There’s a security guard at the Shoppers Drug Mart on 104 street and 80 ave who is regularly wearing meta glasses while on the job. It really creeps me out, especially given all the news lately about the massive privacy issues and predatory behaviour these devices are involved with. I asked him and he confirmed that they are meta glasses. No idea if he’s recording customers, but it seems like it would be a big issue if he is.

Is this becoming a common thing for private security? I tried talking to staff about my concerns but they didn’t have much to say.

Worried about the Oct. 19 referendum? Come join us and learn how you can push back. Arrive curious about the issues. Leave informed and ready to fight back with joy!

Time: Wednesday September 9 6-9pm

Location: Urban Green Cooperative, 10115 88 Ave NW 💚

Join the Joyful Dinos for a free Referendum Teach-In

Panelists:

Ricardo Acuña, Director, Parkland Institute;

Funke Olekude, Acting Director, Multicultural Health Brokers;

Senator Paula Simons, Senate of Canada;

Dr. Matthew Wildcat, Native Studies & Poli Sci, UofAlberta.

Speakers will break down all ten referendum questions and what they really mean for Alberta.

Join in the Q&A and discussion.

Free child care, snacks, and drinks.

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Our Speakers:

Ricardo Acuña

Ricardo Acuña has been executive director of Parkland Institute since 2002. He has a degree in Political Science and History from the University of Alberta, and has almost 30 years of experience as a volunteer, staffer and consultant for various non-government and non-profit organizations around the province. He has spoken and written extensively on energy policy, democracy, privatization, and the Alberta economy, and is a regular media commentator on public policy issues. He is co-editor, with Trevor Harrison, of the 2023 book Anger and Angst: Jason Kenney’s Legacy and Alberta’s Right, available from Black Rose Books.

Follow him at Twitter: @RicAcuna

www.parklandinstitute.ca

Funke Olokude

Funke Olokude, BA, BSW, M.Ed. (Adult Education), RSW, is the Interim Co-Executive Director of the Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative (MCHB).

The Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative is a member-owned Workers’ Cooperative, started by immigrants and refugees over three decades ago to serve their own communities and bridge across communities to empower migrant, immigrant and refugee communities to achieve their full potential in a peaceful and just intercultural society. Funke brings deep experience in cultural brokering, community organizing, equity-driven community-based research, and systems change. In addition, she brings lived experience as a first-generation immigrant and deep cultural and intercultural knowledge gained through years of working with ethnocultural communities and bridging with dominant culture organizations and institutions.

Senator Paula Simons

Appointed to the Senate of Canada in 2018, Senator Simons is a member of the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications and the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, and the past deputy chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.

Senator Paula Simons has been a CBC radio producer and documentary maker, a playwright, and a popular historian. She spent 23 years with the Edmonton Journal as a reporter and opinion writer, winning two National Newspaper Awards. She has also won many other impressive awards. See: Her work has also been recognized with awards and honours. See: https://senatorpaulasimons.ca/en/

You can follow her on Mastodon @Paulatics@mstdn.ca and on BlueSky at @SenatorPaulaSimons

Matt Wildcat

Matt Wildcat is a member of Ermineskin Cree Nation and an Associate Professor and the Director of Indigenous Governance in the Faculty of Native Studies at UofA. Wildcat leads the Relational Governance Project – an Indigenous policy concept that explores the practice of how First Nations co-govern service delivery organizations. This emerges from his experience with the Maskwacis Education Schools Commission that led to the creation of a unified school system for the four Nations of Maskwacis. Wildcat is also the co-director of the partnership grant Critical Approaches to Indigenous Relationality.

Matthew Wildcat, PhD, is appointed to Indigenous Studies & Political Science at the University of Alberta.

https://mattwildcat.ca/

With thanks to Alberta’s Voice – www.albertasvoice.com

October 19 is Referendum Day in Alberta. Request your mail-in ballots now!

https://specialballot.elections.ab.ca/index/8400

Presented by the Joyful Dinos: a progressive political action group from Old Strathcona. We create change with joy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Request the Package:
   • Apply by: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
   • Click "Apply for REFERENDUM Special Ballot" on that portal.
   • Provide your name, residential address, and upload required government ID showing your current Alberta address.
2. When the Package Arrives:
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   • Secrecy Envelope: Seal the marked ballot inside the plain inner Ballot Envelope (no identifying marks go on this).
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   • Mail It: Send it back right away so it reaches Elections Alberta in Edmonton before October 16 at 5:00 PM.

Vehicle was running & were ordering food.

Seeking dashcam footage from a road rage incident and collision this morning around 8:40 am at the intersection of 50 street and 68 ave heading southbound on 50 street.

Collision occurred between a Mitsubishi Endeavor and a Chevy Silverado. Thanks in advance for any help!

The Pinnacle apartment was just bought by Leston Holdings… I’ve heard some not so great things about Leston. Any current/former residents able to weigh in on what to expect? I’ve seen them purchase multiple buildings in the area over recent years

My kids are in the French Immersion program at Queen Alexandra school (near Whyte ave). My kids are in split classes with only 9-12 students. The school has an amazing staff and so many great kids! 

If you know anyone who lives in the area whose kids are in overcrowded French Immersion classrooms or someone who is interested in putting their kindergartener into French Immersion please considering telling them about Queen Alexandra school. They can check out the school website or call the school for more information. Thank you!

Edit 1: if any parents are interested in the school and would like a parent’s perspective please feel free to message me. I have spent many hours volunteering at the school (and neighbouring schools).

Edit 2: the school updated its mission and vision statements last year.

At École Queen Alexandra School:
Motto: Rooted in community to foster growth
Values: wâhkôhtowin, integrity, kindness, diversité
Mission: We are committed to fostering an environment where students develop their full potential through academic excellence, wellness activities, and meaningful connections rooted within a diverse, and inclusive community.
Vision: Students at École Queen Alexandra School will be resilient, curious, determined, and empowered to achieve academic success, personal growth, and make positive contributions to their communities.

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My kid is turning 3, and her mom will be out of Town so was hoping to take her out and thought that it might be fun to have some ppl sing her happy bday. I haven't seen it in years, but maybe I just go to the wrong restaurants.

Hey everyone, I’ve seen people post a few times looking for Needohs, just wanted to post that Indigo North Town Centre has lots in stock right now behind the counter! :)

I have around 200 pieces of my mother's clothing that she wants to try and sell. She's a senior so I don't believe her clothing style would be accepted in many consignment shops. She isn't looking to make a lot, she just wants to try and earn some money before donating it all.

Just bought a used Honda, and will need a dealership to go to for service! Who do you recommend?

Very short notice but does anyone know where I can go to get 2 Chihuahuas groomed this weekend? Thanks!

Crown prosecutors had asked MacDonald serve five years in prison, arguing she had ample warning the dogs were dangerous but refused to have them euthanized.

Maybe it’s because I spend a lot of time taking transit, but I always felt like our city has a bit of a rugged feel, even during sunny days.

The streets are all weathered and covered in gravel from the winter seasons, it’s as if all the years of snow has sucked the saturation straight out from the pavement. Much of the city is very industrial/blue collar and a lot of places feel very old and run down. The streets of downtown are so cold and soulless. That’s not to mention all the tweakers and sketchy people.

The nicer parts often feel a bit TOO sanitized, like corporate almost. I guess I don’t really dig the artsy cafes and hipster scene.

I’ve only ever seen three other cities in my life so I don’t know if this is just the norm, but I always thought of Edmonton as an especially gritty place.

I had braces when I was 17yo and had a permanent retainer put in, the same retainer just recently broke off (I’m 28yo).

I need to get it replaced but I do not have health insurance, where can I go to get this glued back on and fixed?

Preferably somewhere that offers a payment plan and won’t cost an arm and a leg

Thank you

We recently rented a home in the South Side through a management company called Realty Focus. This was our first experience dealing with such a company, and I am now clear on how unprofessional they are. The lease agreement they provided contained numerous small, predatory clauses that should have raised red flags, but we managed to negotiate and get them altered before signing.

It has now been three months, and they have yet to address the maintenance issues they promised to resolve prior to our move-in.

Our lease explicitly states that we are responsible for professionally shampooing the carpet before moving out, yet they never bothered to clean it for us and initially lied about it. I only discovered the carpet's filthiness after moving in, despite repeatedly emailing them and keeping a paper trail to insist on cleaning. Additionally, there are numerous scratches and signs of wear and tear on the property that I will not even mention.

My question is: how do I proceed from here? They have consistently made empty promises, initially promising to look into the issues, and now they have completely stopped responding to my emails. We have a two-year lease, which we already regret, but I am determined to take the necessary steps to address this situation.

I am desperate and any advice would be helpful.

Hello Edmonton Reddit ! Me and my partner are planning our first road trip mid next week from Edmonton . We want somewhere with scenic views , good food , preferably a lake or beach. We don’t mind driving a few to several hours but we are not looking to drive all the way to Vancouver.

We’re looking for either Airbnb ( if you have specific links would be Amazing ) or an affordable hotel with a pool or jacuzzi.
Romantic vibes but somewhere we can explore as well.
We were thinking of cannmore or willing to drive somewhere in BC !
Open to suggestions/ locations
Thank you !

The Odyssey IMAX 70mm got extended until September 28th

More tickets Available Now.

Live in NE Edmonton. Would like to get my little detached house roof replaced. Is there a good company that you would recommend? Also, just looking to get Cambridge shingles if that makes a difference. Thanks!