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Say hi 👋 to the @Goodwill_AB Community Access

Say hi 👋 to the @Goodwill_AB Community Accessibility Ambassadors next time you’re on #WhyteAve.
Rahim and Dwight are checking the sidewalks on blocks around the Goodwill store on Whyte to ensure they’re free of obstructions, including e-scooters, that could get in the way of someone using a mobility device or who has a visual impairment. 👨‍🦽👩‍🦯🧑‍🦼
The dynamic duo, along with other staff, is also picking up any garbage they spot around the shop, keeping the corner looking great. 🙌
The ambassadors will be out and about until the end of September and we sure appreciate what they’re doing to keep everyone safe while shopping and visiting #OldStrathcona.
📸 via Goodwill

What a party! 🎉🎨🍻 Mural Massive was e

What a party! 🎉🎨🍻
Mural Massive was even bigger and better this year, and we're super-excited about the new murals painted this year. The first photo in our post is thanks to @marcitcreative 😍 and you can find his mural 👉 in the alley around the corner from 101 Street and 81 Avenue.
Huge props to @GrindstoneTheatre and @MinBid for pulling everything together for the big bash to end summer. We can't wait to see what they come up with for next year!
And if you swipe through our photos, you'll also spot some new bright colours at the entrance to the @WestRitchieCG.
Check back on our mural map (link in bio) as we add all the new permanent art in #OldStrathcona. 70+ murals and counting!
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photos 2+3 via @GrindstoneTheatre

Just a few of the works in progress at this year's

Just a few of the works in progress at this year's Mural Massive event over at @GrindstoneTheatre. 🤩
We cannot wait to see the finished art!
The party goes until 10pm tonight if you're looking for some Sunday fun.
Big thanks to the good folks at Grindstone, @Minbid, and all the artists, musicians, and comics throwing this giant block party.
📸 photos 1+2 via @minbid

It's time for the biggest block party of the summe

It's time for the biggest block party of the summer!
The @GrindstoneTheatre is back this weekend with Mural Massive, adding even more fun and entertainment for the second year. It's a choose-your-own adventure, indoor/outdoor art event celebrating the diverse arts and theatre culture that makes #Edmonton so darn rad! There will be live mural painting, music, comedy, food, drinks and dancing!
It's all happening on 81 Avenue in the #WestRitchie corner of our neighbourhood.
You do need to buy tickets in advance, which you can find at Grindstone’s website, and we've got details and a link in our bio. 👆

We fully support official recognition of #PrideCor

We fully support official recognition of #PrideCorner.🌈
The board of the #OldStrathcona Business Association voted unanimously to support the efforts of @PrideCornerOnWhyte protestors, for showing up every Friday to publicly push back against hate speech, and for an official designation at the corner of Whyte Avenue and Calgary Trail. We join with more than 10,000 people who have already signed a petition asking for such recognition.

“There is no place in Old Strathcona for hate directed at anyone.” – OSBA board chair Kris Armitage

“Whyte Avenue was the first place in Edmonton to paint a #PrideCrosswalk and we want to keep building on public recognition of Edmonton’s diverse and intersectional communities.” – OSBA executive director @Cherie.Klassen

We don’t know what official recognition will look like just yet. But we talked with #PrideCornerOnWhyte organizers about potential ideas, and we’ve written one of many letters of support to the @CityofEdmonton Naming Committee to help make things official.
The OSBA, on behalf of its 600 member businesses, looks forward to further discussions about how to better recognize Pride Corner and make our business district a more welcoming and inclusive space. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

📸 @PrideCornerOnWhyte