Posts by Justin Keats
Stony Plain Road Shuttle FAQ
Services changes updates via ETS – ETS reviews rider feedback, schedules, service levels and routes to ensure the right amount of service is provided at the right time. Starting April 27, various bus routes (including Route 999) will have some service changes, to reflect typical spring ridership patterns. Stony Plain Road Shuttle (Route 999) -…
Read MoreAPPROVED – Valley Line West LRT Accelerated Construction
On February 11, 2025, the Edmonton City Council’s Urban Planning Committee voted 5-0 to proceed with the accelerated roadway plan described in the Valley Line West 2025 Roadway Construction Options and Impacts report. The plan, developed by Marigold Infrastructure Partners (MIP) and the City of Edmonton, aims to accelerate 2025 roadwork construction, with the goal to…
Read MorePreddy’s Angel Hair and Beauty Supply – Staying Strong on SPR!
For Tashana Preddie, Stony Plain Road kept calling. Having established a successful salon in 2018 in Brampton, Ontario, Tashana moved to Edmonton in 2022 with inspiration to open another location. She was encouraged with a friends’ description of the area as reminding them of Queens Street in Brampton. Commercial units in the area kept popping…
Read MoreZula Kitchen and Wine Bar: The “Secret Stash” of Stony Plain Road!
One of the first impressions upon entering Zula Kitchen and Wine Bar is the warmth exuded from the natural wood surfaces and patterns that criss-cross the space. This natural and warm theme is replicated again with hanging lights in woven baskets, while a cascade of greenery tumbles from the ceiling from the pothos plants that…
Read More2024 Construction Update
The Season Begins! There’s no escaping the warm weather, and with it brings the opportunity to push forward on construction of the Valley Line West LRT! Read on for a summary of some work and detours you’re likely to encounter in the area this spring and summer! Stony Plain Road Within the boundaries of our…
Read MoreSpotlight: Alumni Employment Supports
Alumni Employment Supports is a non-profit organization that provides employment advocacy and support for persons with developmental disabilities. Founded in 2000, Alumni assists graduates of the On Campus inclusive post-secondary education program in their employment pursuits. Jacob at Home Depot. The On Campus program provides inclusive post-secondary education opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities at…
Read MoreRevolution Square Businesses Temporary Closed
Due to circumstances beyond their control, businesses at Revolution Square are temporarily closed as they deal with a flooding situation on site and steps to fix the problem. Stay tuned for more details, and be ready to help support these local businesses once re-open again in the near future! Variant Edition Graphic Novels & Comics…
Read MoreCapone’s Barbershop: Where Everyone is Family
Ali wanted to open a barbershop for some time. With family and friends in the area, he recognized the potential for a friendly home-grown shop catering to the local community. “There are lots of good people in this neighbourhood,” he says. “I saw there was no barbershop in this particular area – I knew the…
Read MoreSquare One Coffee: A Winning Brew Formula
Years ago, while at a quaint but busy cafe on a Saturday in Victoria, Jonathan Bronzy and his wife Sarah realized they wanted to replicate that same feeling in Edmonton. Today, Jonathan quotes the theme song of the television show Cheers when describing Square 1 Coffee, “…a bustling, busy morning cafe that sets the tone…
Read MoreNeo Juicery: Setting The Bar High & Eyes on the Horizon
“WE GOTTA SHARE THIS” With a passion for all things tabletop gaming, Jodene & Michael Davidson had envisioned a space for role playing games (RPG’s) to call home for some time. COVID-19 actually helped move that vision along – A Dungeon Master himself (the individual who narrates the games plot and outcomes in real-time), Michael…
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