Hundreds of dancers, drummers, and singers filled Clarke Stadium on May 11th as the Ben Calf Robe Traditional Pow Wow celebrated its 40th year.
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Afternoon Grand Entry at the 40th Annual Ben Calf Robe Traditional Pow Wow on May 11th at Clarke Stadium:
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Federal minister Randy Boissonnault announces Ottawa coming to the rescue of Boyle Street, investing $21 million to allow new King Thunderbird Centre to be completed. #yeg #yeg dt

This Sunday, we observe Red Dress Day to honour the memories of all missing and murdered Indigenous people.

All are welcome at 11 a.m. in Churchill Square, followed by a walk to Beaver Hills House Park. Everyone is encouraged to wear red.

Visit edmonton.ca/RedDressDay for more

Heart of the City Music & Arts Festival is Back! The 20th Anniversary Edition will feature local emerging artists, interactive workshops, fashion, and cultural based programming. Fun for everyone! FB event page👇🏾
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Oh, our Heart of the City Festival❤️‍🔥is pumping some Big Love right now. This is the sweetest + loveliest TBT to that Boyle McCauley News Ad from May 2004. Thanks a bunch to those Day 1 sponsors and if you are interested and able to sponsor this year, please let us know. #yeg #heartcityfest

Have learned more since this story went out. Interesting times.

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We’re seeking new voices to join the ECVO board to guide our work & inspire transformation in Edmonton’s non-profit sector! Application deadline is April 17.

For details visit: ow.ly/5R2i50RcmKK

I’m pleased to announce that the City of Edmonton’s new Chinatown Vibrancy Fund is open for applications.

This grant program will invest $480,000 to community projects that support a vibrant, welcoming and inclusive Chinatown.

Together, with our partners in Chinatown, we

Our Community Space is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. This is where you can access critical programs such as housing, employment, mental health, and financial empowerment alongside our community lunch, served at 11:30 a.m. #downtownyeg #yegcares

Via Edmonton Journal : 'Reckless behaviour': Edmonton exploring regulations on knives as groups lobby for change
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Several city-owned lots in The Quarters are in the process of being sold to developers, giving at least one city councillor a glimmer of hope that there is legitimate progress to revitalize the 106-acre neighbourhood.

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Thank you to Roam Cafe for sharing some very special artwork from ...
If you like great coffee and exceptional service check them out!
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The April-May 2024 edition of Boyle McCauley News is now online. All the stories, including web exclusives & a downloadable PDF of the current issue, are at bmcnews.org.
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Taste of Ramadan
March 30, 4-8 p.m. at Boyle Street Plaza.
Food, culture, activities.
Free event - all are invited.
Sponsored by the Al Rashid Mosque.
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Not only does drinking water help keep your brain sharp, but it also helps regulate your core temperature, transports nutrients through your body, flushes toxins and waste away, and keeps your metabolism in check.

#e4c #yegnonprofit #water #stayhydrated

Just in: Edmonton is not renewing funding for Bissell Centre & Boyle Street day shelter services.

Impacts could be significant. More to come…

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Zocalo Fire Update (website exclusive)
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The Coldest Night of the Year #walkforbissell on Feb. 24 started at Boyle Street Plaza to raise funds for Bissell Centre | #YEG's community space. Pictured is Bissell's ED Gary St. Amand (R) with board member Josh Moser (L). The hands have names of this year's walkers.
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Volunteer opportunity: We really need 2 people to be cashiers for the paper's casino, at Yellowhead Casino on Thurs. Feb. 29 at 9:15 am. Please email Colleen [email protected] for more info. #yeg