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The Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) Edmonton Chapter is a non-profit organization which raises awareness and offers support to those suffering from celiac disease. The organization aims to assist people who have celiac disease by providing information on how to manage the disease and eat a gluten-free diet. Annually, the Edmonton Chapter hosts various events which raise funds for the organization and garner media attention. The organization depends on these events to stay active in the community and continue to provide information on how to live a healthy and comfortable life with celiac disease. These events also allow us to interact with our current members and discuss various resources for managing the disease. With proper media relations,…

The Witch of Edmonton, unlike many works of fiction, actually has a basis of truth; this play is loosely based on the witch trials that were occurring in England during the 1640s. Having insight into the reality behind this play will provide a better understanding of the character development of Elizabeth, and provide a basis of understanding of the culture within the setting. Witch hunting was not simply an idea that materialized into someone’s mind overnight: turmoil had long been brewing in…

This photo consists of the Edmonton Graduates, commonly known as the Edmonton Grads. They were a women’s basketball team in the 1920’s until the mid 1940’s and they originated in Edmonton, Alberta, hence the name. This photo was taken in 1923, after the Grads won the Underwood International Trophy. The team roster of 1923 was Dorothy and Daisy Johnson, Noel Robertson, Winnie Martin, Eleanor Mountifield, Nellie Perry and Connie Smith. The head coach of the Edmonton Grads was J. Percy Page,…

Through analyzing them, you can find patterns that define how a player performs. We can look at how and when they score goals. We can look at how age affects their production. We can also analyze a player's point-per-game average and how it changes. From Gretzky’s stats, the trade that moves him from being an Edmonton Oiler to the LA Kings. His point per game average was 2.3985 points per game. However, after the trade, his point per game average drops to 1.3595. Simply put, Gretzky is not…

pre-internet years). After graduation, I instead followed a lifelong dream and travelled to Europe where I spent six years backpacking through dozens of countries. Even two decades later I still consider this period as my formative years. The person I am today was created amidst the art, history and culture of Europe. Most importantly, visiting other cultures reinforced that understanding different perspectives, and communicating with people accordingly, was the key to success in almost any…

Predators forward Craig Smith has his shot blocked and you won 't believe who did it. Plenty more highlights including a fun look at Dan Girardi 's pirate impression, and one SHL goalie who likes to have some fun post-game. Would you be surprised to know that Rickard Rakell currently sits fourth in team- scoring for the Anaheim Ducks? Ahead of a number of powerhouse veterans, Rakell has quietly elevated his game, something the Ducks desperately needed to turn their season around…

and every fight after that is a larger penalty. Something along these lines would be a good answer to both sides of this argument. It would not take fighting out of the game fully, but it would reduce the amount of fights dramatically through the season which could potentially create much less chances of more dangerous violent acts that could result in bad, “front page” injuries. In hockey, there is many different roles on a team and one of them is the enforcer. Enforcers are the “tough…

The National Hockey League (NHL) was founded in 1917. This league consisted of six teams, called the original six. These teams were the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Rangers. These teams played for twenty five years until the leagues first expansion. Today, there are thirty teams in the NHL. There are six players on the ice, one center, two wings, two defenseman, and a goalie. This is one line, and each team…

shopping, dining and entertainment destination any one has yet to see. The complex has been under construction for over thirteen years in the Meadowlands located right next to the MetLife Stadium, home of the NFL New York Jets and New York Giants. Throughout the past couple of years this project has seen many different project managers and developers causing many project issues lawsuits, scheduling conflicts, and project delays. However, real estate development company Triple Five Group will…

Muslims in Canada have a proud history of achievements and accomplishments, ever since their initial settlements in the nineteenth century. One such achievement and accomplishment is the establishment of one of the first ever all-purpose built mosques and community centers in North America – Al Rashid Mosque in 1938, where the faithful worshiped, the community celebrated and generations grew and prospered. That historical building now resides in an open-air museum at Fort Edmonton Park in the…