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The featured Edmontonian for March and April 2026 is JESSICA MONTGOMERY-SNOW
Donairs are the ultimate fat pill and one that I inhaled while sitting down and talking to Jessica Montgomery-Snow last week at Swiss Donair on the city’s north side. The wife and mother of one met me at the aforementioned local donair shop and gave me the skinny on who she is and what makes […] More
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Jessica’s choice for March and April donations is THE JESSICA MARTEL FOUNDATION
I was super interested in hearing about this non profit when Jessica Montgomery met up with me for a donairs in Edmonton’s north end. Occasionally I get to learn a bit about a charity or non profit The Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation is a powerful force for change in the Edmonton region’s response to domestic […] More
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The Featured Edmontonian for January and February 2026 is Khal Ramahi
Who wants to own a skunk? I’ll tell you one guy who does—and it’s none other than Khal Ramahi, a longtime resident of our fine city. Khal has the distinction of kicking off 2026 as The Street’s Initiative’s first charity selector of the year. Married and a father of twins, the 50-year-old optometrist owns and […] More
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Khal’s choice for January and February 2025 donations is MEIKAS SAFEHOUSE
Meika’s Safehouse is a registered charity based in Sherwood Park, Alberta focused on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming companion birds, with a special emphasis on parrots, though birds of all types are welcomed when in need of care and a safe environment. When birds enter Safehouse, they receive a complete health evaluation and any necessary socialization […] More
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The Featured Edmontonian for November and December 2025 is BARB JENSEN
Kicking off year number five for The Streets Initiative is Barb Jensen, a 44-year-old Communications Director with the Canada Revenue Agency. A proud mother of one, Barb grew up in St. Albert and Drumheller, in homes that were never short on furry friends — six cats and two dogs, to be exact. Her mother, a […] More
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Barbs choice for all November and December 2025 donations is the PAWS UP PROGRAM (PUP)
Barb has chosen The Paws Up Program (PUP) for all donations in November and December 2025 to go to. As I read the info on their website at http://www.pawsupprogram.com , I found that PUP is a unique Alberta-based non-profit organization devoted to improving animal welfare in Indigenous communities while honoring cultural traditions and community relationships. […] More
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The Featured Edmontonian for September and October 2025 is KELLY DUTTENHOFFER
A new month means a new Edmontonian picking a charity for The Streets Initiative. Last month, $820 was raised for Kids With Cancer — a big thanks to Nik for choosing them and to everyone who contributed! This month, I’m excited to introduce you to Kelly Duttenhoffer — my sister-in-law and an all-around solid human […] More
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Kelly’s choice for September and October donations is OPERATION FRIENDSHIP
I’m really excited about Kelly’s choice for the charity all Streets Initiative donations are going to this period since it focuses on a sector of society often forgotten about…our senior citizens. To make a donation to this awesome organization just follow the link: https://thestreetsinitiative.org/edmontonians-love-donating/ What began as a church initiative back in 1969 soon grew […] More
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in Blog PostsWeek 233 Let’s goooo!
It’s been a while since I posted an update—just over 100 weeks, to be exact—so I figured it was time. Just pacing myself….a good pace is key, right? When I first set out to run every street and paved path in Edmonton a few years ago, I knew—without a doubt—that two things were going to […] More
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The Featured Edmontonian for July and August 2025 is NIKOLAI POBEREZHNY
Meet Nikolai Poberezhny, The . He’s 38 years old, a proud father of two boys, ages 14 and 12. He was born in Tomsk, Russia, and spent much of his youth in the rugged beauty of Siberia, near the Arctic Circle. He moved to Canada 25 years ago, where he finished high school and university […] More
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Nikolai’s choice for July and August donations is KIDS WITH CANCER SOCIETY
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it turns the lives of the entire family upside down. The Kids with Cancer Society (KWCS), based in Edmonton, Alberta, has been providing crucial support to these families since 1979. Founded by parents who experienced firsthand the emotional and financial challenges of pediatric cancer, the Society was created […] More
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The Featured Edmontonian for May and June 2025 is Anika Ursulak
It’s time to kick off a new collection period for a deserving charity—and with that, we say a fond farewell to Laurie Grams and a warm welcome to Anika Ursulak! Anika is an old friend from high school (SACHS ’96! Woot woot!) who recently moved back to Alberta after spending several years living out in […] More
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