Here is a list of businesses in Edmonton currently offering discounts to VOA membership holders:

(more locations to come!)

• Padmanadi Indonesian (10%)
  10740 – 101 Street
  Edmonton, AB
  (780) 428-8899
  http://www.padmanadi.com
• Veggie GardenIndian (10%)
  1527, 50 Street NW,
  Edmonton, AB
  (780) 485 -5844
  http://www.veggie-garden.com/
• LAN’s Asian Grill Ltd (10%)
  11826 103 Street Northwest
  Edmonton, AB
  (780) 478-8805
• Organic Roots(Health Foods) (10%)
  10151 -82 Avenue
  Edmonton, AB
  (780) 413-1730
  http://www.organicroots.ca/
• Refresh Cafe some raw (10%)
  10151 – 82 Avenue
  Edmonton,AB
  (780) 722-4740
  http://www.refreshorganic.com/
• Misella Delight (10%)
  4922 – 40 Street
  Main Street
  Stoney Plain, AB
  (780) 968-6714
  http://www.miselladelite.com/
• Indian Grill Indian (15%)
  4620 – 99 Street
  Edmonton, AB. T6E 5H5
  (780) 430-1900
  http://www.indiangrill.ca/
• Sweet Mango Indonesian (10%)
  9120 – 82 Avenue
  Edmonton,AB. T6C 0Z5
  (780) 462-8929
  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Edmonton-AB/Sweet-Mango/10364510758

• Café Beirut Lebanese (10%)
  10812 Whyte Avenue Northwest
  Edmonton, AB
  (780) 988-8821
  http://www.cafebeirut.ca/

• Harrison & Co (hair stylist) (10%)
  11025 – Whyte Avenue
  Edmonton,AB
  (780) 439-5111
  http://www.harrisoncompanyedm.ca/

• Langano Skies Ethiopian (10%)
  9920 Whyte Avenue Northwest
  Edmonton, AB
  [NOT ON MONTHLY BUFFET NIGHT & 10%  ON $30 MINIMUM CHARGE]
  (780) 988-8821

• Bistro India South Indian (10%)
  10203 – 116 Street
  Edmonton,AB
  (780) 482-1700
  http://www.bistroindia.ca
• Loma House Vegetarian Express (10%)
  9142 – 23 Avenue
  Edmonton,AB
  (780) 466-8391
  http://www.lomahousevegexpress.com
• The Chopped Leaf (10%)
  Commerce Place (Main Floor)
  #148, 10155 – 102 Street
  Edmonton, AB
  (780) 757-5323
  http://choppedleaf.ca
• Remedy Cafe (10%)
  8631 – 109 Street
  Edmonton, AB
  (780) 433-3096
  http://www.remedycafe.ca

Every time I go to Edmonton one place I always make sure to stop in at, is Rowena. It is a store I am fascinated with, due to all the edgy giftware and wall decorative, the Celtic pendants and jewelry, and the gothic artisanery to be found here. Being that I have found countless items here as gifts for others, along with myself, it is easy to forget that Rowena is a store that sells veggie accessories as well as cruelty free vegan make up and such.

Rowena has been a staple in Edmonton, though for years they were known as a great source for all things Celtic, clothing, giftware and such. Slowly, the influences of one co-owner started to weave their magic and the store gradually started to transform itself into a more alternative place to shop, with the resultant change of clientele becoming a noticeable growth in the client base. Today, the Celtic influence is still there, by way of much of the relics and crosses appearing in jewelry form, gothic stonework and other sundry items, all of them excellently crafted, by the way.

This is what is presented to the shopper immediately upon entering Rowena, though just beyond this is the section where one can buy vegetarian footware. While admittedly not all of them are leather free, there is a great selection of leather free and canvas shoes here, along with a variety of accessories, bags and purses and such, to make this a definite place to shop for vegetarian non-food items.

Lux DeVille bags and purses are sold here, either cloth or ‘pleather’ ones, with the stylings and artwork that they are known for, skulls and things retro. Shoes by Draven and Demonia are sold here, and one can order a veggie suede shoe from Demonia as well. Other shoe companies for women, TUK, and Underground for their canvas shoes, are also sold here. There are pleather/vinyl boots available, with knee high styles, all nice in their buckles and glistening form-fitting designs, for those looking for the edge…

The clothes here is also predominantly cotton and non-animal as well; in my experience many clothes designers that produce clothing for the alternate perspective tend to share similar politics, so the clothes lines are generally going to be equally cruelty free. The fashions range from a gothic style, to the alt-rockabilly and other unclassified designs, as well as medieval clothing styles, and variations on that theme.

They sell hair dye and make up by Manic Panic, a company committed to being cruelty free. They also have some of the better colours for hair that I have seen, clearly a cut above so many others. If perchance one does not see a line of veg ware do let the staff know; chance are they can order it in for you.

In the meantime, happy browsing-this is the place to get Gorey paraphernalia too, as well as various faeries, mirrors and more. I never leave the store without having found yet another treasure!

Looking for vegetarian/vegan friendly housing and unable to afford your own space? Look no further than the Golden Lentils Lodge, at 10554 83rd Avenue, Edmonton, just one block behind Whyte Avenue. It is one of three houses owned by the Assiniboia Community Housing Co-Operative, a concept created to provide affordable community living to people who enjoy co-operative living with like-minded people. Of the three houses, this one has become established as the vegetarian/vegan co-op, where all the people there are at worst, vegetarian.

Living together with others requires certain ground rules as well as the ability to run the operations by consensus. Arriving at turning this house into a vegetarian house was through the exchange of ideas among the people living there, where they also decided that the pursuit of organic goods was also an important requirement for them all. And so it came to pass.

The basic requirements for anyone wanting to join this co-op, is to purchase a share at three hundred dollars, and to commit to volunteering three hours to the operations per month. Beyond that, each house decides among their people the specifics to living there, food purchases, etc.

Specifically, Golden Lentils has seven bedrooms, a shared kitchen, bathroom and common area, and is semi-furnished. There is a workspace/garage in the backyard, and washer and dryer availability too. Rent ranges between $185 to $220 a month, depending on the room, with a month’s rent for a security deposit. Utility costs are shared between all tenants as well.

Keep in mind that there is a waiting list to move in, people who are interested can call the Golden Lentils Lodge at (780)431-1766 for information and availability.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton
12515 – 128 Street, Edmonton, AB T5L 1C9
t: 780.433.0884 administration office
t: 780.914.4118 wildlife hotline
Website: http://www.wildlife-edm.ca
www.runningroom.com

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First, Narayanni’s is restarting their Vegan Tuesday’s after the holiday break. Make sure you take advantage of this popular event. Call ahead, because reservations are a must. Their vegan buffet is held the first Tuesday of each new month, starting this February 7th. For more information visit their website at www.narayannis.com

Second, Edmonton is becoming quite the hot-spot for vegetarian diners. A new restaurant opened in the location that Oriental Veggie House used to reside. The new restaurant is called Veggie Garden Restaurant, and serves Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Here is their information:

Veggie Garden Restaurant
10582 100 St NW
780-757-9060
info@veggiegardenrestaurant.com
www.veggiegardenrestaurant.com
100% vegan, Vietnamese/Chinese