old Strathcona

• COVID-19, a bad economy, changing habits: the struggles Whyte Avenue faced the last few years

  When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, businesses across the world were hit hard. But in Edmonton, the are of Whyte Avenue was already struggling.

  Features

  Apr 17
• Pints are flowing again as Leopold’s Tavern opens inside Edmonton’s historic Strathcona Hotel

  After years of renovations to preserve and upgrade the historic building, Leopold's Tavern, its the first business, opened its doors Monday.

  Consumer

  Mar 29
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• 2 arrested after fire at Old Strathcona CP rail yard

  A spokesperson for Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said crews responded to a call around 7 p.m. for a fire at an abandoned building on the CP property.

  Canada

  Mar 7
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• Hundreds of south Edmonton apartment residents left scrambling for parking amid winter season

  Residents of a south Edmonton apartment highrise say there are hundreds of vehicles without spaces to park amid the winter and snow-clearing season.

  Consumer

  Nov 14, 2020
• Temporary shelter at Edmonton Convention Centre has seen 317 people per day, 157 at night

  The facility is being run by the city, Boyle Street Community Services, The Mustard Seed, Bissell Centre and the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2020
• Old Strathcona homeless encampment dismantled: ‘We had to leave eventually’

  The homeless encampment in Old Strathcona was in the process of being dismantled on Thursday morning.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2020
• Edmonton bakery provides job opportunities for young people: ‘It’s a new chance’

  An Edmonton shop is baking up opportunities for youth in need.

  Consumer

  Oct 30, 2020
• Edmonton woman introduces tour groups to city’s haunted history

  Some of your favourite spots in Edmonton may have an eerie past.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2020
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• Princess Theatre on Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue announces temporary closure

  A century-old art-house cinema and longtime fixture on Edmonton's Whyte Avenue has closed its doors and it is not yet clear when it will reopen.

  Entertainment

  Oct 16, 2020
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• Old Strathcona encampment to close over the next week: organizers

  The camp will gradually close before Oct. 18 in an effort to have the least possible negative emotional, physical and logistical impact on the campers and organizers.

  News

  Oct 13, 2020