Why Edmonton Stories

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Go beyond the facts and figures to uncover the spirit of Edmonton and the people who make it what it is.

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An Indigenous man holding a red stick and heart-shaped drum stands next to a traffic control box wrapped with his artwork of a jingle dress dancer holding a fan of feathers.

At the intersection of art and reconciliation

Artist Lance Cardinal hopes his work encourages Edmontonians to stop, reflect ...
IndigenousArts + Culture
A sky with clouds and the orange glow of a sunrise over a foggy lake and events centre.

Big, blue and beautiful

Big blue skies are a hallmark of the prairies and the ...
Living Here
An LRT speeds along a concrete ramp decorated with mosaic tiles arranged in the pattern of a two-tailed comet.

Valley Line Southeast: where creativity meets community

A dragon, a cloud of horses, and mosaics inspired by Mill ...
Your City at WorkIndigenous
A man in a leather jacket, jeans and a cap sits on a railing in front of a Chinese gate, lion statue and pagoda.

The Writers' Block: Marty Chan

His latest children’s book, Dragon on the Loose, celebrates Edmonton's Chinatown.
Arts + CultureLiving Here
A man in a parka rides a bicycle under a canopy of snow-covered trees on a snowy street lined with parked cars.

Cycling in a winter wonderland

Every winter, thousands of Edmontonians use their bicycles to get to ...
Living Here

Women in Edmonton’s History

Discover the stories of five remarkable women who have shaped Edmonton ...
Arts + Culture
Ten indigenous leaders, mostly women in colourful skirts, stand in a meeting room.

Gifting tradition

A few years ago when Indigenous leaders suggested giving traditional names ...
IndigenousYour City at Work

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