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Shaheed Intellectuals Day and 55th Victory Day Observed in Alberta, Canada

Shaheed Intellectuals Day and 55th Victory Day Observed in Alberta, Canada

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Edmonton, Alberta | December 16, 2025 (BHESA): Shaheed Intellectuals Day (December 14) and the 55th Great Victory Day of Bangladesh...

Journey to Success: Celebrating Community and Culture in Edmonton

Journey to Success: Celebrating Community and Culture in Edmonton

Monday, 18 August 2025

Journey to Success: Celebrating Community and Culture in Edmonton Even while living abroad, the fragrance of one’s homeland—Bangladesh—remains close to...

In Conversation with a Commissioner for Oaths: Duties, Challenges, and Distinctions

In Conversation with a Commissioner for Oaths: Duties, Challenges, and Distinctions

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

We recently sat down with Delwar Jahid, who is a seasoned Commissioner for Oaths based in Edmonton, Alberta, and we...

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Grants engage visitors in new, creative ways

Community

June 01, 2017 : Visitors will be able to get tourism information in more innovative and easier ways

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Helping families of missing and murdered Indigenous women

Community

Families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls now have an advocate to help them find information and resources related to their loved ones. As part of its commitment to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, the Government of Alberta has established a Family Information Liaison Unit with approximately $1...

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Ifter organized by Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta in Edmonton

Community

Mahmuda Alam: A free community Ifter organized by Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta at Parkdale Community Hall in Edmonton on June 17, 2017. Islamic lecture by Advocate Arif Khan and a special prayer was held followed by the Ifter in this occasion...

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In Conversation with a Commissioner for Oaths: Duties, Challenges, and Distinctions

Community

We recently sat down with Delwar Jahid, who is a seasoned Commissioner for Oaths based in Edmonton, Alberta, and we discussed the daily responsibilities, challenges, and rewards of this important but often overlooked legal role...

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Indigenous voices support environmental monitoring

Community

Community-based monitoring and Indigenous knowledge will bolster Alberta

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Journey to Success: Celebrating Community and Culture in Edmonton

Community

Journey to Success: Celebrating Community and Culture in Edmonton   Even while living abroad, the fragrance of one’s homeland—Bangladesh—remains close to the heart. That sentiment was beautifully reflected during “Journey to Success,” a vibrant community gathering held on August 16 at Roundel Park in North Edmonton...

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Manchester bombing: Premier Notley statement

Community

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement about the bombing in Manchester:

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MILES and NODI from Bangladesh rock the Royal Alberta Museum Auditorium

Community

On August 8, 2015 SHS Production invited music fans to experience popular music from Bangladesh live in Edmonton. The legendary Rock Fusion Band Miles and "Channel I Shera Kontho" winner Moumita Tashrin Nodi performed in the Royal Alberta Museum Auditorium...

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Minimum Wage in Alberta

City News

EDMONTON, AB (June 29, 2015): Alberta will take first step towards a $15 per hour minimum wage by 2018. Alberta

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MJMF celebrates cricket sports in Giovanni Caboto Park

Community

On Thursday, August 6, 2015 the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) has sponsored and organized a cricket match to celebrate the team sport. The event took place in Giovanni Caboto Park in Edmonton, Alberta, where 2 teams gave each other a suspense-packed fight for the Champions Cup...

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MJMF introduces the Ekushey Youth Awards

Community

Under assistance of the Bangladesh PressClub Centre of Alberta (BPCA), the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) has introduced the Ekushey Youth Awards in February 2015. The award is seen as a means of appreciation for people who have stood out with exceptional contributions to or in the youth community, and who set an example by inspiring a young audience with their work...

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MJMF Soccer Friendship Tournament held in Edmonton

Community

On Saturday, April 12, 2015 the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation organized the MJMF Soccer Friendship Tournament at the premises of the Alex Taylor School (E4C) in the City of Edmonton. At the event 3 local soccer teams, the Edmonton Lathials, Edmonton Jomidars and Edmonton Jodhas met to determine a winner...

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MJMF supports Bangladeshi and Canadian Youth

Community

Mahinur Jahid, who died at the age of 27 in a tragic car accident, is the inspiration behind the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) which was created by his family to cherish the memory of a lost son and brother...

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MJMF's Ekushey Youth Awards Ceremony

Community

On the occasion of the Bengali New Year Celebrations on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Pleasantview Community Hall in Edmonton, Alberta the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) held an award ceremony to honour the recipients of the Ekushey Youth Awards 2015...

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New schools in Alberta’s growing communities

Education

Mar 01, 2024 As the province continues to grow, Alberta’s government is investing in new schools and student spaces to meet that growth and provide the learning spaces students need for success. If passed, Budget 2024 would advance 43 priority school projects, including 28 new schools, 10 replacement schools and five modernizations...

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New state-of-the-art hospital for south Edmonton

City News

May 30, 2017: (SKNews) The province is committing $400 million over the next four years for the development of a new hospital in the rapidly growing Heritage Valley area according to a Media Release.

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Nominees for the BHESA Ekushey Heritage Award 2016

Community

On January 25, 2016 the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) has decided on the nominees for the Ekushey Heritage Award 2016. Honoured will be three people of the community, Delwar Jahid, Ms...

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Opening of Ishrat Jahan's Art Exhibition "Pursuit of Existence" at EPL

Arts and Entertainment

On October 26, 2015 the Bangladesh Heritage Museum in cooperation with the Bangladesh PressClub Centre of Alberta (BPCA) has opened the art exhibition "Pursuit of Existence" of Bangladesh Canadian Ishrat Jahan at the Edmonton Public Library, Abbottsfield - Penny Mckee Branch in Edmonton, Alberta...

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Preparations for the 40th Edmonton Heritage Festival

Community

On May 21st, 2015 the Edmonton Heritage Festival Association invited participants and sponsors to a preparatory meeting to plan and inform pavilion owners about organizational details in regards to the 40th annual celebration of the Edmonton Heritage Festival...

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Province boosts digital media, post-production sectors

Community

Province boosts digital media, post-production sectors

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