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• What to harvest from your garden when frost is in the forecast

  Here's a basic list of what you should harvest when the temperatures dip to zero, and what can hold on for a couple more weeks.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 15, 2020
• One of last remaining downtown Edmonton detached family homes for sale: ‘Extremely unique’

  Single-family homes zoned for residential use are extremely rare in Edmonton's downtown core, and historical advocates say they represent our city's humble beginnings.

  Consumer

  Sep 26, 2019
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• Preserving ‘a piece of Edmonton’s history’: Construction begins on renovation and expansion of Highlands School

  As the Edmonton Public School Board moves forward with plans to expand Highlands School, plans are also underway to preserve its charm.

  Education

  Sep 25, 2019
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• Growing cargo business ‘doing very well’ at Edmonton International Airport

  Cargo traffic at EIA has grown 18% over the past decade, helping ensure direct flights to popular destinations stay in place.

  Sep 20, 2019
• The competition heats up: pair of new arcade bars open in Edmonton Friday

  Hospitality experts say it's no longer about drinking and dancing, it's about an experience.

  Features

  Sep 19, 2019
• Edmonton social enterprise Earth Group unveils new aluminum bottled water product

  "It's 100 per cent aluminum, 100 per cent recyclable, it takes 95 per cent less energy to recycle than a plastic bottle," Earth Water co-founder Matt Moreau said.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2019
• Tech startups getting a boost at Edmonton International Airport

  Technology development and commercialization is not what comes to mind when you think about an airport authority, but that's exactly what's happening at EIA.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2019
• How to spot a space rock: University of Alberta video helps differentiate earth rocks from meteorites

  Experts say Saturday's fireball over Alberta likely deposited space rocks somewhere south or southwest of New Serepta, Alta.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2019
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• 50-km Mountain Man race winds through Edmonton river valley

  "They've been training three to four months -- some of them have been training for a year -- in order to get ready for this event," said Maj. Nathan Korpal.

  Features

  Aug 29, 2019
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• Unique partnership raising funds for youth programs at Edmonton’s Boyle Street Community Services

  "One of the things we learned very quickly is that Boyle Street is more than just a community centre downtown that everyone sees and knows about."

  Features

  Aug 28, 2019
• First came love, then came marriage at the Edmonton Fringe — couple to wed at Friday night show

  They met after a 2017 fringe show outside of Old Strathcona's Steel Wheels pizza and the following year, the two were engaged at the same spot.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2019
• ‘It didn’t have an expiry date! Why not try?’: Edmonton-area woman redeems 34-year-old free Disneyland pass

  A free trip to Disneyland is every kid's dream come true... but this one was three decades in the making.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2019
• Edmonton dance school Shelley’s Dance Co. welcomes back students after remarkable 50 years in business

  "Fifty years ago, I was a 15-year-old with a vision," said Shelley Tookey. "Some people have jobs they don't love, but I love what I do."

  Features

  Aug 21, 2019
• Prolific puffball: massive mushroom found near Edmonton thanks to wet weather

  The rain may be putting a damper on the summer plans for many Albertans, but it is proving magical for mushrooms — including near Devon, where a massive puffball has been discovered.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2019
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• 3rd year of Rust Magic International Festival brings 17 new murals to Edmonton streets

  "The response and just the critiques we've been getting has just been amazing," said Rust Magic co-founder Trevor Peters. "People just like being around all the walls."

  Entertainment

  Aug 8, 2019
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• ‘This is a tornado-prone part of the world’: Alberta sees busiest season in 2 decades

  "We've recorded 21 tornadoes so far this year which is the most we've had in a season since 1989," said Kyle Fougère with Environment Canada.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2019
• ‘Adventure awaits’ at this year’s Edmonton Heritage Festival

  Roughly 350,000 people are expected to take in the Edmonton Heritage Festival this weekend.

  Jul 30, 2019
• The heart and soul of K-Days: More than 900 volunteers bring this year’s exhibition to life

  Walk around K-Days and you'll see them everywhere ⁠— people in blue golf shirts, aged eight-94 giving up part of their summer to volunteer at the exhibition.

  Features

  Jul 24, 2019
• Edmonton theatre production puts musicians in the leading role with Ring of Fire at the Citadel

  The five person ensemble acts, sings, and plays their way through over two dozen Johnny Cash hits.

  Jul 23, 2019
• Walking midway with beer one of new features at 2019 K-Days festival

  Several new indoor attractions also offer more free family fun.

  Entertainment

  Jul 18, 2019
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• Edmonton’s Ice District Properties creates new outdoor space for Boyle Street Community Services

  A small facelift to the exterior of the Boyle Street Community Services building could make a big difference in how they connect with their clients.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2019
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• Hello, Let’s Eat: Edmonton initiative makes throwing a community get together easier

  Free kits with all the essentials to pull off a dinner party for your community can now be delivered to your door.

  Features

  Jul 12, 2019
• Edmonton music sensations The Melisizwe Brothers take time to give back to young artists this summer

  The Melisizwe Brothers are determined to give back, much in the same way as supporters like Ellen DeGeneres have done for them.

  Entertainment

  Jul 11, 2019
• Slam dunk relationship: Edmonton Stingers help out at McCauley Boys and Girls Club

  "I definitely hope that we can make an impact on these kids," said point guard Xavier Moon, "and have more people coming out and doing some of the things we are doing too."

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2019
• 35 years of laughs, wows and cheers at Edmonton International Street Performers Festival

  The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival was a pioneer for the street performers genre in the 1980s and 35 years later, it's still going strong.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2019