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FEATURES
21 FAV EATS
Sandwiches, salad, macarons
and more — these talented Edmontonians share their favourite local eats and the stories behind them.
by JESSE COLE,
TOM NDEKEZI,
LIAM NEWBIGGING, LAUREN KALINOWSKI, CORY SCHACHTEL
BEHIND THE COVER
36 GONE IN A FLASH We celebrate the 50th
anniversary of Edmonton’s first gay nightclub with one of its earliest stars, Gloria Hole.
by DARRIN HAGEN
40 MILITARY-GRADE
CHOCOLATE
Antoine Lavoie shed his
army fatigues for a chocolate- covered apron, and our city is sweeter for it.
by BREANNA MROCZEK
45 NEIGHBOURHOODS From bike lanes to big infill
homes, our mature neigh- bourhoods are changing fast. And, new communities embrace the 15-minute ideal.
by CAROLINE BARLOTT, STEVEN SANDOR, CORY SCHACHTEL
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63 17 CITY
Canada’s immigration continues to increase, with Alberta being a record-setting leader. A recent permanent resident’s app gives even newer comers head starts on their Edmonton lives.
63 STAGE
A young child
keeps a baby sibling safe, and a festival of women celebrate their power.
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Our art director, Kim Larson, and photographer Curtis Trent spent a week shooting and visiting our favourite restaurants. Tiiu Vuorensola was also part of the team, handling hair and makeup.
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