Category Archives: Staff Blogs

McDavid could surprise your kids at school through the Ben Stelter Foundation
Interview Highlights: Ben Stelter Foundation School Fundraiser In this inspiring conversation, we hear from Aariz Mawji - Founder & Director, Ben Stelter School Fundraiser and Ana Shah - Deputy Di...
Hannah Hemphill Sep 23, 2025

Harvest Season at the 124 Grand Market
I caught up with Jessie Bruce from the 124 Grand Market to talk about what makes this local gem such a vibrant part of Edmonton's community. Jessie describes the market as "a community of vendors and ...
Hannah Hemphill Sep 22, 2025

"Contractor FRAUD" and how to protect yourself with Consumer Protection Expert Julie Matthews
Contractor scams involve fraudulent individuals who provide shoddy, incomplete, or never-started services for payment, often using aggressive tactics like demanding large cash deposits, pressuring you...
Sean Burke Sep 19, 2025

Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man - A Gentle Revolution in Storytelling
"It's okay to be scared." That simple line, spoken to a young boy about to ride a bull, echoes through Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man, a documentary that redefines what it means to be an Indigenous m...
Hannah Hemphill Sep 18, 2025

Edmonton International Film Festival Turns 39 & it's better than ever!
From humble beginnings as the Local Heroes Film Festival in 1986 to becoming the cinematic powerhouse that is EIFF, this year's fest (Sept. 25 - Oct. 4) promises to be a movie lover's dream. I caught ...
Hannah Hemphill Sep 16, 2025

Edmonton Expo, Sam Maggs + Star Wars Wisdom
If you've ever dreamed of writing for Star Wars, Spider-Man, or Call of Duty, Sam Maggs is living that dream and she's bringing her epic energy to Edmonton Expo, September 19-21! I caught up with Sam ...
Hannah Hemphill Sep 16, 2025

Kashmir: Led Zeppelin Tribute Band Rocking in Edmonton
If you're a Led Zeppelin fan in Edmonton, mark your calendar for September 20th, because Kashmir, Canada's premier Led Zeppelin tribute band, is bringing their legendary sound to Century Casino for a ...
Hannah Hemphill Sep 15, 2025

Edmonton Public Library: Honoring Truth & Reconciliation Through Community
I had the chance to sit down with Brittany Cherweniuk, Indigenous Services Consultant at the Edmonton Public Library (EPL), to talk about the work they're doing, not just for Truth and Reconciliation ...
Hannah Hemphill Sep 15, 2025

Applications are open now for the "Alberta Blue Cross Indigenous Scholarship"
Alberta Blue Cross scholarships for Indigenous students work to address the education inequity faced by Indigenous peoples in Alberta by making post-secondary studies more financially accessible. The ...
Sean Burke Sep 15, 2025

Applications are being accepted now for the Alberta Blue Cross "Faces of Wellness Program"
Alberta Blue Cross recognizes Albertans who are taking steps towards living healthier lives. If you or someone you know is promoting a health-related cause, making the most of life while living with a...
Sean Burke Sep 11, 2025