Sunshine Village offering summer skiing for first time since 1991
If you’re looking for things to do over the Canada Day long weekend, how about hitting the ski slopes? Sunshine Village plans to reopen one chairlift and the surrounding runs …
Edmonton PrideFest returns to Churchill Square after 8 years: ‘Love always wins’
A sea of colour filled Churchill Square on Saturday, where Pride festivities returned after an eight-year absence from that downtown Edmonton space. It’s also been four years since any large …
Alberta brokers favouring variable mortgages over fixed rates as Bank of Canada raises rates
Variable mortgage rates are again on the rise as the Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate on Wednesday to 1.5 per cent. However, for first-time homebuyer Bryce Ellert, …
How the 2SLGBTQQIA+ acronym can be both helpful and harmful
As humans, we label everything. We have this pesky need to categorize ourselves and others — it helps us make sense of the world and our place in it. We …
Birdhouses more than just a hobby for Alberta grandfather
When the pandemic hit, “Papa” Moe Laberge, 81, suddenly had more time on his hands. He didn’t want to spend it in front of a screen. “I don’t really check …
Official dedication ceremony held for Legacy of Alberta Statue
Lethbridge’s rich artillery history was honoured on Saturday as the Legacy of Alberta bronze statue was officially dedicated. “Today’s dedication brings the Legacy of Alberta statue home,” said Glenn Miller, …
Landscapers experience very busy season in Edmonton
People in Edmonton want their yards looking sharp, and want to create a sanctuary without having to leave their property. APS Landscaping’s Troy Fougere said he is getting calls and …