I feel like college students are often overlooked in city planning. Growing populations, increased infrastructure needs and rising costs in Edmonton impact everyone — including students. When it comes to what makes a city student-friendly, the QS World University...
Alberta now has lowest minimum wage in Canada
On Oct. 1, five provinces across the country raised their minimum wages, making Alberta’s the lowest in Canada.
Election season in Edmonton: Student voters have a lot to gain by showing up
The Edmonton municipal election is coming up on Oct. 20, 2025. If reading that evokes little emotion from you, maybe give this article a read. You’re not alone. Elections Canada, covering federal elections, notes that the 2021 Canadian federal election had a youth...
Ukrainian documentary featuring Canadian hockey legends premieres in Edmonton
A Ukrainian film following the stories of famous NHL players of Ukrainian descent debuted at Ford Hall in Rogers Place for its Canadian premiere on Mar.10. A crowd of over 300 gathered to watch “UKE: The Untold Story of Hockey Legends,” hosted by the Kule Folklore...
Young people drinking less; new mocktail bar helping it happen
Data shows that more young people are choosing to limit their alcohol consumption through challenges like Dry January and easier availability of non-alcoholic options, and one local Edmonton business is reaping the benefits. Andrew Paul, co-founderof the...
What the UCP’s new laws could mean for trans youth
3 bills passed by the UCP have been at the forefront of Alberta’s political dialogue this month due to their focus on transgender youth. With only 0.37% of Alberta’s population identifying as trans or non-binary, many people are wondering how these laws will affect...
Elks kickoff historic 75th anniversary season
The last few years have been some to forget for the 14-time Grey Cup Champion Edmonton Elks. The franchise has gone 28-58 since posting a record above .500 in a season (2017). Despite the recent struggles, 2024 has shown signs of a brighter future on the...
The CFL’s unlikely underdog story: Ricky Ray’s journey to greatness
On a frigid November night in 2002, 60,000 eager football fans packed Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium to watch the final game of the season. The Edmonton Eskimos (now Elks) were squaring off against the heavily favoured Montreal Alouettes on the biggest stage in...
Beyond the Oilers: Other Edmonton sports teams to support this summer
It's that time of year again. The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for what many hope will be a very long postseason run ending with Edmonton hanging its sixth Stanley Cup banner. If you’re new to the city, you’ve likely been wrapped up in the Oilers show, but there are...
A student take on the 2024 Federal Budget
The 2024 Federal Budget was delivered in the House of Commons on April 16, 2024. Canada’s Federal budget focuses on addressing pressing concerns like the housing crisis and inflation. The document is called Budget 2024: Fairness for every generation, but aside...










