Author: Muriel Schmidt

Why Is Victoria A Good Place To Live?

Located on the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island (not Victoria Island) Victoria ranks incredibly well in terms of its economic, real estate, climate, attraction and amenity ratings and this makes it one of the best places to live, work or retire in Canada. Why should I live in Victoria? Victoria has the warmest and mildest […]

Where Is This Smoke Coming From Edmonton?

Article content. Wildfire smoke from neighbouring British Columbia is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility across much of Alberta, including the city of Edmonton, according to an advisory from Environment and Climate Change Canada. Where is the smoke smell in Edmonton coming from? Strong winds are bringing in smoke from wildfires burning in northeastern […]

Has Queen Elizabeth Been To Edmonton?

She and her new husband Prince Philip visited Calgary and Edmonton as part of a Canadian tour, drawing tens of thousands. Princess Elizabeth Avenue in Edmonton was named in honour of that visit. When did Queen Elizabeth visit Edmonton Alberta? The Queen toured Newfoundland, Saskatchewan, and finally Alberta. The Queen was accompanied by Prince Philip […]

What Is Turtle Island Edmonton?

Turtle Island is a cultural awareness and anti-racism project in Edmonton, Alberta. Its volunteers guide and support businesses/organizations in their efforts to disrupt racism in their establishments. Why is Edmonton called Turtle Island? The name comes from various Indigenous oral histories that tell stories of a turtle that holds the world on its back. For […]