March 1st, 2007
Enter the Roost on Saturday night...there's people everywhere, drinks in hand. The downstairs dance floor is packed with people dancing to DJ Dan's mixes of hits from the 80's & 90's with some rock thrown in for fun. Upstairs is a similar scene with DJ Jazzy Geoff spinning top 40 and house music. The place is full of beautiful people, both the customers as well as the staff. The Roost ...
Posted in Bars & Clubs by Tanya -
March 1st, 2007
The first thing you notice when arriving at Langano Skies Restaurant is that it's quite easy to miss, being tucked away on a lesser known area of Whyte Ave. Fortunately as soon as you enter through the front door, this is immediately forgotten as a delightful array of aromas tantalize your senses.
Walking into the restaurant you are immersed in the traditional colours and ...
Posted in Restaurants, Things To Do by Karen -
February 21st, 2007

Winter in Alberta can be a lots of fun for those who love to ski, snowboard, cross country ski and snowmobile. All of these activities though can be costly, especially if you have children that you need to equip too.
Ice-skating is fun, cost efficient, is an activity for all ages and ...
Posted in Attractions, Things To Do by Karen -
February 12th, 2007

Sunday is the traditional day to spend time with friends and family, whether it is Sunday dinner, lunch, breakfast or that sometimes required hangover brunch.
Friends & Neighbours Café therefore is a good and very reasonably priced option, in a convenient location on Whyte Ave.
The café has a basic, country kitchen style look, with the odd plant, ceiling fan and Marilyn Monroe poster, but what it ...
Posted in Restaurants, Things To Do by Karen -
February 10th, 2007



There are many ways to settle and discover more about a place when you are a new resident or visitor. Odds are though that unless you already know people in the area or immediately find good pals in your place of work, you ...
Posted in Entertainment, Events, Things To Do by Karen -
February 5th, 2007
A mass of memories comes flooding into my brain as I tap my fingers to the beat. The long, off the shoulder t-shirt, Sunday disco’s spent kissing some boy behind the curtains, cerise leggings matched with a banana yellow shirt, practicing dance moves from Fame, wishing I had made it to the Wham Final concert ….
Teetering on my feet slightly brings me back to the present time. I am skating, ...
Posted in Entertainment, Things To Do by Karen -
January 30th, 2007
During the month of January, in the area of Old Strathcona, Edmonton, you will find the annual “Ice on Whyte” Ice Sculpture Festival, named after the famous Whyte Ave in Edmonton.
The event runs for 10 days, just celebrated its 4th successful year and actually takes place a couple of blocks behind Whyte Ave, on 85th Avenue and 104th Street.
Ice carvers from across Canada, in teams of 8 or less show ...
Posted in Attractions, Events, Things To Do by Karen -
January 24th, 2007



Are you looking for a fight?
Saturday, February 10, 2007 - Make your way down to the Delta Edmonton South Hotel to catch some hard-hitting boxing matches at Winter Meltdown . Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. You can Buy online or charge by phone at (780) 451-8000.
WINTER MELTDOWN
WBC ...
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Events, Hotels, News by Tara -
January 19th, 2007



It's often been said that "laughter is the best medicine" - and if you happen to be suffering from the winter blues - I've got just the remedy for you: A night out to see the comedic play, WINGFIELD'S INFERNO.
For over twenty years, Rod Beattie has been charming audiences in the Wingfield franchise. ...
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Events, News by Tara -
January 16th, 2007




Are you an animal lover? Then you better crawl, slide or slither over to the 6th Annual Edmonton Pet Expo, January 27th and 28th, 2007.
This winter, Northlands AgriCom will be filled to the brim with plenty of cute, cuddly and creepy-crawly animals. If you own a pet, want a pet, or are just ...
Posted in Entertainment, Events, Hotels, News by Tara -