http://www.edmontonstories.ca/Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:09:34 MSTen-us http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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: http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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." http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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”. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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.” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 MST Capital Ex brings in top Canadian talents to the City of Champions this summer. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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.” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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, http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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.” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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.” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST Check out our behind-the-scenes videos of Western Canada Fashion Week … http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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, http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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 http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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.” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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!) http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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!” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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!" http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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.” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Congratulations to our five "How Does Edmonton Move You?" contest winners! Check out their winning entries. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Check out our behind-the-scenes videos of Western Canada Fashion Week... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST Spark a Journey in this inspiring new video from Edmonton’s EXPO 2017 bid. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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.” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST Wondering what Art Walk is all about? Check out the edmontonstories video. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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." http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST NEW STORY: Sharon waxes poetic on the blessings of living in Edmonton. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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). http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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.? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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"… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST $28M donation to U of A will be transformative for virology research. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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, http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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... http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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… http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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.” http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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." http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Got the drama bug? The Walterdale Playhouse is looking for volunteers. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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." http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Jerry reminds us "the homeless are not nameless or faceless" with his video "Under the Bridge." http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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? http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Take a peek inside the new Art Gallery of Alberta. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Good neighbours make a great city. Nominate your good neighbour today, Edmonton! http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST Paula is "Dancing with the Lions" – in Chinese. Check out her newly translated story. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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." http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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. http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News MST Capital Ex brings in top Canadian talent http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ http://www.edmontonstories.ca/news/ News 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