One of Canada’s great dynasty department chains is leaving Edmonton, but what does this mean for the future of big retail? Take a casual stroll around the downtown core of Edmonton and you’ll see the ever-expanding fingerprints of progress. Streets gutted for new transit by way of the LRT, and…
Edmonton’s summer of sport
by Declan Riley For the first time in years, Edmonton now boast sports teams that are active over the summer months. The Edmonton Eskimos, the CFL staple, the Edmonton Prospects, who are potentially playing their last season here, and the two newcomers: the Edmonton Stingers, the newest professional basketball league…
Velado-Tsegaye has potential to be the next star to come out of Edmonton
Marcus Velado-Tsegaye made his professional debut for FC Edmonton against Cavalry FC at the tender age of 17 this past weekend. The youngster showed everyone why he’s regarded as the next big thing to come out of the Edmonton soccer scene. The Eddies were losing 1–0 to rivals Cavalry FC…
Sorry, your pyramid scheme is not a legitimate business
By Kendra Stager Multi-level marketing (often abbreviated to MLM), also known as pyramid selling, or even a pyramid scheme, is a business and marketing strategy that companies use where members are recruited to advertise and sell a product for a company based on the presumption that they will make money…
Under construction: How romanticizing love creates a shaky foundation
An opinion piece on romanticizing love, based on comedian Daniel Sloss’ Netflix special. By Shaela Dansereau How many times have you gone home for the holidays just to be berated by relatives you see every couple of months questioning your relationship status? “Are you seeing anybody?” *winks* “Nope, still single…”…
Newly Released Netflix Originals Ranked
Newly released Netflix originals ranked By Molly Stogrin Sweatpants, junk food and Netflix are the perfect combo for a great night in. The only problem is that there are so many titles, so it’s hard to choose what to watch. Luckily, we vetted all of the Netflix originals and made…
Om my yoga: The importance of body autonomy on the mat
The practice of yoga is designed to give people both serenity and strength. Since the #MeToo Movement a few years ago, the yoga community has experienced its own wave of stories coming from students who were taken advantage of in their practice. Seeking to heal some of the hurt, Jason…
Craig Shintani is set to make the long walk back to the Unified cage
It has been a long road back to the Unified MMA cage for local fighter Craig Shintani after locking in a guillotine choke nearly two years ago against Garret Nybakken. But on Friday night he will make the walk at Unified 35 against Neal Anderson. Shintani’s journey in mixed-martial arts…
Countdown to Eid in Edmonton
Every year, Muslims around the globe participate in a month-long fast from sunrise to sundown. The fast is called Ramadan. This year, it began on May 6 and will come to a close on June 3 with an Eid celebration — otherwise known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.”…
Oh baby, O’Byrne’s is back!
Harley Burland Classes are finished, the bike lanes are full, and rollerblading guitar guy has taken off his shirt. Spring is well underway along Whyte Avenue, but for one notable exception. O’Byrne’s patio—or “deck”—hasn’t opened for the season yet. In fact, O’Byrne’s hasn’t been open for over two months. …