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Trees line a snowy street in front of brick buildings

“A Lot of Snow — A Lot of Bread”

A Ukrainian newcomer’s perspective on winter Veronika Ivanytska is a Ukrainian evacuee who left her home in Southern Ukraine to come to Canada in the fall of 2022. It was an experience of many firsts: the first time she’d left...

Cozy reads are always in season

Curling up with a good book on a chilly day—it’s timelessly cozy, and we think hygge is always in season! So we chatted with Kyle Marshall, a Branch Manager for the Edmonton Public Library, about recommendations for cozy reads. “I...

Children in snowsuits stand in front of an outdoor movie screen

Frosty Films at the International Festival of Winter Cinema

Outdoor film fest celebrates winter with fare from home and abroad.

Bike Lanes and Studded Tires Make Winter Cycling a (Cool) Breeze

With the right preparation, winter cycling is not only possible, but highly enjoyable!

Snowboarding Over 40

Laura Barakeris proves that it's never too late to pick up a winter activity.

Snow Valley Ladies' Night - Photo Credit: Jeremy Derksen

Get Shredding, Ladies!

Find out more about Snow Valley's Ladies' Nights.

Love Your Winter Wonderland

Local photographer Mandy Kostiuk shares her views of winter in words and pictures.

Snow FUNd Wrap-Up 2019

SNOW FUNd Wrap-Up

A round up of some of the events supported by our SNOW FUNd this past ...

Rink Keepers – Why Should You Care

The importance of our outdoor rinks as community gathering places cannot be understated.

Winter Running Frozen River

Running Cold

Laura Barakeris shares her joy of winter running.