The Noteworthy

Introducing you to interesting people, places and things. Looking for a highly recommended place to eat, shop or play in Edmonton, Alberta? Look no further. The most fascinating Edmontonians share their favourite hangouts along with some insight into their oh-so-interesting lives.

Recent Blog Posts

Meet// Gillian Thomson + Farewell to The Noteworthy
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Note from Gillian: With this post written by Lisa Baroldi, The Noteworthy comes to an end. I'm sitting in my favourite coffee shop where I first put the pieces of this website together just over 1.5 years ago, reflecting on the people I've met, the writers who have contributed, and all ...
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What Can Edmonton Learn From Dubai?
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In September, a dozen Edmontonians and a few Calgarians journeyed to the other side of the world to see what could be learned about city building. What better place to be inspired, think critically, and learn from than Dubai? Those on the trip included myself, two previous Noteworthy people ...
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Big Dreamer// Kim Quibell
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She’s been an Oilers Octane Member, a Chedda Head, a Media Real Estate Coordinator, and Safety Services Business Development Officer amongst other titles, and now Kim Quibell has officially transitioned to full time entrepreneur as one of Edmonton’s social media darlings.If you had any question o...
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Meet// Reakash Walters
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Reakash Walters is a doer. I met her on a beautiful September afternoon; sitting down in our seats and taking our first sips of coffee, I was captivated straightaway. When you talk to Reakash you can sense that she has drive and a wonderfully ambitious approach to life—she is one of those people ...
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Big Dreamer// Jason Blower
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When you’re around Jason Blower you are surely going to laugh and without a doubt, you’ll learn something new about our great city. This quirky, full-time artist is full of fun and passion and, while he may come off as a big kid, Jason is incredibly intelligent and driven.Much of Jason’s passion ...
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Idea// Art to Write Home About
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Editor's Note: Meredith Bratland is a new contributor to The Noteworthy. She will be uncovering interesting people, places, and things in Edmonton and sharing them here. In her inaugural post, she introduces you to a program that uses art to promote literacy. Who: The Homeglen School of...
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Meet// Lisa Baroldi
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Lisa is a trail blazer. When she came home from high school one day and declared that she needs to move to France, her parents weren’t surprised. Lisa always marched to the beat of her own drum. She grew up in High Prairie surrounded by a thriving First Nations community. Her family worked i...
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Meet// Robin Mazumder
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Editor's Note: This is Tineke de Jong's inaugural post in a new series she'll be writing about big dreamers in Edmonton. Tineke is a fascinated by people who dream big and make them come true. Here, you'll learn about Robin who was an early supporter of The Noteworthy (thanks, Robin!). Robin...
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Meet// Jessica Kluthe
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Editor's Note: This marks the beginning of a new series written by Jennifer Lavallee about inspiring women in Edmonton! Besides introducing you to these lovely ladies, Jennifer is putting her own twist on The Noteworthy's typical format, asking them to finish the sentence, "What if..." ...
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collaborate// Open Call for Contributors
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Have something interesting to share? Well, do it. Right here on The Noteworthy. One year ago, I published the first post explaining what goes on around here. Now, I want things to change. So far, I've been the only voice on The Noteworthy, and it's time for others to add to the con...
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