Edmonton Refugees

• Family fleeing war-torn Ukraine finds work and a home in Edmonton

  As Edmonton residents welcome Ukrainians displaced by the war into their homes, one man is going the extra mile to help these refugees find both a job and a home.

  Canada

  May 7, 2022
  
• Edmonton newcomer centre desperately seeks funding, new space

  The Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers says its refugee donation centre located on 82 Street at 117 Avenue is bursting at the seams.

  Features

  May 5, 2022
  
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• Afghan refugees exit quarantine, play with other kids for 1st time since arriving in Edmonton

  For the first time since arriving in Edmonton, a group of Afghan refugee children exited quarantine and had the chance to run, play and interact with other kids.

  Features

  Jan 26, 2022
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• Newcomer groups will use Syrian refugee program format to help Afghan refugees

  Life in a country plagued by war, then a journey to a new home and a new life. It's an experience few can relate too, but a path that an Edmonton man knows intimately.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2021
• From newcomer to settlement counsellor: Edmontonian bridges gap between cultures

  An Edmonton settlement counsellor has a special connection with the newcomers she helps adjust to their new home.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2019
• Young refugees try skating for 1st time at Edmonton community rink

  Excitement levels were high as newcomers to Edmonton tried out skates and were taught hockey lessons from the pros.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2019
• School choirs serenading travellers and new Canadians at EIA

  In an effort to spread some Christmas cheer, school choirs are serenading travellers at the Edmonton International Airport this holiday season.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 11, 2015
• Twenty more refugees arrive in Calgary Friday

  Almost two dozen refugees will now call Calgary home, after 20 more were flown in Friday as part of the national refugee program.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2015
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• Edmonton schools gearing up for wave of Syrian students

  Edmonton schools are expecting to see many new Canadian children coming to class in the next few months. They’ll face unique challenges, and school staff intend on helping as much as possible.

  Education

  Dec 4, 2015