The City of Edmonton needs to start preparing now for future shocks that could harm our critical systems, says resiliency expert Craig Applegath. The effects of threats like climate change, oil shortages or skyrocketing oil prices, and extreme weather can be reduced in the future by planning in the present. This past Friday at noon, [...]
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There may be many secrets in life we may never figure out, but when it comes down to attaining good health and well-being it has never been a secret. It just comes down to regular physical activity- moving more and sitting less! For many, walking and cycling are two of the more popular activity choices [...]
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When people think of the fall they usually think of “back-to-school” even if they haven’t been to class in years! September for young people might as well be the start of the new calendar – exciting challenges, new people abound and all kinds of great things to learn. Many students don’t call these their New [...]
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For eight weeks this summer, a steady stream of kids visited playground Green Shacks in East Edmonton to enjoy recreational programs based on Aboriginal culture. Some 512 kids from communities including Abbottsfield, Rundle Heights, Bannerman, Overlanders and Belvedere participated in the Flying Eagles program. At the Abbottsfield Playground, more than 12 kids (some days a lot [...]
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We’ve all been told idling cars is bad for the environment. There is even a Be Idle Free Video Contest for youth ages 7 to 18 in the Edmonton Capital region. The contest challenges youth to make a video about why people shouldn’t idle their cars. Interestingly enough, this contest sparked the interest of an [...]
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