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My son has asthma. I live in a state of constant anxiety every wildfire season
This First Person column is written by Megan Paxman, who lives in Wetaskiwin, Alta. For more information about First Person stories, see the FAQ ...
Published at CBC Edmonton
This First Person column is written by Megan Paxman, who lives in Wetaskiwin, Alta. For more information about First Person stories, see the FAQ ...
Published at CBC Edmonton
Longtime city councillor Andrew Knack won't run in 2025 Edmonton municipal election
Andrew Knack, who has served on Edmonton city council for 11 years and represents the west-end Ward Nakota Isga, announced Monday he will not run in the next municipal election. "This is really the dream for me, I can't imagine wanting to do anything else in my life," Knack said Monday at a news ...
Published at CBC Edmonton
Andrew Knack, who has served on Edmonton city council for 11 years and represents the west-end Ward Nakota Isga, announced Monday he will not run in the next municipal election. "This is really the dream for me, I can't imagine wanting to do anything else in my life," Knack said Monday at a news ...
Published at CBC Edmonton
Mourners begin to arrive for the funeral of brothers John and Matthew Gaudreau
Mourners have begun to arrive for the funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau at a church in suburban Philadelphia on Monday.A bus brought family members and players to St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pennsylvania, and dozens of others walked in for the service more than two hours befor...
Published at CBC Edmonton
Mourners have begun to arrive for the funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau at a church in suburban Philadelphia on Monday.A bus brought family members and players to St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pennsylvania, and dozens of others walked in for the service more than two hours befor...
Published at CBC Edmonton
Northern B.C. coal mine comes back to life after 24 years
After 24 years, a steel-making coal mine in northeastern B.C. has roared back to life. Last week, Conuma Resources received permits from the province giving it the green light to restart operations at a portion of the Quintette Mine, located 20 kilometres south of Tumbler Ridge. "We were very exc...
Published at CBC Edmonton
After 24 years, a steel-making coal mine in northeastern B.C. has roared back to life. Last week, Conuma Resources received permits from the province giving it the green light to restart operations at a portion of the Quintette Mine, located 20 kilometres south of Tumbler Ridge. "We were very exc...
Published at CBC Edmonton
PWHL reveals names, logos for all 6 franchises ahead of second season
They are no-names no longer.In a process nearly a year in the making, the Professional Women's Hockey League on Monday unveiled the nicknames and logos for each of its six franchises entering its second season.There's a Fleet sailing into Boston, a Frost settling in Minnesota and Sirens in New Yo...
Published at CBC Edmonton
They are no-names no longer.In a process nearly a year in the making, the Professional Women's Hockey League on Monday unveiled the nicknames and logos for each of its six franchises entering its second season.There's a Fleet sailing into Boston, a Frost settling in Minnesota and Sirens in New Yo...
Published at CBC Edmonton
Edmonton police commission seeks to replace city councillor members with civilians
City council could lose its two seats on the Edmonton police commission if councillors accept a change the commission argues would lead to better governance.In a report going to council Tuesday, the police commission recommends removing the two existing councillor seats and replacing them with me...
Published at CBC Edmonton
City council could lose its two seats on the Edmonton police commission if councillors accept a change the commission argues would lead to better governance.In a report going to council Tuesday, the police commission recommends removing the two existing councillor seats and replacing them with me...
Published at CBC Edmonton
Has Banff National Park reached a tourism tipping point?
Peter Duck has lived in the town of Banff for more than four decades, a period during which he says there's been plenty of change."Well, when I came to Banff I kind of thought it was a small, quiet town, a very small community." The summers were still a busy time then, said Duck, who's a naturali...
Published at CBC Edmonton
Peter Duck has lived in the town of Banff for more than four decades, a period during which he says there's been plenty of change."Well, when I came to Banff I kind of thought it was a small, quiet town, a very small community." The summers were still a busy time then, said Duck, who's a naturali...
Published at CBC Edmonton
First look at campgrounds in Jasper National Park paints stark picture — but there is hope
Campsites in Jasper National Park would usually be packed with campers at this time of year. Instead, Parks Canada is focusing on cleanup and infrastructure restoration after a wildfire tore through the area in July.The national park has been closed to visitors for weeks, and only recently re-ope...
Published at CBC Edmonton
Campsites in Jasper National Park would usually be packed with campers at this time of year. Instead, Parks Canada is focusing on cleanup and infrastructure restoration after a wildfire tore through the area in July.The national park has been closed to visitors for weeks, and only recently re-ope...
Published at CBC Edmonton
Vigil held in Wetaskiwin, Alta., for teen fatally shot by 2 RCMP officers
Nadalie Lightning was asleep, with her phone charging in another room, when her 15-year-old grandson tried calling her 18 times late at night.She still has the texts he sent her, saying he was going to call the police."I have to live with that the rest of my life because I didn't hear it at 1 a.m...
Published at CBC Edmonton
Nadalie Lightning was asleep, with her phone charging in another room, when her 15-year-old grandson tried calling her 18 times late at night.She still has the texts he sent her, saying he was going to call the police."I have to live with that the rest of my life because I didn't hear it at 1 a.m...
Published at CBC Edmonton
Elks pushing for playoff position after drubbing Stampeders 37-16
The Edmonton Elks are finding a way to return to respectability in what initially looked like a lost season.McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw a pair of touchdown passes as the Elks defeated the Calgary Stampeders 37-16 on Saturday to leapfrog their Alberta rivals into fourth place in the CFL's West Di...
Published at CBC Edmonton
The Edmonton Elks are finding a way to return to respectability in what initially looked like a lost season.McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw a pair of touchdown passes as the Elks defeated the Calgary Stampeders 37-16 on Saturday to leapfrog their Alberta rivals into fourth place in the CFL's West Di...
Published at CBC Edmonton
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Food Notes for September 9, 2024
Openings Crumb Bar, the city’s newest dessert bar, is opening on September 15 at 17024 95 Avenue. Chipotle’s first Edmonton location is opening on September 19 at 4715 Calgary Trail. Japanese restaurant It’s Sumo opened on Alberta Avenue in the space that formerly housed El Fogon (8026 118 Avenue...
Published at Only Here for the Food
Openings Crumb Bar, the city’s newest dessert bar, is opening on September 15 at 17024 95 Avenue. Chipotle’s first Edmonton location is opening on September 19 at 4715 Calgary Trail. Japanese restaurant It’s Sumo opened on Alberta Avenue in the space that formerly housed El Fogon (8026 118 Avenue...
Published at Only Here for the Food
Monday Music Appreciation #37 : Big Boned Gal
I don't know what it is about this song, but it's been calling to me from my far past... probably because it mentions Southern Alberta (and I've spent a lot of time there of late -- more on that tomorrow) and because school has started again. The album this song comes from is intrinsically linked...
Published at Simple Moodlings
I don't know what it is about this song, but it's been calling to me from my far past... probably because it mentions Southern Alberta (and I've spent a lot of time there of late -- more on that tomorrow) and because school has started again. The album this song comes from is intrinsically linked...
Published at Simple Moodlings
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Mond...
Published at SONiC 102.9
NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Mond...
Published at SONiC 102.9
Linkin Park reveal new singer, announce first new album since 2017
Linkin Park revealed their new lead singer, Emily Armstrong, during a live stream where they debuted their first new music in seven years. The band began their surprise concert with “The Emptiness Machine”, the lead single off their upcoming album, From Zero, set for release on Novemb...
Published at SONiC 102.9
Linkin Park revealed their new lead singer, Emily Armstrong, during a live stream where they debuted their first new music in seven years. The band began their surprise concert with “The Emptiness Machine”, the lead single off their upcoming album, From Zero, set for release on Novemb...
Published at SONiC 102.9
What I Wore: End of August 2024
Details: Bozzolo top, Ricki’s skirt (both retail), eShakti dress, Donna Karan belt, Aldo shoes (all thrifted) Thoughts: I am sure it will not be a surprise when I say that this technicolour dress was an insta-buy. Except that I don’t plan to wear it as a dress but, rather, as a coat &...
Published at Blue Collar Red Lipstick
Details: Bozzolo top, Ricki’s skirt (both retail), eShakti dress, Donna Karan belt, Aldo shoes (all thrifted) Thoughts: I am sure it will not be a surprise when I say that this technicolour dress was an insta-buy. Except that I don’t plan to wear it as a dress but, rather, as a coat &...
Published at Blue Collar Red Lipstick
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