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The View From Where
The View from Where is an exhibit at the UofA FAB Gallery Second floor, running until November 5.
Artist alissa rossi uses her experience of the boreal forest of British Columbia and western Alberta to explore how global extractive capitalism and the ongoing climate crisis manifest on a local level.
rossi grew up in the Fraser Valley in BC with a family whose income was directly connected to the forestry industry. She spent her childhood summers in the Chilcotin-Caribou where mountain pine beetle adapted their behaviour leading to the destruction of much of BC’s pine forest.
Her work counters the human- and western-centric ideas of the Anthropocene—a name for the current geological era marked by human activity—where she explores how the human, the technological, and the ecological are not separate from but deeply enmeshed with each other.
She proposes a view of ecology that sees humans and our technologies not as separate from and superior to the ecological world, but as one of several forces that shape it, a view from which we might more successfully negotiate the ongoing and cataclysmic shifts in climate.
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Climate change and the environmental degradation that follows in its wake are complex issues that are explored in the visual art and print making exhibition called Transitional Impressions: Visualizing Environmental Change.
The exhibition runs until November 5, at the University of Alberta FAB Gallery on the main floor and features the work of artists Sean Caulfield, Sue Colberg, Jill Ho-You, Heather Leier, Kiona Ligtvoet, Tara Manyfingers, and Jewel Shaw.
Many of the complex questions raised in current environmental discourse can be difficult to capture in scientific data or everyday language. The artists tried to articulate the sense of anxiety, loss and uncertainty we might be feeling as well as feelings of hope for positive change. They hope their art can help create a fuller picture of what environmental change means to Canadians.
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New On-demand service app for St. Albert Transit “book a bus”
There’s a new on-demand service app for St. Albert Transit and it’s effective September 18, 2022.
It will replace the current On-Demand Transit: Rider App. The On-demand service hours will remain the same for weekday evenings, Saturday evenings, Sundays and statutory holidays.
It’s available on both Android and iPhone platforms. You’ll be able to book trips in advance through the new app, online at ridestat.ca, or over the phone at 780-418-6060.
Current users of the On-Demand Transit: Rider App will need to download the new Book-A-Bus app and create a new account to take advantage of on-demand buses, push notifications and text messages, personal search results, and favourite locations
You can visit ridestat.ca for more information
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Recently, I broke several pairs of shoes, leading me to wonder about what kind of advice for buying shoes there is on the internet. Here’s a smattering of what I found from the REI website.
Think about where you plan to walk most of the time. Then narrow your walking shoe choice based on that place. As I was looking at REI’s advice, they have three categories: road-running shoes, hiking shoes, and trail-running shoes, but there are a plethora of other good walking shoes out there, so splash about and see what suits you.
The experts at REI suggest that when you’re considering any walking shoes, you should focus on these factors:
Stability: lateral support: a shoe that you can’t bend or twist easily is what you’re looking for.Cushioning, andFitThey also point out that fit supersedes all other considerations: technology, reviews, fashion or recommendations from friends. A proper fit helps prevent bruised toenails and heel blisters, as well as more serious foot problems. Buying a shoe that fits you well is the best way to end up with a shoe that’ll keep you and your feet happy forever.
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How to walk in the heat
You’ll have noted it’s quite hot outside so here’s some tips for enjoying your walking during the summer.
· Avoid the heat of the day by walking before 10AM or after 6PM.
· Walking where there’s tree cover provides shade and makes your walk much cooler. Keep in mind that direct sunlight can make the temperature feel up to fifteen degrees hotter.
· Light-coloured clothing and hats can shield you from ultraviolet rays, but remember to keep your arms and legs covered regardless of what you’re wearing.
· Be sure that whatever you wear wicks away moisture.
· Drink water a few hours before you walk and then during your walk. Do so by carrying a bottle with a mix of ice and water
· Take regular sips - six to eight ounces of water every fifteen minutes are recommended.
· Consider making a shirt, bandana or hat damp before you go walking
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Active Transpo options
If you’ve ever wanted to try out active transportation options, there’s never been a better time in Edmonton.
First, there’s bike lanes so you can feel secure whilst transporting yourself about
Second, there’s bike-share-ebikes so if you don’t have a bike, but do have a way to access the ebikes you’re golden
Third, there’s scooters, which can make the both the first and last miles of your trip very fun
Fourth, the funicular gives you easy access in and out of the river valley
Fifth, ebikes are generally are on the uptick so if you have children with whom you are cycling, have health issues or even other cargo, the ebikes help make getting around easier
Sixth, if you are more of an acoustic bike rider, there’s still options for carrying children and gear galore. Check out the wide array of trailers, luggage racks and paniers that are available.
Seventh, there’s no reason you need to stick with one mode of transportation. Consider multi-modal options. For instance, you could drive, walk, or bus part of your journey, then hop on a shared bike or scooter for the rest of the distance.
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Rainy day riders
If you’re trying to bike about and are disheartened by all the rain, fear not transpo-fans.
Consider installing fenders on your bike. Not every bike comes with them and these spiffy bits of plastic cover the wheels and prevent spatter from the road and water from your wheels drenching your feet and legs.
I’m not saying you won’t get wet if you install fenders, but you will have a sporting chance at keeping dry for a bit longer.
There are other handy bits of gear for riding in the rain, but you must balance the convenience of not getting wet with the sweat that will accumulate under whatever rain gear you choose. Often, it’s far better to get booties or wrap your feet in plastic bags, and bring a change of clothes for when you arrive wherever you’re going.
One last bit of advice, stay away from the puddles, as you cannot easily gauge the depth of the puddle and a pothole that could jettison you off your bike.
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It’s celebration time, active transpo folks!
The Edmonton Bike Coalition is holding a family-friendly celebration & bike protest on Saturday, June 18, at noon located at 101 Avenue & 75 Street.
The event is focused on the concept plans for the 101 Avenue Streetscape project released in March 2022.
Overall the plans are an improvement over the existing state of 101 avenue but there are better designs elsewhere that would fit much better!
Join the Edmonton Bike Coalition on Saturday at noon at 101 Avenue & 75 Street to showcase Edmonton’s desires for a safe, equitable and active transportation-oriented city.
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Imagine a civic plaza connected to a pedestrian walkway running to the Ribbon of Steel in Edmonton! Or, just think back to that marvelous Open Street Festival we had a few years back on Jasper and times that by 365 days! What bliss!
The potential is high for Edmontonians to be able to walk along streets, glance in shop windows, get food, drinks, or library books and then cool off by wading in the either City Hall pool or the Alberta Legislature Pool.
However, more information is being gathered for how to make a pedestrianized corridor from 99th Street to 103rd Street or extend it even further to 109 Street as we speak. It would create a pedestrian space that piggybacks off of the closure of 102 Avenue.
Changing the space to one slated for pedestrians adheres to city policy, creates a vital, safe place for all manners of citizens to do active transportation and addresses the City of Edmonton’s Climate Emergency goals.
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If you’ve ever been to a vibrant city core, where you can walk along streets, glance in shop windows, stop to get food or drinks or library books you put on hold along the way, then wind up with a quick cool down by wading in a pool, wait no longer, this could happen in your city!
Edmonton’s city council is considering turning part of 102nd Avenue downtown into a pedestrian-focused corridor. Sadly, the current plan is to eventually reopen one lane to eastbound vehicle traffic. But a new report in front of council suggests that a pedestrianized corridor run from 99th Street to 103rd Street, creating a pedestrian space piggybacking off of the closure of 102 Avenue from when the Valley Line LRT was constructed.
Changing the space to one slated for pedestrians adheres to city policy, and creates a vital, safe place for all manners of citizens to do active transportation.
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Sign up to help provide a snapshot of cycling in Canada between June 7 and 12, 2022. Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo provides a glimpse of what cycling looks like in communities across Canada, at the same time and the same way, year over year.
The Sondo Vélo/Pedal Poll is open to everyone. They invite and encourage people to participate and count other people on bikes. The group identify the important cycling routes for that community, identify specific locations on those routes, and then create a counts schedule for volunteers to cover a full day of counting.
This year there are 30 Focus Communities and one of them is Edmonton! By increasing the number of Focus Communities everyone gets a better picture of cycling in Canada for 2022. The results will also help grow the poll in 2023 and beyond.
Sign up at https://www.velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll/
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The Alberta Bike Swap returns to Edmonton, May 14, 2022
Although called a bike swap, it’s more like a community-based bicycle buy, sell, and donate event focused on getting people on bikes. Think of it as a bicycle-oriented consignment store.
The donated bikes are checked for rideability and their serial numbers are recorded.
If you’re consigning a bike, the team will sell it for you and mail you a cheque or e-transfer, but if your bike doesn’t sell, you’ll have to pick it up
Remember, it’s this Saturday, May 14, 2022, located at the MacEwan University - City Centre 107 Street Underground Parkade
If you’re consigning your bike, bring it between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The doors open for purchasing bikes at 2:30 and the event runs to 4 p.m.
If you’re just donating it, you can do that at anytime between 8 and 3 p.m. May 14, 2022
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Researchers have found that some recovered patients are left with cognitive and mental health issues including brain fog, trouble remembering words, and PTSD.
Source: https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cognitive-impairment-from-severe-covid-19-equivalent-to-20-years-of-ageing-study-finds
Produced by Saveta Cartwright
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Alberta Health Services, along with the University of Alberta, is conducting the first large-scale survey on the impacts of long COVID in the province.
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/long-covid-alberta-search-for-answers-1.6439672
Produced by Saveta Cartwright.
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Summer Streets Return to Edmonton
Hey there, active transpo listeners! Mobility lanes have returned starting the week of April 25! That means that vehicle lanes are converted for people to use for physical activity and we can bike, scoot, and roll comfortably in a separated lane. The speed limit on the adjacent roadway is reduced to 40 km/h where the lane is not separated by a median.
This program began in 2020 to ensure we had sufficient space to move during the lockdown but returns as part of a broader Summer Streets Program to make streets generally safer and more livable for everyone.
The Summer Streets Program supports active modes of travel so everyone can discover Edmonton and enjoy the summer outdoors.
The Summer Street locations for 2022 include the ever popular Victoria Park Hill Road, Saskatchewan Drive from 109 Street to west of 104 Street and 104 Street, from Saskatchewan drive south to 78 Avenue.
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On Wednesday, April 20 Alberta reported a total of 6,125 covid 19 cases. 1,126 people are in the hospital with covid 19 and 43 people are in the ICU. These are all numbers reported by the government during its weekly update over a 7 day period
Dr. Hinshaw on April 13 recommends masking when appropriate in indoor settings.
Waste Water levels of ba.2 are high but below the ba.1 peak except in Edmonton where levels are close to the ba.1 peak according to health minister Jason copping
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Update on the 102 Avenida das bicicletas
Hey there Active Transpo fans, the 102 Avenida das bicicletas will be reconnected!
By the end of April EPCOR will widen both the existing sidewalk on the north side of 102 Avenida and the east side of the 116 Street sidewalk. These changes make a slow, shared-use sidewalk for cyclists and pedestrians.
Note there will be a couple of days of sidewalk closures to widen the sidewalks and relocate a street light pole but there’ll be people with flags re-routing cyclists and pedestrians around the work area.
These changes to the existing detour were brought to you by the Oliver Community League and Paths for People
And, if you’re interested in, and have something to say about active transportation in Edmonton, City Council's Urban Planning Committee is discussing a report on April 26 regarding how active and public transportation user accommodation during construction disruptions.
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The fourth round of a cross-sectional monitoring survey on the impacts of COVID-19 on mental health in Canada in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) shows Albertans, versus the rest of Canadians, have experienced higher rates of mental health deterioration since the onset of the pandemic. A higher proportion of Albertans have increased use of substances as a way to cope during the pandemic.
Source: https://cmha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Key-findings-summary-UBC-round-4-Final.pdf.
Produced by Saveta Cartwright.
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This week Alberta reported 6,181 covid 19 cases over a 7-day span. 1,053 people are in the hospital with covid 19 and 48 are in the ICU. There are 4,141 deaths to this date. This is all from April 5 to the 11th.
The province also received 100,000 doses of the novavax vaccine and is available for albertans 18 years or older
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