Posted on: November 4, 2016
A foreboding figure spreads his arms and a scarlet cape unfurls, striking against the shadowy walls of his castle while ghostly minions swirl around him. This is Dracula as told by Alberta Ballet. And as far as dramatic spectacles go, this one is breath taking. Moody and gothic, the suspense
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Posted on: September 28, 2016
My four year old stands on the sturdy Muskoka chairs ringing the (unlit!) campfire and shouts “I love you nature!” Not to be out done, the seven year old performs a jumping high kick and channels his inner rock god with a screechy “Thank you ELK ISLAND!” Thankfully there are
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Posted on: August 17, 2016
Yes you can make a vacation out of a weekend getaway! Here’s how to make the most with only 48 Hours of Fun in Sylvan Lake. For parents with memories of carefree good times at the sleepy lakeside town, Sylvan Lake holds some pleasant family fun surprises. Don’t get me
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Posted on: June 13, 2016
Giant inflatables for them, climate controlled for you, mini golf for everyone! A Fun Dome Birthday Party is a can’t lose proposition. After a brief hiatus from drop in play hours to focus on parties, the Fun Dome has reintroduced drop in play, and my kids are thrilled. Where else can
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Posted on: December 25, 2015
I’ll admit, I have never solved a Rubik’s Cube. I have pulled the coloured square stickers off and put them back in an attempt to make it look like I solved it, but…it was all a lie. The videos of the “super solvers” then, in the Beyond Rubik’s Cube exhibit
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Posted on: December 1, 2015
The aptly named “Serenity Room” of the KurSpa at the Sparkling Hill Resort is silent as I stand alone by the window. The room is dark save the moonbeams from the one day shy of a full moon. I feel transfixed by the lights I see casting a reflection in
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Posted on: October 26, 2015
Do you believe in ghosts? I haven’t personally had any otherworldly experiences, but I’m definitely intrigued by all of it. Something about this spooky time of year seems to beg for a good old fashioned “Haunted Edmonton” ghost story. We’ve got 10 of ’em, and saved the creepiest for last!
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Posted on: September 4, 2015
We’ve had lots of summer fun over the years splashing in the fountains in front of the Legislature. This year, there is even more to do just up the hill at the new Federal Building! You may have heard a little something about the expenditure of tax dollars that
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Posted on: June 29, 2015
It’s hot out. Like my laundry develops a musty, gaggy smell if I don’t transfer it to the dryer immediately. Like the bread on my counter sprouts mold as I am still putting groceries away. Like my poor dog who does not get a haircut every 6-8 weeks like the groomer recommends (really?
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Posted on: January 15, 2015
One of the things we Edmontonians love to brag about is the impressive amount of parkland we have in the River Valley and through the various ravines. It is pretty great: we have more green space than Central Park! And the sunny autumn we are lucky enough to be in
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