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  • Edmontonstories - @SA There are many great ways to get around Edmonton in the winter. As one of the cities with the most days of sunshine per year, cycling is a very viable option. If cycling isn’t up your alley, transit or carpooling are planet friendly alternatives. Edmonton Bicycle Commuters offers courses on winter riding and on-road cycling skills. Check them out at: http://edmontonbikes.ca. For more on sustainable transportation options in Edmonton, check out http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/transportation-options.aspx. More …
  • Bea - That was a wonderful story, I found it heartwarming and wish you great joy and success. More …
  • SA - I respect ur story, but most edmontonian wouldn't use bike in Alberta's winter on a regular basis. More …

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  • Race to the Honda Indy Edmonton Winners - Honda Indy Edmonton
    Entrants from across Canada shared their memorable Edmonton/Indy moment for the chance to win an ultimate Indy prize package featuring a hair-raising ride in an Indy Pace Car.
  • Blessings and gratitude - Sharon Ingraham User submitted story
    There is magic here where the aurora dances and cultures mix with abandon...
  • A Memorable Journey to Edmonton - Catherine Zhou User submitted story
    Read some entries Catherine wrote in her diary during her stay in Edmonton. She was visiting from Chengdu in China's Sichuan province. Her friends call her Rabbit.
  • Beauty in the Heart of Edmonton - Heather Kennedy-Plant Story has video User submitted story
    Any amateur photographer should agree that Edmonton has so much to offer for scenery and superb images. The natural beauty Edmonton offers makes learning photography an enjoyable hobby.
  • Discovering Live Theatre - Mack D. Male User submitted story
    You can do that here, and it’s awesome. I’m glad I had a friend who was keen to introduce me to the local scene, but don’t let that hold you back.
  • Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival - Blues International Story has video
    Edmontonians love their blues music. Edmonton’s Labatt Blues Festival is Western Canada’s premier blues event. The festival takes place for 3 days every August in Hawrelak Park’s Heritage Amphitheatre.
  • Perfect Edmonton Summer Experience User submitted story
    Bang! A flash in the air and colours are flying all over the place. I was standing watching it all happen.
  • Race to the Honda Indy Edmonton Winners - Honda Indy Edmonton
    Entrants from across Canada shared their memorable Edmonton/Indy moment for the chance to win an ultimate Indy prize package featuring a hair-raising ride in an Indy Pace Car.
  • My most memorable Edmonton Indy moment... Story has video User submitted story
    We asked people to share their most memorable Indy moment for the Race to the Honda Indy Edmonton Contest. The response we got was fantastic. Check out the cool experiences racing fans have had in Edmonton.
  • Highland Gathering - Fort Edmonton Highland Gathering Story has video
    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.
  • We're not gonna do Shakespeare... - Nextfest Story has video
    Nextfest runs for 10 days every year in July. The festival provides professional development opportunities for artists, and has over 80 performances in several venues in Edmonton’s downtown area.
  • Edmonton is Not Cold - Sheng Xue User submitted story
    Oh, it's cold there! Really cold! This was the only thing I heard about Edmonton when I told people in Toronto that I was going to be the Writer in Exile in Edmonton for 1 year. I was scared of the cold in Edmonton.
  • Feats Festival of Dance - Alberta Dance Alliance Story has video
    There are endless opportunities to learn all types of dance in Edmonton. There are province- and city-wide competitions, festivals, and workshops as well as many studios to help perfect your technique. And if you like to watch dance from around Canada and the world, the annual Feats Festival of Dance is a must-attend festival.
  • Blessings and gratitude - Sharon Ingraham User submitted story
    There is magic here where the aurora dances and cultures mix with abandon...
  • Bucking Broncos - Canadian Finals Rodeo Story has video
    The Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) is a world-class event that attracts some of the best in the bucking business. In the CFR videos, you’ll meet 4 of the 2009 contestants, as well as rodeo clown CrAsh Cooper.
  • Edmonton: An Awesome Place for Kids - David & Katie Carlson Story has video User submitted story
    Katie thinks Edmonton is the greatest city. From the Valley Zoo to the WEM waterpark, Edmonton has tons of things for kids. In the attached video Katie shares some of her favourites!
  • River, Light, Snow & Art - Randall Stout Story has video
    And then, of course, the presence of snow throughout so many months of the year. We took the position that it’s something we ought not to hide, but rather celebrate. Even at the time of the competition, we started doing renderings of our design proposal in a snowstorm, trying to think about the aesthetic of the building in that winter condition.
  • My Edmonton - Kat Flannery User submitted story
    It is here, I can be a part of the world that lived so long before me. It is where I can bring my children to learn the history of Edmonton.
  • A Memorable Journey to Edmonton - Catherine Zhou User submitted story
    Read some entries Catherine wrote in her diary during her stay in Edmonton. She was visiting from Chengdu in China's Sichuan province. Her friends call her Rabbit.
  • Magical Volunteer Army - The Magical Volunteer Army Story has video
    What does it take to become one of the world's best folk festivals? Blood, sweat, toil, and tears? Definitely. Volunteers? Absolutely. Watch 2 short videos to find out what keeps everyone coming back each year.
  • Feats Festival of Dance - Alberta Dance Alliance Story has video
    There are endless opportunities to learn all types of dance in Edmonton. There are province- and city-wide competitions, festivals, and workshops as well as many studios to help perfect your technique. And if you like to watch dance from around Canada and the world, the annual Feats Festival of Dance is a must-attend festival.
  • Art is a Lifestyle - Sandra Sing Fernandes Story has video
    Edmonton's such a creative town. You really don't have to go sit in a big scary city by yourself and work incredibly hard and maybe not get anywhere. There's a strong and thriving arts community.
  • Blessings and gratitude - Sharon Ingraham User submitted story
    There is magic here where the aurora dances and cultures mix with abandon...
  • Yardbird Suite - Yardbird Suite Story has video
    Hear about one of Canada's hippest Jazz venues.
  • Highland Gathering - Fort Edmonton Highland Gathering Story has video
    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.

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