‘Stay curious, stay involved, stay engaged': seniors' week kicks off at city hall
Sheila Hallett, the executive director of the Edmonton Seniors' Coordinating Council is seen at city hall, kicking off seniors' week on June 2, 2025. (Joel Higham/CTV News Edmonton)
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National Post
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Edmonton Oilers WAGs party in Greece while team fights for Stanley Cup
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Lapu-Lapu memorial service held 40 days after festival attack, in Filipino tradition
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