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  • Urban sustaina-bee-lity in downtown Edmonton

    With so many exciting upcoming projects, it’s been a busy, jam-packed summer at the office, but that doesn’t mean we don’t get the chance for some fun in-bee-tween! In July, we brought out our bells and helmets on the Urban Beekeeping Bike Tour, put on by MacEwan’s Office of Sustainability. For a day threatened by…

  • 7 fun and free (or low cost) sustainability events in Alberta this summer

    Hot summer days and Plastic Free July are upon us, and Alberta is ready. We’re known for it; as soon as the snow melts, Albertans are wearing their shorts. We embrace summer like no other province, stubbornly hanging out on restaurant patios with blankets over our legs in April. With all the natural beauty to…

  • Words from true Canadian gem Pierrette Requier

    Attendees of the 28th Annual Emerald Awards had the honour and pleasure to receive a performance from City of Edmonton’s former Poet Laureate Pierrette Requier. The following are her Words of Introduction and an attached PDF copy of her radiant poems A Round of the Seasons – La ronde des saisons. © Pierrette Requier Our job…

  • Press Release: The 28th Annual Emerald Awards celebrate another year of environment excellence in Alberta

    Our province’s EcoHeroes receive prestigious awards. JUNE 4, 2019 EDMONTON, AB – Hopeful finalists, community partners and sponsors, volunteers, and other members of the community joined the Alberta Emerald Foundation for the announcement of the 28th Annual Emerald Awards today. The award itself, designed and created by onetwosix design based in Edmonton, is fantastically aligned…

  • ALBERTA EMERALD FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 
THIS YEAR’S EMERALD AWARD FINALISTS

    Since 1992, the Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF) has recognized and celebrated our province’s environmental achievements through the Emerald Awards. On March 29, the AEF was joined by sponsor Shell Canada Ltd and a collection of this year’s nominees for the 28th Annual Emerald Awards Finalists Announcement. “We are the only awards program in Canada that…

  • 5 ways to make sure your holiday season is eco-friendly

    The holidays bring joy to many, but can also take their toll on the environment. Here are some great ways to keep the season bright and green at the same time. 1. Choose memories over objects The holidays are a great time to reconnect with friends and family after a busy year. Remember that meaningful…