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Horsehill Area Structure Plan: hearing dates & a petition
The Horsehill area in the Northeast of Edmonton is believed by local food and urban agriculture advocates to be home to the richest remaining agricultural soils within city limits, and the Area...
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The Local Goods Video – Feb. 13
We’re still amazed at the sold-out success of Green Drinks: Good Business. Thanks to everyone who came out! The local goods just keep coming here in Edmonton. Get your mid-month update in the snazzy...
View ArticleStorify: Horse Hill Area Structure Plan Hearings
Here’s a quick Storify to pull together today’s discussion on Twitter of the hearings at Edmonton City Hall to discuss the Area Structure Plan for Horse Hill in Northeast Edmonton. [View the story...
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Green Drinks: Edmonton Activism, Advocacy & Actions
There are some incredible movements and leaders in defending the rights of our people, earth, air and water. The Local Good has invited community activism and advocacy groups to celebrate at the April...
View ArticleGreen Drinks Edmonton Celebrate Advocacy & Activism
Last night, The Local Good celebrated Activism and Advocacy with a sold-out crowd at The Common. Here’s how the conversation on Twitter looked, using #GreenDrinksYEG and #yegaction: Last night, The...
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Thanks for taking #yegaction at Green Drinks
What an amazing evening! Green Drinks celebrated YEG Activism and Advocacy last night and The Common was packed! Another sold out evening with great conversation, fantastic folks and a whole lot of...
View ArticlePublic Interest Alberta Edmonton Advocacy Conference
People power is alive and well. Fighting back against powerful interests does make a difference. That was the message at the recent Public Interest Alberta’s advocacy conference: “People Power versus...
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Of Monarchs And Milkweed – The Story of Leaf 2 Wing
A handful of milkweed seeds. Photo: Chris Scharf The weather was cold and grey, but the smiles were warm as we gathered in a circle on a wooded lot just outside of Vegreville, Alta. All eyes were on...
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Beekeeping in Edmonton helps honeybee populations
Beehives. Photo courtesy of Dustin Bajer Editor’s note: Edmonton city council passed an amendment to the Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw on April 28, 2015, to permit beekeeping in the city. More...
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Local artist uses art to build resilience, community
Maigan van der Giessen knows that confronting injustice can be overwhelming. That’s why she approaches injustice through art. “I think art is one of the best ways to approach social justice work...
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