There’s still time to catch a Vespa ride at District Moto, a local café and bar that provides an exciting experience ending with a coffee, homemade panini, or cold craft brew. The stylish Vespas can be rented by the hour and make for a memorable adventure through the...
Parallel In The Park: Pairing Crisp Beers With Park Cheers
Myles Myron Myroon Since May, 2021 responsible alcohol consumption became permitted at 47 picnic sites across 7 parks in the River Valley as a pilot project that will run until October 11, 2021. Not sure which drinks to bring? Here’s a selection of local brews to pair...
Grabbing grub off-campus: Neighbourhood spots to try
It’s no secret that Edmonton is a powerhouse when it comes to local cuisine. This city has so many diverse and authentic restaurants, and many of them are close (even within walking distance, depending on where you are on campus) to NAIT. If you’re not sure where to...
YEGO DEATH: Edmonton’s viral niche meme page
By Alleah Boisvert At the end of June, Edmontonians suddenly began to see posts shared on Instagram by a mysterious account with the handle @ yego.death. The posts popped up out of nowhere and became viral almost instantly. At the beginning of summer, the account had...
Local Edmonton band, SHAG, releases new music
YEG rock band, SHAG released their newest single “lying through your teeth doesn’t count as flossing,” last Friday, August 20th. Since 2015, singer + rhythm guitar player Zack Kelly, lead guitar player Jess Robinson, drummer Trevor Gauthier, and bass player +...
Edmonton’s Newest Online Radio Station
Earlier this summer, Edmonton’s newest radio station, Big E Radio, officially launched online. A station for Edmontonians, by Edmontonians, playing the largest variety of music anyone could imagine, commercial-free. Last year, Todd Crawshaw, President of Big E Radio...
An Ease Back Into Live Theatre At Found Festival
Found Festival returned to Edmonton July 8 to 11 for its tenth annual run. After a mostly virtual 2020 festival, the organizers and performers were excited to be back in person, creating intimate artistic exchanges in unexpected places. In Puppet Pub Crawl, created by...
Magpie Goods expanding their business from masks to more
Magpie Goods is an independent homemade fabric and art business that has thrived throughout the last year in isolation. The store is run by Ruth June, the creator, product designer and owner. The name ‘Magpie Goods’ comes from a personal love of the black and white...
Pansy Poke Collective Is Finding Ways To Bring Inclusion Into The Tattoo Industry
While there are dozens of studios in Edmonton where patrons can get an image etched into their skin, Pansy Poke Collective stands out amongst them. Kayla Bleoo, one of two owners of the shop, contributes her business savvy and artistic talent. “Right now, me and my...
Online Community “Harmony House Yoga” Blooms On Zoom
By Janine Blaise Harmony House Yoga (HHY) breathes fresh and vibrant air into online fitness. While HHY yogis virtually stand by her side, owner Nikki Henriksen turns down local studio job offers. “Over the last year I've noticed people have gotten awkward and...