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‘Don’t Be That Guy’ plans new posters, encourages reporting sex assault ‘Don’t Be That Guy’ plans new posters, encourages reporting sex assault » A homegrown sexual assault prevention campaign that targets perps instead of potential victims is preparing for new post...
Five strong candidates prepare to fight for Edmonton-Glenora Five strong candidates prepare to fight for Edmonton-Glenora » A west-end riding attracts several well-known contenders to try to unseat MLA Heather Klimchuk....
Animal Attraction brings Edmonton singles to the zoo Animal Attraction brings Edmonton singles to the zoo » Local singles are invited to the Edmonton Valley Zoo for an evening of speed dating fun among the animals....

Arts & Culture

Douglas Gibson comes to MacEwan University
Douglas Gibson comes to MacEwan University

Renowned Canadian editor and publisher to put on one-man show at west Edmonton campus.

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  • Tom Wilson brings art and music to Daffodil Gallery Tom Wilson brings art and music to Daffodil Gallery
  • Young Edmonton artist steps into the spotlight with first solo show Young Edmonton artist steps into the spotlight with first solo show
  • Edmonton fashion show spreads social awareness Edmonton fashion show spreads social awareness
  • Local writer breaks superhero mold Local writer breaks superhero mold

Education

Jasper Place High School prepares to commemorate 50th anniversary
Jasper Place High School prepares to commemorate 50th anniversary

Two celebrations are planned to mark west Edmonton high school's big birthday.

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  • Public-private partnership school set to be state-of-the-art Public-private partnership school set to be state-of-the-art
  • West Meadowlark teacher’s legacy supports students West Meadowlark teacher’s legacy supports students
  • Young reporters talk shop Young reporters talk shop
  • Edmonton Public School Board says “no” to November break Edmonton Public School Board says “no” to November break

Local Business

“Girl in the red scarf” billboards revealed: clever marketing technique
“Girl in the red scarf” billboards revealed: clever marketing technique

On Feb. 7, the "girl in the red scarf" billboards spotted around Edmonton revealed their purpose: a clever advertising ploy by radio station Now 102.3.

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  • Input gathered for Stony Plain Road streetscape project Input gathered for Stony Plain Road streetscape project
  • Streetscape changes a slow but sure process Streetscape changes a slow but sure process
  • West Edmonton deli plays up local flavour West Edmonton deli plays up local flavour
  • Penguins visit Santa at West Edmonton Mall Penguins visit Santa at West Edmonton Mall

Multimedia

Edmonton animal rescue team beats goal
Edmonton animal rescue team beats goal

Have you ever been in a dog spa before?

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  • MacEwan students hunt for tweets around west-end campus MacEwan students hunt for tweets around west-end campus
  • Winning Wines spreads holiday cheer Winning Wines spreads holiday cheer
  • Canadian premiere of satire closes its curtains Canadian premiere of satire closes its curtains
  • Bikram Yoga heats up the west end Bikram Yoga heats up the west end

Community News

Glenora celebrates winter as a community
Glenora celebrates winter as a community

Wondering what Glenora residents get up to in the winter months? Chili, s'mores and bannock with friends

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  • Night out brings Westmount community together Night out brings Westmount community together
  • New Jasper Place library aims for flexibility New Jasper Place library aims for flexibility
  • West Edmonton dog spa partners with rescue team West Edmonton dog spa partners with rescue team
  • West Edmonton community families get active West Edmonton community families get active

Sports & Recreation

AMHL All-Stars keep annual contest alive with high-scoring game
AMHL All-Stars keep annual contest alive with high-scoring game

Teenage hockey stars play for pride at the Bill Hunter Arena, while scouts, friends and family look on.

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  • West Edmonton Deerline shows off vehicles at motorcycle show West Edmonton Deerline shows off vehicles at motorcycle show
  • Friends bring Edmonton ice rink to life Friends bring Edmonton ice rink to life
  • Deck the halls with Christmas dodgeball Deck the halls with Christmas dodgeball
  • Bikram Yoga heats up the west end Bikram Yoga heats up the west end

Trouble

‘Don’t Be That Guy’ plans new posters, encourages reporting sex assault
‘Don’t Be That Guy’ plans new posters, encourages reporting sex assault

A homegrown sexual assault prevention campaign that targets perps instead of potential victims is preparing for new posters

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  • West Edmonton retailer looks forward to end of long-gun registry West Edmonton retailer looks forward to end of long-gun registry
  • Lucy gets room to exercise in winter, activists aren’t impressed Lucy gets room to exercise in winter, activists aren’t impressed
  • ‘I’m a gatherer’: The experience of compulsive hoarding ‘I’m a gatherer’: The experience of compulsive hoarding
  • Donations welcome, but please, no used food Donations welcome, but please, no used food

Government

Volunteers prepare for provincial election
Volunteers prepare for provincial election

Think young people are apathetic about provincial politics? Think again

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  • Steve Young wants to paint Riverview blue Steve Young wants to paint Riverview blue
  • Five strong candidates prepare to fight for Edmonton-Glenora Five strong candidates prepare to fight for Edmonton-Glenora
  • Edmonton-Riverview MLA Kevin Taft considers life after politics Edmonton-Riverview MLA Kevin Taft considers life after politics
  • Explainer: Will west Edmonton get its fair share of rinks? Explainer: Will west Edmonton get its fair share of rinks?
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