Grocery prices, supermarket monopolies, Carney’s plan, and going broke together
An aisle in Safeway promoting sales on snacks and chips. Amanda Erickson/The Griff “Fortunately, Prime Minister Carney has a plan, but is it even any good? Probably not, because it's the government.” Find me one person who is happy with how much they pay for essential food. Seriously, unless you're swimming in cash, budgeting for groceries feels like budgeting for an investment, not a necessity. Food products are the thing we NEED, like, PHYSICALLY need to live, and we’re potentially paying upwards of $1,000 a month on them. That’s insane. In case you haven’t heard, grocery prices in Canada are very high. This is not news to anyone who has bought something from a store in the last few years. Food here is crazy expensive. It's complete...
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Access to vaccines is changing
Danielle Smith is gambling with the health and safety of Albertans with a new vaccine rollout plan. Kelsie Johnston Graphic by Forrester Toews As the wind becomes colder and the leaves on the...
Weekend recap: polar results
Recap of the Griffins’ weekend of Sept. 15 Ian Smyth Photo of Grace Mwasalla by James Maclennan It was a weekend of polar opposites for the Griffins' soccer squads. Women’s soccer had a massive...
“Here to Help” Transit safety campaign re-launches as students return to school
At the beginning of the school year, the City of Edmonton increased transit security and provided awareness of proper transit use. Photo supplied by the City of Edmonton. The City of Edmonton...
Farewell, Gothic KingCobraJFS, an online legend
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PAWSS undergoes name change, animal service now goes by WAGS
PAWSS now goes by WAGS to meet the requirements of MacEwan’s standards. Raynesh RamPhoto provided by WAGS CORRECTION SEPT. 24, 2025: MacEwan's contract with Good boy Dog Training was not invalid,...
Weekend recap: Griffins soccer struggles
A disappointing weekend for MacEwan. Ian Smyth It was a disappointing weekend for Griffins soccer, as the women’s and men’s teams went a collective 0-1-3. This Calgary swing is the first time the...
Five things you could buy for the price of a Nintendo Switch 2
Because these prices are just getting out of hand. Ian Smyth, Jesse Roma Illustration by Hayden Carkner Prices these days. Every time something looks fun or interesting, you Google the price and...
Through the eyes of the Griffin: 54 years and counting
Pictured: Áine Humble, who won our very first national championship in any sport (1987-1988). With her is head coach Alan Thom. She was recently inducted into our Wall of Distinction last April....
The Edmonton Pride Parade is back and better than ever
Edmonton’s Pride Parade hits the streets after a 7-year hiatus. Text and photos by Amanda Erickson/TheGriff After nearly eight years, Edmonton’s Pride Parade made its long-awaited return this...
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