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Shannon and Ryan Stevenson own the Code Ninjas® franchises in St. Albert and Windermere (Edmonton). “We opened Code Ninjas® to provide a safe and inclusive space where children explore coding and STEM with like-minded peers and mentors,” says Shannon. “This is a space where they are celebrated for who they are; a space to grow and a space to belong.”

For some, hearing loss means struggling to hear background noise. For others, it is being nearly completely shut out from the sounds around them. For many, help is available. It is a matter of reaching out to reconnect with the world.

Whether occasional hearing support is needed, or severe loss is experienced, there is a comfortable, discreet option on the market. If you can wear ear buds or headphones, a hearing aid should not be a problem.

Olson says, “We highly promote buying a membership as members are covered under the AG Society. It’s very affordable and allows you to ride through winter in the covered arena. If you are training as a barrel racer, for example, you could practice comfortably and under our liability policy (with a membership) – indoors no matter if outside it is raining, snowing or the sun is beating down.” That kind of value is truly hard to beat.

Landmark Cinemas debuts Premiere Seats in St Albert following success in Edmonton

The world around you is rich with sounds and details, laughter and music. However, if your hearing is damaged, you are missing out. It’s no big deal…right? Actually, it is. What may seem like a minor annoyance in a crowded room when you can’t hear the conversations, or having to ask your spouse to repeat themselves frequently, is a much bigger issue than most realize.

Originally aimed at single seniors (which still make up the largest attendees, even though it is now open to all), Minus One is where you can join a dance community – no partner needed. Old-time music played on violins, accordions and guitars accompany dancers through the polka, two-step and waltz. A mixer dance is included where men line up on one side and women on the other. Dancers meet in the middle and dance with whomever their partner turns out to be. Great fun!

The snow is gone and the ski lift has hit pause for the season, but that doesn’t mean the action is over at Snow Valley. The “Choose Your Adventure” theme is alive and well with a full roster of exciting things to experience this summer.

Whether you call Strathcona County home, or you are looking for a daytrip the whole family will love, this area has it all. A mix of urban and rural spaces means you can shop all morning then pick berries on a farm in the afternoon. As COVID restrictions wind down, the activities you love are returning, along with some new things to try. Here are just a few ways to enjoy Strathcona County this summer.

After two years of virtual offerings and limited on-site visits, the Alberta Aviation Museum is thrilled to be offering summer camps again. With a focus on showcasing and preserving the region’s rich aviation history, these camps truly allow the imaginations of school-aged youth take flight.