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ELECTRIC, WATER and GAS PROVIDERS

• Direct Energy - http://www.directenergy.com/alberta

• EPCOR - http://www.epcor.ca

• ENMAX Energy - http://www.enmax.com/

• ATCO Electric - http://www.atcoelectric.com

• ATCO - http://www.atcogas.com

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

• Alberta Energy Provides energy information about regulated utilities in Edmonton

• http://www.energy.gov.ab.ca/index.asp

• Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) - was created to represent the interests of small consumers of electricity and natural gas in Alberta. It provides vital information about how the Alberta energy market works, understanding your bill, and energy providers.

• http://www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca/4.html

TELEPHONE, INTERNET and CABLE - Main Providers

• TELUS - http://www.telus.com/

• TELUS Mobility - http://www.telusmobility.com/en/

• Rogers - http://www.rogers.com/web/Rogers.portal

• Bell Canada - http://www.bell.ca/home/

• Shaw communications Inc. - http://www.shaw.ca/en-ca

• Shaw Direct - http://www.shawdirect.ca

• Compare cellular (compares prices for cell phone services)

• http://www.comparecellular.com/

CHILD CARE

Government Policy

• Alberta Children's Services provides information and check-lists to help parents find quality child care, plus information and links about child care subsidies, adoption, and parent support services. It also has information about the Kids Help Line and the Child Care Help Line for Parents.

• http://child.alberta.ca/home/587.cfm

• National Child Benefit provides financial and social support to low-income families.

• http://www.nationalchildbenefit.ca/

Finding Child Care

• Child Care Services - Yellow Pages provides listings of child care services throughout Edmonton

• http://www.yellowpages.ca/search/si/1/daycare/edmonton/rca-00280985-Child-Care-Services

• Discover Edmonton Child Care gives information about private day homes offering childcare

• http://www.discoveredmonton.com/Edmonton/BusinessIndex/ChildCare/

• Edmonton and Area Child and Family Services offers detailed information on support services, and a list of care facilities, by neighborhood.

• http://humanservices.alberta.ca/services-near-you/edmonton-and-area-child-and-family-services.html

• University of Alberta Child Care: The U of A has 5 accredited child care centres.

• http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/childcare/

More Resources

• Childcare Facilities and Dayhomes links child care information sites, facilities, and day homes in Edmonton. The site is bilingual, and it also has excellent links to a variety of resources for women, from health care to human rights.

• http://www.womennet.ca/directory.php?browse&549&20

• Edmonton YMCA Childcare Information: The Y provides childcare and after school programs, and a scope of family services to support healthy kids and families.

• http://edmonton.ymca.ca/childcare/4.0_childcare_info.htm

POSTAL and DELIVERY SERVICES

• Canada Post (website provides detailed information about postal services.)

• http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/default.jsf

• Yellow Pages - Courier Service (lists courier providers in the Edmonton area)

• http://www.yellowpages.ca/search/si/1/courier+service/Edmonton

CITY of EDMONTON SERVICES

• City of Edmonton Bylaws are listed alphabetically, numerically, and by most common complaints.

• http://edmonton.ca/bylaws-licences.aspx

• Edmonton City Government includes Mayor and Council, Archives, City Manager, Departments, Civic Agencies, Policies, News, and more.

• http://www.edmonton.ca/city-government.aspx

• Emergency Services includes Edmonton Fire and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services (Ambulance), Dispatch Services, and Disaster Services.

• http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/emergency-services.aspx

• Environment includes Beautification and Clean Up, Environment, Recycling, Composting, Waste Management, and Office of Natural Areas.

• http://www.edmonton.ca/environmental.aspx

• Garbage Collection gives an overview of garbage collection services provided by the City of Edmonton. - http://www.edmonton.com/moving-to-edmonton.aspx

• Household Services gives an overview of Garbage and Recycling, Utilities, Sewer System, Pets, Pest Management, City Land, and Bill Payment Information.

• http://www.edmonton.ca/for-residents.aspx

• Planning and Projects includes Water and Sewer, Historic Resources, Current and Future Projects, Planning, and Industrial Land.

• http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/planning-and-development.aspx

• Parks and River Valley relates News and Trail Conditions, Parks, Park Rangers, River Valley, and Volunteer Opportunities.

• http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/parks-river-valley.aspx

• Permits and Licenses includes Residential Information, Pet Licenses, Parking, and Commercial Information.

• http://www.edmonton.ca/bylaws_licences/licences-permits.aspx

• Recycling is an overview of recycling services provided by the City of Edmonton.

• http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/garbage_recycling/recycling.aspx

• Transportation includes Snow and Ice Control, Statistics, Traffic, Cycling Information, and Maps

• http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation.aspx

COMMUNITY SAFETY

• Alberta Block Parent Association is an affiliation of neighbourhood volunteers who provide âEURoesafe housesâEUR for anyone lost or frightened.

• http://www.albertablockparent.ca/resources

• Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association focuses on for preventing and reducing crime in Alberta.

• http://www.albertacrimeprevention.com/

• Alberta Safety Council offers information about workplace health and safety, childrenâEUR(TM)s safety programs, and more.

• http://www.safetycouncil.ab.ca/index.html

• City of Edmonton - Community Services offers comprehensive information about the cityâEUR(TM)s social factors, including community safety.

• http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/community-services.aspx

• Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues fosters safe communities through recreation, sports, and social activities.

• http://www.efcl.org/

• Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is CanadaâEUR(TM)s federal police force. Alberta is served by the âEURoeK Division.âEUR Their site has links to crime prevention programs.

• http://www.edmonton.com/moving-to-edmonton.aspx

• Safe Edmonton has links to community safety initiatives, community resources, and more.

• http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/programs/safedmonton.aspx

• Youth Justice Committee is a youth-to-youth program that addresses justice, crime prevention, racism, and ways youth can make positive impact in their community. It includes helpful links for youth at risk.

• http://www.yrap.org/

HEALTH CARE

• Alberta Blue Cross is a not-for-profit organization that provides supplementary health and dental benefit plans.

• https://www.ab.bluecross.ca/

• Alberta Health and Wellness contains information about how to access health care services.

• http://www.health.alberta.ca/

• Canada Online has links to information on the organization of the Alberta Health system, waitlists, and access to supplemental benefits and prescription drugs.

• http://canadaonline.about.com/od/healthcarealberta/Alberta_Health_Care.htm

• Alberta Health Services provides comprehensive information about all the health services in Edmonton and the Capital region, with listings for hospitals, public health centres, care facilities and clinics, and emergency services. You can even contact them to find a family physician fluent in your native language.

• http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/?from=capital

• Health Link Alberta is a 24-hour service that connects people to registered nurses.

• http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/223.asp

• College of Physicians and Surgeons is an excellent resource for finding a local doctor who is currently accepting new patients.

• http://www.cpsa.ab.ca/Homepage.aspx

DENTISTS

• Alberta Dental Association and College provides information on finding dentists in Edmonton.

• http://www.abda.ab.ca/

OPTOMETRISTS

• Alberta Collage of Optometrists provides information on finding optometrists in Edmonton

• http://www.collegeofoptometrists.ab.ca/

WALK IN CLINICS

• Medicentres are health care clinics open seven days a week, and no appointment is necessary.

• http://www.medicentres.com/

LEISURE

• Foundlocally lists lots of things to do and places to do them. YouâEUR(TM)ll find lists of âEURoeBestâEUR restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops, as well as movie times, places to swim, skate, do aerobics, see a lacrosse game, whatever appeals to you.

• http://edmonton.foundlocally.com/

• Old Strathcona is a historic area dating from the 19th century. Today itâEUR(TM)s a center of unique shops, bars, restaurants, and live theatre.

• http://www.oldstrathcona.ca/

• Virtual Tourist provides a comprehensive list of attractions and activities. ItâEUR(TM)s meant for visitors of course, but itâEUR(TM)s helpful for Edmontonians, too.

• http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/Canada/Province_of_Alberta/Edmonton-909463/Things_To_Do-Edmonton-TG-C-1.html

SPORTS and RECREATION

• Edmonton Golf Courses: A list of some of EdmontonâEUR(TM)s beautiful golf courses to enjoy.

• http://edmonton.foundlocally.com/Sports/Rec-GolfCourses.htm

• Active Edmonton features Priceless Fun, a great many free or low cost recreational activities available in the city.

• http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/sport_recreation/active-edmonton.aspx

• Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation connects you with a variety of recreation programs, including sport, wildlife, and active living.

• http://www.tpr.alberta.ca/asrpwf/programs/active/index.asp

• Edmonton Sports Council provides information about the sport of your choice.

• http://www.edmontonsport.com/sportdir/

• City of Edmonton Activity Centres: From recreation centers to indoor and outdoor skating rinks, from municipal golf courses to seniorâEUR(TM)s centers, the city provides all kinds of recreation facilities throughout the city.

• http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions-and-recreation.aspx

• City of Edmonton Parks: From the river valley park system to small neighborhood parks, this page lists everything from picnic gazebos to soccer fields to locations of public washrooms.

• http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/parks-river-valley.aspx

SHOPPING

• West Edmonton Mall - http://www.wem.ca/#/main/home/Main-Home

• South Gate Center - http://www.shopping.ca/cambridge/jsp/index_flash.jsp?mallid=sga

• Kingsway Mall - http://kingswaymall.com/

• Westmount Shopping Center - http://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Alberta/Edmonton/Westmount-Centre/1708821.html?adid=14484948aa&KAC-K5P640181656

• Londonderry Mall - http://www.londonderrymall.com/

• Edmonton city Center - http://www.edmontoncitycentre.com/stores.php

NEWSPAPERS

• Edmonton Journal - http://www.edmontonjournal.com/

• Edmonton Sun - http://www.edmontonsun.com/

TRANSPORTATION

• Edmonton Transportation - http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation.aspx