Smoke detectors were unplugged and missing in the home of an Edmonton military mom accused of arson, attempted murder
Three smoke detectors were uninstalled during a house fire at the home of an Edmonton soldier on trial for arson and attempted murder of her three children, says an expert witness in a court trial.
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Art by Atredies: When Words Are Not Enough
Bishop created her first self-portrait at a time when she felt isolated. “This is like after like the initial panic of like, okay, Who am I, what I’m doing… just really feeling like the fog clouds of depression. I was in a bad place of just trying to figure out what to do in life,…
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MACEWAN CAREER AND EXPERIENCE DEPARTMENT OFFERS INSIGHTS TO STUDENT JOB-SEEKERS
In July, 6.8% of Canada’s labour force could not find work. And in August, Canada eliminated 40,000 jobs. It is scary news for students about to graduate and join the labour force. Knowing how to reposition oneself to increase the chances of being hired may be the only way to gain an edge in today’s…
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How Edmonton Immigrants are Preserving Culture and Identity
Today’s society emphasizes uniqueness. It starts at birth, with parents seeking names that make their children stand out. Famous examples include Blue Ivy, Saint, True, and X Æ A-12. In addition, ability grouping at schools, television shows, music, and fashion encourage individuality. Although standing out has many benefits, social issues such as prejudice and discrimination…
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How Much Screen Time Should I Allow my Child?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children under two are not exposed to screen time because it can result in speech deficits (Pappas, 2020). Similarly, The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends a screen time of one hour per day in early childhood (Rathus et al., 2021). However, there is not enough research to support…
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To Serve and To Protect
(Written for print) When two locals, Michael Dronyk and Lucas Kowalski, found themselves with RCMP officers pointing guns at their heads on Feb. 5, 2022, it was not quite the day they had imagined for themselves. According to Dronyk, “they just started like yelling at us… it was very surreal, you know what I’m saying?…
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YOUR TUITION COVERS THIS
At the start of fall term, I found myself needing therapy, and after shopping around for a therapist, I quickly realized how broke I was. After speaking with a psychologist at MacEwan University’s Counsellor, Wellness and Psychological Services, I discovered that I could afford therapy. It may not be news that you have a Canada…
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REVIEW: EMILY IN PARIS SEASON TWO—THE DRAMA CONTINUES
For many Netflix lovers, part of the joys of the recent holiday season extended beyond watching our favourite Christmas movies for the hundredth time. It included looking forward to season two of Emily in Paris. Between the pandemic, lockdowns, and travel restrictions that plagued most of the last two years, season one of Emily in Paris was a…
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EVERY CLOUD HAS ITS SILVER LINING, EVEN WHEN IT’S THE COVID PANDEMIC
“Unprecedented times” is one of the most popular phrases associated with the COVID pandemic. It is challenging to look beyond what is in an effort to see what could be in a pandemic. How can such dark clouds carry a silver lining? Speaking with some students from different MacEwan University departments, we were pleased to see the poise and…
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GRADUATING DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC
Sixty-three thousand people in Canada lost their jobs in December of 2020, according to Craig Wong’s CTV News article published on Jan. 8. Wong also stated that it was the worst downturn of the job market since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. MacEwan University graduating and recently graduated students are asking “what next.” After the 2014…
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