BMC E-News
This Month’s PDF
Columns
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McCauley Community League Update
Happy New Year, McCauley!
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Around the Rink
A Busy Couple of Months at the Rink
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BoyleBits
Housing and Compassion
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Dining Out
Dining Out - Yet Dining In
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Keri’s Corner
The Heart of the Matter
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McCauley Musings
Housing & Social Justice
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Editor’s Notes
February 2015
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Inside Out
Back Flow Valves; Permaculture Diversity
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Ability and Community
The Joys of Cooperative Living
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Something Funny
Something Funny
Letters
Ambrose Place Opens
A long-awaited housing facility to address Aboriginal housing needs is now operating in McCauley.
Inside this month
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A Busy Couple of Months at the Rink
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Winter Warmers Heating Up McCauley
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Old Remand Centre Gym Used as Overflow Shelter
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The Winds of Change - Web Feature
There is new construction all over McCauley, and it is for the betterment of the neighbourhood.
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Interesting Encounter at Churchill LRT Station - Web Feature
Did she really understand what he was saying, or pretending so she could get away safely?
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Living in Tight Spaces: A Survival Guide
Some tips on how to manage to maintain one’s emotional health in a cramped environment.
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Community Garden Projects
An update on the many community garden projects in the area.
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Heart of the City 2015
The countdown is on to the next Heart of the City Music and Arts Festival!
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Another Month of Fun
From cooking classes to basketball, there are many weekly activities from which to choose.
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Soup’s On, and a Smile for Dinner
Ambrose Place and the SMILE Dinner are two examples of how people care about others in this area.
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Keep Your Sidewalks Clear - Web Feature
It doesn’t matter how you get it done – public sidewalks in front of your house must be cleared within 48 hours of a snowfall.
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Quarters Arts: Culture, Community
The Quarters is filled with a rich culture of arts and neighbours.
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Opinion: Freedoms or Fear?
Freedoms are so important that we must be willing to stand up and make sacrifices for them.
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There’s No Place Like Home
Social housing, when done properly, is a safe, effective way to end homelessness.
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E4C A Godsend for Housing Those With Special Needs
Living with a mental illness can be a very difficult thing. One of the most essential aspects of recovery from it is proper housing. I can honestly say that finding a home in McCauley which was supported by the Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation (E4C) has saved my life.
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Community Dialogue Falters
A community dialogue on November 29, organized by the McCauley Community League, was intended to discuss several contentious issues happening in McCauley, but did not go off as expected.
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New Market Housing for McCauley
A new building in McCauley is going to combine a veterinary clinic, pharmacy, medical office, as well as market housing.
Neighbourhood Views
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WINTER WAGON RIDES – Horse drawn wagon rides took place around Little Italy on December 20 as part of Frostival winter events sponsored by McCauley Revitalization. Paula E. Kirman
A YOUNG HOCKEY STAR – Ten year old McCauley resident Joshua Mercredi’s picture is featured on the front page of Edmonton Hockey Magazine for Winter 2015. His team, the K of C Mustangs, won a gold medal during Minor Hockey Week last year in the Atom division (ages 9-11). His favourite hockey players are Taylor Hall and Sidney Crosby. Josh- ua’s role model is his grandpa Gary Garrison. Gary Garrison
NEW BOOK BY GARY GARRISON – Human on the Inside, by McCauley author Gary Garrison, is being published by the University of Regina Press on February 28. It is a non-fiction book about people in prison. There will be a launch on March 6 at Audrey’s Books (10702 Jasper Avenue). A full review of the book is forthcoming in the March issue of BMC News. For information about other book launches and related news, add Gary as a friend on Facebook. Supplied
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Upcoming Themes
The theme of our March 2015 issue is “Neighbours.” What are the qualities of a good neighbour? Who have been some of your best-loved or most memorable neighbours? How are you a good neighbour? Deadline: February 12, 2015. Articles should be no longer than 500 words and accompanied with photos whenever possible. Send your work to: editor@bmcnews.org.