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City officials say they are committed to making the deplorable Clifford Playground a safer and more accessible park for local youth sports organizations and the community at large.

Local accessibility advocate Marla Smith shares her experience trying to navigate businesses and services in Edmonton with her two service dogs, Kuno and Chesny.

Central Social Hall downtown celebrated a special birthday party Sunday in recognition of a beloved Edmonton service dog.

Marla Smith and her service dog Kuno like to spend time doing things around the city, so shes not very happy about being left at Rogers Place last Friday with no ride.

The Hillsboro Herald is a Community paper written by local citizens.

Clifford Park is a few streets over from the area known as Mass and Cass. Last winter, the city broke down encampments around the intersection and got many people clean and into stable housing. But over the months, what was removed has been returning,  and residents say the challenges there are continuing to spill out into surrounding neighborhoods.

Thousands of athletes will run through 20 Portland neighborhoods as the Portland Marathon turns 50 this Sunday.

From tragedy to inspiration, a Minnesota boy who lost his leg in a boating accident two years ago is now starting to make waves as a rower.

Starting Monday, the city is enhancing cleanup at the park seven days a week. Read more on Boston.com.

An Edmonton woman and her service dog are helping to ensure the venues at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival will be accessible for everyone.