EDMONTON, Alta. – As craft brewers struggle to stay afloat during the on-going affordability crisis, one Edmonton brewery is trying a different approach. Arcadia Brewing Company, which opened less than five years ago, launched their new initiative, “Time for Kindness,” on March 15th, which will see the company donate its…
‘Nobody Knows What the Hell is Going On’: Changes in Environmental Ministries Have Alberta Conservationists Frustrated
In the wake of the news that sage grouse populations in Alberta might never recover from their habitat loss, some Alberta conservationists say that the provincial government may be to blame for the state of our threatened species.
Growth in demand for Artificial Intelligence literacy in the workplace may impact job hiring trends in Canada
EDMONTON, Alta. — Whether its the self-check out or chatbots talking with customers, automation in the workplace is often seen as a job killer. And while the explosive growth in artificial intelligence brings fears of further job further displacement, it may actually create new opportunities, a Canadian employment report suggests….
Three Years into Edmonton’s Green Bin Rollout: Total Garbage or Overall Success?
EDMONTON, Alta. — It’s been nearly three years since the city overhauled its waste management process and implemented the green cart program, and a new report is casting doubt on whether the program is living up to its promise. The $64-million program, which was introduced in the spring of 2021,…
Iconic Mural At Stake In Wake of Old Strathcona Youth Society Eviction
As the Old Strathcona Youth Society prepares for relocation, the neighbourhood around it faces losing not only an important pillar of the community, but a well-known and vibrant piece of art.
YEG couple join Canadian donation chain with successful kidney transplants
EDMONTON, Alta. – After years of dialysis and medication, Elida Knight finally received a healthy kidney transplant. Alongside her for this momentous occasion was her long-term partner, Johnny Fraczek, who graciously donated one of his kidneys in solidarity with Knight. When Knight was ten years old, she was told by…
Local Sports Organizations Recognize Need for Encouraging a Healthy Culture Amongst Male Athletes
EDMONTON, Alta. – Local sports coaches in Spruce Grove and Sherwood Park are recognizing the importance of fostering a healthy culture for their male athletes in the wake of a national push to address problems in sport. In 2023, Hockey Canada’s Beyond The Boards research project touched on the problem of toxic…
Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw Renewal Came in ‘Hot and Heavy’ For Many Residents of the Historic Highlands Community
EDMONTON, Alta. — As the warmer weather inches closer, so too does the season of residential construction, and many Edmontonians are already taking issue with the initial developments that come as a result of the city’s renewal of the zoning bylaw. Some residents of Edmonton’s Highlands community have not shied…
NAIT Team Wins Silver at 2024 Culinary Olympics
EDMONTON, Alta. – Seven women and three coaches left Edmonton in pursuit of achieving a new milestone for Albertan and Canadian chefs: winning the 2024 Culinary Olympics in Germany. The IKA/Culinary Olympics is the world’s oldest and most distinct international culinary arts competition. Professional chef teams work on the “interaction…
Rural Counties Calling for More Support from Alberta in Anticipation of 2024 Wildfires
EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta’s rural counties are calling for more support this wildfire season as temperatures rise and the province braces itself for a hot and dry summer. The 2023 wildfires in the province scorched 2,211,900 hectares of land – 11.5 times more than the previous three years combined –…