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DAVID D . ORR
Not everyone ends up on the right side of history . Set during the North- West Rebellion of 1885 , David D . Orr ’ s Encountering Riel follows the story of Willie Lorimer , a poetry student who ’ s forced into combat after forgetting to resign his commission to the Canadian militia . His journey to the heart of the rebellion is long and filled with many pitfalls , quickly erasing any heroic notions Lorimer naively held about war .
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A former lawyer and provincial court judge , Orr has had a bug in him to write for many years , but avoided it to prevent any conflicts of interest in his work . Now that he ’ s retired , he ’ s pursuing the historical stories he ’ s longed to tell . In his first novel with Edmonton publisher Stonehouse Publishing , he proves to have a natural gift for storytelling and understanding the motivations of everyone involved in a dispute .
For lovers of historical fiction , this account is rich with detail and provides a balanced chronicle of both sides of the conflict , as The Riel Rebellion is still a contentious moment in Canadian history for both Anglophones and the country ’ s Métis and Indigenous peoples . With his compassionate tale , Orr presents the harsh realities of war and the multifaceted politics that underlie every moment in history and make heroes of no one . — M . S .
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EDMONTON CITY CENTRE This chic urban shopping centre offers more than 170 stores and services including up-scale boutiques , unique dining options , and a Landmark Cinema movie theatre . LRT access and underground parking make this mall a breeze to get to . Mon - Wed 10 am - 6 pm ; Thu - Fri 10 am - 8 pm ; Sat 10 am - 6 pm ; Sun 12 pm - 5 pm . 102 Ave . & 102 St ., 780-426-8444 . edmontoncitycentre . com Map 3-G4 D
KINGSWAY MALL This two-level shopping centre has over 200 of the most attractive shops and services in Edmonton , including Hot Topic , Bench , Victoria ' s Secret , Aritzia , MAC , and more . Mon - Fri 10 am - 9 pm ; Sat 9:30 am - 6 pm ; Sun 11 am - 5 pm . 109 St . & Princess Elizabeth Ave ., 780-477-5756 . kingswaymall . com Map 1-D3 N
LONDONDERRY MALL This developing mall features a diverse mix of over 140 fashion-forward shops and services , and is anchored by The Bay , Winners , and Fit 4 Less . Now home to an upgraded food court , this mall will complete its renovations this year with the second Simons location in the city . Mon - Fri 10 am - 9 pm ; Sat 9:30 am - 5:30 pm ; Sun 12 pm - 5 pm . 137 Ave . & 66 St ., 780-475- 9266 . londonderrymall . com Map 1-E2 N
MANULIFE PLACE Manulife offers an outstanding selection of high-end shops and services that are exclusive to Edmonton . Discover fashion finds for yourself at Swish , High Grade Garments , and Blu ' s Womens Wear , or for your kids at Alligator Pie . Mon - Wed 10 am - 5:30 pm ; Thu - Fri 10 am - 8 pm ; Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm ; Select stores open Sun 12 pm - 5 pm . 10180-101 St ., 780-420-6236 . manulifeplace . com Map 3-G4 D
MAYFIELD COMMON A short trip away from West Edmonton Mall , this one-stop shopping centre contains popular spots , such as Winners , HomeSense , Addition- Elle , and The Shoe Company . Hours vary by store . 170 St . & Stony Plain Rd ., 780-487-7934 . Map 4-E6 W
SOUTH EDMONTON COMMON This power shopping centre and entertainment hot spot features outlet stores — including Saks OFF 5TH opening in the fall — great restaurants , a large Cineplex Odeon theatre , and the city ' s only IKEA . Hours vary by store . 23 Ave . & Calgary Tr ., 780-424-8008 . southedmontoncommon . com Map 5-H4 S
SOUTHGATE CENTRE This shopping centre boasts 160 stores and services , including Zara , Sephora , and Kiehl ' s . Recent additions include Victoria ' s Secret and Saje Natural Wellness . The mall is easily accessible from the Southgate LRT station . Mon - Fri 10 am - 9 pm ; Sat 9:30 am - 6 pm ; Sun 11 am - 5 pm . 5015-111 St ., 780- 435-3721 . southgatecentre . com Map 1-C6 S
WEST EDMONTON MALL At 5.3 million sq . ft ., West Edmonton Mall is one of the most comprehensive indoor shopping and entertainment complexes in the world . It features more than 800 stores and services , over 100 restaurants and kiosks , the world ' s largest indoor amusement park , and nine world-class attractions . New additions include Esprit , Fleurs Flowers , Kit and Ace , and gourmet sandwich shop Chachi ' s . This mega-mall also houses 13 movie theatre screens , including an IMAX theatre , Ed ' s Rec Room , Fantasyland Hotel , live dinner theatre , and a Las Vegas-style casino . Hours listed are for retail stores and may vary for other attractions ; please call to confirm . Mon - Sat 10 am - 9 pm ; Sun 11 am - 6 pm . 8882-170 St ., 780-444-5321 . wem . ca Map 4-K4 W
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Get a trim while you shop at the Barber Ha ( barberha . com ) pop-up barbershop in Frank & Oak ’ s West Edmonton Mall location !
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