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With the changing of seasons, we want to document

With the changing of seasons, we want to document some of the beautiful highlights of this summer. Rainbow Road was definitely one of our favourites! People from all over the city flocked to this Mario Cart inspired mural in Spur Line Alley to get their Instagram-worthy pics! Thanks again to @studioetceterayeg for bringing this fun burst of colour to Whyte Ave!

Weekends were MADE for brunching! Are you a sweet

Weekends were MADE for brunching! Are you a sweet or a savoury fan? @underthehighwheel has you covered on both fronts! Whether you prefer your waffles with fruit, veggies, or chicken honey sausage, they’re all delicious and will leave you full and smiling! Make the most of these last days of summer patio weather and pick up a gorgeous bouquet by @thelittleflowertruck.ca on your way out!

MURAL MASSIVE is happening this weekend and we hav

MURAL MASSIVE is happening this weekend and we have two free tickets to give away!!

This Saturday, September 5th, choose your own adventure with this indoor/outdoor event that celebrates #YEGArts! This will be a socially distanced event with 4 outdoor spaces and areas to enjoy safely - tour the MinBid Art Auction, the Forge furniture park, Grindstone Patio, or the bbq and beer zones while watching 7 large art murals come to life! Swipe through the photos above for event details and a map!

As a sponsor of the event are giving away two tickets for the 2-5pm time slot! To enter, simply:

1. Like this post
2. Follow @oldstrathcona, @grindstonetheatre & @minbid
3. Tag someone below who you want to bring with you!

Draw will take place Thursday at 8pm MST.

Tickets are still on sale for the three different time slots to come out and enjoy music, drinks and delicious grub all in the heart of Old Strathcona’s Garage District! For more information on how to get tickets to this one-of-a-kind event, visit the link in our bio.

Snap c/o @jaitanninen, who will have created an incredible mural in the Grindstone bistro!

We’re so proud to be an official sponsor of @edm

We’re so proud to be an official sponsor of @edmontonfringe! Summer in Edmonton won’t be the same without Fringe, but we know the wait will be worth it. And just because there’s no Festival this year doesn’t mean we can’t still Fringe to our fullest! Visit fringetheatre.ca for fun ways to bring Fringe home. From Fringe at Home Kits, to 11 days of digital content featuring new and familiar Fringe talent, to limited edition Fringe that Never Was merch, there are so many ways you can fringe on from home all while supporting an awesome cause!

Are you a big sushi lover?? This platter is for yo

Are you a big sushi lover?? This platter is for you! We recently checked our @dorinkutokyo’s 5-style pressed sushi combo platter, and dang, we were blown away! This 30 piece tray has so much flavour and variety - including 3 types of fish, avocado, and beef! We’ll definitely be ordering again!

Dorinku has some super awesome daily summer specials; today for instance (Monday) is 30% off cold sake! Also, you can grab their famous condiments to use at home like the addicting shaka shaka powder and killer-spicy bloody hell sauce!

Check them out for take-out and delivery online, or grab a friend from your cohort to hang out on their lovely pet-friendly patio!

Recently, we heard from the owners of @healingwate

Recently, we heard from the owners of @healingwatersspayeg which has been in the @oldstrathcona district for over 16 years. We were excited to learn more about the team behind one of Whyte Avenue’s long standing establishments!

1) Overview of the business:
Healing Waters Spa (HWS) is a boutique spa owned and operated by Emily Sommers, RMT. What originated as a Turkish Steam Bath, is now a fully developed esthetics spa offering waxing, pedicures, manicures, facials, body treatments and registered massage therapy. HWS has been nestled on 107th St. and 82nd Ave for over 16 years! In May 2019, Emily assumed ownership after working as an RMT at the location from 2012-2014. Her mission with the space is to provide a strong, women-led company that is a safe, welcoming and healing environment for all members of the community!

2) Changes they have made to pivot during COVID-19:
“As a boutique spa we know that bigger isn’t always better. With COVID-19 limiting large group gatherings, we feel like we have a new opportunity to shine. Never overcrowded or overrun, our spa is perfect for individual appointments or for groups of two. With a small staff of five, and 34 years of combined experience in the industry, we are committed to excellent one-on-one client care.”

The spa is also taking extraordinary measures to keep our community safe by implementing enhanced employee and client screening, increasing the use of PPE, staggering appointment times and scheduling additional time for proper cleaning and disinfecting of all treatment rooms and spaces.

3) How we can rally and support them:
Emily said it best, “Small business is built by generous voices.” If you have visited their location and loved your experience, please consider recommending Healing Waters Spa to a friend, colleague or loved one! And if you’re not ready to come in for a treatment, check out a variety of products and skin care lines available for purchase through their website. And gift cards are always available for a future visit!

Currently, Healing Waters Spa is open Tuesday-Friday 10am-7pm and Saturdays 10am-5pm. They have 6 free parking stalls available for their clients convenience.