For Joel Provencal, founder and CEO of TBD Edmonton, creating his business was a lifelong dream. “There’s a need in the community for this.” That dream in question was to create a middle ground between hobbyists and creators and the inaccessibility of tools and...
Dollar deals: Thrift store opens discount store to raise money for recovery centre
COVID-19 forced many Canadians and organizations to find creative ways to earn an income. Following this economic strain in 2020, Adeara Recovery Centre, a faith-based rehab that houses women and their children, realized they needed a more consistent source of revenue...
Sustainival carnival: A push for events to power on sustainable energies
The world’s first green carnival, Sustainival, returned to Edmonton from June 9 to 12 and its executive director, Brent Oliver, is urging that more events in Alberta implement these sustainable energies. Sustainival, a midway that runs on renewable energies,...
Canada’s longest running anime festival looking for student volunteers
After a two-year hiatus, pop culture fans can once again look forward to celebrating their love of anime in-person at Edmonton’s 27th Animethon.
Prices rise as inflation rates skyrocket
With gas prices at record-highs, Canadians are seeing rising costs for basic necessities.
River Valley divided: Edmonton mountain biking community upset with proposed park legislation
he River Valley is one of Edmonton’s natural wonders, but increasing calls for preservation has led to disagreements about how the urban park should be used.
NAIT-based short film stirs up questions of humanity
By A.Jade Munsie Writing exams are stressful. The pressure to succeed, to pass, lays heavy on the shoulders of students as is, but what if there was more to it than just writing an exam? What if when you entered the classroom, everyone stopped and stared. When you sit...
New handball facility opening in Edmonton
By Kaytlyn Poberznick Edmonton’s very own handball facility is opening up. The facility hasn’t had its grand opening quite yet, but they’re still managing to get some bookings in advance. Level 1 Sports inc. dedicates themselves to supporting local organizations...
disABILITY initiative turns over the hospitality industry
By A.Jade Munsie In a wheelchair, living with Cerebral Palsy, Brad Bartko, a graduate of NAIT’s Radio and Television program, started his initiative: disABILITY- Accessible by Design. The consultant business offers guidance to establishments to create a better, more...
ETS adjusting service to 16 routes in response to rider demand
By Adel Ahmed With the weather changing constantly in the city, the Edmonton Transit System is making a change of its own. As of February 6th February 6th, ETS adjusted service to 16 routes to accommodate feedback given by riders. Routes that are affected...