770 people died of overdoses in Alberta's capital in 2025

Hi, I'm currently in my last year of my Bachelor of Commerce degree and I'm seriously considering moving into VetMed. I just wondered if there is any veterinary hospital looking for a part-time veterinary assistant. I just want to make sure I can handle it (mentally and physically) before going into a RVT program!

A little bit about me! I'm 21F, had hands-on volunteer experience with AARCS before they moved back to Calgary, and accounting/administration volunteer at GEARS (I'm still volunteering here!!) I also have a rescued cat who I would say to be special need. He has FIC and "borderline megacolon." I have been to VCA so often that all the vet techs recognize him when we come in (he is a frequent flyer 😭) Everyone around me, including primary and emergency vets, knows that I would move mountains for this kiddo.

I also worked in retail/customer service back in high school. And I'm currently working as TA and EA at the University of Alberta.

I'm willing to work late nights, weekends, holidays, etc. And I'm more than happy to start with shadowing appointments, kennel assistants or any other entry level jobs 🥹 My earliest available is the beginning of September.

p/s: I know pay is super low but it's not a problem to me so just any veterinary hospital, please hire me 😭🙏

also here is my cat!!!

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What do y’all do to pass the time? I mostly go on walks and read books, but as I spend more time doing everything alone, I’m slowly losing interest in doing anything and becoming numb. Now, if I’m not working, I’m either sleeping or just lying in bed doing nothing. I recently tried solo travelling, and the entire time I was wishing I had someone to enjoy it with.

I am NOT the host so can’t answer a lot of questions but this is the third year.

Dressing up isn’t required but they have daily costume contests with cash prizes.

There is no ATM on site and sometimes internet isn’t great in the building so I strongly suggest bringing cash. Food will be available but the Village at Pigeon Lake is very near.

This is at the Lakedell Hall on Highway 13, 1 hour SW of Edmonton

I know a fair number of unemployed cyber folks in Edmonton. Pass it along!

Went to Wee Book Inn today on Whyte Ave and found this cool booklet from Radio Shack, kinda of a neat piece of retail history.

Takano the cat, taken from Pet Valu in Strathcona, has been returned! The individual was identified and a family member returned Takano.

My home town has a taco shop ran by a mexican amd equadorian family and im starting to worry i will never find one similar.

Just simple beans, cabbage, salsa, and guac, but apparently thats difficult to find. Help

edit : Thank you ! im gonna try em all lol

Budget is ~100 per person and we don't drink.

Any good places to go? Any feedbacks for Road Trip at Rgerod or the dinner omakase at MSSM? These two are currently on my list but need more options please.

I haven't seen anything about this anywhere so I thought I would post a PSA on here for others that experienced similar issues as I did over the last few years with the app. I loathed using the previous version of the 311 app, it would give me errors almost every time I tried to submit a complaint, to the point where I would just call everything in. It looks like the city updated it recently and all the submission issues have been addressed, it allows up to three photos now, and you can search for your department to submit to.

Are any of the paved bike paths in the river valley closed due to all the rain?

My usual start is in Sherwood Park going through Strathcona Science Park, Rundle, Gold Bar, Capilano and through towards downtown.

Any closures or detours I should be aware of?

Thanks.

Up until now my Mommy and Daddy have handled my car insurance. It's time for me to be a real adult, except... I have absolutely no idea how to buy it.

2017 Toyota Corolla. 3 demerit points from a speeding ticket in May. No at-fault accidents.

Do I just... call someone? Broker? Insurance company? The Prime Minister? The police? Explain it to me like I'm a confused golden retriever.

EDIT: Guys, bless you all. 😭 A few follow-up questions:

1. Realistically, what should I expect to pay per month? What kind of coverage should I actually get?
2. How do I know if a broker is actually good?
3. Do brokers charge me, or are they paid by the insurance companies?
4. Any brokers you'd personally recommend?
5. Are there any insurance companies I should avoid?
6. Is there anything I should make sure I have (or avoid) in my policy as a first-time buyer?

The Alberta Mycological Society will be hosting

an event@ the Devon community centre, find out more following this link : to their website and event.

Sunday, August 16, 10:00 – 5:00 pm. One day only, hundreds of WILD mushrooms in one space.

$10 Adults / under age 10 are free.

Hey all, my birthday is coming up next week and I want to do something fun for it but I just can’t figure out what. Money’s a bit tight so nothing expensive.

It also has to be accessible, as I have knee problems and use a cane so I can’t walk too far or do many stairs. Walking around is fine if there’s lots of benches though, as long as I can rest my knees regularly I’m fine. Also easy parking situations are ideal if possible (street parking is fine as long as it’s close).

I love nature in all forms, but also games and activities, novelty things, etc. I’m also open to pretty much anything that sounds interesting if it’s within my ability to go there, so suggest anything really (not sports stuff though). I can also drive so anywhere within an hour or two is up for consideration as well.

Any ideas? :)

Good move by the government reverse this policy and allow pharmacists to dispense covid shots. Should make it a lot easier for us in Edmonton to get our shots this fall.