About

Who are we?

The Rat Creek Press is a not-for-profit community newspaper in north central Edmonton serving the communities of Alberta Avenue Delton, Eastwood, Elmwood Park, Parkdale, Spruce Avenue and Westwood.

The Rat Creek was started in 1999 by a group of community organizations as a joint newsletter. In November 2004, there was a complete re-design making the Rat Creek Press into a true community newspaper.

Board of Directors

Harvey Voogd, Chair
Shannon Clarke, Secretary
Arthur Dyck, Treasurer
Dale Youngman, Director
Craig Stumpt-Allen, Director

Seeking more board members

Contact the board at board@ratcreek.org

Mission

To support the growth of a strong, vibrant, well-connected community

Build Community
We want to help connect residents with what is happening in the community.

Encourage Communication
We want to provide a forum where information and ideas can be exchanged.

Increase Capacity
We want to help individuals learn new skills, acquire experience and develop leadership.

Awards

Nominee for a Laurel Award in 2007
The “Law & Order” column was nominated by our board.
Nominee for the Mayor’s Award for the Promotion of the Arts in the media category.
Recognition of our extensive arts coverage through news stories, features and a regular arts column.
Receipent of the Alberta Solicitor General Crime Prevention Award in the media category in 2006.
Thank you Safe Edmonton for the nomination!
On CBC Radio
The production team of the Rat Creek Press (Karen Mykietka, Dawn Freeman, and Joy Dyck) were interviewed by Michelle Bellefontaine for the Edmonton AM show on CBC Radio. The story aired March 7, 2006.