ECM July/August 2016 - Edmontons Child Magazine

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CHILD
the Fringe:
jet-setting
Saving Edmonton from
boredom since 1982
toddler
summer fun
& travel
getting away
from it all
july & august 2016
live well. learn well. play well.
www.edmontonschild.com
contents
cover stories
3
Letter from the Editor
family MATTERS
12#VisitRedDeer
education MATTERS
16
4
Summer
Excursions
14
Become True Detectives
baby MATTERS
20
Natural Accomodations
health MATTERS
Getting Away
from it All
24
18
The Fringe
22
Jet-Setting
Toddler
Summer Vacation - Planning Ahead
community MATTERS
10
50 Thrifty Summer Activities
25#WinWithECM
26 Experience Edmonton
28 The Marketplace
31 Reader’s Comments
31 Help is Just a Phone Call Away
Our Contributors
Distribution
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William and Edward
Photo by Karey Wood
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letter
To sig n up for Text4Mood,
text “MOOD” to 7606703130.
from the editor
If there’s anything I know for sure, it’s this:
There is no other place I’d rather be than right here in Alberta.
Over the past weeks our province has pulled together to support the people of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; we were afraid with
them, we were devastated with them, and we
vowed to stand with them until their home feels
like home again...and for the years that come in
the rebuilding process.
The Beast refined our province. It served as a reminder to all of us just who we are. And although
it tried to drive many people out of Alberta, we’re
not going down like that.
Do you know about Alberta Health Service’s Text4Mood program? I signed up for it when it first
launched in January, and as I write this, I’m looking at the message I received this morning: “The
only time you should ever look back is to see how
far you have come.”
It’s so true. It would be easy, and understandable,
to get mired down in the sheer magnitude of the
recent tragedies, but we’ve got to keep moving
forward. Thank goodness for summer...the perfect time to do just that.
Focus on the things
that matter to you
This is our Summer Fun & Travel issue, where
page-by-page we’ll take you through some of our
top choices for places to explore in our own big
backyard. Be sure to check out #VisitRedDeer for
Family Fun, an article from our publisher, Wendy
Mueller, recounting the fantastic adventures she
went on with her family last summer. If you’re
looking for somewhere close to home, with an
endless supply of fun, be sure to visit Red Deer!
We’re also celebrating with the Fringe as they
mark their 35th anniversary! You’re not going to
want to miss all that they have in store this year!
So sit back, relax, and keep looking forward. This
summer may feel different than others, but we’ve
got so much to be thankful for. Now get out there
and enjoy our big backyard!
With lots of love on behalf of the family here at
Edmonton’s Child Magazine,
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our big backyard
summer excursions
Northern Alberta
The Athabasca Dunes
Ecological Reserve
www.albertaparks.ca/athabasca-dunes.aspx
Athabasca Dunes is the province's largest Ecological Reserve. It contains part of Alberta's largest active sand dune
system - approximately 8 km from north to south and 1.5
km wide. The active dunes are a series of sand ridges.
MacDonald Island Park
Lac La Biche
www.macdonaldisland.ca
With more than 100 lakes and over 1,300 beach-side
campsites and cabins, offering 70 per cent of Alberta’s
Class A beaches, the Lac la Biche Region is a little piece of
paradise in northeast Alberta.
FORT MCMURRAY
Nestled amidst the natural beauty of the surrounding
boreal forest, MacDonald Island Park is Canada's largest
community recreational, leisure, and social centre. Home
to the Suncor Community Leisure Centre, Miskanaw Golf
Club, and home of the exciting Shell Place MacDonald Island Park works under the umbrella of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
www.laclabicheregion.com/tourism
Gregoire Lake Provincial Park
www.albertaparks.ca/gregoire-lake.aspx
Looking for the perfect place to enjoy summer activities in
Northern Alberta? With a beach, camping, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, hiking, power boating, sailing, swimming,
water skiing, and windsurfing, Gregoire Lake Provincial
Park is where you want to be!
It is never too early
to teach your child
a second language.
French Immersion Preschoool for children 3-5
Morning and afternoon classes available
For registration information call 780-447-5995
or email grandinprescolaire@telus.net
10209 123 Street (inside Robertson-Wesley United Church)
Fall registeration now open for 2016/2017
Cold Lake Provincial Park
The Deh Cho Trail
www.albertaparks.ca/cold-lake.aspx
www.dehchotravel.ca
Enjoy camping, biking and hiking trails as well as a variety of watersports at the Cold Lake Provincial Park. With
a boat launch, nine kilometres of formal trails, 117 campsites, playgrounds and fish cleaning facilities, the park is
a popular destination. One of the richest birding areas in
Alberta is located around Cold Lake.
The Deh Cho Trail links the Mackenzie, Liard and Alaska
Highways in northern Alberta, British Columbia and the
Northwest Territories. It is a vast circle route of 3,000 –
5,400 km (1,875-3,375 mi). This is a road trip for adventure
seekers. Make it as long or as short as you wish. This section is perfect for a family RV camping excursion.
Capital Region
The Edmonton Ballpark
(Formerly TELUS Field)
Come cheer on the Western Major Baseball League’s Edmonton Prospects as they play right in the heart of Edmonton’s beautiful River Valley! With Family Sundays, $2
Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and Saturday Night Movies,
there’s fun to be had for the whole family!
Elk Island National Park
Pembina River Tubing
Check out the herds of plains and woods bison that saunter freely around the park. Take the Bison Backstage Tour
for the ultimate experience. Want to camp but didn’t bring
your own gear? Try Elk Island National Park’s equipped
camping program where they provide the gear – you just
show up.
See the magnificent view of the Pembina River Valley that
you have to experience to believe. The best way to see the
river in this way, is to float down the gentle current, with
Pembina River Tubing. They’ll provide you with tube and
life jacket rentals, and their shuttle service will bring you
back to your vehicle. Floating down the river, you will enjoy the 62 meter gorge created from the Ice Age, various
wildlife, and the joy of relaxing while the current drifts
along this amazing and winding river.
www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/elkisland/index.aspx
www.pembinarivertubing.com
The Arden Theatre
www.ardentheatre.com
The Arden Theatre has presented outstanding artistic programming for over 30 years, offering a variety of music,
theatre, dance, film and comedy events for arts lovers of all
ages. Through its diverse, world-class programming, the
Arden has played host to many internationally renowned
artists who return time and again thanks to their exceptional experiences with audiences and staff.
K-Days
www.k-days.com
This year we’re doubling the excitement with 20 concerts
on two stages, new rides, new food, amazing indoor attractions and the K-Days Pow Wow in partnership with
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation!
Edmonton Corn Maze
www.edmontoncornmaze.ca
Visit Edmonton’s original corn maze where their huge,
mind-bending corn maze will keep you guessing! Each
year they unveil a new and exciting maze design and look
forward to getting thousands of visitors lost.
celebrate your
Inner Westerner
mories for 125 years
Creating unforgettable me
July 20 - 24, 2016
McDonald’s
Kids day
Thursday, July 21
Free Admission for kids 12 years
and under until 6:00pm.
Presented by:
Admission and parking is
$29 for a carload of up to six
people. Kids ten and under can
ride all day for $12. Includes
midway rides for day of
purchase, but does not include
gate admission or parking.
Servus
credit union
family day
Presented by:
Sunday, July 24
Westernerdays.ca #Westernerdays | #WP125
Capital Region cont.
Movies on the Square
www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/schedule_festivals_events/movies-on-the-square.aspx
The first four Tuesdays in August, Direct Energy and the
City of Edmonton present Movies on the Square - a FREE
outdoor movie series. Come to Sir Winston Churchill
Square to watch a family favourite film. Bring your lawn
chair and enjoy the fabulous pre-movie entertainment before taking in the blockbuster hit that will be playing on a
3-storey high inflatable screen. Closed captioning will be
offered when available. Pre-movie entertainment begins
at 7pm. Movies start at dusk. This is a family friendly event,
so no alcohol or smoking please.
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
Heritage Ranch
History is brought to life at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage
Village, an open-air museum where costumed role-players recreate the life of early Ukrainian pioneers that settled
in east central Alberta from 1892-1930. Step back in time
to hear real stories of hardships and triumphs in Canada’s
oldest and one-time largest bloc settlement of Ukrainian
pioneers. Find out what life was like as a Ukrainian immigrant to Canada in the early 20th century through artifacts,
interpretation, music, and food.
With over 217 acres of parkland, Heritage Ranch trail rides
offer many different areas to explore. Their well trained
horses and friendly staff will help to make your experience
at Heritage Ranch the best it can be! Add on a lunch or dinner option at Westlake Grill and make it an experience to
remember!
www.history.alberta.ca/ukrainianvillage
Polynesian Days at Alberta Beach
JULY 29 - AUGUST 1, 2016.
www.polydays.com
This is a community event sponsored and organized by the
Alberta Beach & District Agriculture Society. It is a family
oriented event that has been taking place on the August
long weekend for over 40 years. Many events are free or
have only nominal charge. There is something for everyone: outdoor movie night, slow pitch tournament, kids
park, parade, music festival, tug of war, pancake breakfast, wagon rides, petting zoo, farmers market & more!
Sylvan Lake
High Level Bridge Streetcar
http://visitsylvanlake.ca
www.edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca/highlevelbridge
Central Alberta’s recreation destination! A beautiful stretch
of shoreline, activities and events awaits you. Whether you
visit Wild Rapids Waterslide Park, Sylvan Lake Provincial
Park, Lakeside Go-Karts Mini-Golf, a visit to Sylvan Lake
provides endless possibilities for family fun.
Cross the historic High Level Bridge in a vintage streetcar
49 m (160 ft) above the North Saskatchewan River. The
views are spectacular and it’s fun for the whole family!
TELUS World of Science
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
http://telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca
www.ashfm.ca
A premier attraction in Northern Alberta where you can
experience interactive science like never before. The centre features permanent galleries that bring science to life
and engage visitors of all ages; a state-of-the-art IMAX
Theatre featuring the largest screen in Alberta; a planetarium featuring shows with an unforgettable fusion of sound
and imagery and much more. Don’t miss the International
Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes this summer!
Central Alberta
Reynolds Alberta Museum
http://history.alberta.ca/reynolds
The Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, interprets
the impact of technological change in transportation, aviation, agriculture and industry from the 1890s to the present. Visitors will see a wide variety of vintage automobiles,
motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, stationary engines, tractors,
agricultural implements, aircraft and industrial equipment. Go for a soar high above the canola fields in a 1930’s
open-cockpit bi-plane or if you prefer to stay closer to the
ground take a ride around the region in a chauffeur-driven
vintage vehicle.
www.heritageranch.ca
Discover Alberta Sports heros! Test your skills in the Multi-Sport Area with virtual baseball, basketball, football,
hockey and soccer. Train for Everest on the Treadwall
Climbing Wall, or be the next famous announcer in the
“You Call the Play” Pressbox. With fun for the whole family, a visit to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame is a fun and
engaging way to learn more about the history of athletics
in our province.
Discovery Animal Park
Westerner Days
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Discovery Wildlife Park provides permanent homes for
unfortunate wildlife. Have you ever wondered what happens at night in a zoo? Now guests can stay overnight at
the new Discovery Wildlife Park campground! Listen to
the night sounds while you are snug in your camper. In the
evening, animal keepers will provide an amazing animal
encounter (weather permitting) that will give your family a
memory to last.
Central Alberta’s largest summer celebration, Westerner
Days Fair & Exposition, brings the fun this year from July
20-24 at Westerner Park. Enjoy five days of top quality, truly authentic, action-packed entertainment! This event has
everything that people are looking for in summer festivities – live entertainment, good food and great company.
Visiting Dinosaur Provincial Park is like stepping into another world. There's a chance for a new discovery around
every corner! Explore badlands, camp under the stars or
participate in an authentic dinosaur dig. Be amazed by
the abundant fossils, unusual wildlife and stunning landscapes of this UNESCO World Heritage Site near Brooks,
Alberta. If you'd like to take a guided tour into the park's
Natural Preserve, we highly recommend booking your tour
seats ahead of your visit. These programs are very popular
and sell out during the summer months.
www.discoverywildlifepark.com
www.westerernerdays.ca
www.albertaparks.ca/dinosaur.aspx
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
www.reddeermuseum.com
The Heart of the Parkland is Remarkable! It’s a place to
play, discover and learn. The MAG combines the wonderful elements of a museum and art gallery to Inspire a
Passion for History and Art. Let historical Red Deerians be
your guides and captivate you with stories of struggle, sacrifice and success that connect the Red Deer of yesterday
to today. Rotating exhibits showcase local artists, artifacts,
and brings world-class exhibitions to our city. Unlock the
recesses of your imagination with art making, take your
seat and watch historical clips in our very own “Capitol
Theatre”, attend events. There is always something new at
the MAG!
Red Deer Tourism Region
http://visitreddeer.com/
Family fun is plentiful in and around Alberta’s third largest city and Red Deer’s central location, family-friendly
attractions and fun events makes it a great spot for a summer getaway. The best part is that many of the top attractions are free of charge. In addition to several free outdoor
splash parks and playgrounds, you can cycle or walk
along the beautiful trails, visit Kerry Wood Nature Centre,
and check out the animals at Sunnybrook Farm Museum.
For free festival fun, enroll the kids in Circus School at Centrefest or take in the Westerner Days parade.
Open August - October
www.edmontoncornmaze.ca
Southern Alberta
Waterton Inter-Nation
Shoreline Cruise
www.watertoncruise.com
Hope on board a scenic cruise from Canada to the United States. Enjoy some of the most spectacular mountain
scenery the Rocky Mountains have to offer. View majestic towering cliffs, unique geological formations, beautiful
waterfalls, snow clad mountain peaks and the International Border. Bring your camera; tour boats make photographic and wildlife stops. Bald eagle, bear, moose, deer,
mountain sheep and mountain goats are often seen.
Vulcan Tourism and Trek
Spruce Meadows
This one of a kind visitor information centre was built to
look like a landed space station. and is home to a large
collection of Star Trek Memorabilia, the Galaxy Souvenir
Gift Shop, and of course: tourist information from around
the county and the province. Open year round, the unique
Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station is designed to look like a
landing spacecraft. As you enter the building, the stars and
nebula of the “Trek Station’s” floor to ceiling space murals will have you feeling that you have stepped into outer
space. You will be greeted by the Trek Station’s Captain
and friendly crew members who are on hand to answer all
of your questions about Vulcan’s fictitious association with
Star Trek’s Mr. Spock.
www.sprucemeadows.com
CALGARY
www.vulcantourism.com
Spruce Meadows is open 365 days of the year. You are
welcome to visit the grounds, tour through the stable areas and watch the trainers exercise the horses. From show
jumping competitions to exhibits and special functions,
there’s always something happening.
Royal Tyrrell Museum
of Palaeontology
www.tyrrellmuseum.com
The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology celebrates the
spectacular diversity of life on Earth, from the tiniest grain
of pollen to the mightiest dinosaur. The world-renowned
museum and research facility is situated in the rugged Canadian Badlands, only 90 minutes northeast of Calgary in
Drumheller, Alberta. Canada’s only museum devoted exclusively to palaeontology offers something for everyone.
Discover your adventure at tyrrellmuseum.com.
Waterton Lakes National Park
www.watertonpark.com
Waterton is quiet, uncrowded National Park. The perfect
place to view spectacular scenery, wildlife and enjoy outstanding recreational opportunities. Discover nature at
its best... Year Round!... A rare gem tucked into the southwestern corner of the province of Alberta, Canada. In
this breathtaking part of the world, the majestic Rocky
Mountains rise suddenly out of the rolling prairies. Amid
the peaks are the lakes of Waterton Lakes National Park,
carved out of the rock by ancient glaciers.
Edmontons Child Summer 2016 Ad | 6.25” x 6.25” | FINAL
CALLING ALL
PARENTS &
COOL KIDS
JOIN US FOR EXCITING KIDSPLAY EVENTS IN 2016!
Held on the last Wednesday of each month at 9AM
Wild West Badlands Tours
Receive a special gift from Kingsway Mall
for every 5 events you attend!
https://wildwestbadlandstours.com
During your visit to Drumheller enjoy a 3 1/2 hour tour
where your guide will pass along colourful stories of
downtown Drumheller and the history of the Badlands.
While visiting the Ghost Town of Wayne you'll stop for a
break at the Rosedeer Hotel and Last Chance Saloon.
Numerous "out of the way" highlights are included in this
tour. Tour available in mornings or afternoons. Visit former mining communities and East Coulee to view the Atlas
Coal Mine, a National Historic Site. You’ll also see the Royal Tyrrell Museum and the World's Largest Dinosaur.
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Jasper Riding Stables
www.jasperstables.com
Canadian Rockies
With stables located five minutes from downtown Jasper
in the scenic Jasper National Park, the looped trails have
spectacular views with many opportunities to observe
diverse wildlife. Their knowledgeable guides and experienced horses will take you on a journey through nature.
They can accommodate all levels of riding experience
from novice (first ride) to advanced rider. Basic riding instructions are given.
Maligne Lake Family of
Explorers Cruise
www.malignelake.com/family-of-explorers
Leave the docks loaded with great onboard activities and
snacks for children and the young at heart! Parents can relax and enjoy the passing scenery while their children are
thoroughly entertained with tales of Maligne Lake. Once at
Spirit Island the children can participate in an exploration
for nature based "Treasures" guided by a GPS system.
Jasper Tram
www.jasperskytram.com
Your adventure begins at the Lower Station (elev. 1304 metres), where you will board one of our fully enclosed trams
and lift off on the flight of a lifetime.During your seven
minute flight aboard the Jasper SkyTram, you will be accompanied by one of our fully trained and knowledgeable
flight attendants who will point out the many sights and
answer your questions.
Miette Hot Springs
www.pc.gc.ca/eng/voyage-travel/sources-springs/
miette/miette.aspx
Rocky Mountain Raft Tours
www.banffrafttours.com
Rocky Mountain Raft Tours offers environmentally friendly, scenic, guided float trips on the Bow River within the
Banff townsite. Their rafting trips are suitable for all ages.
Seniors and young families are more than welcome to join
this easy sightseeing trip.
Miette Hot Springs, located in Alberta’s Jasper National
Park, feature the hottest hot springs in the Canadian Rockies. The natural hot springs water flows from the mountain
at 54°C (129°F), the water is then cooled to a comfortable
temperature of 40°C (104°F) as it enters the hot springs
pool. Miette Hot Springs beautiful location and luxurious
water makes it one of the top things to do in Jasper National Park and one of Alberta’s best kept secrets. Whether it is
the quiet peaceful panorama surrounding the hot springs
or the scenic drive along the wild Fiddle valley, Miette Hot
Springs is a unique experience that will keep you coming
back year after year.
fifty thrifty summer activities in YEG
Submitted by: JustAnotherEdmontonMommy.com
August 28
Viva Italia Day
Take a ride on the street car across the High Level Bridge.
Families are $20 for round trip.
Giovanni Caboto Park
Cooking demos, kids’ corner
and live entertainment.
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www.youraga.ca/
Green Shacks around Edmonton
6-12yrs (children under 6yrs must be
supervised) www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/green-shacks.aspx
Edmonton Public Library FREE programs
Sing, sign, laugh and learn, Lego, family story time and so much more! www.epl.ca/
Park Kids
Sherwood Park Mall
July 21 & August 18
10am-12pm
Babies "R" Us Mommy Mixers once
a month with your little one www.mommyconnections.ca/mommy-mixer/
Miller’s Crossing Farmer’s Market in North
Edmonton
www.mcfarmersmarket.ca
Visit the animals waiting to be adopted at the Edmonton Humane Society... maybe adopt one!
Edmonton Capitals - Try out Water Polo for FREE!
4-13 years olds
www.capitalswaterpolo.ca
Michaels drop in Kids Club for crafts!
Every Saturday - Only $2
FREE activities
The Boys and Girls Club
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and area
bgcbigs.ca/clubs/
Café O Play
Summer Promotion - after 12pm, kids over
1 are only $3.50, kids under 1 are FREE!
KidZone at The Marketplace at Callingwood July 20 & August 17 from 12:30pm-2pm
www.callingwoodmarketplace.com/events/kidzone
Terwilleger Twilight Outdoor Movies
July 9, 23 & Aug 20
terwillegar.org/news.php
Take a drive to Fort Saskatchewan
to visit the grazing sheep in town! (Yes
for real, they are super friendly).
FREE guided walking tour of Downtown
June through August
Call 780.424.4085
or www.edmontondowntown.
com/core-crew.php
Servus Heritage Festival
Hawrelak Park
July 30 - August 1
www.heritage-festival.com
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Lowe’s Build and Grow Workshop Kids can build a fun and educational project!
www.lowes.ca
Sign out a free GPS unit from John Janzen
Nature Centre and go Geocaching.
Call 311 for more information.
Tot Time
Mill Woods Towne Centre July 5 & August 2
10am-12pm
Go fruit picking!
Fruits of Sherbrooke
(you get to keep some of what you pick)
www.fruitsofsherbrooke.ca/
Kids Bowl Free
Get 2 free games of bowling a day.
www.kidsbowlfree.com/
FREE popsicles!
Follow the @NOWtrucksicle on Twitter and
see where it's going to be for the day!
See some classic cars at Callingwood Cars & Coffee July 8 & 22, Aug 12 & 26
www.callingwoodmarketplace.
com/events/carscoffee/
Superkids
St. Albert Mall July 28 & August 25 from 9am-11am
www.stalbertcentre.com/events/
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Street Performers
Kids Play at Kingsway Mall
Churchill Square
July 27 & August 31 from 9am-11am
www.edmontonstreet fest.com
www.kingswaymall.com/upcoming_events.asp
July 24
Family Picnic in the Park
with Edmonton's Child, The Italian Centre Shop
and Box Social Event Planning
KINSMEN PARK FROM 11AM-2PM
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www.ab-conservation.com
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SHARK FEEDING at Big Al's
Edmonton
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Cruisin’ Clubhouse
St. Albert’s Parks
Monday- Friday from 9:30- 12:30 &
1:30-4:30, various locations
www.StAlbert.ca
August 2, 9, 16 & 23
Movies on the Square at Churchill Square
Entertainment starts at 7pm,
movies start at dusk.
July 9-10
FISH FOR FREE with the whole family!
Hermitage Park or North Saskatchewan River
Call 311 for more details.
July 16-17 & September 3-4
Summer Fun Horse Shows at the Whitemud
Equine Centre www.welca.ca
July 17
Sourdough Raft Race (Admission is free, activities are not)
July 20 from 2pm-6pm
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Callingwood Farmers Market
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K-Days Parade
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August 2-6
Rockn’ August Car Show
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August 23 from 10am-12pm
Playtime Beach Party
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August 5-7
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• • • FA M I LY M A T T E R S • • •
#VisitRedDeer
for family fun!
By Wendy Mueller
Living in Edmonton, I've been to Red Deer several times for work and sports tournaments, and
had lots of stops at Gasoline Alley on the way south. Little did I know though, our neighbour city
has so much to offer for summer family fun!
We spent a weekend in Red Deer last summer and it
was one to remember for sure. With four kids in tow,
my husband and I packed up the vehicle for our adventure, hoping and praying the kids would enjoy
the getaway we had planned... And we were all so
pleasantly surprised!
Our friends at Tourism Red Deer arranged our stay
at the TownePlace Suite by Marriott. If you've ever
traveled with kids, having a suite is the cat's pajamas! A newer hotel and all the rooms have two
queen beds, huge bathrooms and a full kitchen, including a large fridge. The pool was beautiful and
clean and the continental breakfast was far beyond
my expectations. It was more like a buffet! Our experience with the amenities and the wonderful
staff was fantastic and I highly recommend it.
DISCOVERY WILDLIFE PARK Innisfail, Alberta
Adventure #1 was a short jaunt south down Hwy 2
at the Discovery Wildlife Park. I knew the 9 and 10
year olds would like it but imagined a couple hours
with the teenagers grumbling. I was so wrong. We
spent over five hours walking, talking, looking at
and learning about all these amazing animals and
everyone had a blast. I am not a fan of circuses or
zoos normally, but this place is a safe haven and
conservation park that is taking care of animals that
have been hurt or abandoned and otherwise would
have no where else to go. We got to hold snakes and
critters, sat beside a beaver and had a picture with a
Kodiak bear who's also a movie star. Our kids came
away exhausted and with a new appreciation of protecting wildlife and conservation of their habitats.
This was a truly enlightening experience.
WASKASOO PARK TRAILS
MUD HERO ALBERTA
We like to explore the places we visit and had a
The timing of our trip was built around the incredi-
wonderful walk through a small part of Red Deer’s
ble Mud Hero at Canyon Ski Resort. Dad and daugh-
trail system. Here we found beautiful parks and
ter participated in the adult race with 6 kilometers
natural green spaces with over 100 km of easily ac-
and 16 obstacles... through mud. It was an insane-
cessible, paved, hiking and equestrian trails. Biking,
ly fun and dirty experience but one that will last a
hiking, jogging, bird watching, picnics and peaceful
lifetime. Our youngest son and his best friend did
walks can all be enjoyed in various parks and facil-
the kids' race and although shorter and less grue-
ities within the Waskasoo Park trail system. A water
ling, it was a sight to behold and incredibly excit-
playground, western ranch and wildlife sanctuary
ing as well. They both loved the fun competition
are some of the many highlights within the City’s
and actually had permission to jump in the mud! I
park system. I had no idea Red Deer held so much
wasn't able to do the race with an injury, but I was
to be discovered!
the helper of collecting clothes, fetching water,
WILD RAPIDS
WATERSLIDE PARK - Sylvan
Lake, Alberta
Another quick road trip brought us to nearby Sylvan Lake. The town itself is such an Alberta gem in
the summer and we took a stroll along the gorgeous
beach, but our destination was for adventure, so we
headed to Wild Rapids. This was one of the places
we came as kids from Edmonton and there really is
nothing like an outdoor waterpark experience. The
weather was perfect and we were able to enjoy the
sun and lots of places to find shade... But the water slides were the highlight of our little dudes' trip.
They started out small and built their way up to the
big ones with screams of joy, laughter and delight.
Hubby and I more than enjoyed it too.
cheering them on and being delighted with how
much joy I saw on their faces. This was an amazing, fun-for-the-whole-family kind of event and we
will definitely be back to do it again. Well done Mud
Hero organizers!
* Mud Hero 2016 event is in Red Deer at Canyon Ski
Resort August 5-7
ALBERTA SPORTS HALL OF
FAME AND MUSEUM
Our final stop before heading home was the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. For a family
of sports nuts this was pretty cool. So much to be
proud of in our Alberta athletes and so much to do
and experience for kids and adults alike. From wall
climbing to skiing simulations, videos to interactive displays, we enjoyed over three hours of fun,
topped off with some treats at the concession before we headed for home... Which was only 90 minutes away. After an action packed weekend the trip
home is usually my least favourite, but we were so
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• • • FA M I LY M A T T E R S • • •
The
Importance
of Getting
Away
from It All
By Kimberly Ouellette
Recently I took the most unique trip of my life, to date. It wasn’t
that far, I stayed in Alberta and visited the Skoki Lodge in Lake
Louise’s rugged backcountry. It didn’t really matter where I
went though, my soul just needed to be fed with some alone
time and adventure.
Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE being a mom and wife
Having no cell phone service is a good thing. I fo-
and business owner, but there comes a time when
cused on what I was eating, I fell asleep without
you can just feel yourself aching, needing, to get
staring at a screen, I looked up for a change. Also, I
away. So I did. I spent four days of complete bliss
learned that I need to impose some self control with
in a log cabin built in the 1930’s with no electricity,
the phone in my everyday life. In case you are won-
no cell phone service and no running water. Did I
dering, the staff at the lodge were equipped with a
mention that I also had to hike 11 kilometers up two
radio system, so should there have been an emer-
mountain passes in the snow to get there? Like many
gency or something I needed to know about happen-
of you are probably thinking, I asked myself what
ing at home it would be fine.
the heck I was doing more than once. Why would I
squander this precious ‘mom-cation’ time that I was
blessed with by doing something physically exhausting and without the luxurious conveniences of
technology?! With each step up the mountain, and
each pause to gasp for some air I found out why.
Here are some things I learned while on this journey.
You will come up with lots of excuses to not get
away. Don’t listen. I paid a hefty non-refundable deposit, so I was committed. But, had I not, there would
have been lots of second-guessing. Will my husband
manage? Will my son be upset with me for leaving?
Will the house be a disaster upon my return? Basically, how does anyone function without me? Turns
out, quite well!
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You can rely on your village. Let them be your village. It took five different people to cover all of the
child-minding for my son while I was gone. The
scheduling was a nightmare and I was worried my
son would be an emotional disaster after all the
shuffling, but it was the opposite. He had stories to
tell me about HIS adventures while I was gone and
wanted to hear about my “hike with friends”.
Mommy-guilt shall not exist! Taking time for yourself is called self-care. Your mental health depends
on it. End of story.
You will return feeling motivated, refreshed and
ready to be the superstar mom, wife, friend, daughter, employee, business owner that you are! If you
are really lucky, you will have reflected on some of
the big questions in your life and have found some
Love to Swim?
clarity, or maybe even more questions!
Whether you take a week long trip to an exotic locale or spend an afternoon sun tanning and reading
a book, just figure out a way to do it! Carve out that
time for you and only you, and enjoy every second.
Kimberly Ouellette is a mom to a three-year-old and
Community Director/Owner of Modern Mama St. Albert.
She loves sharing her experiences and encouraging
moms to connect with their community, and each other.
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• • • EDUCATION MATTERS • • •
If a visit to the International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes at the TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (TWOSE) isn’t
already on your list of must-do activities for the summer, it
should be.
Not only is this exhibition the ultimate family out-
Along the way, families will be tasked with com-
Become
True
Detectives!
ing, TWOSE is the exhibition's only stop in Canada,
pleting various experiments at different locations,
so this is your only chance to experience this criti-
in order to bring them one step closer to solving the
cally-acclaimed exhibition!
case.
From your very first steps into the mysterious and
At the Conservatory, families will attempt to detect
intriguing world of Sherlock Holmes, you and your
whether or not poison can be found at the scene of
family will be immersed in Victorian-era London.
the crime. At the River Thames, you will work as a
You will learn all about the world-renowned author
team to recreate different footprints and uncover
of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as well
what type of footprint was left behind by the sus-
as the investigative techniques of the time – most
pects. At the Slaughterhouse, mom and dad can
Fun for the whole
family at the
Sherlock Holmes
exhibition.
notably, how a fictional character changed the way
help the little ones recreate blood spatter patterns.
real-world police work was conducted, lighting the
Evidence collected here will be used again at the
way to the modern forensics sciences of today.
Penny Arcade, where parents and children can
The interactive and hands-on exhibition has something to offer both parents and children of all ages,
and encourages you to work together as a family, to
examine a unique crime scene and collect clues.
Submitted by TELUS World
of Science Edmonton
each take their turns to recreate a shattered bust in
order to determine bullet trajectory – which may or
may not be the cause of the blood spatter found at
the scene of the crime.
The kids will be engrossed in the process, as they
Once each experiment has been completed, and
take charge of the case and use their Detective
our little detectives have recorded thorough notes
Notebooks to record their observations by emboss-
inside their Detective Notebooks, families will
ing, stamping, rubbing, punching or drawing in the
head over to the Newsstand where their notebooks
pages of the book.
should reveal a secret message. This message could
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reveal the solution to the case, or encourage fami-
Centre Admission – so your family-day-out just got
lies to go back and confirm their findings.
even better!
When all the hard detective work is finished, fami-
Why not go check out TWOSE’s newest permanent
lies will enjoy seeing original manuscripts and first
gallery, The Science Garage, where you can bust-a-
edition works by Conan Doyle, as well as period ar-
move on the Kinetic Dance Floor, put your angular
tifacts. Not to mention, real props and behind-the-
momentum to the test at the Freedom Climber Wall
scenes tools from the popular Warner Bros.’ Sher-
or get a lesson in potential and kinetic energy at the
lock Holmes movies and the hit CBS television show
Magnetic Ball Wall, when you build paths for mar-
Elementary and the BBC’s Sherlock.
bles using an assortment of ramps, tubes and oth-
As if spending an entire day working together as a
family playing detective, scientist and police wasn’t
enough, admission into The International Exhi-
er items. You can even set up shop at The Science
Garage’s Maker Space, where you might build your
own catapult, Scribble Bot, or Circuit Blocks!
bition of Sherlock Holmes also includes Science
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• • • COMMUNITY MATTERS • • •
the Fringe: Saving
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At Fringe Theatre Adventures we believe you are never too
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mailman… even your toddler!
Throughout the 10 days of the Edmonton Interna-
activities such as face-painting and hoola-hooping
from around the greater Edmonton area audition to
tional Fringe Theatre Festival your family can ex-
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become a KidsFringe Youth Troupe member.
plore the magic of live theatre through our free Kids-
of ten indoor Theatre for Young Audiences shows,
Fringe activities. At KidsFringe everyone can indulge
there is a place for everyone at the Fringe Festival.
in your sense of play through interactive opportuni-
May through August professional artists lead the
troupe through a wide variety of workshops. To-
But, perhaps the most impressive aspect of Kids-
gether, they learn how to become an ensemble,
Fringe is that it’s fueled by the talent of local youth!
develop leadership skills, and learn performance
Designed for families with toddlers to teenagers,
Every year Fringe Theatre Adventures recruits
techniques.
KidsFringe inspires creativity and self-expression.
teenagers who have a passion for storytelling, per-
Whether you are an “outtie” - preferring outdoor site
formance, and like to work with kids. Participants
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We look forward to seeing you on site getting swept
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From helping kids use their interactive passport to
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• • • BABY MATTERS • • •
Natural
Accomodations
By Trent Wilkie
A relationship with the outdoors is a lot like becoming a
sunrise photographer, the earlier you start the better.
Getting outside, the act of being away from any type
Even if it is raining and windy, dress properly, and sit
canoe trip in Algonquin Park. It had its difficul-
of comfort based structure, is a wonderful treat. It
within it all. Save for a tornado or something equally
ties (mostly things nobody noticed but me), but
teaches self-reliance, focus and the ability prior-
as harmful, there is very little that you can’t dress for.
the parents enjoyed themselves and everything
itize what you need or don’t.
For all the time I’ve spent outside, there are still
There is the whole ‘unplugged’ movement, well, being outdoors makes that a residual effect, not a goal.
things I’m learning. Like family stuff.
As an example, I recently had a conversation with
What you need is to know your limits. You aren’t
my wife about wanting to take our son on a canoe
comfortable tenting? Find a camper. Aren’t com-
trip down the North Saskatchewan River. He is just
fortable in a camper? Rent a cabin. The important
under two-years-old and would thoroughly en-
thing is that you are outside for an extended period
joy it, but she was a bit hesitant. I assured her that
of time, with nature within reach.
I’ve taken younger kids on long trips. One summer,
many moons ago, I took two infants on a three day
turned out excellent.
But I was totally missing the point. What she meant
is that it was more about her wanting to be there
too, and that made sense. I would rather her be
there as well for the Bean’s first canoeing experience. I gapped that leap of information. Experiences are best when shared with the whole family and
it will definitely be an experience.
It is my opinion that nature gives back what you put
into it. A lot like a family.
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We just had our first campground camping expe-
I wasn’t in the back country bush crashing for
rience and it was wonderful. A gracious friend lent
firewood, I was eating hot meals from a sandwich
us their hard sided camper and we spent the long
maker with the ones I loved the most. But the out-
weekend at Pigeon Lake.
doors, the confines, the adaptation, the clean air...
It was rainy, cold and windy. It was perfect.
We got to be a family amidst the elements and are
better for it.
The Bean got to jump in puddles. Elizabeth and I got
to talk about important things. And as a family, we
cuddled, played cards and just generally enjoyed
each other’s company.
This is a new experience for me.
all of it, added to the experience.
When you think about it, we are all still mammals.
We like to exist in natural environments, and we
should.
Just as long as we prepare for the worst and let the
best happen.
Trent Wilkie is a writer/journalist/performer in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. Trent has written for everything from CBC Radio (The Irrelevant Show) to The
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• • • BABY MATTERS • • •
Jet-Setting
Toddler Flying
with the
Very Young
By Delaine Dew
I can recall back to when I was an undergrad at the U of A,
travelling frequently by air, often averaging five or so mostly
round trips yearly, shuttling back and forth between Edmonton and my family’s home in Ottawa.
Travelling solo, I didn’t really mind if flights were
If you and your little family are about to do some air
delayed, if I was bumped, or if we were stuck on the
travelling of your own and you are fearing it as much
tarmac for over an hour waiting for a de-icer. How-
as I did, I hope I can grant you some solace and pro-
ever, I always cringed when upon boarding I came to
vide you with some of my favourite tips and tricks
the dreaded realization that I was sitting in the same
that I have picked up that have worked for us. Again,
vicinity as a baby or young child. I valued my peace
my little girl and I are not what you would call “sea-
and quiet on the plane, and I HATED having my Gra-
soned air travelers” so our reality is not necessarily
vol-induced nap interrupted by shaky rattles or cry-
as seamless as those for whom air travel is as natural
ing. So perhaps you can imagine my fear when I had
as showering in the morning.
a baby of my own and was about to embark on an
airplane ride with my little one; would she scream
the entire time? Would I lose my mind? Would we
disturb other passengers? How do parents do it?
For travel with a baby, what worked for us was making sure all of the essentials were packed – bottles,
water, diapers, toys, books, and cozy blankets, and
were easily accessible in a separate carry-on bag. I
Having flown with my little girl only a handful of
was pleasantly surprised to learn that security lets
times now, I can attest that although I am no expert,
almost anything go for babies, including having “ba-
it really isn’t so bad, and all of the young, undergrad
by’s” liquids go through security without having to
Delaines of the world just have to deal with it if any-
dump it out. So bring on the “baby” water, milk and
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liquids through security if your child is over the age
on the long flights – by the way, does anyone know
Canada, but Westjet allowed my little one and me to
of two – and don’t even try to dump it out in the gar-
where you can get those delicious ginger cookies
board dead last so that all we had to do was walk
bage can. Just don’t.
that American Airlines serves? I could probably eat
on the plane, buckle up and taxi away. This saved
me – I didn’t have to sit and wait with my baby on a
squished airplane until I absolutely had to. In addition, I had my husband be the Sherpa and board at
the “normal” time and make sure all our carry-ons
were stowed and the essentials were ready at hand.
It was amazing and if you can do it, I would wholeheartedly suggest that you wait and board last.
I can’t believe this worked, but before we got to the
an entire case…
airport (and with constant reminding while we were
And all that apple juice? You guessed it – numerous
there and on the plane), I explained to her that air-
trips to the tiny airplane bathroom. Not so bad ex-
ports and airplanes are quiet places where people
cept when the seatbelt sign is on and your little one
like to have peace and quiet and just sit in silence.
“has to go now.” At first the old Delaine kicked in –
Her responses were generally the same each time I
the Delaine who would never get up when the seat-
explained this: “But I want to sing loud! Wonder why
belt sign is on, but then I said to myself &%$# this I’m
people like it quiet? I don’t like lineups!” but she re-
going to end up with a pee seat beside me, and you
Things got a bit more real on our most recent trip to
ally got the idea and only needed reminding a few
know what, after getting a reminder from the flight
Disneyworld, less than a month ago. Our daughter is
times that her singing in a “medium sized” voice
attendant that the seatbelt sign is in fact on, we de-
now three-years-old and considerably more talk-
needed to be a “small sized” voice on the airplane
fied the sign and went to the bathroom anyway, and
ative than a baby. One thing I quickly learned upon
because we have to respect the quiet of all the peo-
it wasn’t so bad.
approaching security is that once your child reaches
ple around us. Although I appreciate Pinkie Pie’s “sad
the age of three, no “free passes” on liquids are grant-
song”, I’m not sure the people around us would feel
ed. I had to chug my daughter’s entire Skip Hop water
the same.
bottle that was full of water before piling everything
into those plastic security bins. I know what you’re
thinking – why on earth wouldn’t you dump it out in
the garbage can located oh so conveniently beside
the stack of plastic bins? Well, because the diligent
security lady anticipated what I was about to do and
swiftly gave me the dreaded, “MA’AM you can’t do
that” (I so hate the word “ma'am”). So just don’t bring
So having said all that, I hope you have a wonderful
time in the Edmonton area, or wherever your travels
may take you. Flying with young children, really isn’t
Speaking of Pinkie Pie, we also had the help of My
so bad.
Little Pony and a headset for my little one so that she
Delaine is a mom to a beautiful, active and insightful
little girl, and also stays busy as a wife and full-time
lawyer in Edmonton. She enjoys running, reading,
writing, watching bad TV with her husband and most
importantly, being a mom.
could watch the iPad and be quiet at the same time.
Unfortunately we did not succeed with any naps on
the flight to Orlando and back, and I shamefully resorted to the use of “not so great” snacks like cookies, apple juice and graham crackers to buy patience
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Summer Vacation Planning Ahead
Submitted by the Healthy Parents, Healthy Children Team
Summer is a great time to enjoy the warmer weather by planning more outdoor activities and taking family trips together.
Whenever you’re travelling with babies and young children,
it’s all about the planning!
Whether you’re planning a “staycation” (vacation at
You can find other free or low cost activities in your
Also check out the Government of Canada
home), travelling to the next city or town, across the
area when you call 2-1-1 or visit 211 Alberta
http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/trav-
country, or overseas—the extra planning can help
to make the trip more enjoyable for everyone.
• Read books to your child about where you’re
going: It will help get them excited.
• Pack a special bag with drinks, healthy
snacks, extra diapers, change of clothes, toys,
music, and books.
• Remember their favourite blanket or stuffy!
• Stick to their nap schedule to help keep them
happy and healthy.
• Keep identification in her pocket in case you
ever get separated
Staycations can be lots of fun for all the family. It
doesn’t need to be expensive to be fun.
• You can plan to go to a park with a picnic
packed with their favourite foods.
• Visit the library and explore different places
around the world through books.
• Take a day trip to local sites in Alberta. You
can get some ideas at TravelAlberta.ca
• Spend the weekend camping. It’s a great way
to explore nature and be active together.
• Check out your local swimming pools, museums and other community facilities. Special
programs may be offered during the summer.
• Share your child’s interests and go on an ad-
A day camp can also be a great way to enjoy the
summer. Your child may feel excited, nervous or
a little bit of both about going to a day camp. Plan
ahead to help your child adjust:
el-health-notices for up-to-date travel notices and
for safe travel advice http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/
publications/well-on-your-way.
The above information contains excerpts from Al-
• Talk about what to expect at the camp and all
friends they’ll make.
berta Health Services’ Healthy Parents, Healthy
Children print and online resources. For more infor-
• On the first day, walk around the facility, get
mation on topics related to pregnancy and being a
introduced to the camp leaders and make
parent, and for information on where you can pick
sure she knows where to find things, like the
up print copies of the Healthy Parents, Healthy Chil-
washrooms.
dren resources, free of charge, go to www.Healt-
• Encourage her to talk about her day camp
experiences with your family and friends.
• Make sure that she gets enough sleep—camp
can be exhausting!
If you’re travelling out of the country, start planning
early. Ask your healthcare provider about how to
best protect you and your child’s health. Your family can be exposed to infectious diseases that aren’t
seen often in Canada. For travel to some countries,
hyParentsHealthyChildren.ca.
The Healthy Parents, Healthy Children team is a part
of the larger Healthy Children and Families team at
Alberta Health Services. Please go to HealthyParentsHealthyChildren.ca or visit your local Community/
Public Health Centre for a print copy. Find us on Facebook at Healthy Parents, Healthy Children or follow us
on Twitter @AHS_HPHC. For questions or comments,
please contact hphc@ahs.ca.
your family has to have certain immunizations or to
take certain medicine before leaving Canada. This
process may take several months, so plan ahead.
Go to a travel clinic to find out what your family will
need. You can find a travel clinic near you at www.
albertahealthservices.ca/services/page13244.aspx
venture together—real or make believe.
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July
March 25 - September 5: The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes at the TELUS World of Science Edmonton. The
exhibition brings Sherlock Holmes to life as never before as
you step into Conan Doyle’s Victorian London and work sideby-side with his legendary detective. Inside the exhibition, you
will become Holmes’ eyes and ears as he tackles a baffling
new case in a world steeped in innovation and experimentation. Along the way you’ll see a dazzling array of original
manuscripts, publications, period artifacts, film and television
props and costumes. This is the only stop in Canada for this exhibition, so don’t miss it!
July 1: Canada Day Birthday Celebration at the Valley Zoo from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oh Canada! “Get Closer” as the Zoo celebrates
not only Canada’s birthday, but the Zoo’s and Lucy’s as well! At
the big birthday bash, take part in our scavenger hunt, learn
to paint like Lucy, enjoy live music and learn about all of our
Canadian animal friends! Don’t forget to sing Happy Birthday
to Lucy and enjoy a mini cupcake!
July 2: An Enchanted Musical, 6:30 p.m. at Trans Alta Arts
July 8 - 17: Edmonton International Street Performers Festival.
Barns. Come join Enchanted Princess Parties for a magical
It’s not just fun – it’s FUNTASTIC! The Edmonton Internation-
evening of interactive musical performances and sing-alongs,
al Street Performers Festival returns to Sir Winston Churchill
featuring your favourite princess as well as Olaf! Visit enchant-
Square with everything from jugglers to acrobats, dancers to
edparties.ca for more information.
unicyclists. The Festival will feature over 1,500 outdoor perfor-
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Cineplex Family Favourites from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at North Edmonton and South Edmonton Cineplex
mances from the world’s most amazing street artists.
Theatres. Tickets are $2.99 and a portion of the proceeds go
Zoo. Did you know that the Edmonton Valley Zoo is an ambas-
towards supporting Free the Children.
July 10: Save Our Sea Ice Day from noon to 4 p.m. at the Valley
sador for Polar Bears International? Together we are fighting
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Reel Family Cinema at Metro Cinema from
against climate change, helping to keep our arctic friends from
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Metro Cinema aims to bring back the old fash-
losing their homes! Arctic crafts, science experiments, and
ioned joy of a family matinee with Reel Family Cinema! Enjoy
other activities are sure to keep you busy. Learn how you, too,
family favourite films together, with the added bonus of all kids
can be an ambassador for Saving Our Sea Ice!
age 12 and under enjoy free admission. Shows are Saturday at
July 16: Free Fire Station Open House from noon to 4 p.m. at
2 pm unless otherwise noted.
Highlands Community Fire Station (7-5025 118 Avenue). Meet
July 6, 13, 20, 27: Tours for Tots at the Art Gallery of Alber-
your local community Firefighters and Fire Prevention Officers
ta. Drop in every Wednesday morning for gallery adventures,
along with staff from Office of Emergency Management for a
art making, storytelling and more! Each week features a new
FREE Fire Station Open House. Check out the fire trucks and
theme and activity related to current exhibitions and aimed at
equipment, learn how to be fire safe, and know how to prepare
building early childhood learning skills in literacy, numeracy,
your family in case of an emergency.
community awareness and creative expression. From 10 to 11
a.m. for families and kids ages 3-5. Free with Gallery admission.
July 21 - 30: Taste of Edmonton in Churchill Square. For more
information visit tasteofedm.ca.
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July 21-31: K-Days: Edmonton’s biggest summer festival is
August 6: Cariwest Festival. Edmonton will be in full festival
back, and they’re doubling the excitement with 20 concerts on
mode as Cariwest takes the party to the streets with the Great
two stages, new rides, new food, amazing indoor attractions,
Parade at noon on Jasper Avenue. Expect nothing less than the
and the K-Days Pow Wow in partnership with Alexis Nakota
most spectacular costumes in Edmonton’s downtown street
Sioux Nation! Visit k-days.com for more information.
party. For more information, visit www.cariwest.ca.
July 23: Strawberry Festival at The Jungle Farm south of Red
August 6: Twins & Triplets Plus Festival Parade. Calling all
Deer. Celebrate summer with sensational strawberry foods,
lessons on how to make your own jam, live music, wagon rides,
and tons of fun on the kid-friendly play areas! Bring the whole
family for a fun filled farm experience! For more information
visit www.thejunglefarm.com.
July 24: ECM Family Picnic in the Park. Join Edmonton's Child
Magazine, Italian Centre Shop Ltd. and Box Social Event Planning for this fun family picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grizzly
Bear Lodge Park. Enjoy the day by celebrating with the family
and friends that have helped you raise your children. It truly
does take a village!
twins and triplets to the first ever Twins & Triplets Plus Festival
Parade in Edmonton, From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Tipton Arena to Ritchie Park. Register at www.twins-triplets-plus-festival-parade.org.
August 6 & 7: Edmonton Airshow at Villeneuve. The Edmonton
Airshow is a family-friendly celebration of aviation. Besides
thrilling aerobatic performances, enjoy the roar of jets, historical planes on display, Motocross performances, food trucks
and a family fun zone. General admission tickets are just $25,
and kids under 6 are free! For more information visit EdmontonAirshow.com.
July 24: BMO All Day Sundays at the Art Gallery of Alberta.
These are afternoons packed full of engaging art activities!
With exciting programs and projects that tie into current exhibitions, guests of all ages can join in and have fun. From 12 to 4
p.m.; free with Gallery admission.
August 11 - 21: 35th Annual Edmonton International Fringe
Theatre Festival. This fun-for-all-ages event has become an
internationally-recognized festival not to be missed! Happening in the heart of Strathcona, you’ll be entertained at every
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July 27: Kids Play at Kingsway Mall from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Par-
August 20: Free Fire Station Open House from noon to 4 p.m.
ents are invited to bring their kids (designed for children up to
at Mill Creek Community Fire Station (6-8105 96 Street). Meet
5 years old) to the second level of the mall near GAP and Below
your local community Firefighters and Fire Prevention Officers
The Belt to enjoy a new and exciting interactive event every
along with staff from Office of Emergency Management for a
month. Each morning event will run from 9 - 11am on the last
FREE Fire Station Open House. Check out the fire trucks and
Wednesday of each month excluding December.
equipment, learn how to be fire safe, and know how to prepare
your family in case of an emergency.
August
August 21: BMO All Day Sundays at the Art Gallery of Alberta. These are afternoons packed full of engaging art activities!
With exciting programs and projects that tie into current exhibitions, guests of all ages can join in and have fun. From 12 to 4
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Tours for Tots at the Art Gallery of Alberta. Drop in every Wednesday morning for gallery adventures,
art making, storytelling and more! Each week features a new
theme and activity related to current exhibitions and aimed at
building early childhood learning skills in literacy, numeracy,
community awareness and creative expression. From 10 to 11
a.m. for families and kids ages 3-5. Free with Gallery admission.
August 6, 13, 20, 27: Cineplex Family Favourites from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at North Edmonton and South Edmonton Cineplex
Theatres. Tickets are $2.99 and a portion of the proceeds go
towards supporting Free the Children.
August 6, 13, 20, 27: Reel Family Cinema at Metro Cinema from
p.m.; free with Gallery admission.
August 31: Kids Play at Kingsway Mall from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Parents are invited to bring their kids, babies who are able to
sit unattended up to kids 17rs for our 2016 Cover Contest! On
the second level of the mall near GAP and Below The Belt we’ll
have photographers taking head shots and together with the
administration of Kingsway Mall pick one lucky kiddo to shoot
a 2017 Cover of ECM!
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confirm before venturing out to experience Edmonton!
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Metro Cinema aims to bring back the old fashioned joy of a family matinee with Reel Family Cinema! Enjoy
family favourite films together, with the added bonus of all kids
age 12 and under enjoy free admission. Shows are Saturday at
2 pm unless otherwise noted.
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4Cats Arts Studio Summerside
780-469-0280
#3, 1109 Summerside Drive S.W.
summerside@4cats.com
WELCOME TO OUR HIVE OF CREATIVITY. We are a team of happy artists who love what
we do and create good art! We believe whole, whole heartedly that art brings joy, a love
of learning and makes the world a better place. The really great thing about 4Cats is
that we encourage a love of learning through creating, questioning and laughing. We all
feel so lucky to be part of the Edmonton community! The community is so amazingly
vibrant and creative. We are so happy and grateful you are part of the 4Cats family!
4Cats Summerside offers art supplies, artwear, parties, classes and workshops.
Conservatory of Music, MacEwan University
780-633-3725
10050 MacDonald Drive
conservatory@macewan.ca
We offer a Music in Early Childhood Program (Ages 3-6), private music lessons on all
instruments and in music theory, ensembles and choirs, as well as the Fall Music Festival.
Edmonton Corn Maze
780-288-0208
edmontoncornmaze@gmail.com
Edmontoncornmaze.ca
Gymboree Play & Music
Long & McQuade
(780) 474-9626
356 Bulyea Road, Edmonton, AB, T6R 2B3
edmontonsab@gymboreeclasses.com
gymboreeclasses.com
North: 780-732-0150, 13651-149 Street
South: 780-432-7002, 9219-28 Avenue
edmontonnorthlessons@long-mcquade.com
edmontonsouthlessons@long-mcquade.com
www.long-mcquade.com/lessons
Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages
0-5 for over 30 years. Designed by experts, our age-appropriate activities help develop
the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play. Come see why we’re the
global leader in classes for kids.
J’Adore Dance
Music lessons for every age, level, and style. At Long and McQuade we believe that
every person is capable of acquiring the skills and knowledge required to make playing
a musical instrument a rewarding activity. We have a wide variety of carefully chosen
professional instructors offering year round music lessons. Private and semi-private
lessons and several group programs such as Rock Skool and preschool classes are
available.
Edmonton
780-701-4942
www.jadoredance.com
Maple Leaf Meadows International
780-668-4677
20821-9 Ave SW
Edmonton, AB
T6M 2N9
admin@mapleleafmeadows.com
www.mapleleafmeadows.com
Inspiring the love of dance! J'Adore Dance offers dance programs for the entire family!
From Mom & Baby, Parent and Tot, full year children's programs and adult dance fitness
classes, J'Adore Dance has something for everyone! Come find out why so many rank us
#1 in Edmonton for family-friendly dance programs!
KraeC Musik Academy
587-520-7735
15216 Stony Plain Road
info@kraecmusik.com
www.kraecmusik.com
MLM offers instruction for all levels and ages of riders and horse enthusiasts. Safe and
reliable lesson horses are provided for all mounted lessons. Riders are enrolled in the
Passport to Excellence program to learn skills in riding, safety, stable management and
horsemanship.
What defines us at KraeC Musik is our passion and the value we place on musical
knowledge. We firmly believe that everyone has the ability to learn music as long as the
willingness and the drive are there. We pride ourselves in being able to provide great
quality music education that is affordable and tailored to the learning style and pace
of our students.
Visit Edmonton’s original corn maze where our huge, mind-bending corn maze will
keep you guessing! Though the correct pathways can be walked in under 30 minutes,
most directionally-challenged visitors will require about one hour to travel through the
maze of more than five kilometers of twists and turns.
Nova Synchro Club
NOVA SYNCHRO CLUB
587-989-NOVA (6682)
novasynchroclub@yahoo.com
Novasynchro.org
Nova Synchro provides swimmers the opportunity to achieve their personal best in a
fun club environment. We offer recreational & competitive teams for swimmers ages
6-18.
Book time for fun this summer!
Did you know that when kids continue to read and write over the summer, they have
a leg up when school starts in the fall? Here are a few ways to keep your child’s reading
and writing muscles strong as they enjoy their time off.
Books don't have to be books!
Audiobooks are a great way to “read” when you’re enjoying the
sunshine or taking a road trip to grandma’s house.
Wish you were here
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Phoenix Gymnastics Centre
Magic Space
780-438-0586
970412 Avenue SW
phoenixgymnastics.info@gmail.com
www.phoenixgym.ca
780-628-3844
9056-22 Avenue SW
info@magicspace.ca
www.magicspace.ca
Phoenix specializes in recreation gymnastics classes for all ages (2yrs+) and abilities on
all apparatus including TRAMPOLINE! We also offer open gym, birthday parties, field
trips, and gym space rentals as well as spring break & summer camps.
Rhythm, Rhyme & Story Time
Edmonton
780-497-7767
corrinemacdonald3@gmail.com
Children love music, and every child loves to bang, wiggle, sing and dance. They to
explore and experiment in order to reach their full potential. Rhythm, Rhyme & Story
Time gives your child that opportunity while we share music, art and exploration
together! Our classes are designed for children 9m-5yrs. and with all ages attending
together we make this a more family friendly program.
School of Alberta Ballet
780-702-4725
edmontonstudios@albertaballet.com
www.schoolofalbertaballet.com
One of Canada’s leading professional dance schools, the School of Alberta Ballet offers
an Open Division for dancers of all ages and abilities, and a Professional Division for
students aspiring for a career in the dance industry.
Sportball
Edmonton
780-850-2511
Edmonton@Sportball.ca
www.sportball.ca
Sportball is a non-competitive sports program for children 16 months – eight years old.
Children are introduced to seven popular sports: soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball,
volleyball, tennis and golf. Sportball classes are high-energy, fun and creative. Edmonton Airshow
780-732-7213
Range Road 271 & Secondary Hwy 663
operations@rweevents.ca
EdmontonAirshow.com
The Edmonton Airshow takes place August 6 & 7 at Villeneuve Airport. It's a familyfriendly celebration of flight that includes aerobatics, ground performances and
displays, a family fun zone and plenty of food and beverage options.
Children under 6 get in free!
Fringe Theatre Adventures
780-448-9000
10330-84 Avenue Edmonton
communications@fringetheatre.ca
www.fringetheatre.ca
That Was Then, This is Fringe
35th Annual Edmonton International Fringe Festival runs August 11-21, 2016. Join us
at the Kids Fringe!
Edmonton Reptile Parties
Edmonton
1-877-857-6253
reptile.party@hotmail.com
www.edmontonreptileparties.com
Reptile parties are here! Great for celebrating your child’s birthday or special event.
Looking for an interesting educational program for your scouting, youth or church group,
classroom? Reptile parties are a fun, affordable and informative form of entertainment
for all ages!
Fundome
780-465-5599
10104 32 Avenue NW
info@fundome.ca
www.fundome.ca
The FUN DOME at the Edmonton Sportsdome offers everything you need for the
ultimate birthday party. We offer indoor FUN in south Edmonton for kids of ALL AGES
(ideal for 8 yrs. and under) including 18 hole mini golf, bouncers, giant inflatable slides,
building blocks, carnival games and much more. It’s the ultimate play space for kids!
Our fully licensed facility can easily host parties of all sizes, with party food packages
and healthy add-ins.
Indoor playground, recreational center, family fun center. New style indoor playground
with fitness equipment for children and adults.
TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
J’Adore Dance
Edmonton
780-701-4942
www.jadoredance.com
Inspiring the love of dance! J'Adore Dance offers dance programs for the entire family!
From Mom & Baby, Parent and Tot, full year children's programs and adult dance fitness
classes, J'Adore Dance has something for everyone! Come find out why so many rank us
#1 in Edmonton for family-friendly dance programs!
780-451-3344
11211 142 Street
telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca
Long & McQuade
North: 780-732-0150
13651-149 Street
South: 780-432-7002
9219-28 Avenue
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www.long-mcquade.com/lessons
TELUS World of Science - Edmonton inspires lifelong learning and creates a positive
science and technology culture in our region. The centre motivates people to learn
about and contribute to advances in science and technology as it provides a fun, unique
atmosphere that is educational for all ages.
Royal Tyrrell Museum
1500 North Dinosaur Trail
Drumheller
403-823-7707
Tyrrell.info@gov.ab.ca
www.tyrrellmuseum.com
Music Lessons for every age, level, and style. At Long and McQuade we believe that
every person is capable of acquiring the skills and knowledge required to make playing
a musical instrument a rewarding activity. We have a wide variety of carefully chosen
professional instructors offering year round music lessons. Private and semi-private
lessons and several group programs such as Rock Skool and preschool classes are
available.
The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology celebrates the spectacular diversity of
life on Earth, from the tiniest grains of pollen to the mightiest dinosaur. The worldrenowned museum and research facility is situated in the rugged Canadian Badlands,
only 90 minutes northeast of Calgary in Drumheller, Alberta. Canada’s only museum
devoted exclusively to palaeontology offers something for everyone. Discover your
adventure at tyrrellmuseum.com.
Westerner Days Fair & Exposition
Red Deer, Westerner Park
403-343-7800
4847A 19 Street
askus@westerner.ab.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
WesternerDaysFairExposition
Twitter: @WesternerDays
Instagram: @WesternerDays
www.westernerdays.ca
Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Westerner Days Fair & Exposition! Enjoy five days
of top quality, truly authentic, action-packed entertainment at central Alberta’s largest
summer celebration; July 20 – 24. Westerner Days features live music and entertainment
every day and night for all ages, midway rides, the Family Fun Zone, agricultural
experience and petting zoo, and nightly pony chuck wagon races. Connect with us on
social media and be sure to use the Hashtags #westernerdays
camps
Metro Continuing Education
780-428-1111
7835 76 Avenue NW
metro@epsb.ca
metrocontinuingeducation.ca
Part of Edmonton Public Schools, Metro Continuing Education is Edmonton’s leader
in adult continuing education courses, academic success programs, and English as a
Second Language training. Visit us at metrocontinuingeducation.ca.
Royal City Soccer Club
Edmonton, Calgary & Red Deer
1-800-427-0536
www.royalsoccer.com
Welcome to the Royal City Soccer Club’s summer day camp 2016, Canada’s #1 grassroots
soccer day camp. Our program is designed to promote development, team building, and
of course…FUN!
School of Alberta Ballet
780-702-4725
edmontonstudios@albertaballet.com
www.schoolofalbertaballet.com
One of Canada’s leading professional dance schools, the School of Alberta Ballet offers
an Open Division for dancers of all ages and abilities, and a Professional Division for
students aspiring for a career in the dance industry. Summer Dance Intensive July 11
- 22, 2016!
Sportball
4Cats Arts Studio Summerside
Edmonton
780-850-2511
Edmonton@Sportball.ca
www.sportball.ca
780-469-0280
#3, 1109 Summerside Drive SW
summerside@4cats.com
WELCOME TO OUR HIVE OF CREATIVITY. We are a team of happy artists who love what
we do and create good art! We believe whole, whole heartedly that art brings joy, a love
of learning and makes the world a better place. The really great thing about 4Cats is
that we encourage a love of learning through creating, questioning and laughing. We all
feel so lucky to be part of the Edmonton community! The community is so amazingly
vibrant and creative. We are so happy and grateful you are part of the 4Cats family!
4Cats Summerside offers art supplies, artwear, parties, classes and workshops.
Sportball is a non-competitive sports program for children 16 months – eight years old.
Children are introduced to seven popular sports: soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball,
volleyball, tennis and golf. Sportball classes are high-energy, fun and creative.
Sylvan Learning
780-495-9500
Three Edmonton locations plus Spruce Grove,
Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc & Fort Saskatchewan
www.sylvanlearning.ca
Artstrek: A Summer Theatre School for Teens/
Theatre Alberta
780-422-8162, 1-888-422-8160
3rd Floor Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Road,
Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6 / Red Deer College
artstrek@theatrealberta.com
www.theatrealberta.com/artstrek
For 36 years we’ve provided personal tutoring programs for students between
kindergarten and Grade 12 in reading, math, writing, homework help, study skills, SAT
prep, robotics, coding and college prep.
TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
Explore acting, voice, movement, directing, design, sound/music, creation, and
collaboration through study of the Broadway musical In the Heights. Ages 12-18. Weeks
of July 3-8, 10-15, or 17-23 at Red Deer College.
Conservatory of Music, MacEwan University
780-633-3725
10050 MacDonald Drive
conservatory@macewan.ca
780-451-3344
11211 142 Street
telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca
TELUS World of Science - Edmonton inspires lifelong learning and creates a positive
science and technology culture in our region. The centre motivates people to learn
about and contribute to advances in science and technology as it provides a fun, unique
atmosphere that is educational for all ages.
We offer a Music in Early Childhood Program (Ages 3-6), private music lessons on all
instruments and in music theory, ensembles and choirs, as well as the Fall Music Festival.
FALL 2016 ADULT CONTINUING
EDUCATION COURSES:
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 13TH
Over 300 courses including more than 65 all-new offerings.
Art, Cooking, Languages, Dance & Fitness and more!
TO REGISTER, CONTACT METRO CONTINUING EDUCATION AT:
metrocontinuingeducation.ca OR 780.428.1111
Education & Schools
Edmonton Catholic School District
is celebrating
more than 125 years of teaching and learning. In 1888, three nuns
from the order of the Faithful Companions of Jesus began teaching
23 Catholic students. Our school district has now grown to more
than 38,000 students in 89 schools today. All schools offer a quality
faith-based education and a variety of programs including early
learning, language and sports. To join our family, log on to www.
ecsd.net.
Edmonton Public Schools is helping to shape the future
in every one of our classrooms. We're focused on ensuring each
student learns to their full potential and develops the ability,
passion and imagination to pursue their dreams and contribute to
their community. Visit epsb.ca to learn more about our schools and
programs.
Elk Island Public School
www.eips.ca
Elk Island Public Schools is one of Alberta’s largest school systems, serving
approximately 16,700 students in 42 schools. We are proud to be an integral part of
our communities including Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, Strathcona
and Lamont Counties, and the western portion of the County of Minburn. Visit www.
eips.ca for more information about the quality educational programs, services, and
opportunities we provide for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students.
Elves Special Needs Society
Edmonton
780-454-5310
10825 142 Street
info@elves-society.com
www.elves-society.com
A designated special education, not-for-profit school program, for individuals ages
2 ½ -20 with special needs such as Autism, FASD, Down Syndrome, speech, gross/
fine motor, cognitive or behavioural delays, complex needs, developmental delays,
medical-fragility. On-site staff includes certified teachers, teacher assistants, nurses,
occupational/physical therapists, speech language pathologists, and social workers.
A Saturday FASD Respite Care Program is also available with possible transportation.
German Language School
780-642-5827
7608-154 street - Rio Terrace School
www.germanschooledmonton.ca
We want students to leave our school with all the advantages a second language has
to offer – whether it is greater confidence, increased global awareness, the ability to
connect with distant family members, more authentic travel experiences, or to be better
prepared for a job in an increasingly global marketplace.
Metro Continuing Education
780-428-1111
7835 76 Avenue NW
metro@epsb.ca
metrocontinuingeducation.ca
Part of Edmonton Public Schools, Metro Continuing Education is Edmonton’s leader
in adult continuing education courses, academic success programs, and English as a
Second Language training. Visit us at metrocontinuingeducation.ca.
Progressive Academy
Edmonton
780-455-8344
www.progressiveacademy.ca
A private accredited school dedicated to providing exceptional, innovative programs
for students three years of age to Grade 9. Preschool program focuses on early literacy
and offers a balance of academic instruction and dynamic play. Intellectual aim of our
school: for students to think for themselves and learn how to learn.
Sylvan Learning
780-495-9500
3 Edmonton locations: Spruce Grove, Sherwood Park,
St. Albert, Leduc & Fort Saskatchewan
www.sylvanlearning.ca
For 36 years we’ve provided personal tutoring programs for students between
kindergarten and Grade 12 in reading, math, writing, homework help, study skills, SAT
prep, robotics, coding and college prep.
Health
Preschools/Playschools
Alberta Blue Cross
Grandin Prescolaire
Edmonton
780-498-8000
10009-108 Street
www.ab.bluecross.ca
780-447-5995
grandinprescolaire@telus.net
www.grandinprescolaire.com
Protect Your Health. Thousands of Albertans enjoy the affordable protection of Alberta
Blue Cross individual health plans. You can too. If you’re without employer-sponsored
group benefits, we’ve got a plan to fit your family’s needs and your budget. Prescription
drugs, dental, vision, ambulance and more. Call us today or visit our website for your
free information package.
Alberta Health Services, Healthy Children &
Families, Healthy Parents, Healthy Children
Calgary
10101 Southport Road SW
hphc@albertahealthservices.ca
HealthyParentsHealthyChildren.ca
Healthy Parents, Healthy Children is a pregnancy and early years parenting
resource developed by Alberta Health Services. It is available electronically at
HealthyParentsHealthyChildren.ca or in print copy from your Community/Public Health
Centre for expectant parents or parents of children under six years of age.
Cornerstone Counselling Centre
780-482-6215
302, 10140 - 117 Street
office@cornerstonecounselling.com
www.cornerstonecounselling.com
We are a group of registered psychologists providing mental health and family counselling.
Our goal is to make counselling affordable to all by providing subsidized costs.
Heart and Stroke Foundation
1-888-HSF-INFO (1-888-473-4636)
10985 – 124 Street
Heartandstroke.ca
The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s mission is to prevent disease, save lives and promote
recovery. A volunteer-based health charity, we strive to tangibly improve the health of
every Canadian family, every day.
Signature Orthodontics
780-456-1511
info@signatureorthodontics.com
www.signatureorthodontics.com
At Signature Orthodontics Dr. McKee and Dr. Russett provide children, teens, and
adults, a great smile in a "state of the art" warm and relaxing environment, performed
with excellence in orthodontic products and techniques, all in an atmosphere of
individualized care focusing on each and every patient's’ unique needs!
Restaurants (Kid-Friendly)
Winner of the 2015 Child Development Professional Awards Excellence -Grandin
Préscolaire is a French Immersion preschool centrally located, for children aged
3-5 years, which has been in operation for over 25 years! We offer flexible part time
class days and employ 2 qualified early learning teachers, so no parent duty days
are required! We also offer diverse, exciting learn through play programming for our
students, including yoga, dance, music and exciting field trips. Visit our website for
additional information and like us on Facebook!
Strathcona Nursery School
780-432-9226
8530-101 Street King Edward Elementary School
Edmonton, AB T6E 3Z5
info@strathconanurseryschool.com
www.strathconanurseryschool.com
A local co-operative pre-school welcoming children aged 2 ½ to 5 years old in a
nurturing learn through play environment. Please check our website for registration
information.
Shopping & Services
Box Social Event Planning
780-909-1986
info@boxsocialep.com
www.boxsocialep.com
Creating fun, family friendly events in Edmonton & area for businesses and individuals.
Have an event coming up and no time? We can help!
Italian Centre Shop
780-424-4869 Little Italy 10878 95 Street NW
780-989-4869 Southside 5028 104A Street
780-454-4869 West End 17010 90 Avenue
info@italiancentre.ca
www.Italiancentre.ca
The ICS is a specialty grocer, for families & friends devoted to authentic European tastes
and traditions, wanting to share delicious meals with people they love. We create and
belong to a kind, caring community. Come step into Europe. Deli. Bakery. Grocery. Café.
Karey Wood PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN
Sherwood Park
780-966-3119
karey@kareywood.ca
www.kareywood.ca
Karey specializes in maternity, newborn, child and family photography. Graphic design
services include both print and web design.
LOVEPIZZA
Kingsway Mall
587-520-9734
10196 109 Street info@lovepizza.ca
www.lovepizza.ca
780-477-5756 109 Street & Kingsway Avenue
www.kingswaymall.ca
New local fast-casual pizza concept. Premium ingredients, chef driven menu & build
your own option. For our little guests, the Kids Cut – a half size pizza, anyway they want.
Something for the whole family!
Kingsway Mall is Edmonton’s premier fashion shopping mall, featuring over 200
modern and stylish stores, restaurants & services, PLUS their monthly Kids Play event
which is FREE for families to attend on the last Wednesday of every month.
Once Upon a Child
Edmonton
3833-99 Street 780-428-3366
13531 St. Albert Trail 780-488-3348
www.onceuponachild.com
When you sell to us, we immediately pay. When you buy from us, you get outstanding
value. Once Upon a Child takes the growing market of children's items, focuses on
budget-conscious families and implements a recycling element. We buy/sell gently used
and new equipment, clothing, furniture, toys, etc.
Help is just a phone call away!
AADAC Help Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-332-2322
Readers'
Comments :
Summer
Excursions
Katie S. Exploring Jasper with the kids 2 yrs and 15
yrs old is our favourite place to find adventure! It
has something for everyone, including mom. ;)
Alberta Mental Health Board, Edmonton Mental Health Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-427-4444
Capital Health Link: 24-hour information and advice on all health related concerns including
illness, prenatal, and postpartum questions and concerns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-408-LINK (5465)
Capital Health – Community Sector (Public Health Centres – general inquiries). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-413-7900
Child Abuse Hotline (24 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-387-KIDS (5437)
Child & Family Services Authority (Child Welfare). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-422-2001
City of Edmonton Community Services Assessment & Short-term Counselling
We can help with such concerns as: Daily life stresses, issues with dating, marital or partner relationships,
problems with family parenting challenges,abuse or violence in the family. To speak privately
with a professional social worker call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-496-4777
Community Service Referral Line
Edmonton and surrounding area (Information about available community services)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-482-INFO (4636)
211 Edmonton (Information about available community services - Edmonton only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Crisis Support Centre - Distress Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-482-HELP (4357)
24-hour telephone support and referral service Edmonton Gleaners Association
(Food Bank). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-425-4190
Family Support for Children with Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-427-4354
HEARTS (Helping Empty Arms Recover Through Sharing)
Support for pregnancy loss; a program of Parent’s Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-464-3217
Michelle W. Sylvan Lake for the day. I've done SURPRISE we're going days every Summer. With family
and friends in Red Deer and Calgary, it's a great 1/2
way point. We pack a cooler of snacks, swimsuits,
sunscreen and pool noodles. And of course ice
cream at Moos on the way home.
Kids Help Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-668-6868
Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.kidshelpphone.ca
Kidsafe Connection (childhood injury prevention) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-407-7250
La Leche League (Breastfeeding Support) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-478-0507
Mental Health Children’s Crisis Response Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-427-4491
Mental Health Adult Crisis Response Team (24 hours). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-482-0222
Military Family Resource Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-973-4011 ext. 6300
Missing Children Society of Canada
An organization dedicated to the search for abducted and runaway children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-661-6160
ParentLink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.parentlinkalberta.ca
Allison H. So many choices! Drumheller, Lac la
Biche at Pow Wow Days & Elk Island National Park.
This summer we are looking forward to visiting
The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum up by Grand
Prairie, camping in Kananaskis, Jasper National Park & Dinosaur Provincial Park Unesco World
Heritage Site.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.tripleP-staypositive.net
Poison and Drug Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-332-1414
Ronald McDonald House
A home away from home for out of town families with seriously ill
children in Edmonton hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-439-5437
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-423-4121
Terra Association
Prenatal information and parenting assistance for teenage parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-428-3772
The Salvation Army Community and Family Services
Offers assistance to families including counseling and an emergency food depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-424-9222
Northeast location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .780-472-6743
Stephanie Ann P. Chickakoo lake! Our neighbor told
us about it and we love it. Hiking trails (from beginner to advanced), cycling trails, picnic areas, and
fishing. 30 mins from St. Albert.
Saffron Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-449-0900
St. Albert Family & Community Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-459-1756
St. Albert Stop Abuse In Families (SAIF) Society Our aim is to send the message
that family violence and bullying will not be tolerated in our community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-460-2195
St. Albert Youth Community Centre (for youth in Grades 7- age 17). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-418-0678
The Support Network
Walk-in counseling. Free drop-in solution-focused therapy; call for hours.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-482-0198
Krista G. We love Two Jack Lake in Banff. The scenery is amazing, lots of places for a picnic and our 2
year old loves to splash in the water!
Victims Assistance Program (Family Violence). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-422-0721
Shelters (all 24 hour access)
A Safe Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-464-7233
Kids Kottage (crisis care nursery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-944-2888
Lurana Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-424-5875
Safehouse (street kids ages 13 to 19 who are at risk). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-474-9938
Keri P. We love our yearly day trip to Prairie Gardens
& Adventure Farm near Bon Accord and Jurassic
WIN House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-479-0058
Women’s Emergency Accommodation Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-423-5302
Youth Empowerment & Support Services (formerly Youth Emergency Shelter Society). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-468-7070
Forest near Gibbons. A perfect day of adventure for
our little ones.
Jennifer N. Totally Canmore! Gorgeous and fun!
Kori L. Devonian Botanical Gardens is another
great day trip.
Kimberly O. Hubbles Lake (Allin Beach Resort) for
the cleanest water you will ever find near the city!
Easy Beach trip even for just an afternoon!

ECM July/August 2016 - Edmontons Child Magazine

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