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• Edmonton senior builds matchstick models of iconic landmarks

  From the Taj Mahal in India, the Tower Bridge in London and the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, 87-year-old Esmond Warren has spent thousand of hours re-creating stunning landmarks.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 14, 2025
• Sport Central volunteer refurbishes 10,000 helmets in his retirement years

  Bill Johnson, 82, has spent his retirement years restoring helmets donated to Sport Central, which refurbishes gently used equipment for underprivileged kids and teens in Edmonton.

  Sports

  Oct 24, 2025
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• Alberta senior celebrates 2nd hole-in-one

  Vera Stephenson, 92, has been hitting the links in Sherwood Park for over three decades. She scored her first hole in one 24 years ago. This summer, she notched her second.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2025
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• Couple who met during 1984 winning cup run happily married: ‘The Oilers brought us together’

  Engaged by the middle of that off-season, the two Edmonton Oilers fans were married less than a year later, just in time for the team's next cup run.

  Lifestyle

  May 3, 2023
• Young boy makes a miraculous recovery with the help of Glenrose Hospital Foundation

  It was just like any other day for an eight-year-old boy: Toby Lagrazon was riding his bike in May 2020 with his two siblings when he suddenly became ill.

  Health

  Apr 17, 2023
• ‘Pysanky for Peace’ celebrates Ukrainian culture, Easter traditions

  It's the 2nd annual 'Pysanky for Peace' at Kingsway Mall. 14 oversized hand-painted Ukrainian Easter eggs are on display near entrance 8

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2023
• Former Make-a-Wish recipient now granting wishes for other sick kids

  For Katrina Secord, life hasn't always been a walk in the park. Born with cystic fibrosis and told she would have a life expectancy until 18 years old.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2023
• Edmonton artist Rahmaan Hameed catches eye of Marvel superhero Simu Liu

  After receiving a message on Instagram from the Canadian actor, Rahmaan Hameed travelled to L.A. to paint a mural in Simu Liu's home gym.

  Entertainment

  Mar 8, 2023
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• Kunitz Shoes, Indigenous artist Lance Cardinal team up to celebrate First Nations culture

  The collaboration between Kunitz Shoes and Indigenous artist Lance Cardinal is a representation — and celebration — of Indigenous culture.

  Consumer

  Jan 25, 2023
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• Volunteer association that raises money for Sturgeon Hospital is asking for book donations

  The Sturgeon Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer Association has re-opened its bookstore after being closed for almost eight years in the search of a low-cost location.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2023