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Rebecca Lappa

11 Music: one
woman’s vision
Who is Rhea March?

15 Coping with loss

Bereavement, grief and
how to cope
BY KIMBERLEY MILES AND CAITLYN SWEET

17 A true cultural
experience
Frank Spinelli

22 Community profile:
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Quarterly
Connections
Quarterly Connections highlights events hosted by Alternative Trends – our
connections every quarter. We created our events to connect with friends, clients, and
more friends.
In recent years we have partnered up with organizations such as The Ivory Club,
Icon Hair, The Edmonton Valley Zoo Society, and most recently The City of Edmonton
to co-host events.
The events are always very different. We’ve never chosen the same venue twice but
the commonality is the people. In the past four years, our followers have grown from
hundreds to thousands.
Alternative Trends is proud to announce that 2010 will mark our five year anniver-
sary. We invite you to join us this spring: we have planned an event you won’t want to
miss.

STAY CONNECTED
We look forward to seeing you at the next Quarterly Connections event: friends
of friends getting together with one goal in mind – a great time! Please e-mail
info@alternativetrends.com if you’d like to be added to our guest list. Join Pardee
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Mixers to ensure you are invited to future parties hosted by Alternative Trends.

August 1, 2009
Icon Gallery hosted an art and fashion show
and transformed the room into the Tandoori
Hotel. Guests were heard saying, “I feel like
I’m in New York.” As the theme was Indian,
I was asked to wear a sari. I have some
amazing saris, but my mother doesn’t live
in Edmonton and I still need her to help me
at every wedding I attend – she knows how
to get it just right! When she’s not around,
my cousin Jesse helps me, but she doesn’t
live here either. Next time I’ll fly them in, I identity. When I was younger, I was some-
promise! I did wear a traditional suit that my times ashamed to wear traditional clothes,
mother’s sister-in-law (phabi phonetically but wore them out of respect for my parents
in Punjabi) in India gave me when I went to and our culture. Today I am not embarrassed,
meet her for the first time. So even though I as I am proud of my culture. I am also proud
didn’t wear a sari, I was able to honour a fam- of other cultures and love learning more
ily member in a small village far north of New about everyone I meet.
Delhi. Thank you for the suit – I love it and so We share photos from Icon’s party: the
did all the guests! room was filled with Canadians from all over
I have been fortunate enough to travel to the world. Thank you for inviting me and for
many places and I understand culture and including my culture.

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Welcome to the inaugural East Meets West

festival hosted by the Chinatown & Little
Italy Business Association and the City of
Edmonton.
This highly anticipated event is sure to
entertain audiences of all interests and all
ages. The pairing of these two distinct herit-
ages is a unique and exciting opportunity for
all Edmontonians. The positive impact that
both cultures have had on our city is highly
significant. We are proud to be a partner in
this extraordinary endeavour!
Thank you to the leaders and community
supporters of the Chinatown and Little Italy
Business Association. The contributions you
have made to our community continue to
shape our collective history and enhance
this great city. Your dedication to the preser-
vation and revitalization of culture and herit-
age in Edmonton is admirable.
On behalf of City Council and the people
of Edmonton, Alberta’s Capital City, I wel-
come everyone to what is the first, of hope-
fully many, East Meets West festivals!

Yours truly,

Stephen Mandel
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Mayor
August 18, 2009

August 22, 2009.

In 2009, the East Meets West Festival was
born – a celebration of arts, culture and en-
tertainment. Chinatown and Little Italy are
two cultures in one community. Both cultures
have strong values, different traditions, amaz-
ing food, and most of all – honor. Connecting
the two cultures shows Edmontonians that
this community is vibrant and worth invest-
ing in. Next Generation Consulting Inc. was
officially brought on board on June 2, 2009
to create and market the event, and on June
8 the name East Meets West was created.
The steering committee consisted of
representatives from the Italian community
(Teresa Spinelli), the Chinese community
(Terry Liu), the Business Revitalization Zone
(Ratan Lawrence), the City of Edmonton
(Jane Molstad), and Next Generation
Consulting Inc. (Pardee Badyal). Together
this team created an amazing event, with
everyone deserving equal credit. What was
supposed to be a small project turned into a
huge, wonderful celebration. We share pho-
tos of East Meets West with you...

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quar terlyconnections

Hair & Make-up by ICON Hair Gallery

Fashion clothing by Little Boat Fashions
Photography by Francis Tetrault
Mode Models
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 quar terlyconnec tions

Thank you to Frank Spinelli for having a

dream and for raising an amazing daughter
to carry on his legacy. Thank you to Teresa
Spinelli for recommending NGC for this im-
portant project. It was an honor and true
pleasure to work with such an amazing
team. Thank you to the event sponsors – we
couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you
to the artists; thank you to our entertainment;
thank you to the merchants; and most impor-
tantly, thank YOU for attending.

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ATidol

AT Idol 2009 – Rebecca Lappa

Twelve-year-old Rebecca Lappa was born to
perform, and singing and songwriting are
her passions. In 2009, she was the winner
of the first annual Alternative Trends Idol
competition, wowing the audience with her
performance of her original composition,
“Turned Out Wrong.”
Rebecca has been involved with music
since she was a toddler, taking music classes
at visionary college. Since she was six, she
has sung at various venues, charity events,
and competitions, including five years as a
finalist at Capital Ex’s Northern Star Talent
Search. She won the junior division of the
St. Albert Idol competition in 2008, and re-
turned in 2009 as a guest performer.
Rebecca is also a budding songwriter.
To date, she has penned 25 songs, a con-
temporary mix of pop and folk with a hint
of jazz. Rebecca expresses her thoughts and
feelings as she writes: “I feel or experience
something and when I try to express it, words
and melody come out at the same time,” says
Rebecca.
Rebecca has recorded two five-song EPs.
“Young Voice, Old Soul” features other local
musicians, demonstrating Rebecca’s consid-
erable involvement in the arts community.
As a regular performer on Sunday nights at
Hulbert’s Songwriters Stage, Rebecca was
noticed by Rhea March, who invited her to
join U22. U22 has provided Rebecca with
valuable mentorship and performance op-
portunities.
The very talented Rebecca Lappa has sto-
ries to tell and the voice to tell them.

Calling all singers

*over the age of 12

Are you a talented, emerging artist?

Do you write your own songs?
We would love to hear from you.
atidol@alternativetrends.com

Contact us on or before
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 musiconewoman’svision

Who is Rhea March

Rhea March began writing and
playing music at age twelve and
has been involved in the music
scene as a performer and pro-
moter ever since. Her biggest
passion is inspiring and encour-
aging young singer/songwriters
by providing mentorship and
credible performance opportu-
nities.
It started in 2005 when she developed and
produced a quarterly concert series for young
singer/songwriters at Riverdale Community
Hall. There she was introduced to a smatter-
ing of the astounding young talent emerging
in Edmonton. The success of the series, cou-
pled with her unshakable dedication to en-
courage young talent, was recognized with
a Governor General’s Award for outstanding
contributions to her community.
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Rhea founded and hosted Edmonton’s for a return engagement in 2009 and given ing grant from Rawlco Radio.
first and only Songwriters Stage at Hulbert’s two larger showcase stages and more time. “If you give them a little bit of help, they
cafe. Hulbert’s owner Chris Martyniuk sup- To date in 2009, U22 performers have shine,” says Rhea. “It’s magic – I love it. It
ported the stage by podcasting, simulcasting been the feature of 38 concert performanc- gives me this incredible feeling of satisfac-
and rebroadcasting the sessions twice week- es, 18 music festivals, 13 radio interviews, 15 tion to see them grow as performers.
ly to an ever-growing audience on Enigma television appearances, and 27 charitable “You can’t get better if you don’t get to
Internet Radio. events. Most recently CBC filmed a one-hour play. And if you’re going to be playing in ven-
Each week for nearly three years, highly television special featuring U22 performers ues, you have got to know what the protocol
skilled young performers flocked to Hulbert’s live on stage at the Royal Alberta Museum is – how to go in and be polished and profes-
for the chance to practice their craft in a safe during Alberta Arts Days which will air in sional.”
and nurturing environment. Hulbert’s has Spring of 2009. The only qualification for U22 is you must
since been sold, but Rhea recently relocat- There have been many notable success be under the age of 22 and genuinely inter-
ed the Songwriters Stage to the Hydeaway stories. Samantha Schultz was recently ested in writing and performing your own
– an all ages art space looking to encourage awarded a full four-year music scholarship music. The community that has developed
young artists. to Berklee in Boston. Lyra Brown won the around the program is supportive and ex-
Rhea launched U22 Music Productions Youth Category in the Ship and Anchor tensive. The performers are collaborating
in 2007, producing two radio shows for Songwriting Competition and performed at on projects, co-writing and touring together
CKUA and a series of sold-out concerts at the the 2009 Calgary Folk Music Festival. Painting – it’s wonderful to see!
Royal Alberta Museum in 2008 that paired with Ella won third place in the same compe- U22 mentorship workshops will be hap-
emerging artists with veteran performers. tition. Paul Cresey was nominated as Young pening throughout the winter. For more in-
Mentorship is the heart of this program – in- Performer of the Year by the Canadian Music formation, please visit the website at U22.ca
spiration is the soul. The U22s are mentored Association in 2008. Stephanie Bosch and or contact Rhea directly at rhea@u22.ca or
by collaborating with veteran artists. In turn, Kaley Bird both received a $10,000 record- 780-497-7919.
the U22s offer mentorship and encourage-
ment to other aspiring young artists through
live performances and by hosting U22 song-
writer workshops and festival boot camps.
Rhea says, “In the wake of massive cuts
to arts funding, it is vital that Canada’s youth
be inspired to continue pursuit of their artis-
tic goals. By providing a relevant mentorship
program that mixes credible industry infor-
mation with music and perspectives from U22
musicians, we will motivate and empower
young artistic Canadians to believe that they
really CAN consider a career in the arts.”
In 2008, U22 was invited to showcase per-
formers at the most respected festival in the
world – the Edmonton Folk Music Festival.
Over 3000 fans packed the U22 concert stage
PHOTOGRAPHY BY TRACY O’CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHY

for a concert featuring Samantha Schultz,

Michael Rault, The Vissia Sisters, and Joe
Nolan. (Joe Nolan was selected as one of
three festival performers to receive a Galaxie
Rising Star Award alongside Ridley Bent &
Little Miss Higgins.)
Festival producer Terry Wickham says, “It
was sort of an experiment in 2008. I put in
on Stage 4 which is the smallest stage and it CLOCKWISE:
swamped the stage! It was immensely popu- Kaley Bird, Stephanie Bosch,
lar and people are intrigued to see who U22 is Paul Cresey, Joe Nolan
coming up with.” The U22 Revue was invited

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Bereavement,
Grief and
How to Cope
By Kimberley Miles and Caitlyn Sweet

a t some point, everyone will experience grief and

bereavement after the death of a close friend
or loved one. It is essential that we learn how to
adapt after the loss of someone special in our
lives. First, we need to know what grief and be-
reavement are and the strategies we need to use
to cope with such a loss.

Grief
Grief is “deep poignant distress caused by or as
if by bereavement.” Grief is the natural reaction of
the human mind and body when a loved one dies,
causing chaos and upset in our lives. Healing from
grief is very much like a physical injury: it takes time
for the grieving process to complete and healing to
occur. Each person grieves in his own way and his
own pace. The grieving process must occur naturally
and must not be rushed or forced, so healing can
occur.

Bereavement
Bereavement is “to be deprived by death.”
People suffer bereavement from the loss of a
loved one. They yearn for the person to once
again be part of their lives and have difficulty
understanding how swiftly the person was
taken from them. It can take weeks, months,
and even years to adjust after losing someone
special.

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copingwithloss
Bereavement affects the human psyche, which in turn affects us
emotionally, physically, and socially. We may not want to talk to fam-
ily members or friends because of an overwhelming sense of grief
and pain. We have to learn to cope with our loss in order to heal, and
this is far from easy.
Adapting
After the loss of someone special, we must learn to adapt to life with-
out them. Grief and bereavement are an unavoidable part of life: it’s
the cost for loving others. There is emptiness within. Our hearts ache.
We experience emotional pain that seems unbearable. We believe
that the hurt and pain will never disappear. But it’s imperative to learn
to move forward – the pain will in fact ease over time. This doesn’t
mean that we will forget our loved one, but we will remember the
good times we enjoyed with them as we adapt to life without them.
How to Cope
Whether or not we have advance warning, death always seems
to catch us by surprise – we are never ready to lose the ones we
love. During the grieving process, we experience a wide range of
emotions:
• Disbelief
• Denial
• Shock
• Confusion
• An overwhelming sense of sadness
• Anger
• Yearning
• Despair
• Guilt
To cope with loss, we should expect sudden, intense, and extreme
mood swings. Be assured that these feelings are normal and a signifi-
cant part of the grieving process.
If the person who passed was very close to you, it will take time
to put the grief and bereavement behind you. Mourning and grief
help us to eventually accept death. However, the grieving process is a
very personal thing and each person has to find his own way through
it. This may include having a religious funeral, sharing the loss with
others who loved the departed person, having a celebration of the
deceased person’s life, talking to the deceased, and a range of other
coping mechanisms.
It’s imperative that you allow yourself to grieve. If not, your feel-
ings of loss will begin to control your life and there will be no healing,
...through uncertainty to new possibilities...
...through uncertainty to new possibilities...
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Registered Psychologist #3039
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which can cause severe bouts of depression and excess stress. This
can lead to emotional, mental and physical illness.
We can always remember the ones we lost. We encourage you to
talk about them and celebrate their lives rather than try to avoid the
topic altogether. The following tips can help you celebrate life: yours,
and the ones you love and have loved.
• Sit down and go through your photo albums. These treasured
memories will be with you forever. If you find you don’t have
many photos of your life experiences or of the ones you love,
then start a photo album today..Start capturing photo and video
moments you can review for years to come.
• Create a scrapbook, novel, video, audio tape, or other artistic
work that helps you work through your feelings about the loss
of your loved one. You may remember things and celebrate mo-
ments you may have otherwise forgotten.
• Visit close relatives of your loved one. The people who knew
your loved one best can share stories with you that perhaps you
didn’t know. View your loved one from new perspectives as you
learn why he was loved and cherished by others.
• Write a biography of your loved one. You are the author and
you get to write down all the things you felt were important
about his life.
• Write a letter or poem to the one you lost, telling him all of the
things you wanted to say but didn’t get a chance to share. This
may help you with closure. We also encourage you to talk to a
professional during these hard times.
How will you live your life without your loved one? How you re-
member them is your choice. We will never forget those loved ones
who leave this world before us, but eventually the pain ebbs and we
can look back on the wonderful times we spent together. The old
adage is true. Time heals.
Tips for Coping
• Always allow an outward expression of your feelings.
• Seek out others who cared for the deceased and talk
about happy memories.
• Accept death as a natural part of the circle of life.
• Avoid major lifestyle changes while grieving.
• Do not try to dull the pain with alcohol or drugs.
• Give yourself ample time to heal from your loss.
• If necessary, seek the help of your family doctor or a
mental health professional to assist you through the
grieving process.
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From the
streets of
San Pietro
al Tanagro
to the streets
of Edmonton’s
Little Italy
The Italian Centre Shop
celebrated its 50th
anniversary of serving
Edmontonians this year. Now
a retailer, wholesaler, importer,
and distributor of specialty food
products to stores and restaurants
throughout western Canada, it
all started with one man: Franco
Spinelli.
FRANCO SPINELLI.
A strong work ethic and community values
were already well ingrained in young Frank
Spinelli when he left his family home in the
rolling hills and farmlands of San Pietro al
Tanagro in southern Italy and immigrated to
Canada in 1951.
From the lush greenery of home, Frank
travelled to the icy Yukon, where he worked
in the silver mines. A 1954 back injury, and
subsequent 18-month recovery, landed him
in Edmonton. It was here the adventurous
Italian would establish what has become
one of the most enduring symbols of his na-
tive country’s culture in western Canada.
In 1959, after years of working odd
jobs, Frank and friend Remiro Zalunardo
bought a tiny store on the corner of 95th
Street and 108th Avenue, selling mainly
Italian magazines, pop, and chocolate. A
sudden surge in the local Italian population
soon found them besieged with requests for
all kinds of home-grown Italian favourites.
The following year, with a growing busi-
ness and promising future, Frank married
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Teresa proudly remembers her dad as a
man who treated everyone the same,
with courtesy and respect.
Rina Quagliarello, a hometown beauty
favoured by his mother. Frank and
Rina wasted little time starting a family
of their own. Daughter Teresa
was born on Frank’s birthday,
October 13, in 1961; her
brother Pietro followed in
1963.
It was dur-
ing this period
Franco Frank
Spinelli, led a
vigorous 1926 -
lobby to 2000
legalize home-
made wine. Working
with a group of enthu- siasts
including Calgary’s Tony
Falcone and Alberto Romano,
Frank convinced the provincial
government in 1964 to remove its
restriction on home brewing.
That same year Frank assumed full
ownership of the Italian Centre Shop. He
soon became the biggest supplier of Italian
grapes (40,000 cases in some years) and
wine-making equipment in the community.
The Italian Centre Shop was much more
than a grocery store: it was a gathering
place for churchgoers on Sundays, and
for young men who enjoyed sharing meals
and card games with Frank. The business
quickly became a local landmark – but
even that was just the beginning.
In recreating the “town square” ambi-
ence of their youth, Frank and Rina turned
their home into a popular retreat for patio
cookouts and social gatherings. Frank ex-
tended his influence into the community at
large, encouraging Italian news broadcasts
on local radio stations, arranging Italian
performers to entertain in Edmonton, and
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building relationships with local politicians
and the business community.
With ever-expanding grocery and deli
operations, separate warehouses, and two
homes, the family’s holdings were the larg-
est in the now bustling and busy neighbor-
hood that grew to become Edmonton’s
“Little Italy.”
They celebrated each year with Frank’s
traditional New Year’s Eve gala. They
shared their business, their homes, and
their family spirit with the community. Frank
indulged his passions for card games, hunt-
ing, and soccer, and as Edmonton Journal
columnist Judy Schultz once noted, almost
single-handedly managed to “turn on” all of
Edmonton to a taste of Italy.
With his retail operation in full swing,
Frank expanded as a wholesaler, develop-
ing the Unico Distribution Centre to supply
imported Italian produce and products
to stores and restaurants across western
Canada.
The Spinelli family played a tremendous
role in bringing the traditional culture of
their homeland to Alberta. Frank diligently
supported local Italian organizations; Rina
hosted the Ladies of the Holy Rosario and
the Santa Maria Goretti Parish. Their hospi-
tality embraced immigrants and locals alike.
Well-regarded, remembered and
respected, Frank Spinelli passed away, suc-
cumbing to cancer, in 2000.
Today, daughter Teresa runs the family
business, recently expanding to include
an upscale new location just south of 51
Avenue on 104A Street. They’re excited to
introduce their seventeen types of bread,
baked daily. Following in her parent’s foot-
steps, Teresa has worked with the Giovanni
Caboto Society, supported a variety of
inner-city organizations, and assisted in
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ITALIAN CENTRE – A TRUE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE, 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

developing the decorative signage and

street furniture that now characterize the
Little Italy neighborhood.
Teresa proudly remembers her dad
as a man who treated everyone the
same, with courtesy and respect. “A
while ago I hired a young man,’ she
says. “His father called to thank me for
hiring his son. He told me he had come
with his family from Chile as a refugee
when he was seventeen years old back
in the ‘70s. They came shopping at the
store and my father welcomed them.
“My father was very intuitive and
knew this family needed help; he also
understood how proud this family was.
Quietly, as they walked around the
store, my father filled a box with grocer-
ies and put it in their car.
“He was the best example I know of
the more you give, the more you get.
Today, the Italian Centre Shop is rich
with history and tradition. Its atmos-
phere is welcoming, friendly and social:
a community that believes in sharing,
caring, and comforting. When they say
their business is a cultural experience,
they mean it.

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Think of EPCOR and it’s all

about power and water, right?
But think again.

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h e r e’s a l s o t h e
Winter Olympics,
Cirque du Soleil and
wrestling.
How can that be?
EPCOR takes pride in
its commitment to support
the communities where
it operates, and has a series of sponsorships
and programs in place.
For example, in late October EPCOR’s
water treatment plant manager in Strathmore
presented a cheque for $1,711 to a 13-year-
old dancer at a local school. The money will
help the young dancer attend special train-
ing in Los Angeles. Some day, she hopes to
join Cirque du Soleil. In another community,
EPCOR funding allowed a wrestling club to
travel to a competition.
Those are just two examples. EPCOR
support stems all the way from youth in
small communities to the Vancouver 2010
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games,
where EPCOR holds Official Supplier status.
EPCOR’s Olympic involvement reflects not
only support for Canada’s podium aspira-
tions, but also a business concept of peak
performance. It is this spirit of excellence that
the company seeks to spread throughout the
communities where it operates.
Here’s a quick look at some of EPCOR’s
community involvement programs.
Over four years, EPCOR has awarded
almost $195,000 to 30 young people dem-
onstrating excellence in arts and culture
as well as 29 community sports programs
through its Road to Champions Program.
The initiative was developed in conjunction
with EPCOR’s involvement in the Vancouver
2010 Olympics, and was delivered each year
in communities across EPCOR’s regions.
A local community review panel made the
award selections.
In conjunction with GE, EPCOR presents
Gold Medal Plates dinners in major cities
across Canada. These culinary competitions
feature some of the top chefs in the coun-
try, and support Canadian athletes in their
medal quest. Funds raised from Gold Medal
Plates are divided between the Canadian
Olympic Foundation’s two initiatives: Own
the Podium 2010 and Road to Excellence,
supporting winter and summer athletes.
At its home base in Edmonton, EPCOR
has been a long-time supporter of a variety
of organizations and events, including the
Citadel Theatre, the Telus World of Science,
and the Canadian Finals Rodeo.
Its presence is felt in a number of areas,
from sports to education to culture. At the
grassroots level, EPCOR participates in local
summer festivals such as NextFest and The
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epcor:communit yprofile
Works. In cooperation with the Edmonton
International Street Performers Festival,
EPCOR sponsors Comedy Cares, a program
under which performers take their acts to
hospitals and long-term care facilities in
Alberta and BC.
EPCOR supports community volunteer-
ism through sponsorship of the Edmonton
Timeraiser event. The Timeraiser is a silent
auction with a twist: instead of bidding
money, participants bid volunteer hours to
community agencies that need their skills
and energy. This year’s event saw a total of
4,145 volunteer hours pledged to community
agencies and over $12,000 invested in the ca-
reers of local emerging artists who received
fair market value for their art.
EPCOR encourages volunteerism among
its employees through its support of the
United Way, as well as a program that recog-
nizes the volunteer hours they contribute to a
charity or organization with a donation.
EPCOR’s investment in the community is far-
reaching. It is shaped by a desire to be a good
neighbour and a responsible citizen, and a
commitment to help create healthy, vibrant
communities.
(Please note that all requests for sup-port must
be received through EPCOR’s online applica-
tion system at www.epcor.ca/citizenship.)
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We encourage you to share your tasty treats with us. Delicious

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 t ast y treats

The origins and myths of pasta can be TERIYAKI CHICKEN UDON • ½ tsp paprika
glamorously debated. Some versions Ingredients: How to prepare:
start with Marco Polo in 1295, bringing • 400 g fresh udon noodles (serving two) • use the empty pot that is still warm
home samples from China. In his twenty- • 1 cup chicken, sliced (breast) or from your macaroni
year journey he brought home a variety shredded (skinless thigh) • on low, melt butter, adding flour
of spices and noodles, but arguably not • 1 tbsp oil slowly, and whisk
made of durum wheat. The Japanese • 1 tsp grated ginger • stir in milk and spices, let it warm
Buddhist priests are said to have adopted • 1 tsp chopped garlic • add cheese (reserve some for a
the noodle from China in the 9th cen- • 4 tbsp teriyaki sauce topping)
tury, on their travels to study Buddhism. • Julienne carrots • heat and stir until cheese melts
Recently, petrified noodles were discov- • 1 cup chopped broccoli • add macaroni to a casserole dish
ered in China – dating back 7000 years, How to prepare: • pour the semi-thick cheese sauce
they were vacuum-sealed under some • this dish is a perfect way to use all over noodles
pottery. Chinese noodles are extremely your veggies on hand • sprinkle remaining cheese on top
long to represent long life. • marinade the chicken for ½ hour • bake at 350° for 30 to 40 min
An American spin on pasta can be • heat non-stick skillet or wok to med,
found in “Yankee Doodle,” actually a add oil ICED GREEN TEA WITH LEMON
mocking song from the pre-revolutionary • add chicken, carrots, garlic and Ingredients:
era. The well-dressed and finely-coiffed ginger, stir for 5 min • 2 green tea bags
British men were called “macaronis.” • add the fresh udon and broccoli • 4 cups hot water
“Doodle” is German slang for simpleton. • allow this dish to sear gently • Lemon slices
Visiting Americans stuck a feather in their How to prepare:
hat to be in vogue. Ironically, the song be- YANKEE DOODLE • brew your tea, and transfer to
came a chant for the American boys of MAC & CHEESE BAKE glass jar with lid
war. Now that you know what it means, Ingredients: • refrigerate overnight
can you recall the popular verse? • 2 cups cooked al dente macaroni • pour over ice to serve, add
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese lemon juice
SEAFOOD PASTA • 1 cup grated creamy havarti cheese • cut lemon slice from the centre down
Ingredients: • 2 tbsp butter and prop it on the glass
• cooked al dente pasta (serving two) • 2 tbsp flour • lemon helps your body absorb the
• 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 cups milk antioxidants from the green tea
• handful of thawed clean shrimp • ½ tsp dry mustard powder
or prawns
• 454 g frozen Captain Highliner
mussels in garlic butter sauce
• Julienne red pepper
• 1 tbsp chili flakes
• garlic toast
• parsley and parmesan to garnish
How to prepare:
• the trick to this dish is not to sear any-
thing so keep your temperature med
• heat your non-stick skillet or wok
• add oil, chilies and shrimp for 3 or 4
min, until pink
• add pasta, peppers and frozen
mussels
• cover for 12 min while stirring
frequently
• discard unopened mussels
• serve with grated parmesan,
parsley and garlic toast

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HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
A love for family
This theme about home is very important
to me. I wrote more about love than about
home, but it is almost the same for me. Soon
my husband is going to Afghanistan for six
months. I know that those who take risks
and go into the night need home most of all.
They should know that they have a home
with light inside, somebody who waits for
them and supports them, someone who will
meet them with love whatever happens.
*******
“It is so good to return home,” I think to my-
self in the Russian airport as I see my mom’s
smiling face. “It is so good to be home,” I
understand when my husband meets me in
Edmonton after I visit Russia.
Where is the place that I call “home”?
I remember when I went to my grand-
mother’s in Ukraine: the apple orchard
around her small house, the jasmine bush
near the fence, the lake in summer.
“A house is beautiful not because of its
corners, but because of its pierogies!” repeat-
ed my grandmother as she put an amazingly
get
PATHWAYS 2007
PUBLISHING
conference
tasty dinner on the table.
As a very little girl, I learned there the
magic of everyday life, how to create peace
in the family, how to be keeper and heart of
the home. I learned also how to support each
other, how to be strong in difficult situations.
After that I dreamed about my own small
house with a garden where I could read
books and look at flowers. The lot that be-
longed to my parents was twenty kilome-
tres from our apartment. It usually took two
hours to go there by bus. I did not have time
for reading – I had to weed, water plants, dig,
plant, and harvest.
The four of us – my parents, my brother
and I – lived in a small two room apartment
in the city. In spite of all the difficulties of life,
my parents created Home, where I wanted
to return. Home: where everything, even
routine and boring housework like washing
floors, was done with love and for loved peo-
ple. Whatever was outside, our home was
shining with love, warmth, and light. In these
years I understood that home is the scene of
love created by two people.
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writersbeyondborders
I got married and moved to Canada. For
a long time I could not get used to the differ-
ent traditions and way of life; I could not find
my place here. When my husband bought a
house for me, we made our first garden. One
time I asked him, “will we plant a garden at
every place where we live?”
“Yes!” my loved man told me.
I cannot tell which home is closer to me.
The apartment in Russia with my mom’s
smile where I spent my childhood? The
house in the Ukrainian village so dear to me
as a five-year-old? Or here, in Canada, where
I play a new role of wife and loved woman?
I sit in my garden looking at flowers I
planted myself. I feel the aroma of bread in
our bread maker. I look at how my cat – in
Russian tradition, the symbol of a cozy home
– walks through the lawn. I understand that
despite all difficulties and problems, I am
at home. With my husband, we create our
home together, and I want to pass this feel-
ing of “home” to our future children.
– Natalia Bukhanova
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 moneymat ters

SUDDEN W
e all believe if we came into a large sum of money we
would know what to do with it, but the truth is, sudden
wealth could be detrimental instead of the savour we all

WEALTH…
dream it to be.
If you recently won the lottery or inherited a large sum of money,
some advice may help you deal with this instant change in your fi-
nancial situation and hopefully you will make the best decisions for
your future.

NOW
Imagine you have just discovered that you’ve won the lottery or
you are about to receive a substantial inheritance. A number of dif-
ferent thoughts race through your head.
What should I do first with this money? Do I have enough to retire

WHAT?
immediately?
How do I put this money to best use?
Having worked hard to pay your bills and save whatever you
can for your retirement and other financial goals, you may be feel-
ing somewhat overwhelmed about what to do with this sudden new
Key considerations to help you make wealth. We outline some common financial planning issues to reflect
on, as well as give suggestions on how to use your new windfall to
the most of your sudden wealth your best financial advantage, for now and the future. By consider-
ing some financial planning ideas now, you may be able to make
By Randy Perram the new wealth you have received go further and provide an even
greater benefit.

INITIAL ISSUES TO CONSIDER

Before making any decisions about how to use your lottery winnings
or inheritance money, take some time to work through any emotions

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moneymat ters
you may be feeling as a result of this event. The time required to ad-
just to this change in fortune can vary (six months to one year is not
uncommon) depending on the amount of money received, your per-
sonality and the circumstances surrounding this event.
For example, if the money came from the death of your spouse
or parent, you may need time to work through the grief and adjust to
your new circumstances.
Similarly, if you just won the lottery and have little money manage-
ment experience, you may be feeling paralyzed as you try to decide
what to do to first.
If you received an inheritance and have the added responsibility
of being an executor for the estate of the deceased person, you may
feel even more overwhelmed, particularly if there are several other
beneficiaries or if you are unfamiliar with the duties of an executor. If
this is your situation, ask your advisor about the benefits of appoint-
ing a professional corporate executor to carry out these responsibili-
ties on your behalf.
The emotions you may be feeling as a result of your windfall could
influence you to make a decision that you would not otherwise make.
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It may therefore be a good idea to delay making decisions about what
to do with your lottery winnings or inheritance until you feel you have
adjusted to your new situation. In the meantime, consider putting the
money in an investment that will guarantee the capital but still keep
the investment liquid. This will give you time to seek the advice best
suited to your unique situation.
You may also wish to set aside a small amount (so you do not
feel guilty about spending it) as “fun money” to do something you
enjoy; however, try to avoid making impulsive decisions. If you have
won a substantial lottery, you will likely be subject to requests and
solicitations.
MAKE A WISH LIST
While you adjust to your new financial situation, take some time to
consider all the possible uses for your new wealth. For example, you
could use these funds to pay down existing debts, purchase a new
vehicle, take a vacation, help your children purchase a home or start
a business, or save for your children’s or grandchildren’s education.
Deciding how to use these funds will take some consideration.

It is not uncommon for the recipient of a substantial windfall to
have some charitable intent. If this is one of your goals, ask your ad-
visor how they can help you create a lasting legacy to benefit the
charitable organizations of your choice for many years to come, as
an alternative to a onetime cash donation.
As your first step, put together a snapshot of your current financial
situation. This does not need to be difficult. By making a list of your
current financial needs (such as your outstanding debts), you are
well on your way to making smart financial decisions to ensure the
best use of your new wealth. Often this list can be completed on a
single sheet of paper.
PRIORITIZE ITEMS ON YOUR WISH LIST
The next step is to prioritize the various items you have included on
your wish list. If you have outstanding debts with high interest rates,
you may wish to give the reduction of these debts priority over other
items. Your advisor may be able to help you with this step and can
also provide independent advice at a time when you may be deal-
ing with deep emotional issues. Your advisor can also help you sort
W W W. A LT E R N AT I V E T R E N D S .C O M
moneymat ters
out the various investment “deals” and solicitations that you may be
presented with as a result of your windfall.
For example, your advisor can work with you to determine the im-
pact that the reduction in debt could have on your future cash flow.
You could apply a portion of your lottery winnings or inheritance
toward reducing a store credit card debt that has an annual interest
rate of 20%. This decision could save you significant amounts in inter-
est costs per year, which you could use toward some of the financial
needs you outlined in step one. By paying down the store credit card
debt first, you could save enough to be able to allocate money to
other needs. Planning your financial decisions allows you to make
your windfall work harder for you.
DEVELOP A PERSONALIZED LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN
Consider developing a solid, personalized, long-term financial plan
with the help of your advisor. This will give you better insight into
whether your long-term objectives (e.g., the ability to sustain a de-
sired lifestyle) can be achieved. Once you know that your long-term
goals can be achieved, you can then focus on short term objectives
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moneymat ters

ceptions. In some cases, the lottery winner

can choose to receive an upfront lump sum
payment on a tax-free basis, or an annuity
payment for life, a portion of which may be
subject to tax. Your advisor can help you de-
termine which of these options (a life annu-
ity or a lump sum payment) is best for you.
You may want to consider investing your
windfall to generate regular cash flow.
You will have to pay taxes on any income
you make, but remember that earning certain
types of income, such as Canadian dividends
You have many choices for using your new-found wealth. By stepping back and and capital gains, results in less tax payable
analyzing your circumstances using basic financial planning techniques, it is pos- than putting the windfall into interest-bear-
sible to ensure that the funds you receive provide the most benefit to you and your ing investments. The amount of tax that you
loved ones. Some complex financial planning issues may arise, so please consult pay on each dollar of income is an important
your advisor if you would like assistance with these issues. consideration because it affects the after-tax
The following are some ways you can use your lottery winnings or inheritance, amount that you have available to meet your
depending on the size of your windfall: needs.
• Invest the funds to meet your future financial needs and provide current cash flow Your needs may include putting some
from regular interest or dividend income of the windfall aside to fund your children’s
• Pay down existing debts such as credit card balances or home mortgages post-secondary education. If you contrib-
• Pay for renovations to your existing home ute to an RESP, these funds could grow
• Purchase a new home or investment property tax-sheltered until they are withdrawn at a
• Put money away for a child or grandchild for their post-secondary education future date. In addition, the Canadian gov-
• Gift amounts to family members who require some financial assistance ernment provides a 20% matching contribu-
• Help a child purchase a home or start a business tion (called the Canada Education Savings
• Donate a portion of your windfall to a charity Grant) on the first $2,500 contributed to an
Source: Tim Susel, BA, CGA, CFP, TEP RBC Dominion Securities RESP each year for a child who is 15 years
old or under. If you make a contribution of
more than $2,500 in a year, you may be able
Once you know that your long-term goals to receive grant monies up to 20% of the first
$5,000 if there are prior years when you did
can be achieved, you can then focus on not make RESP contributions for your child

short term objectives such as upgrading
your existing home or helping out a family
member. Remember to review your will.
such as upgrading your existing home or
helping out a family member. You should
also consider reviewing your Will with a
qualified estate planning lawyer in the light
of your new-found wealth to see if any chang-
es are appropriate.
DON’T FORGET THE TAX ISSUES
The thought of paying income taxes can be
the downside of new-found wealth. In ad-
dition to paying the government amounts
that you would probably like to use for other
purposes, the complex tax rules can be con-
fusing. However, it is important to consider
income tax issues whenever you engage in
any financial planning. You want to maxi-
mize the amount of cash you have left after
your taxes are paid to use towards the needs
and desires you identified on your wish list.
Some good news about lottery winnings
and inheritances is that they are generally
received on a tax-free basis, but there are ex-
or receive a grant payment. Tax is payable on
the income earned in the RESP only when
the growth in the plan is withdrawn to fund
the child’s postsecondary education. This
income is taxable on the child’s tax return,
which is likely to be at a low marginal rate.
An alternative to saving for a child’s future
post-secondary education in an RESP is to
save for the child in a regular non-registered
investment account. This option may have
tax advantages because capital gains and
Canadian dividends receive preferential tax
treatment, as described above, while with-
drawals from RESPs are taxed in the same way
as interest. Your advisor can help you decide
which of these alternatives is better for you
based on your specific circumstances.

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 ROAD TO SUCCESS
Their experience and portfolios vary; however, artists have one thing
in common. They take great pride in their work. Some are self-taught
while others have learned from the best. Regardless of how they
learned their craft, we feel their portfolios should be highlighted. In
this section we will profile the works of artists from around the globe.
Whether they put ink on paper, apply paints to a canvas, do interior
or exterior design, dance on a stage or create tasty treats that look too
good to eat, it is all art and we want to share their creativity with you.

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 roadtosuccess

Keath Lengle
PAINTING
e: klengle@tic.ab.ca
w: Please Google Keath
Lengle Gallery
p: 780.340.6870
TU Gallery 36 Keath Lengle
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Edmonton, AB

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PAINTING
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cardo
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Bonnie-Jean McAllister
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Why did you get into the industry?
I guess it’s not so much a choice I feel
I made, but rather a calling that chose
me. Painting has become an expres-
sion of my inner voice and outlook.
The process is ever ything to me;
while I am fully immersed in my work,
it feels as if time is standing still. A gap
is created – I have no thoughts of the
past, no attachment to the future; the
present moment is all there is. A prod-
uct is inevitable but not the primary
focus of the work – as much as I may
have a vision of the end result, it’s not
about the end result, it’s about the
journey that gets me there.

Did you have a mentor? Who and/or

what inspired you as an artist?
While attending Grant MacEwan
College in 1989, I had the privilege of
being taught by Phil Mann, an instruc-
tor in drawing and painting. In addi-
tion to having an amazing technical
knowledge of painting, Phil had a gift
of always finding potential in every
piece I created. He encouraged me
to keep going, follow through, dig
deeper, but he also cared about me as
a person.
I continued my education at the
University of Alberta where I received
my BFA degree in painting. There I
was exposed to a variety of teaching
styles and approaches. My instructors
were Doug Haines, David Cantine,
Bob Sinclair, and once again Phil
Mann. There were also instructors
who actually discouraged me, one
in particular who suggested I go into
industrial design, but this only made
me more determined to commit to my
painting. Now that I’m teaching, I tell
my students there is no such thing as
a mistake on the canvas, only choices
and opportunities to learn more. I’m
giving them the tools so that they can
make more conscious choices.
I’m also inspired by the Masters.
Going to Europe was an eye-opener
for me because I experienced great
works firsthand, something I didn’t
get to experience until I had com-
pleted my studies. The Louvre, the
Rijksmuseum, and the Prado are some
of the museums that have made an im-

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 pression on me. Rubens, Caravaggio,
de Ribera, Velasquez, and Turner are a
few of the painters whose work moves
me to tears. Sometimes I think I was
born in the wrong century, though I
also appreciate the abstract works of
Kandinsky and Miro.
The environments I encounter also
provide subject matter for my com-
positions. I paint from photographs I
have taken of architecture and people.
For instance, my doorway paintings
were based on historical sites in the
Cathar region of south-central France.
I was fascinated not only by the sites
and ruins, but also by the history of
this persecuted group. The abbeys,
churches, and castles in the region
all tell the story of people long gone,
reminding me of the preciousness and
impermanence of life.
My pear still-lifes personify a simple
object and are a metaphor for relation-
ship. For instance, I painted two pears
on a mud cloth and this reminded me
of people meeting on an African plain
– encountering each other for the first
time. Another pear had a bite out of
it, which again hinted at life’s imper-
manence, but also at the nourishment
that it offers in the present moment.
Many people seem to resonate with
the image of the pears, perhaps be-
cause they are biomorphic – objects
resembling the human form and
therefore something people want to
engage with.
Sometimes it’s even easier for view-
ers to identify themselves with an ob-
ject rather than with a literal image of
themselves. I find the portraits I paint
often resonate strongly with family
members of the subject, but that he or
she may find it hard to see themselves
on the canvas. In fact I’ve painted
less body fat on a person’s face than
is actually there. Still portraits are al-
ways received with mixed feelings.
You could say, portraits are confron-
tational – in part because they are an
interpretation but also because we’re
literally faced with ourselves and the
preconceived notions we have about
ourselves and how we look.
A few years ago I built a house in
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a friend, because I love the mountains.
It’s offered me another environment to
paint and a place to retreat to away from
phones and traffic. The pieces I’ve paint-
ed there reflect the faces of the moun-
tains as they change depending on the
light and season.
What else can you tell us about your
process?
While I’m painting, I listen to artists like
Peter Gabriel, Philip Glass, James Newton
Howard, and Vangelis. My mind settles in
a place of peace and wonder, inviting me
to allow the process to begin. But a word
of caution to other artists who might try
this at home: don’t let yourself get delayed
and distracted by your iTunes library!
(This is a true vice of procrastination for
me.)
What have been your challenges, if any?
I think for me marketing my work is a chal-
lenge; I know it is for many other artists as
well. The work itself is the true reward, so
to seek remuneration almost seems re-
dundant, even though it’s so necessary to
be able to keep doing what I love. I don’t
believe in the stereotype of the starving
artist and I don’t want to be one myself;
that’s why lately I’ve put more conscious
effort into exposing my work (while also
keeping the night job).
What else does painting offer you?
Art making is also an opportunity to heal.
I’ve painted my way through various tran-
sitions. When I was in my twenties, I felt
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life was closing in on me and working
with the paint helped me to reach out and
communicate what was in my heart. More
recently my work helped ground me as
I navigated a divorce, which turned out
to be a positive transition for me and my
ex-spouse. Her medium is poetry, while
I find my solace on the canvas – regard-
less of the form we choose, in the creative
process we find truth, especially when
we’re challenged in the areas that can
hurt us most.
Anything else readers should know
about?
Everyone has a unique voice in this
world; by expressing mine, I’m trying to
have a dialogue and reach the viewer, but
I want them to bring their feelings and ex-
periences to the work. What I show on the
canvas is an invitation for them to get in
touch with their inner world.
The things that we are drawn to and
touch us – whether they are images, expe-
riences, or natural or man-made objects
– can act as catalysts for insight. For me
as an artist, all those subjects are poten-
tial fuel or fertile ground for exploring or
cultivating inner growth. By painting the
‘outer,’ we connect to the ‘inner.’ I trust
that everything I am and need is avail-
able to me in the present moment, void
of attachment. I just have to stay out of my
own way and get to work.
If you wish to view or purchase
my work, please google: Keath Lengle
Gallery or visit the TU Gallery 10718 - 124
Street in Edmonton.
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How did you get into the industry?
My mother always had a passion for the
arts. When I was young, she took me to
many museums and exhibits. She always
encouraged my artistic side! My mother
enrolled me in art classes when I was four-
teen and from that point on I knew I was
interested in becoming a painter. Later
on, I went to the University of Guadalajara
to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. I
have been painting and showing my work
ever since graduating.
Why did you get into the industry?
I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.
Painting is my passion and it is what
makes me happy. I have worked in other
industries but nothing has ever satisfied
me as much as being an artist. It’s part
of who I am and I feel incomplete when
I am not painting. It feeds my soul and my
heart and allows me to express my ideas
and creativity. Pursuing my passion for
painting is not an option for me, it is nec-
essary for my survival.
Did anyone inspire you or do you have a
mentor?
I am inspired by many surrealist painters.
There are many amazing surrealists; how-
ever, I am most inspired by the works of
Leonora Carrington. Two other painters
who have influenced me are Remedios
Varo and Stella Snead. The works of these
artists and other Mexican painters have
fascinated me over the years. Even though
my beginning paintings were more ab-
stract, they always incorporated some el-
ements of a surrealistic nature. Over time,
my paintings have evolved to take on a
purely surrealistic form. This evolution
has continued at a steady pace and is still
occurring in my most recent works.
How long have you been doing this?
I started painting professionally after I
finished my degree in 2002. My university
studies gave me the foundation that I need-
ed to pursue my painting on a professional
basis. My first solo exhibition was in 2003
and it was a truly rewarding experience
for me. It gave me the inspiration I needed
to continually challenge myself. This exhi-
bition inspired me to try different types of
painting and it was after this time that I be-
came interested in trying out new materials
and techniques. Eventually, I began painting
murals as well as on canvas. I have exhibited
my work in many places over the years. My
paintings have been shown in such places as
the Art and Culture Forum of Guadalajara,
the Fine Arts Museum of Guadalajara, Expo
Guadalajara Dome, and the Modern Art
Centre of Zapopan. My murals appear in
different public spaces in Mexico such as
churches and seminaries. Since moving to
Canada, I have been involved in Art Walk
2009, which was a very positive and success-
ful experience for me. I was very inspired by
the response I received from all of the people
who viewed and purchased my work. Also,
I was awarded second place in the Works
Festival Chalk Art Competition. This was a
new experience for me as this was my first
time using chalk to create my work. That ex-
perience really inspired me to experiment
with other mediums of art. Most recently, my
work appeared at the Open Art Competition
at the Spruce Grove Gallery. In addition, my
paintings appeared in the most recent edi-
tions of the Canadian El Hispano magazine
and La Tribuna Latina newspaper.
What do you feel makes you stand out from
the rest?
I guess what is most unique about my work
is that it incorporates influences from both
Mexico and Canada. This is a fusion of influ-
ences that is not very common. My art de-
picts fantasy worlds where nature seems to
enter a magical dimension that incorporates
elements from both reality and the surreal
world that exists only within my imagination.
I am influenced by culture, music, alchemy,
and the natural environment. I continu-
ally analyze what I experience in the world
around me and then utilize my own perspec-
tive to create pieces of art that seem to call
and demand the attention of the viewer.
The colours and objects that appear in my
paintings are thoughtful and unique. My work
often depicts scenes that ask the viewer to uti-
lize their imagination in order to enter a world
that seems fantastically appealing and magi-
cal, yet truly impossible to believe. When ex-
periencing my art, the viewer will have many
questions that can only be answered when
one truly opens one’s mind to the possibili-
ties that exist beyond the constraints of one’s
own environment and reality.
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What have been your challenges?
It is challenging for an artist to support
himself while creating his art. As a re-
sult, you are sometimes required to work
in jobs that are truly unsatisfying when
all you really want to do is pursue your
art. One of my challenges has been re-
establishing my career since moving
to Canada. After experiencing success
in Mexico, I had to start all over again
when I immigrated to this country. The
successes I have experienced in Canada
have been the result of hard work and ef-
fort. However, it has been worth it as both
the art scene in Alberta and the amount
of support for the arts in Canada are more
than I expected.
What do you feel is your specialty?
I have a way of mixing colours that is
somewhat magical. These colours are
a large part of what creates the overall
fantasy-like effect of my paintings. Also, I
put great effort into making my paintings
very detailed. When you look at my work
closely, you can see the intricate amount
of work that goes into creating the overall
effect of each piece. I feel that I also have
a special way of taking objects and ele-
ments from a variety of ordinary sources
and then turning them into something
that is interesting, mystical, and surreal.
What’s new or cutting edge in your
opinion?
I have noticed that many artists are now
using technology to create their art. There
has been an increasing number of artists
creating digital art. Also, I have noticed
many new materials becoming available
and a number of new techniques. Over
the years, art has been gradually evolving.
I am seeing an ever-increasing amount of
video, object, and installation art.
Anything else you would like to share?
I have been involved in many other pro-
fessional activities over the years. I was
employed as a graphic designer and have
also been involved as a costume and set
designer. One thing that I am most proud
of is the time that I spent working in the
art restoration field. I sincerely enjoyed
my time working for the Archdiocese of
Guadalajara where I was involved in re-
storing ancient sacred art and artifacts.
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Why and or how did you get into the
industry?
I developed a repetitive strain injury
from my massage practice that led
me to think about changing careers. I
had devoted Sundays and Mondays to
painting for about two years and this
dedication led to improved skills and
some sales of my art.
I took a weeklong trip to New
York City in the fall of 2008, soaking
up as much of the fabulous art, cul-
ture, and architecture as I could. The
trip was the catalyst that helped me
make the decision to close my mas-
sage business of thirteen years, heal
my repetitive strain injury, and pursue
my art on a full-time basis. By early
December 2008 I had my art blog up
and running.

Did anyone inspire you or do you

have a mentor?
My inspiration for painting is derived
from the gorgeous colours and in-
teresting textures found in nature.
Painting vibrant textured florals in-
terests me the most and I would say
is greatly influenced by my love of the
works of Van Gogh and Monet.
One of my goals is to travel to
Giverny, France to paint in Monet’s
garden and travel to Provence to paint
in the surroundings that inspired Van
Gogh.
The library has hundreds of art
books and DVDs, which I borrow
regularly. Sometimes I borrow a par-
ticularly interesting book more than
once, usually finding other missed in-
spirational tidbits of information.

How long have you been doing this?

I have painted off and on since I was
about eight or nine but did not take
formal art classes until my twenties
when I dabbled in a variety of medi-
ums and techniques. About eleven
years ago I felt the desire to explore
painting more seriously.

What makes you stand out from the

rest?
I create a painting every day and post
small affordable paintings on my blog
five days a week, which have sold

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across Canada. The smaller format and reasonable price point
are strong selling features of my daily blog. The response to
the blog has been amazing! Original art at affordable prices.
Some collectors have requested larger pieces so I have posted
other sizes as time permits. People can subscribe to my blog
(I do not share or sell my subscriber list) to receive a new
painting in their inbox each day that I post. Included with the
posted painting is a commentary about the piece. Numerous
subscribers have mentioned they enjoy receiving my art on a
regular basis and how much they look forward to reading the
accompanying write-ups.

What have been your challenges, if any?

Not every creation is a ‘keeper.’ There are days when I wipe off
the canvas and repaint the piece. Practice, practice, practice is
my motto; through mistakes we make interesting discoveries.
Some would consider completing one painting a day a chal-
lenge, but I find it allows me to progress much faster as an
artist.

What do you feel is your specialty, if you have one?

Collectors tell me that they are drawn to my floral paintings for
a variety of reasons: unique compositions, vibrant rich hues,
and the expressive texture of the brush strokes are some ob-
servations people have shared with me. Flowers are one of
my favourite subjects. This choice stems from the two decades
spent in the floral industry and gardening on a regular basis,
which provided me with the opportunity to observe, appreci-
ate, and handle flowers on a level not experienced by many
artists.

What is new or cutting edge in your opinion?

Computer ‘web’ technology is an amazing venue to get one’s
art out into the world. Blog sites are tools that artists can utilize
to showcase their unique work, adding colour and joy to the
world. They also create online sales, giving artists a more regu-
lar source of income.

Anything else you would like to share?

It is satisfying to know that daily painting and blogging is bring-
ing joy to not only myself, but also others. The relationship be-
tween art and the viewer is an important personal experience.
Perhaps the creation and enjoyment of art on a regular basis
can benefit our minds and bodies leading to a greater overall
sense of well-being.

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A Bittersweet Summer
At the age of ten I received my first
camera and decided I would become
a professional photographer. Fully
supported in my new passion by my
wonderful parents and family, I began
my journey. I spent many hours at
the library as a child reading all that
I could about this wonderful craft,
and dreaming of all of the images I
was going to capture. How fascinat-
ing it was to me then, and still is today,
that every image I take is completely
unique. It doesn`t matter how many
shots are taken of the same subject,
no two will ever be exactly the same.
In the 20 years that I have been a pro-
fessional photographer, I have had the
pleasure of photographing more than
300 weddings, some here in Canada
and some abroad, all unique and all
with their own stories. Many families
have allowed me to capture their spe-
cial moments and create portraits that
they will have forever. I’ve covered
many events, both small and large, for
profit and for charity, each of them a
new challenge and a lot of fun. Today I
still enjoy all of these parts of my grow-
ing business and look forward to what
is around the corner. In the last few
years I have expanded my business to
include the sale of my travel images.
The largest part of this is my collection
of Limited Edition canvasses, in sizes
up to 40x60 inches. I also sell note
cards, calendars, hardcover books,
and prints of my travels.
My most recent trip was to Italy
this summer with Debbie Travis, who
I met while I was photographing the
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Conference this spring. I was one of
twelve diverse women from across
Canada who had the distinct pleasure
of being Debbie`s first guests at her
exclusive ladies getaway in the beau-
tiful hills of Tuscany. She described it
as a “ladies night out for a week,” and
what a week it was! Not only could I
photograph one of the most beautiful
places on earth, but I had the privilege
of capturing these amazing women
at their best. We relaxed, shopped,
walked, talked, and laughed a lot.
There was yoga, cycling, massage, a

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much more. We were pampered daily with local food from
two amazing chefs, and there was a never-ending supply of
great complementary wine! Debbie and her best friend Jacky
were fantastic and fun hostesses, and their husbands Hans
and Steve, our drivers and go-to guys, were a big part of the
fun too. I am very grateful for the experience and know that I
will cherish the memories forever. I am so glad to have had the
opportunity to record the first of Debbie`s getaways, and what
is sure to be just the beginning of another huge success for
her. For me, books, Limited Edition canvasses, note cards, and
more are in the works and will be available through my web-
site www.EalantaPhotography.com soon, as well as through
group shows (Artists Association of Beaumont, Nov. 27, 28, 29)
and private shows this fall and winter.
Italy was definitely the sweet part of my summer. While
preparing for the trip, I found out that my mom had cancer. My
parents were both very excited about my trip, and knew it was
an opportunity that could not be passed up. As my departure
date approached, my mom was taken to the hospital. I couldn`t
imagine leaving her and going so far away. As she always did,
Dennis and Marion McAllister my mom encouraged me to go to Italy, and described the
Together Forever sandals she wanted me to bring home for her. Through much
encouragement from my dad, my brothers and sisters, and my
amazing husband Ray, I decided I must go. My mom wanted
me to go and have fun, and she said she would be at home
when I got back. Leaving was one of the hardest things I have
ever done. I thought of her and Dad every day that I was away,
hearing the words of encouragement from my family, and just
kept looking for those perfect sandals. I bought my mom her
sandals the day before we departed Italy; they were perfect.
My mom never got to see those sandals; she passed away
the day I returned home, just moments before I walked into
her hospital room. Since her passing, my dad was in and out of
the hospital as well. Sadly he passed away as well September
11, from what I believe to be a broken heart. My parents were
married for 61 years, and taught me so much about love and
life, and made me the person I am today. I will honor their lives
by continuing to live my life with passion, hard work, and a lot
of fun. Just the way they lived theirs.

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17700 – 87 Avenue, (780) 444-3000
Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton, South
7230 Argyll Road, (780) 465-7931
Holiday Inn Convention Centre
4520 – 76 Avenue, (780) 468-5400
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Holiday Inn Express Downtown Art Beat Gallery
10010 – 104 Street, (780) 423-2450 26 St Anne Street, St Albert, (780) 459-3679
Holiday Inn Express Airport Art Gallery of Alberta
1102 – 4 Street, (780) 955-1000 100, 10230 Jasper Avenue, Entreprise Square,
Holiday Inn – The Palace (780) 422-6223
4235 Gateway Blvd., (780) 438-1222 Artist Guild of Edmonton
Mayfield Inn & Suites (780) 437-2272, Join us on facebook
16615 – 109 Avenue, (780) 484-0821 Artra Art School
The Westin Edmonton 15607 – 100A Avenue, (780) 443-2462
10135 – 100 Street, (780) 426-3636 Bear Claw Gallery
10403 – 124 Street, (780) 482-1204
ADVERTISING Blooming Artist Gardens
Alternative Trends Magazine (780) 945-0173
www.alternativetrends.com Caelin Artworks
info@alternativetrends.com 4728 – 50 Avenue, (780) 352-3519
Centre d’Arts Visuels d’Alberta
ADVERTISING AGENCY 9103 – 95 Avenue, (780) 461-3427
Next Generation Consulting Inc. Christl Bergstrom’s Red Gallery
(780) 937-ARTS (2787) 9621 Whyte Avenue, (780) 439-8210
The Citadel Theatre
ARBORIST 9828 – 101A Avenue, (780) 426-4811
Marshall’s Tree Services Ltd. Douglas Udell Gallery
(780) 987-6230 10332 – 124 Street, (780) 488-4445
Edmonton Arts Council
ARTS www.edmontonarts.ca, (780) 424-2787
Agnes Bugera Gallery Edmonton School of Ballet
12310 Jasper Avenue, (780) 482-2854 8205 – 90 Avenue, (780) 440-2100
Alberta Craft Council Gallery Extension Centre Gallery
10186 – 106 Street, (780) 488-6611 8303 – 112 Street, 2nd Flr, University Extension
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Centre, (780) 492-0166
10708 – 105 Avenue, (780) 427-9968
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FAB Gallery Peter Robertson Gallery Sun and Moon Gallery

3-98 Fine Arts Building, University of Alberta,
(780) 492-2081
Gerry Thomas Gallery
139, 10309 – 107 Street, (780) 232-7497
Harcourt House
3rd Flr, 10215 – 112 Street, (780) 426-4180
Inspired Market Gardens
52207 RR 25 Carvel, (780) 968-4648
Johnson Gallery
7711 – 85 Street, (780) 465-6171
Kamena Gallery & Frames Ltd
5718 Calgary Trail South, (780) 944-9497
Kohon Designs Inc
143, 10309 – 107 Street, (780) 428-6230
Lando Gallery
11130 – 105 Avenue, (780) 990-1161
Latitude 53
10248 – 106 Street, (780) 423-5353
Liliana’s Boutique & Art Gallery
12302 Jasper Avenue, (780) 448-0714
Living in Unison
www.livinginunison.com, (780) 297-8975
McMullen Gallery
University of Alberta Hospital,
8440 – 112 Street, (780) 407-7152
Multicultural Public Art Gallery
5411 – 51 Street, Stony Plain, (780) 963-2777
Panache Ceramic & Glass
10560 – 107 Street, (780) 488-5722
10183 – 112 Street, (780) 452-0286 12225 – 107 Avenue, (780) 433-3097
12304 Jasper Avenue, (780) 455-7479 to a T
Picture This! Calgary, (403) 262-6016
959 Ordze Road, Sherwood Park, TU Gallery
(780) 467-3038 10718 – 124 Street, (780) 452-9664
The Portal Gallery Uppercase Gallery
9414 – 91 Street, (780) 702-7522 Calgary, www.uppercasegallery.ca
Profiles Public Art Gallery VAAA Gallery
19 Perron Street, St Albert, (780) 460-4310 10215 – 112 Street, 3rd Flr, (780) 421-1731
Pro’s Art Gallery & Framing West End Gallery
101, 10604 – 178 Street, (780) 486-6661 12308 Jasper Avenue, (780) 488-4892
Rowles & Company Winspear Centre
108 LeMarchand Mansion, 9720 – 102 Avenue, (780) 401-2515
11523 – 100 Avenue, (780) 426-4035 The Works Art & Design
Royal Alberta Museum www.theworks.ab.ca, (780) 426-2122
12845 – 102 Avenue, (780) 453-9133 Zocalo Gallery Inc.
Scott Gallery 10826 – 95 Street, (780) 428-0754
10411 – 124 Street, (780) 488-3619
Sculptors’ Association of Alberta ARTS – DANCE
1425 – 115A Street, (780) 232-1886 Alberta Ballet
SNAP Gallery 10123 – 99 Street, (780) 428-6839
10309 – 97 Street, (780) 423-1492 Alhambra Ensemble Espanol
Spruce Grove Art Gallery (780) 916-1665
Melcor Cultural Centre, 420 King Street, Starball Dance
Spruce Grove, (780) 962-0664 10609 – 101 Street, (780) 448-9328
The Studio Gallery
11 Perron Street, St Albert, (780) 460-5993 ARTS – SUPPLIES
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Auto Dynamics 10878 – 95 Street, (780) 424-4869 5848 – 111 Street, (780) 433-7179
11240 – 82 Street, (780) 479-5561 5028 – 104A Street, (780) 989-4869 Ellerslie Gift & Garden
Chip Chicks – Window Repair 10330 Ellerslie Road, (780) 988-6622
(780) 231-3499 BANK/FINANCIAL Greenwoods’ Bookshoppe
Ericksen Nissan Ltd. Canadian Western Bank 7925 – 104 Street, (780) 439-2005
10982 – 101 Street, (780) 429-4611 www.cwbank.com Kamena Gallery & Frames Ltd
Jarman Mazda Heritage Education Funds 5718 Calgary Trail South, (780) 944-9497
9590 – 125A Avenue, (780) 474-3458 (780) 964-0395 Mandolin Books
Man Ton Tires & Auto Service HSBC Bank Canada 6419 – 112 Avenue, (780) 479-4050
9905 – 107 Avenue, (780) 426-0540 Yorkton Pacific Mall #118, 9700 – 105 Avenue, Notables Stationers
Park Mazda (780) 424-3591 12543 – 102 Avenue, (780) 488-4625
983 Fir Street, Sherwood Park, (780) 464-0668 Integrity Financial Services When Pigs Fly
Petersen Pontiac (780) 640-8228 10470 Whyte Avenue, (780) 433-9127
10 Auto Mall, Sherwood Park, (780) 467-1111 Royal Bank of Canada
Rally Subaru www.royalbank.com BREWING
9404 – 34 Avenue, (780) 702-0570 Alley Kat Brewery
Subaru City BOOKS & GIFTS 9929 – 60 Avenue, (780) 436-8922
17708 – 111Avenue, (780) 702-0568 Asia Books and Gifts
Tire Depot & Auto Infinity 10655 – 97 Street, (780) 426-3452 CAR RENTAL
10620 – 98 Street, (780) 414-6665 Audrey’s Books Ltd Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10702 Jasper Avenue, (780) 423-3487 10645 – 101 Street, (780) 429-0057/
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Artisan Bakery Café 12523 – 102 Avenue, (780) 448-2861
10732 Whyte Avenue, (780) 413-8045 444 Riverbend Square, (780) 434-1622 CATERING
Artistic Bakeshop Ltd Chun Fat Trading (Video) The Cocoa Room
6820 – 104 Street, (780) 434-8686 10555 – 97 Street, (780) 498-1385 by Kerstin’s Chocolates
Garden Bakery Cozy Peaches 10139 – 112 Street, (780) 990-0011
10019 – 106 Avenue, (780) 423-7828, 5706 – 111 Street, (780) 435-7711 Cooks Corner
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The Passionate Plate
5012 – 104A Street, (780) 430-1122
Union Bank Inn
10053 Jasper Avenue, (780) 401-2209
CONVENIENCE STORES
Ho Yee Convenience Store
10757 – 97 Street, (780) 420-6332
Lucky Express Convenience
and Dollar Store
9627 – 107A Avenue, (780) 428-1765
Mini Mart (Stadium)
9361 – 107A Avenue, (780) 414-0243
COURIER SERVICE
Mailboxes Etc.
10654 Whyte Avenue, (780) 414-5800
DENTISTS/
DENTAL PROFESSIONALS
Boyle McCauley Denture Clinic (1984)
10815A – 95 Street, (780) 425-8471
Capital Ceramics Ltd.
#3, 10730 – 95 Street, (780) 424-3101
Dr. Sholina Kherani
13727 – 127 Street, (780) 456-3338
Smile Zone
8742 – 109 Street. (780) 989-5733
Southgate Dental
10831 – 51 Avenue, (780) 434-9566
DINING – CAFE
Cargo & James
10634 Whyte Avenue, (780) 433-8152
The Carrot Community Art Coffee House
9351 – 118 Avenue, (780) 471-1580
Eco Café
Westerose, Alberta, (780) 586-2627
MacEachern Tea House
4719 – 50th Avenue, (780) 352-0606
Mandolin Books
6419 – 112 Avenue, (780) 479-4050
Remedy
8631 – 109 Street, (780) 433-3096
Sugar Bowl Café & Bar
10724 124 Street, (780) 451-1038
Transcend Coffee
9869 – 62 Avenue, (780) 430-9198
Vitaly Teas
www.vitalyteas.com , (780) 461-3176
Wild Earth Foods
8910 – 99 Street, (780) 439-4555
Wild Tangerine
10383 – 112 Street, (780) 429-3131
DINING – DELI AND SUBS
World’s Finest Donair
12106 Jasper Avenue, (780) 454-7771
Spinelli’s Bar Italia
10878 – 95 Street, (780) 424-4869
5028 – 104A Street, (780) 989-4869
DINING – LOUNGE
Bank Ultra lounge
10765 Jasper Avenue, (780) 420-9098
Ebony Lounge
10304 – 111 Street, (780) 465-6800
Lux
10150 – 101 Street, (780) 424--0400
The Pint
10125 – 109 Street, (780) 497-7468
Suede Lounge
11806 Jasper Avenue, (780) 482-0707
Vintage Lounge
10124 – 124 Street, (780) 452-7333
DINING – RESTAURANTS
Acajutla
11302 – 107 Avenue, (780) 426-1308
Accent Restaurant and Lounge
8223 – 104 Street, (780) 431-0179
Aliya’s Authentic Cuisine
Unit 8 - 41, Broadway Blvd., Sherwood Park,
(780) 467-4600
All Happy Family Restaurant Ltd.
10011 – 106 Avenue, (780) 421-8297
Bistro Praha
10168 – 100A Street, (780) 424-4218
Blue Chair Cafe
9624 – 76 Avenue, (780) 989-2861
Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
10875 – 98 Street, (780) 428-5139
The Blue Pear
10643 – 123 Street, (780) 482-7178
Blue Plate Diner
10145 – 104 Street, (780) 429-0740
Bua Thai
10049 – 113 Street, (780) 482-2277
C & S Seafood Restaurant
10725 – 98 Street, (780) 429-8829
Cafe De Ville
10137 – 124 Street, (780) 488-9188
Cafe des Artistes
30, 8627 – 91 Street, (780) 465-4637
Café Italia
10803 – 95 Street, (780) 421-4918
Cafe Mosaics
10844 Whyte Avenue, (780) 433-9702
Cafe Select
405, 10018 – 106 Street, (780) 428-1629
8404 – 109 Street, (780) 438-1812
Century Grill
3975 Calgary Trail, (780) 431-0303
Chianti Cafe
10501 Whyte Avenue, (780) 439-9829
Ching’s Asian Kitchen
& Dim Bar
10154 – 100 Street, (780) 428-8268
Circle Ring Chinese Restaurant
9642 – 107 Avenue, (780) 421-7510
Co Co Di
10160 – 100A Street, (780) 425-1717
Cocoa’s Restaurant
10222 – 102 Street, (780) 423-9650
Continental Treat Restaurant & Martini Bar
10560 Whyte Avenue, (780) 433-7432
The Creperie
10220 – 103 Street, (780) 420-6656
Culina Highlands
6509 – 112 Avenue, (780) 477-2422
Culina Mill Creek
9914 – 89 Avenue, (780) 437-5588
Dadeo
10548 Whyte Avenue, (780) 433-0930
Delux Burger
9682 – 142 Street, (780) 420-0101
Devine
579, 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat,
(403) 580-5510
Dial and Dine
www.dialanddine.ca, (780) 944-9933
The Dish
12417 Stony Plain Road, (780) 488-6641
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Dynasty Century Palace Restaurant
Yorkton Pacific Mall, #206, 9700 – 105 Avenue,
(780) 433-2828/(780) 428-3388
Eastbound Bistro
10177 – 99 Street, (780) 428-2448
Epoca Café
10827 – 95 Street, (780) 428-1982
Four Rooms
137 Edmonton City Centre East,
(780) 426-4767
Fresh Start Bistro
484 Riverbend Square, (780) 433-9623
Gabbana
11223 Jasper Avenue, (780) 488-0955
Garden Bakery Restaurant
10019 – 106 Avenue, (780) 421-1228
GAYA
11147 – 87 Avenue, (780) 439-4978
Gini’s Restaurant
10706 – 142 Street, (780) 451-1169
Glens Grill at Montgomery
Glen Golf & Country Club
Wetaskiwin, (780) 352-8623
Godining.ca
Golden Bird Restaurant
10544 – 97 Street, (780) 420-1612
Hardware Grill
9698 Jasper Avenue, (780) 423-0969
Haweli Restaurant
10220 – 103 Street, (780) 421-8100
81Liberton Drive, St. Albert, (780) 459-4808
High Level Diner
10912 – 88 Avenue, (780) 433-0993
Hoa-An Restaurant
9653 – 107 Avenue, (780) 425-6021
Homefire Bar & Grill
18210 – 100 Avenue, (780) 489-8086
Il Forno
14981 Stony Plain Road, (780) 455-0443
The Ivory Club
10304 – 111 Street, (780) 465-6800
Jack’s Grill
5842 – 111 Street, (780) 434-1113
Julio’s Barrio
17021 – 100 Avenue, (780) 484-5165
10450 Whyte Avenue, (780) 431-0774
Kids in the Hall Bistro
City Hall, #1 Sir Winston Churchill Square,
(780) 983-3166
The King & I Restaurant
8208 – 107 Street, (780) 433-2222
King’s Noodle & Hot Pot Inc.
10939 – 101 Street, (780) 498-0988
Kings Noodle House Pho Hoang Ltd.
10613 – 97 Street, (780) 428-8983
Koutouki Taverna
10719 – 124 Street, (780) 452-5383
La-Dolce-Vita Café & Bar
10831 – 95 Street, (780) 421-0226
La Ronde Revolving Restaurant
10111 Bellamy Hill, (780) 428-6611
La Tapa Restaurante
10523 – 99 Avenue, (780) 424-8272
La Table De Renoir
10046 – 101A Avenue, (780) 429-3386
Langano Skies
9920 Whyte Avenue, (780) 432-3334
Le Family Vietnamese Restaurant
10548 – 97 Street, (780) 426-7774
Leon’s Wonton & Noodle
10634 – 97 Street, (780) 429-8865
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Leva Noodle Noodle Restaurant Red Ox Inn

11053 – 86 Avenue, (780) 479-5382
Louisiana Purchase
10320 – 111 Street, (780) 420-6779
Longan Restaurant Ltd.
10582 – 100 Street, (780) 425-2406
Los Comales Restaurant
10824 – 97 Street, (780) 423-1213
Madison’s Grill
10053 Jasper Avenue, (780) 401-2222
Maki Maki
8109 – 101 Street, (780) 438-8298
Manor Cafe
10109 – 125 Street, (780) 482-7577
Marco’s Famous
10526 Whyte Avenue. (780) 421-8932
Matahari
10108B – 124 Street, (780) 452-8262
Milan’s
8223 – 104 Street, (780) 431-0179
Milestones Grill & Bar
1708 - 99 Street, (780) 469-9013
Mill Creek Cafe
9562 Whyte Avenue, (780) 439-5545
Murrieta’s
10612 Whyte Avenue, (780) 438-4100
New Asian Village
10149 Saskatchewan Drive, (780) 433-3804
10A Main Blvd, Sherwood Park, (780) 464-6662
17507 – 100 Avenue, (780) 488-6666
320 Manning Crossing, (780) 473-7777
9308 – 34 Avenue, (780) 463-9997
10008 – 106 Avenue, (780) 422-6862
Normand’s
11639A Jasper Avenue, (780) 482-2600
Oliveto Trattoria
500 Riverbend Square, (780) 435-6411
OPM Asian Bistro
1820 – 99 Street, (780) 989-5898
Oriental Veggies House Ltd.
10586 – 100 Street, (780) 424-0463
Pacific Café
10876 – 97 Street, (780) 423-4779
Packrat Louis Kitchen & Bar
10335 – 83 Avenue, (780) 433-0123
Padmanadi Inc.
10626 – 97 Street, (780) 428-8899
Pad Thai
10159 Whyte Avenue, (780) 437-4858
Pagolac Restaurant Ltd.
10566 – 97 Street, (780) 425-1540
Park Allen
7018 – 109 Street, (780)436-8080
Pazzo Pazzo Italian Cuisine
10016 – 103 Avenue, (780) 425-7711
Pho Hoa Restaurant
9727 – 106 Avenue, (780) 421-7082
Pipestone Food Co. Ltd.
4911 – 50 Street, Wetaskiwin, (780) 352-9596
Pradera Cafe & Lounge
10135 – 100 Street, (780) 493-8994
The Quarry
718 Main Street, Canmore, (403)678-6088
9420 – 91 Street, (780) 465-5727
Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar Ltd.
10810 – 95 Street, (780)756-8902
River House Grill
8 Mission Avenue, St. Albert, (780) 458-2232
Riverside Bistro
1 Thornton Court, (780) 423-9999
The Rutherford House
11153 Saskatchewan Drive, (780) 427-3995
Saigon Garden Restaurant
9711 – 107 Avenue, (780) 428-8833
Santos Pizza & Steak
10821 – 95 Street, (780) 421-1507
Sapporo Sushi
10923 – 101 Street, (780) 758-8819
Sicilian Pasta Kitchen
11239 Jasper Avenue, (780) 488-3838
805 Saddleback Road, (780) 435-3888
Sofra Authentic Turkish Cuisine
108, 10345 – 106 Street, (780) 423-3044
Sorrentino Café-Bistro
10844 – 95 Street, (780) 425-0960
Spago Portugese Cuisine
12433 – 97 Street, (780) 479-0328
Spicy Garden Restaurant
Yorkton Pacific Mall, #168, 9700 – 105 Avenue,
(780) 425-8888
Spinelli Café & Bar Inc.
10850 – 95 Street, (780) 424-8259
Taipan Café
10627 – 97 Street, (780) 428-3318

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Tea Bar Café Ltd.
10640 – 98 Street, (780) 424-0696
Tea Cottage Ltd.
10588 – 100 Street, (780) 425-6404
Tesoro Cafe Bar
11244 – 104 Avenue, (780) 42-LATTE
Thanh Thanh Oriental Noodle House
10718 – 101 Street, (780) 426-5068
Trang Tung Sandwich
9607 – 107A Avenue, (780) 969-9996
Tropika
6004 – 104 Street, (780) 439-6699
Twisted Fork Diner & State Lounge
11162 Whyte Avenue, (780) 761-3675
Two Rooms Cafe
101, 10324 Whyte Avenue, (780) 439-8386
Upper Crust Cafe
10909 – 86 Avenue, (780) 433-0810
Van Loc Submarine
10648 – 98 Street, (780) 413-8887
Viet Huong Noodle House
10117 – 107 Avenue, (780) 424-9910
Viphalay Laos & Thai Restaurant
10724 – 95 Street, (780) 423-3213
Vi’s for Pies
13408 Stony Plain Road, (780) 454-4300
Von’s Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
10309 – 81 Avenue, (780) 439-0041
Wild Tangerine
10383 – 112 Street, (780) 429-3131
The Wine Cellar
12421 – 102 Avenue, (780) 488-9463
The Wokkery Restaurant
10969 – 98 Street, (780) 424-6546
Unheard of Restaurant
9602 Whyte Avenue, (780) 432-0480
Upper Crust Cafe
10909 – 86 Avenue, (780) 433-0810
Wok-King Restaurant
10013 – 106 Avenue, (780) 423-3743
Xtreme Asian Fusion Restaurant
10508 – 101 Street, (780) 413-3338
Yianni’s
10444 Whyte Avenue, (780) 429-3131
Zen Shabu Shabu Sushi & Grill
10518 – 101 Street, (780) 428-1235
DOCTORS & MEDICAL
PROFESSIONALS
Te H. Nguyen MD
10666 – 98 Street, (780) 423-0360
Chiro Life
Grand Manor, 9711 – 108 Avenue,
(780) 497-1888
Edmonton Neck and Back Institute
4249 – 97 Street, (780) 989-6008
DRUG STORES & PHARMACIES
Grand Manor Pharmacy
9707 – 108 Avenue, (780) 489-9819
Linton Drugs Ltd.
10724 – 97 Street, (780) 424-6577
Minh Pharmacy
10659A – 97 Street, (780) 428-8186
Rexall Drug Store
10646 – 101 Street, (780) 426-3839
Tam Pharmacy
10666 – 98 Street, (780) 423-0360
V-Can Pharmacy
10767 – 97 Street, (780) 425-0723
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Artist Guild of Edmonton Lush Handmade Cosmetics
(780) 437-2272 10624 Whyte Avenue, (780) 437-9427
Ging Wu Kung Fu Martial Arts Lux Beauty Boutique
10712 – 98 Street, (780) 421-7439 10120 – 124 Street, (780) 451-1423
Get Publishing Society
www.getpublishing.ca FASHION – BRIDAL
Grant Macewan College Writing Works Bridal Debut
www.macewan.ca/web/artssci/writingworks/ 2B-153 Pembina Road, Sherwood Park,
Show International Knitting School (780) 467-4082
10823 – 98 Street, (780) 990-1016/ 5916 – 104 Street, (780) 431-0539
(780) 708-6088 Bride International Inc.
University of Alberta School of Business 10744 – 101 Street, (780) 424-7684
Alberta Business Family Institute, Derk’s
(780) 492-0234 8111 – 102 Street, (780) 433-6614
University of Alberta Faculty of Extension Little Boat
www.extension.ualberta.ca 10612 – 97 Street, (780) 420-1213
Writer’s Guild of Alberta Ngoc Ding Bridal Formal Ltd.
www.writersguild.ab.ca 10632 – 98 Street, (780) 424-9800
ELECTRONIC/VIDEO EQUIP- FASHION/CLOTHING
MENTS, SALES, RENTALS/SOUND C’est Sera
F/X Audio (Automobile Radios, Stereo/ 8239 – 104 Street, (780) 434-7435
Sound Systems & Equipments) Etzio
10813 – 101 Street, (780) 422-666 10338 Whyte Avenue, (780) 433-2568
Freecloud Glotex Enterprises Inc. Ginger Apparel
(Tapes Sound & Video) 10116 – 124 Street, (780) 488-3344
10764 – 101 Street, (780) 429-1476 Headcase Hats
New Century Video Ltd. #301, 10368 Whyte Avenue, (780) 435-6601
9722 – 106 Avenue, (780) 420-0657 Kaj Clothing
Sun-Tech Video & Sound 10125 – 124 Street, (780) 702-7122
10646 – 98 Street, (780) 414-1251 Maggie Walt Design
Superior TV Sales Ltd. 11217 Jasper Avenue, (780) 482-1238
10805 – 95 Street, (780) 421-4562 Red Ribbon
Universal Electronics & Video Inc. 12505 – 102 Avenue, (780) 454-4336
10557 – 98 Street, (780) 425-6735 Sabrina Butterfly Designs
Viet Hoa Video #102, 6421 – 112 Avenue, (780) 482-6460
10723 – 98 Street, (780) 425-0359 She Matters
Wa Dat Inc. 12234 – 107 Avenue, (780) 488-4043
10554 – 97 Street, (780) 428-0854 Thread Hill
10725 – 124 Street, (780) 482-1200
FARMS What Women Want
Belle Valley Farms 5708 – 111 Street, (780) 431-2110
RR 2 Morinville, (780) 939-2125 Who Cares Wear
CityFarm 11222 Jasper Avenue, (780) 429-2273
#101, 15334 – 123 Avenue, (780) 488-2500
Country Road Greenhouses FASHION – EYE WEAR
52043 RR 231, Sherwood Park, (780) 467-5784 Dr. Ho Optometrist
Four Whistle Farm 10638 – 97 Street, (780) 425-3322
RR 2 Millet, (780) 387-4475 Eye Care Group
Green Eggs and Ham 10724 Whyte Avenue, (780) 439-2020
RR 2 Leduc, (780) 986-8680 The Observatory Opticians
Halwa Farms 10608 Whyte Avenue, (780) 438-3448
Box 68 Thorsby, (780) 789-2355 Super Optical
Irving Farm Fresh Meats 12316 Jasper Avenue, (780) 482-6868
Box 58 Round Hill, (780) 672-2787 Thompson Optics
Jakubec Farms Natural Pork 11303 – 104 Avenue, (780) 425-LENS (5367)
Box 557 Viking, (780) 336-2503 Women With Vision
Lola Canola Honey 10515 – 109 Street, (780) 423-3937
Box 654 Bon Accord, (780) 921-3657
Ruzicka Sunrise Farm FASHION – HAIR
Box 579 Killam, (780) 385-2474 Avanti Salon and Spa
Spring Creek Ranch 12520 – 102 Avenue, (780) 482-2396
Box 400 Vegreville, (780) 436-0335 Icon Hair Gallery
Teamwork Farms 10150 Jasper Avenue, (780) 426-1021
Box 91 Viking, (780) 336-2515 Otto Hair Salon
Tollara Farms Yorkton Pacific Mall, #210, 9700 – 105 Avenue,
Box 748 Viking, (780) 336-2270 (780) 990-0330
Regina Professional Skin Care & Trading
Asia Square, 10647 – 99 Street, (780) 413-9809
Ricci Hair
10020 – 101A Avenue, (780) 428-0809
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from November to May 2010

15% off all Friday and Sunday

Weddings – all year long

FASHION – JEWELLERS
Lazuli
(780) 433-3382
Little Rock Jewellery
8116 – 101 Street, (780) 298-4367
Tin’s Watch Repair
9643B 107A Avenue, (780) 429-0115
Yorkton Pacific Mall
#122, 9700 – 105 Avenue, (780) 428-2828
FASHION – SHOES
Katwalk Shoes
Hawkstone Plaza,
18336 Lessard Road, (780) 481-1936
Kunitz Shoes
837 Saddleback Road, (780) 438-4259
Wener Shoes
10322 Jasper Avenue, (780) 422-2718
FASHION – WATCHES
Watch It!
10544B Whyte Avenue, (780) 435-2824
FLORISTS
Beck’s Designs Inc.
6510 – 112 Avenue, (780) 761-2222
FUNERAL SERVICES
Fountain Garden Funeral Services
10969 – 101 Street, (780) 457-6600
GROCERIES/MART
99 Food Products
10546 – 101 Street, (780) 420-6216
99 Supermarket Ltd. (Hoa Ping Trading)
10768 – 99 Street, (780) 428-9989,
Blue Kettle Specialty Foods
Unit 70, 20 Circle Drive St. Albert,
(780) 418-2878
Italian Centre Shop Ltd.
10878 – 95 Street, (780) 424-4869
5028 – 104A Street, (780) 989-4869
Lucky 97 Market
10725 – 97 Street, (780) 424-8011
HEALTH – ACUPUNCTURE/
HERBALISTS
AJM Acupuncture
#44, 143 Liberton Drive, St. Albert,
(780) 459-2788
Alberta Acupuncture Clinic
10859 – 97 Street, (780) 424-9133
Southeast Asia Herbs & Co.
10666 – 97 Street, (780) 426-3254
HEALTH – CHIROPRACTOR/
MASSAGE
Academy of Reflexology
(780) 235-3720
Alberta Massage Therapy Supplies
www.amts.ca, 1-866-449-5165
Association of Massage Therapists and
Wholistic Practitioners
www.amtwp.org
Back Basics & Foot Care
11610 – 75 Avenue, (780) 436-8059
Dickinsfield Wholistic Therapy
#1, Dickinsfield Mall, (780) 233-1116
Edmonton Neck & Back Clinic
4249 – 97 Street, (780) 989-6008
Pause Massage
11807 – 105 Avenue, (780) 732-2272
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HEALTH – FITNESS/SPAS Budget Beer & Spirits
Athletica Sport & Fitness 4106 – 49 Street, (780) 352-5774
(780) 641-0888 Devine Wines & Spirits
Divine Body Spa 10111 – 104 Street, (780) 421-9463
17026 – 95 Avenue, (780) 481-9SPA (9772) Ensante Winery
Dr. J. Y. Liao Box 110 Brosseau, (780) 657-2275
11516 Jasper Avenue, (780) 482-1548 Royal Imperial Liquor
External Affairs 9647 – 107A Avenue, (780) 423-1988
13303 – 127 Street, (780) 455-2754 Sherbrooke Liquor Store
8 Mission Avenue, St.Albert, (780) 459-5520 11819 St. Albert Trail NW, (780) 455-4556
Healing Connections
10548 – 115 Street, (780) 488-9779 LOCKSMITH
Healing Water Spa Dial Locksmith Ltd./Safe World
10740 Whyte Avenue, (780) 988-7873 10771 – 101 Street, (780) 420-6664
Sandhar Homeopathic Clinic
10704 Whyte Avenue, (780) 439-6907 MORTGAGE BROKERS
TMG The Mortgage Group
INTERIORS – DESIGN (780) 640-8908
Unfauxgettable Interiors
5004 – 50 Street, (780) 929-6568 PETS
The Bone & Biscuit
INTERIORS – FLOORING 140 – 11 Athabascan Avenue,
Sears Floor Covering Centres Sherwood Park, (780) 449-3340
2828 Calgary Trail South, (780) 452-6169 3506 B Tudor Glen Market, St.Albert,
16307 – 111 Avenue, (780) 452-6169 (780) 470-3340
6282 – 199 Street NW, Hampton Market,
INSURANCE (780) 756-1535
Dyberg Insurance Dogs Aquatherapy
10756 Whyte Avenue, (780) 432-7595 9738 – 182 Street, (780) 443-3113
J. Folk & Associates Fabulous Furballs
(780) 701-5459 #116, 2755 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park,
MHK Insurance (780) 416-8266
12316 – 107 Avenue, (780) 454-9363 Terwillegar Veterinary Clinic
14735 – 40 Avenue, (780) 435-8387
INTERNET WEBPAGE DESIGN
Next Generation Consulting Inc PHOTOGRAPHY/
(780) 937 – ARTS (2787) VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES
Candid Canine Pet Photography
LAWYERS (780) 235-1605
Burkinshaw Law Ealanta Photography
#90-130 Broadway Blvd, (780) 619-3582
Sherwood Park, (780) 449-3391 Kiets Photo Studio
Deckert Allen Cymbaluk LLP 10649 – 99 Street, (780) 420-6085
301, 5201 – 51 Avenue, MacAlley Studios
(780) 387-5422 Hull Block, Suite 203, 9664 – 106 Avenue,
McLennan Ross (780) 420-6680/(780) 233-5446
12220 Stony Plain Road, (780) 482-9200 Presto! Digital Colourgrade
Hull Block, Suite 302, 9664 – 106 Avenue,
LIMOUSINES (780) 421-9980
Blue Sky Limos Tin Can Paparazzi
Edmonton, (780) 432-0000 (780) 488-0097
Calgary, (403) 225-0000 Tobeinpictures.com
Red Deer, (403) 358-2200 #2, 10026 – 102 Street, (780) 479-2831
Prestige Limousine
(780) 463-5000 PILATES/YOGA
Integration Pilates Studio
LIQUOR STORE 10565 – 114 Street, (780) 421-9853
121 Jasper Liquor Store Shanti Yoga
12110 Jasper Avenue, (780) 453-0003 #2, 10026 – 102 Street, (780) 421-9444
Aristrocrat Liquor Sublime Body Pilates Studio
9220 – 34 Avenue, (780) 462-6413 #101, 4109 – 106 Street, (780) 239-5739
8120 Whyte Avenue, (780) 463-8274 Lotus Soul Gym Yoga
#15, 9261 – 34 Avenue, (780) 437-9480 10816 – 95 Street, (780) 428-5202
12068 Jasper Avenue, (780) 455-9115
4234 – 66 Street, (780) 448-5975 PLUMBING
Suite 109, 5001 – 30 Avenue, Beaumont, Neuman Plumbing (1979)
(780) 929-6800 10640 – 95 Street, (780) 429-0295
102, 3802 – 49 Avenue, Stony Plain,
(780) 963-0100 PROFESSIONALS –
Bin 104 Fine Wine & Spirits CONSULTING SERVICES
5252 Calgary Trail South, (780) 436-8850 Next Generation Consulting Inc
(780) 937-ARTS (2787)
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Richard W. Chew (Accounting) Go To Your Room Insight Medical Imaging – Heritage

Bsmt, 10944 – 97 Street, (780) 424-9488 17284 Stony Plain Road 2049 – 111 Street, (780) 669-2222
Smart Business Services Inc. Velocity Cycle Insight Medical Imaging – Hermitage
Yorkton Pacific Mall, #115, 9700 – 105 Avenue, 7208 – 101 Avenue, (780) 466-8133 12779 – 50 Street, (780) 669-2222
(780) 483-8888 Insight Medical Imaging – Meadowlark
Sunny Driving School Ltd. SCREENING FACILITIES, 200 Meadowlark Health Centre,
BMA Centre, 212, 10708 – 97 Street, Alberta Cancer Board – 87 Avenue & 156 Street, (780) 669-2222
(780) 424-5508 Screen Test Insight Medical Imaging – Sherwood Park
Taking Flight International Corp. 311, 109 Street & Princess Elizabeth Avenue, 136 Athabascan Avenue, Sherwood Park,
Grand Manor, 9703 – 108 Avenue, (780) 474-4300 (780) 669-2222
(780) 473-6732/(780) 498-6722 Amiha Diagnostic Imaging Insight Medical Imaging – Spruce Grove
45 St. Thomas Street, St. Albert, (780) 458-0104 226B McLeod Avenue, Spruce Grove,
PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Breast Centre Radiology (780) 669-2222
Chilkoot Promotions Mammography & Ultrasound Insight Medical Imaging – The Breast
(780) 419-3900 7121 – 109 Street, (780) 434 9147 Centre Lendrum
Pinnacle Sportswear Breast Centre Radiology Mammography & 5814 – 111 Street, (780) 669-2222
500, 33 Blackfoot Road, Sherwood Park, Ultrasound – Callingwood The X-Ray Clinic at Northgate Centre
(780) 467-4058 329, 6650 – 177 Street, (780) 434 9147 2018, 9499 – 137 Avenue, (780) 476-9729
Potter’s Graphics Breast Imaging Centres –
(780) 482-3050 Medical Imaging Consultants SIGNAGE
Toll Free 1-800-355-1755 Fast Signs
PSYCHOLOGIST Breast Imaging Centres – Medical Imaging 11719 – 179 Street,
Deb Deeter Consultants – Century Park (780) 444-FAST (3278)
(780) 886-3496 201, 2377 – 111 Street NW, Sign Source
Massiah Counselling Services (780) 461-8520/(780) 461-8524 10540 – 124 Street, (780) 421-1451
#203, 10129 – 124 Street, (780) 415-5434 Breast Imaging Centres – Medical Imaging
Consultants – Hys Centre SPECIALTIES
RADIO 203, 11010 – 101 Street, (780) 450-1500 124 Street & Area BRZ
CKUA Radio Network Breast Imaging Centres – Medical Imaging www.124st.ca
www.ckua.com, 94.9 FM Consultants – Summit Centre 310-FIRE
102, 200 Boudreau Road, St. Albert, (780) 310-3473
REAL ESTATE/AGENT (780) 450-1500 Alectra Theatre Arts Company
Comfree Breast Imaging Centres – Medical Imaging 10967 – 97 Street, (780) 462-2548
www.comfree.com, (780) 444-3131 Consultants – Tawa Centre Clinic Architectural Clearinghouse
Michele Weselake, Remax Accord 2nd Flr and Lower Level, 3017 – 66 Street, 11507 – 120 Street, (780) 436-1222
(780) 901-4770 (780) 450-1500 Brew for Less
CML HealthCare – Athabasca Place 10746 – 95 Street,
REAL ESTATE – DEVELOPMENT/ 114, 80 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park, (780) 426-6046/(780) 422-0488
HOME INSPECTION (780) 467-2773 City of Edmonton
RDC Inspections CML HealthCare – MIRA Diagnostic Centre www.edmonton.ca
(780) 458-0066 103, 11910 – 111 Avenue, (780) 452-9711 City of Wetaskiwin
Regal Ridge CML HealthCare – Northtown Mall (780) 361-4417
www.regalridge.com, (250) 535-0227 Diagnostic Imaging Credit Info Canada
Yorkton Group 134, 9450 – 137 Avenue, (780) 478-7221 www.creditinfocanada.ca, 1-877-386-1183
www.yorktongroup.com, 1-866-409-8228 Insight Medical Imaging Edmonton BMX Association
Toll Free 1-866-771-9446 6850 – 88 Street, (780) 485-2690
RETAIL Insight Medical Imaging – Castledowns Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
Carbon Environmental Boutique 15309 Castledowns Road, (780) 669-2222 600, 9990 Jasper Avenue, (780) 426-4620
10184 – 104 Street, (780) 498-1900








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IN TIMES OF ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY, peo-
ple become much more aware of how they spend their
money. They look for the best deals they can find. Is the
first thing you look for the lower price?
Unfortunately it is the lower price that is putting many
local independent owners out of business. They simply
cannot compete with giant stores’ bulk orders. They
charge what they charge to survive. If you shop at a local
store and spend an extra fifty cents, you help a neighbour
stay in business.
Perhaps we need to look at the bigger picture – the one
that involves customer service. Independent business
owners usually know their clients by name and appreci-
ate the business. In order to keep the small-town feel we
all remember and enjoy so much – playing in the park
without parents, yellow school buses, farmers’ markets
– we need to support our small-town merchants.
Jessie Radies is a woman with vision who realizes the
importance of supporting local business. A local inde-
pendent business owner herself, she understands the
challenges of running a business. Radies rallied local
independent business owners, and as a result, the mayor
declared November 2008 Edmonton’s first ever Shop
Local Month. Remember that it’s once again Shop Local
Month – shop local this month and get into the routine of
doing it regularly. Every day could be a shop local day!
We encourage you to help maintain the diversity and
distinctive flavor of your community. Local merchants Security Latest in
build strong neighbourhoods by sustaining communi-
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Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival TRAVEL AGENCIES Skyline Connection Travel Ltd.
www.edmontondragonboatfestival.com Citizen Travel Ltd. 10553A – 97 Street, (780) 429-8838
Edmonton Economic 10653 – 97 Street, (780) 429-3388
Development Corporation Going Places Travel Group Inc. WEDDING COMMISSIONER
www.edmontonstories.ca 10720 – 95 Street, (780) 414-6489 Suffolk House
Employabilities Jolly Time Travel Service Ltd. 66 52343 RR 211, (780) 922-4072
1-866-945-4633 Yorkton Pacific Mall, #128, 9700 – 105 Avenue,
EnviroPerfect Solutions (780) 428-8484
#101, 15334 – 123 Avenue, (780) 447-9600 Messt Alberta Ltd.
EPCOR 10834 – 97 Street, (780) 424-1777
www.epcor.ca Polonez Travel Agency Ltd.
Get Publishing Society 9915 – 108 Avenue, (780) 424-0521
www.getpublishing.ca
Green Clean Squad
3519 – 109 Street, (780) 695-9851
Keep Edmonton Original
www.keepedmontonoriginal.com
Off the Grid Renewable Energy
www.getoffthegrid.ca, (780) 868-6952
Old Strathcona
www.oldstrathcona.ca
Old Strathcona Foundation
www.oldstrathconafoundation.ca,
(780) 433-5866
Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative
10867 – 97 Street, (780) 991-2799
Paddy’s Cheese Shop
12509 – 102 Avenue, (780) 413-0367
Sherwood Meats
#136, 2755 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park,
(780) 467-3385
Sherwood Park Rotary Club
50 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park
Spinelli’s Wine Juice
10878 – 95 Street, (780) 424-4869
Vanguard Collection
www.vanguardcollection.com, (800) 487-1163
Writers Beyond Borders
www.writersbeyondborders.ca

SPECIALTIES –
NOT-FOR-PROFITS
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
www.cbcf.org
Caritas Hospitals Foundation
(780) 482-8126
Edmonton Humane Society
13620 – 163 Street, (780) 471-1774
HART Humane Animal Rescue Team
www.humaneanimalrescueteam.ca
Valley Zoo Development Society
www.buildingthevalleyzoo.com

TAILORS/DRY CLEANING
Eden Tailor
10913 – 97 Street, (780) 424-1640
Little Boat
10612 – 97 Street, (780) 420-1213
Lucky 97 Tailors
9643A – 107A Avenue, (780) 425-1397
West Asia Tailoring
10669 – 97 Street, (780) 428-1943

TOBACCONISTS
Burlington Tobacconists
10468 Whyte Avenue,
(780) 439-8519
Hub Cigar & Newsstand
8118 Gateway Blvd, (780) 439-0144

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November is Shop
Local First Month
ON NOVEMBER 2, KEEP EDMONTON ORIGINAL
hosted their second annual Shop Local First kick off party
at the Walterdale Playhouse.
Many local business owners and consumers came
out for the event. Many delicious treats were provided by
KEO members including Suzanne Davis from Notables
along with Jennifer Grimm from Lux Beauty who shared
their experiences of being independent business owners
and the importance of supporting our local economy. On
behalf of the City, councillor Don Iveson of Ward 5 read
the official proclamation.

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lessonslearned
Friendship
There is no better title
M
y name is Pardee. I am the
publisher of Alternative
Trends, but more than
that I am a daughter, a
sister, a proud auntie to
four nieces and three
nephews, a dog owner, a chamber member,
a Rotarian, a volunteer, a supporter of the
arts, a speaker, a sales trainer, and most im-
portantly a friend to anyone who crosses my
path. Friend is the best title I can give you
and be given in return, and that is how I want
to be known – as your friend.
I am proud to announce that Alternative
Trends will celebrate its five-year anniver-
sary on January 16, 2010. Alternative Trends
is 100% independently owned and operated
and supported by you, our readers and ad-
vertisers. Thank you to all our investors and
partners and most importantly my team
– my friends and family who have helped
me along the way – for all your continued
support. Today I share our best issue yet, as
we try to make each one even better than
the last.
Creating a business is easier than you
think. I’m not saying it’s easy, but money
shouldn’t prevent you from living your
dreams. If you have talent, an idea, a true
passion for something, then money will only
be a small obstacle. How many times have
you heard someone say, “I could never be
a...” or “I don’t think I can...”? If you start sen-
tences like this, then what you say next might
be true. But if you truly believe you will do it,
you will.
Honestly, we are our own worst critics.
No one cares as much as we think they do.
Once I was walking with my friend Justin in
Calgary when my heel broke. I didn’t know
what to do – I knew people would stare as I
limped down the street with my broken heel.
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By Pardee
At least I believed they would.
Justin quickly snapped me back to real-
ity: “You’re not that important!”
What? Whaaaaaaat? I thought to myself.
My initial reaction of insult and anger sub-
sided to patience and understanding as he
continued.
“It’s not like you are the Queen of England
or Madonna. People may stare for a second
and then they will forget about it.”
I learned this lesson almost ten years
ago.
*******
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The best thing that can happen
to a business is that it run out
of money. I know, this sounds
crazy. But talk to today’s suc-
cessful entrepreneurs who
created something out of noth-
ing: when the money runs out,
you make better decisions.
I started my business with
limited funds, and the money
ran out faster than I thought
possible. There were discour-
aging people around every
corner; many told me I was
crazy to support the arts. I
found out how hard it is to get
financing as a small business
owner. But I believed in myself
and never gave up. And as a
result, a complete stranger –
who is now a friend – believed
in me too and I was able to se-
cure a loan I would never have
otherwise received. I was for-
tunate to run out of money and
survive. It is friends and family
I could never afford to run out
of. Where I am today is where I
have worked hard to be.
Be in business because you believe in
your idea and are passionate about it, not
because you think you have an idea that will
make you money. Be in business because
you have an idea that will help others. Call
me when the money runs out and I will re-
mind you that money is not your obstacle.
You are your obstacle!
Please continue to share your lessons
with me at pardee@alternativetrends.com.
I believe no one is perfect and everyone has
something they can teach and something they
can learn. Life should be experienced.
 lessonslearned

ENJOY THESE LESSONS:

Believe in yourself – because

no one else knows what you
are capable of.

Never give up.

Live your life like you are rich

and you will be.
Don’t live beyond your means
but instead live a rich life.

A goal is just a dream

with a deadline.

Remember who
your friends are.

Stay true to your values.

Celebrate every accolade

and accomplishment – they
are all important.

There is no land of the free, and

the grass only seems greener
on the other side. Be happy
with what you have and don’t
worry about anything else.

If you’re willing to enjoy the

process, you can go anywhere Marketing Works!
in life. Now Get Creative
“The meeting of two Call us First...
personalities is like the contact
of two chemical substances.
If there is any reaction both
are transformed.” – Carl Jung

info@nextgenerationconsulting.ca
780.937.ARTS • 780.937.2787
www.nextgenerationconsulting.ca

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opinions
Food, shelter
and clothing
I
I have been fortunate enough to travel to many
places and I understand culture and iden-
tity. When I was younger, I was sometimes
ashamed to wear traditional clothes, but
wore them out of respect for my parents and
our culture. Today I am not embarrassed, as
I am proud of my culture. I am also proud of
other cultures and love learning more about
everyone I meet.
When I was in India I met a little girl; she
was twelve years old and very bright. Her
name was Karin, and she was always smil-
ing. Her mother was a servant and the little
girl helped her mom when she didn’t have
school. One day, I was naïve enough to
ask her to play cards with me. She couldn’t
because she had to work. I asked her how
much she got paid – I was planning on pay-
ing her to play cards with me. Her answer
left me speechless, and reminded me of the
importance of the little things. They didn’t go
to school when it rained because their class-
rooms were the grass fields outside. Each
item they owned was cherished as if it were
gold. They were the happiest people I ever
met and I believed then they had nothing,
but what they had was life. They were all so
full of life. I promised to return and I will one
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day, one day soon, but for now I share her
answer with you.
“We don’t get paid, we work for food.”
We encourage you to help others and
work together because together we can do
great things.
We would like to thank our many partners,
readers, and advertisers for your continued
support. When you advertise in Alternative
Trends you are more than just an advertiser
– you are a partner in our success. We en-
courage you to support our advertisers.
We introduce to you, our readers, a direc-
tory of our partners on page 52. We hope this
brings you added value as we shift our think-
ing and spending in support of local busi-
ness. November has been officially declared
“Shop Local” month in the City of Edmonton
by the Honourable Mayor Stephen Mandel.
Thanks to “Keep Edmonton Original” and all
the independent business owners out there
who want to see a change in the way con-
sumers think and spend.
This shopping season, think before
you spend. Instead of just looking at the
price, think about where it was produced.
Sometimes the price will surprise you too!
Independent business doesn’t need to mean
small business. Help your local merchants
grow their businesses – be supportive of the
ones that provide jobs to local residents and
shape our communities.
Alternative Trends is proud to be 100%
independently owned and operated out of
Edmonton.
Regardless of where you live, and your
role in this life, we encourage you to support
your local merchants. Remember this when
travelling too.
This year the Italian Centre Shop celebrat-
ed fifty years of service. Teresa Spinelli is a
woman of vision and has not only continued
the business and her father’s legacy but has
opened a second store, introduced Bar Italia,
and continues to grow the business. Today
they are excited to introduce their seventeen
different kinds of bread, baked fresh daily. A
coincidence she shares her birthday with her
father? Learn more about Frank Spinelli and
the Italian Centre Shop on page 13.
2010 is a milestone year for Alternative
Trends – AT will celebrate its 5th anniver-
sary. It has been a journey worth sharing and
we would like to thank our advertisers and
readers for all your continued support over
the years. Quarterly Connections has taken
W W W. A LT E R N AT I V E T R E N D S .C O M
us to various venues – thank you for always
attending. Our attendance has grown from
hundreds to thousands, and we share photos
from our summer connections on page 6.
Alternative Trends is here to discuss and
explore the latest trends we encounter in
life, the art that brings us inspiration, and
the questions we all have about the little
(and big) things that make living interesting
and exciting. In our pages you will find fresh
ideas – for your health and wellness, your
pet, your home, your relationship, and life in
general. We are a consumer magazine with
a special interest in the arts.
In our special feature on page 31, we dis-
cuss loss, as remembrance shouldn’t be con-
fined to one day.
You have heard many stories of troubled
times. In Money Matters we review the op-
posite – how would you handle sudden
wealth?
In Road to Success we highlight artists
and their stories. We want to find the emerg-
ing artists – the unknowns who should be
known. Bonnie-Jean traveled to Italy with
Debbie Travis this past summer, and she
shares her bittersweet summer with you.
Imagine an opportunity of a lifetime happen-
ing at the same time as the most significant
loss.
Enjoy one of our Tasty Treats just like
mom used to make on page 20. Renee shares
her recipes – enjoy!
On page 23 we share stories from Writers
Beyond Borders, a multilingual writers
group. We held a contest in the summer and
the theme was home – we share Natalia’s
story with you.
The responses we received for our regular
feature Lessons Learned were overwhelm-
ing; thank you for noticing and for sharing
your stories. I invite you to visit page 66 to
read more lessons learned and remember
money is not your biggest obstacle.
Pardee, Publisher
We look forward to continue being in-
volved in the community – our involvement
contributes to our success. If you have
an event you would like us to participate
in, please let us know via email:
info@alternativetrends.com.
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