When my uncle wanted help finding the grave site of a relative who died in the 1920s, I slipped into sleuthing mode. This relative was three when he … [Read More...]
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Engagement
Peacemaking Circles – Part II
by Dianna BennettCommunity Engagement using Peacemaking Circles is not a novel concept, us European types are just slow learners. Circles have been … [Read More...]
Creative Change
Art Alley making its mark on streetscape and street life
Street Art is alive and well in Red Deer, Alberta. The Art Alley project continues this year after being a big hit in our city last year. Art Alley is … [Read More...]
Me & my big hair love the nightlife
Alicia Bridges sang in the days of disco, “I want to go where the people dance.” Once upon a disco ball (and overly high hair), I did just … [Read More...]
Places and Spaces
Keep calm and drive on
Keep calm and drive on!Some streets are unwelcoming. The worst for me was an RV park on the Colorado River. To get to our site, we drove over 11 extra-high speed bumps (I counted) and one scary spike strip. The park wanted our patronage but obviously … [Read More...]
Urban densification: fan or pan?
Urban densification: fan or pan?I have mixed feelings about growing up. I’m not talking about my emotional state or my height but about cities. Like it or not, our cities are expanding upwards.As a childfree woman with few ties besides a partner and … [Read More...]