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Kids get fit and happy

Kids get fit and happy

St. Albert students convened with their peers this week to learn ways to build healthy, active schools. About 300 Edmonton-area students rocked the Red Willow Community Church Wednesday for the 2014 Healthy Active School Symposium.
Development sparks density, road concerns

Development sparks density, road concerns

Public concerns for a new development proposed on the King of Kings Lutheran Church lands led to a lively debate about housing density and road closures at an open house on Wednesday.
Lodges eligible for sprinkler upgrade

Lodges eligible for sprinkler upgrade

When Bette Pollon moved into a self-contained unit at Chateau Mission Court, she never questioned if there was a fire sprinkler system. Not until January, when a fire broke out in a Quebec seniors' home and killed 32 residents.
Where does your money go?

Where does your money go?

The draft 2015 city budget was released on Monday with an overall 3.3 per cent property tax increase on the table. Here are some of the highlights of proposed items being considered by council in the coming weeks.
Man's best friend for 15,000 years

Man's best friend for 15,000 years

Local Fido-philes can take a trip through time next week as a local science centre hosts a talk on the history of dog domestication.
Teens tested at Mountie boot camp

Teens tested at Mountie boot camp

It was no beach vacation, but spring break 2014 was a remarkable experience nonetheless for Rachel Spiker.
Seeking all the angels

Seeking all the angels

Many good ideas never see the light of day because their inventors don't know whom to ask for help. But Rus Matichuk is looking to change that.
City shifts focus to park and ride

City shifts focus to park and ride

Money for an interim park and ride will be considered as part of the 2015 city budget.
Lifeguard drain pulls plug on swims

Lifeguard drain pulls plug on swims

Demand for lifeguards in Edmonton and the surrounding region drained the fun from two afternoon swim sessions at Landrex Water Play Centre this week, with more reduced hours on the way.
Home décor trends

Home décor trends

Feeling bored with beige? Ready to be bold? The hottest trends in home decor (paint colour, furnishings, lighting, accessories) aren't for the faint of heart.
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