What this blog represents
Independent Journalism and Blogging in Alberta Independent voices in Alberta play a vital role in documenting the realities that often go unheard — from the growing challenges of homelessness to the widening gap in poverty across our communities. Through personal reflection and grassroots reporting, independent bloggers and journalists shed light on the human stories behind these statistics, holding institutions accountable and inspiring public dialogue.
This space exists to explore those truths freely, without corporate filters or political spin. It’s about amplifying lived experiences, questioning policy decisions, and urging our government to strengthen its role in protecting vulnerable citizens. Alberta’s prosperity should be shared, not selective — and independent journalism stands as a reminder that transparency, compassion, and civic responsibility must guide our province forward.
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Home Sweet Home-Fort Saskatchewan
Home Sweet Home: Life in Fort Saskatchewan Fort Saskatchewan has a way of surprising people. On a map, it looks like a modest prairie city tucked along the North Saskatchewan River—quiet, friendly, unassuming. But when you actually live here, you quickly realize it’s a place where history, community, and everyday life blend into something warm,…
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“A Once-Thriving District Left Behind: The Reality Facing Edmonton’s Chinatown and the Unhoused Community”
Edmonton’s Chinatown was once a vibrant business district — a place where families shopped, restaurants thrived, and community life pulsed through every street. Today, the area surrounding Hope Mission tells a very different story, one shaped by systemic gaps, overwhelmed services, and a growing population of people who have nowhere else to go. For many…
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How Anyone Can Build an App Virtually — iOS, Android, Desktop, or Web
There’s a quiet revolution happening in how software gets built. Not in Silicon Valley, not in a downtown tower, but anywhere — a kitchen table in Fort Saskatchewan, a coffee shop in Chinatown, or even outside the Alberta Legislature with a laptop and a mission. The idea that you need a physical office, a team…
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China Town-Little Italy
Communities Under Pressure — How Policy Placement Shapes Alberta’s Urban Identity Independent journalism in Alberta has become a vital lens through which residents can examine the unintended consequences of urban planning and social policy. In Edmonton, the concentration of homeless services and harm‑reduction facilities near historic cultural districts — particularly Chinatown and Little Italy —…
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Alberta’s Independent Voice
By The Current Event Staff Writer Alberta is changing fast — politically, economically, and socially — and too many stories slip through the cracks. The Current Event exists to bring clarity, context, and community-driven reporting to the issues that matter most. From local governance and provincial policy to technology, culture, and everyday life, our mission…
