaks about the cost of a home in the UK vs Edmonton Edmonton is THE Place to find a Job http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Edmonton Stories info@edmontontonstories.com MST The Edmonton Journal reports that Edmonton has the hottest hiring climate in Canada