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Change Maker: Anna Ho
It's safety first for Anna Ho. The busy mother of three and part-time engineer is becoming known for her work in helping to make Edmonton's streets safer for active transportation. She's the current chair of Paths for People, a local transportation advocacy group. She recently treated community r...
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It's safety first for Anna Ho. The busy mother of three and part-time engineer is becoming known for her work in helping to make Edmonton's streets safer for active transportation. She's the current chair of Paths for People, a local transportation advocacy group. She recently treated community r...
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The 4th Annual Bloom Festival: An Interview With Robindra Mohar
Image courtesy of the Bloom Festival.It seems like Edmonton's yoga scene has really come into its own in the past few years. That's because it's full of passionate people who care just as much about building community as deepening their own practice. One of those tireless individuals is Robindra ...
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Image courtesy of the Bloom Festival.It seems like Edmonton's yoga scene has really come into its own in the past few years. That's because it's full of passionate people who care just as much about building community as deepening their own practice. One of those tireless individuals is Robindra ...
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Launching Today: Edmonton Made
Built by Edmontonians Make Something Edmonton became an official thing, a little over three years ago, when we launched this website and laid out what we believed in: traditional city branding doesn't work. Instead of fretting about a logo or debating the finer points of our city's entrance si...
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Built by Edmontonians Make Something Edmonton became an official thing, a little over three years ago, when we launched this website and laid out what we believed in: traditional city branding doesn't work. Instead of fretting about a logo or debating the finer points of our city's entrance si...
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Festival of Faiths: An Interview with Giselle General
Last September, a group from the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights launched the inaugural Festival of Faiths, a celebration of the different belief systems that coexist in Edmonton. Held at City Hall, the festival provided an inclusive and welcoming space for Edmontonians of all bac...
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Last September, a group from the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights launched the inaugural Festival of Faiths, a celebration of the different belief systems that coexist in Edmonton. Held at City Hall, the festival provided an inclusive and welcoming space for Edmontonians of all bac...
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Interview: Kurtis Ewanchuk
Kurtis Ewanchuk is President and Land Owner of environmental non-profit, the Aspen Centre for Integral Living. The biggest thing keeping Kurtis busy these days is the Northern Alberta Permaculture Convergence, which will take place at the Aspen Centre from September 15 - 19. How long have you ...
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Kurtis Ewanchuk is President and Land Owner of environmental non-profit, the Aspen Centre for Integral Living. The biggest thing keeping Kurtis busy these days is the Northern Alberta Permaculture Convergence, which will take place at the Aspen Centre from September 15 - 19. How long have you ...
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Rust Magic Festival: Be Prepared to Be Shocked
Sixteen brick and concrete walls around the city will become blank canvases for Rust Magic, a mural festival that promises to add more colour to Edmonton streets. Rust Magic is organized by the owners of Fresh Canvas, Trevor Peters and Annaliza Toledo. It is a four-day festival teaming up art-lov...
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Sixteen brick and concrete walls around the city will become blank canvases for Rust Magic, a mural festival that promises to add more colour to Edmonton streets. Rust Magic is organized by the owners of Fresh Canvas, Trevor Peters and Annaliza Toledo. It is a four-day festival teaming up art-lov...
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ITU World Triathlon: There's Still Time to Register if You Like Running, Swimming, Biking or Doing All Three Back to Back
Donald Lowry, Chairman of the Edmonton Organizing Committee for the ITU World Triathlon, discusses what he likes most about the triathlon—being able to eat, without guilt, anything you want after competing—and he gives some advice to those looking to participate—"take modest steps," he says, "a c...
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Donald Lowry, Chairman of the Edmonton Organizing Committee for the ITU World Triathlon, discusses what he likes most about the triathlon—being able to eat, without guilt, anything you want after competing—and he gives some advice to those looking to participate—"take modest steps," he says, "a c...
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Take a Risk Mural
Here's a look at why and how the new mural came together. We're excited to continue the conversation about the potential that lies in Edmonton's blank walls. There are so many more blank canvases in Edmonton. What would you put on the next wall?
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Here's a look at why and how the new mural came together. We're excited to continue the conversation about the potential that lies in Edmonton's blank walls. There are so many more blank canvases in Edmonton. What would you put on the next wall?
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Newton Centre: Corner Store Program Pilot Project
The aim of the Corner Store Program is to revitalize commercial centres in mature neighbourhoods, making them hubs of community activity once again. As Braidon Reid, Commercial Business Strategist at the City of Edmonton, explains, "A long time ago, neighbourhoods were built with strip malls at t...
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The aim of the Corner Store Program is to revitalize commercial centres in mature neighbourhoods, making them hubs of community activity once again. As Braidon Reid, Commercial Business Strategist at the City of Edmonton, explains, "A long time ago, neighbourhoods were built with strip malls at t...
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Edmonton’s Inaugural 100in1Day
Thank you Edmonton. You made Edmonton's inaugural 100in1Day a success. We had 131 projects in total on June 4—yeah, we're overachievers. Here are some of the project we captured on the day. Stay tuned for more videos to come.
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Thank you Edmonton. You made Edmonton's inaugural 100in1Day a success. We had 131 projects in total on June 4—yeah, we're overachievers. Here are some of the project we captured on the day. Stay tuned for more videos to come.
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Pride Bench: Interview with Randy Boissonnault
For Edmonton's inaugural 100in1Day celebration, David Bayda decided to create a place where people in the LGBTQ community could be themselves in a public space without fearing judgment. "For many LGBTQ people, simple gestures like holding hands on a park bench can be nerve-racking," David explain...
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For Edmonton's inaugural 100in1Day celebration, David Bayda decided to create a place where people in the LGBTQ community could be themselves in a public space without fearing judgment. "For many LGBTQ people, simple gestures like holding hands on a park bench can be nerve-racking," David explain...
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#100in1Day Through Your Eyes
It's been two weeks since Edmonton celebrated creativity, community, experimentation and awesomeness with our inaugural #100in1Day. With 131 projects taking place all over the city, #YEG positively glowed. The fabulous Marliss Weber, who captained our social media ship in the lead up to the big...
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It's been two weeks since Edmonton celebrated creativity, community, experimentation and awesomeness with our inaugural #100in1Day. With 131 projects taking place all over the city, #YEG positively glowed. The fabulous Marliss Weber, who captained our social media ship in the lead up to the big...
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Why Does This Place Matter to You?
Our fondest memories are often grounded in a particular place, getting married on a sunny Saturday morning in July at the legislature building, watching the Oilers win in overtime at Rexall, spending every warm Sunday afternoon walking in the River Valley. There are places that—even on the coldes...
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Our fondest memories are often grounded in a particular place, getting married on a sunny Saturday morning in July at the legislature building, watching the Oilers win in overtime at Rexall, spending every warm Sunday afternoon walking in the River Valley. There are places that—even on the coldes...
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Do You Have a Drill That I Can Borrow? How About a Tile Saw with a 7" Diamond Blade?
Check out the Project Page Support the Crowdfunding Campaign I used to own a house. It was built in 1947. Little, white with blue shutters, a basement that I couldn't fully stand up straight in without hitting my head on an exposed joist. It was quaint, old, and in need of constant upkeep othe...
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Check out the Project Page Support the Crowdfunding Campaign I used to own a house. It was built in 1947. Little, white with blue shutters, a basement that I couldn't fully stand up straight in without hitting my head on an exposed joist. It was quaint, old, and in need of constant upkeep othe...
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