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Author of the article: Jenny Feniak Publishing date: Feb 20, 2021  •  March 17, 2021  •  4 minute read  •  Spencer Gnida is the founder of the Edmonton Plant Club wearing the club's t-shirt created after a design competition from club members. Photo by Ed Kaiser /Postmedia Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Windows glowing pink and purple with grow lights have been popping up along our streets. Plant departments in big box ...

Article content EDMONTON — When the opposition isn’t accusing Alberta Premier Jason Kenney of being a dictator, it is demanding that he act like one by booting from caucus two backbenchers who are critical of the government’s COVID-19 policies. Not for being critical in the way the NDP is, of course, but for opposing health restrictions. This is the same NDP that has called Kenney “the most undemocratic premier” in Alberta’s history and has accused him of multiple power grabs. Yet somehow, squashing dissent from backbenchers is acceptable. We apologize, but this video has failed t...

Article content A local stable owner is urging the Alberta government to allow group horse riding lessons, arguing the activity already adheres to social distancing measures. Tricia Dahms, owner of Sandridge Stables outside of Sherwood Park, launched an online petition at the end of January urging the government to allow group horse riding lessons. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or 'It's extremely safe': Edmonton stable owner petitioning province to loosen horseback group ride rules Back to video “We know that we can do these kinds of lessons...

Article content At least two St. Albert fire chiefs “jumped queue” and received COVID-19 vaccinations meant for frontline paramedic firefighters, says IAFF Local 2130. Warren Gresik, president of the union which represents 116 members, says some witnessed top brass at vaccination clinics or were part of conversations where it was made clear administrators got the jab. While many fire departments have a single fire chief, St. Albert has seven: one top chief, five deputy chiefs, and one assistant chief. Two of the deputies are temporary positions because of the pandemic. Gresik did no...

A years-long fight to stop a high-voltage transmission line through a residential neighbourhood in west Edmonton appears to be over.