In 2003, an Edmonton teacher and JCI Edmonton member brought the idea of the Holiday Hamper Program to JCI Edmonton. In her role as a social worker in the school, she saw first-hand how her students and their families struggled throughout the year, especially through the holiday season.

Picky eating is a challenge that nearly all parents face. Myself included. From kids who are so distracted with the promise of dessert they rush through dinner, to those who refuse certain foods, full stop. Breakfast skippers, pantry raiders, all-day grazers – we all have our stories, and unique challenges. And, real talk … mealtime mayhem can make even the most unflappable parent want to run away from home.

The  Citadel is Edmonton’s premier venue for theatre arts in the city.

The 2018/2019 season offers wide ranging entertainment for audiences of all ages and interests. Drama, musicals, concerts and experimental theatre can all be enjoyed at the Citadel. Artistic Director Daryl Cloran, now in his second year in the role, is responsible for the artistic vision at the theatre.

A ‘Cold’ is a viral infection of the nose and throat. Sneezing, coughing or hand to hand contact can easily transmit cold virus droplets from an infected person's mouth or nose. As well, cold viruses can live for several hours on hard surfaces, thus you can even get infected by picking up an object, turning a door handle, or answering a phone recently touched by a person with a cold.

Hey YOU! Do you think clean undies are important? We do TOO!

Working together with Juli Wenger we are collecting new men’s and women’s underwear in all sizes for YESS. We will also be collecting socks, gloves, toques and sweaters too!

If your mortgage is coming up for renewal, you’re probably keeping a close eye on rates. But it can be a little bewildering to see the banks offering a bunch of different rates.

So what can you do to get the best rate? To start, know that the bank does not have your best interest. Then, reach out to a mortgage broker for help.

What’s in a name – cottage – cozy, safe, warming – and that’s what Kids Kottage is all about. Kids Kottage is a charitable organization supporting families in times of crisis. Started in 1995 this crisis nursery has welcomed children up to ages 10 when the parents are in crisis and have nowhere else to turn. Kids Kottage’s mission is to assist in the prevention of child abuse through many support mechanisms. The families are offered up to 72hrs of respite where the children can stay at the nursery. The children are cared for by experts ensuring their safety, support,…