Category Archives: Staff Blogs

The "Coldest Night of the Year" walk goes February 22
Each year in February, tens of thousands of Canadians step outside the warmth and comfort of home to shine a light of welcome and compassion in their communities. Since 2011, the Coldest Night of the ...
Sean Burke Dec 31, 2024

Revitalizing Community Rinks and A Chat with Reed Clarke on Sport Edmonton's Fresh Nets Hockey Edition
Edmonton's outdoor rinks are about to get a major upgrade, thanks to the Fresh Nets Hockey Edition program spearheaded by Sport Edmonton. This initiative, in collaboration with partners like Hockey Ed...
Dec 17, 2024

"Online shopping SCAMS" and how to protect yourself
Online shopping scams involve fraudsters setting up fake online stores or apps. They're often advertised through social media or other genuine sites. Fake stores can even appear in your search engine ...
Sean Burke Dec 13, 2024

Crystal Kid's Youth Centre Santa's Market can use our help this holiday season
The Gordon Russell's Crystal Kid's Youth Centre in Edmonton's Inner City has an awesome initiative and a way for their underprivileged youth to give to their caregivers but they need our help! Each Ch...
Digital Editor Dec 11, 2024

Conductor Francis Choinière on Home Alone - In Concert And Bringing Holiday Magic To Life.
The holiday season is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a beloved classic brought to life through music? Home Alone - In Concert is making its way to the Northern Alberta Jubilee Audito...
Dec 11, 2024

Edmontonians raise $2200 for feminine hygiene products for Edmonton's vulnerable population
Janice Willier planned to teach her two sons the beauty of giving back . She did this by raising funds through a program designed to help vulnerable Edmontonians. She chats with Rellik about how she t...
Digital Editor Dec 06, 2024

Lighting Up Winter Nights, Experience the Magic of Zoominescence at the Edmonton Valley Zoo
We chatted with Randolf Picardal, Events Coordinator at the Edmonton Valley Zoo Development Society, about Zoominescence: A Festival of Light! This magical winter event transforms the zoo into a dazzl...
Dec 06, 2024

Twenty Edmonton artists receive trust fund for a total of $300,000
The Edmonton Arts Council, City of Edmonton, and Edmonton Community Foundation are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Edmonton Artists' Trust Fund awards. Twenty artists have been awarded ...
Digital Editor Dec 05, 2024

Krispy Kreme opening their new factory location in Edmonton December 10th
Edmonton will be getting the first Krispy Kreme location in the province December 10th, with an opportunity to see an up close and personal look at how their famous doughnuts are made. Customers who a...
Dec 04, 2024

Help photography is offering free portraits for our less fortunate this holiday season
Railene Hooper knows just how to give back during the holiday season. With what she knows best . Photography! Railene is in charge of the Edmonton chapter of Help Photography, a global initiative that...
Digital Editor Dec 04, 2024