A few dedicated community volunteers are coming together to launch a working group for parents/caregivers of youth and adults with special needs. The goal is to discuss transitions from youth to adulthood. The meeting is on Thursday, November 7 at Avenue Coffee.

“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.”

Hundreds of residents enjoyed the third annual Mosaic Handmade Market from October 4 to 6, 2019 at MacDonald Island Park. Featuring 80 vendors with 10 local ones – artists, artisans, designers and makers got to showcase their unique inventory from across Canada.

“We call it Symmetree, because the company endeavours to share stories that are “reflections” (“symmetry”) of society on stage, in ways which advocate for and promote social “growth” (“tree”).” That’s Luay Eljamal, founder and co-producer of Symmetree Theatre, our city’s newest theatre group explaining the unique name. Eljamal, is all…

Eight events, hundreds of friends, many dances and countless good memories later – the local Hindu community wrapped up Navratari events this week. Navratari is a nine-day festival, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil, and features a round-dance called Garba.

A well-known name, and a local historical figure, C.H. (Clennell Haggerston) “Punch” Dickins has been honoured through a commemorative plaque unveiled at Snye Point Park on October 18, 2019. Dickins (1899–1995) was a distinguished pilot of the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War, as well as a pioneering…

Amid a sea of berets, and a throwback to the fifties – Arts Council Wood Buffalo’s (ACWB) fourth annual Excellence in Arts Awards, also called the Buffys – were held on October 19, 2019 at the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts. The theme this year was Midnight Coffeehouse,…

When Malcolm Setter finally decided to start his own business - Wood Buffalo was his top choice. The CEO of Get Energy Corp., a utilities and Internet providing company, Setter credits the Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation (WBEDC) with not only helping him expand his business, but also for helping…

Opened last December, MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual is owned by Mike Durocher, who has been a local resident for over 23 years. He shares the inspiration behind starting the eatery.

Andrea Brasch, or as she prefers to be called Andy M chose Biological Burgeon as a title for her art exhibition to capture the transition she’s just been through.