Paula Kirman

Edmonton

Words. Pictures. Music. Community. Editor of @bmcnews. Prairie rep @CdnFreelanceU. She/her. Treaty 6. Views mine. @[email protected]

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Articles

Earth’s Refillery Coop Enters the Piazza

3 weeks ago | bmcnews.org | Paula Kirman

The closure of Earth's General Store last year left a gap in the lives of people who prefer to shop sustainably by refilling their containers with groceries and personal items. However, the former owner of Earth's General Store, as well as three former store employees, are opening Earth's Refillery Coop in the Piazza on 95th Street and 108th Avenue this summer. It will occupy the space where La Dolce Vita was formerly located.
Dragon Food Tour Nominated for Edmonton Tourism Award

3 weeks ago | bmcnews.org | Paula Kirman

In the summer of 2024, Dragon Food Tours encouraged people to experience Chinatown through its culinary delights. Organized by the the Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society (CTC) and led by summer students, the tours featured a sweet and savoury versions – both of which were hits. In fact, the tour is a finalist for the 2025 Edmonton Tourism Awards. The awards ceremony will be held in early June.
April-May 2025

1 month ago | bmcnews.org | Paula Kirman |Corine Demas |Alan Schietzsch |Anita Jenkins

Welcome to the April-May 2025 edition of Boyle McCauley News. I hope by the time you read this, all of the snow will be gone, temperatures will be warm, and the sun will be shining. We have more stories and photos at our website. We publish content between issues, particularly stories that are time sensitive or that we simply could not fit into print. Our website also has more classifieds, an events calendar, and a searchable archive of all of our available back issues.
Documenting Change

1 month ago | bmcnews.org | Paula Kirman |Anita Jenkins |Dustin Bajer |Corine Demas

Boyle Street and McCauley are always experiencing change: road construction, new homes being built, and businesses coming and going, just to name a few examples. Sometimes change is a cause to celebrate, like the reopening of Zocalo following the tragic fire last year. Sometimes we grieve a loss, like the Italian Bakery closing permanently on 97th Street. We welcome new neighbours and say goodbye to people who decide to move on.
Sun Keeps Shining on the McCauley Cup

2 months ago | bmcnews.org | Paula Kirman

January 25th was a perfectly sunny day that was warm enough to be comfortable but not enough to wreck the ice at the McCauley Community Rink where the 2025 McCauley Cup took place. The McCauley Cup is the annual hockey game between Edmonton Police Service downtown beat officers and the kids who skate at the rink. This year's event was extra special because MLA Janis Irwin was there to present the King Charles III Coronation Medal to Dan Glugosh, rink manager.
Italian Bakery Closes 97th Street Location

Jan 23, 2025 | bmcnews.org | Paula Kirman

Closure marks the end of an era. On January 4th, Italian Bakery announced via social media that its location at 10644 97th Street was permanently closing. “Today we close the chapter on an era. Today we say goodbye to our Downtown 97st store.
All Albertans Deserve Housing

Jan 23, 2025 | bmcnews.org | Janis Irwin |Corine Demas |Kate Quinn |Paula Kirman

As I write this, we’re sitting under a thick blanket of snow, and the weather has turned very cold. When you read this in February, we’ll be that much closer to spring (optimism, am I right?) and I’ll be preparing to head back into the legislature with my colleagues. I’m very proud of the work our Alberta NDP did over the last legislative session, and you’ve got my commitment that I’ll keep working hard as your local MLA and as the Shadow Minister for Housing.
Atonement Home Demolished

Jan 23, 2025 | bmcnews.org | Kate Quinn |Paula Kirman |Anita Jenkins |Corine Demas

Juanita Murphy was always haunted by bad memories when she passed the Atonement Home on 92nd Street and 110th Avenue on her way to medical appointments. December 20th was different. The building was being demolished. Old wounds ripped open as she could see into the bowels of the structure. “I suffered various forms of abuse at the hands of nuns and priests, all in the name of ‘God’,” she recalls. “I am grateful that it’s over, and my inner child is safe.
February-March 2025

Jan 23, 2025 | bmcnews.org | Paula Kirman |Alan Schietzsch |Anita Jenkins |Kate Quinn

While February may seem a little late to say this: Happy new year! This year marks our 46th year of publishing Boyle McCauley News. This is the first of our six print editions for 2025. For even more stories and photos in between our print issues, you can visit our website at bmcnews.org to check out some website exclusives. At our website you can sign up to receive our free e-newsletter, which is published with each new issue and contains links to exclusive website content.
Edmonton Intercultural Centre Celebrates 10 Years

Jan 23, 2025 | bmcnews.org | Alan Schietzsch |Kate Quinn |Paula Kirman |Corine Demas

The Edmonton Intercultural Centre (EIC) celebrated a decade on December 21st. During the day people could enjoy a craft market, food, and various activities. The evening featured a gala for ticket holders with cultural performances and special presentations, including from the Province and City. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Send Us A Letter