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MacEwan Journalism’s downtown community news site

Volume VI

No. 2 February 13, 2023

Boyle Street stands its ground

Officials at Boyle Street Community Services say they are confident they can move into their new building after their first permit was revoked in November, when 15 appellants filed complaints with Edmonton’s development and appeal board.

‘A messy little bow’

Mekel’s debut album is the product of years of heartache, rage, and “SICKWISHES.” She says she has forgiven, but, as her hometown performance at CO*LAB showed, she has no intention of forgetting.

The return of the voice

The Davis Concert Organ is the voice of the Winspear Centre, and it has been described as an orchestra of one. Yet, it has been quiet for the past few years. In March it will once again come to life, with a performance of Saint-Saën’s Organ Symphony.

A legacy of hoops and hope

For the past 40 years, an annual basketball tournament has been at the centre of life at St. Joseph High School. It was started by a beloved priest named Father Michael Troy, an Irishmen whose first love should have ben soccer.

Last call for Station

Editor’s Notebook: Live-music venues in Edmonton often burn bright and fast, and leave a void for local performers when they burn out. Station on Jasper, which shut down at the start of this month, was no exception to the rule.

Hearts, candy & flowers … and Romans, cynics & sex shops

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Managing editor: Gwyneth Bignell
Photo editor: Kieran Fong
Copy chief: Theodora MacLeod
Contributors: Kieran Fong, Taylor Harrison, Ethan LaPerle, Isaac Lamoureux, Theodora MacLeod
Publisher: Brian Gorman PhD, associate professor of journalism
gormanb3@macewan.ca

No. 1 January 30, 2023

Letting go, getting out & coming home

Mekel Green will debut her album, How To Forgive (And Let Go), Feb. 4 at CO*LAB. Green’s songs explore the process of healing and moving on. The artist will contribute $5 from every ticket sale to the women’s shelter, WINGS.

Food, culture and the heart of the city

Habesha Food Market is helping to change the image of the 107th Avenue area. Owner Nunu Deslagne is working with the community to help create a new image for what is often seen as a neglected and unsafe part of the downtown.

City’s oldest restaurant faces uncertain future

After being family-ran for four generations, the Commodore faces uncertainty about who will take the reins. During the restaurant’s 80-year lifespan, guests from all walks of life have visited, But where will they go if the Commodore closes its doors?

Daisy Chain’s budding community

Having started off with pre-owned books in a van, this local bookstore isn’t just surviving – it has grown to two locations. With its book clubs running at full capacity, business for the Daisy Chain Book Co. is booming.

Facing death at 95

Editor’s notebook: The only francophone newspaper in Alberta since 1928 recently had to lay off two-thirds of its journalists. Even being beloved and appreciated by the community may not be enough to save this newspaper.

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Managing editor: Isaac Lamoureux
Photo editor: Kieran Fong
Copy chief: Gwyneth Bignell
Contributors: Gwyneth Bignell, Kieran Fong, Ethan LaPerle, Theodora MacLeod
Publisher: Brian Gorman PhD, associate professor of journalism
gormanb3@macewan.ca

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