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Making the most of January might include a little ice this year. Visit these local #yeg ice-centric events for a frosty good time. edifyedmonton.com/active/things-…

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For Sukhwinder Johal, honesty, humility and integrity guide every venture, and he measures success in impact. "Edmonton has given me so much. I just want to give back and invest in Edmonton.” Read why he's #Top40YEG. #yeg edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

From rural family clinics to urban emergency rooms, Ian MacNairn carries the teachings of Elders with him, treating patients with consideration to their relationships and histories. Discover why he's a #Top40YEG. edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

"The people you meet will open doors for you.” And Elise Usunier has never hesitated to walk through them. She's also bullish on the future of quantum computing in #yeg — with a research university, blue collar labour force and entrepreneurial spirit. edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

From "weekly block parties” to year-round, multi-day markets to an annual Christmas market (and more!), Kirsta Franke started by building community. Now, she's strengthening the local food industry and helping female entrepreneurs thrive. #yeg #Top40YEG edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

For Dunia Nur, #yeg's rich social fabric — and the role immigrants play in weaving it — represents the promise of civic engagement. “For people to feel a sense of belonging and hope, they need to meaningfully contribute to their community.” #Top40YEG edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

Angelo Talamayan has palpable excitement for Edmonton’s growing science and technology sector. “It turns out that building relationships and building communities is what I love." #Top40YEG #yeg edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

Through her Queer Joy! Project, assistant professor at @macewanu, JJ Wright, has engaged queer and trans youth to develop educational tools that move beyond pain narratives to highlight how 2SLGBTQ+ youth resist and thrive despite oppression. #top40YEG edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

Scott Downey gained insight during his international culinary career, experiencing the inner workings of a premier restaurant celebrated for its innovation and hyper-local approach to fine dining — a philosophy he’d bring home to #yeg. #Top40YEG edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

Steven Ewaskiw enjoys giving back. For the last 20 years, he’s coached youth hockey and now supports @YESSorg. He likes seeing communities come together as the city grows through his role with land developer and home builder, Cantiro. edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

As an instructor and curriculum developer at @Norquest College, Kevin Chavez Laxamana is working to make educational spaces more fun and inclusive. Read his #Top40YEG story: edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

Marty Pawlina has spent much of his career at the centre of #yeg’s homebuilding industry — his “aha moment” came when he realized his real goal was to create communities where people could truly feel at home. Discover his #Top40YEG story: edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

Ashley Baxter is breaking down barriers, supporting women and families who are experiencing violence. Her work at WIN House is creating a safe space for victims of gender based violence. Read why she's #Top40YEG. edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

From co-founding the @EdmRiverhawks and initial days packing team merchandise in his basement with his wife, Randy Gregg is playing a role in creating the next generation of baseball players (and fans) in #yeg. Read why he's #Top40YEG. edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

Shaminder Singh Parmar's work puts his own first-hand experience of growing up in poverty into action — shaping communities as a senior urban planner. Discover why he's #Top40YEG: edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

A broken shoulder led Tyler Tamayose to fall in love with health care. Now, as a health-care strategist and implementation expert, he is bringing sharper logistics, smarter data and a patient-first perspective to #Alberta. Read why he's #Top40YEG: edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

Denturist Jade Connors calls their approach “slow dentistry” — taking time with both consultation and denture-making. They are redefining dental care through holistic patient-centred approaches. Read their #Top40YEG story. edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

As the founding director and curator of the Mitchell Gallery at @macewanu, Carolyn Jervis is helping to develop our next generation of artists and curators. Discover why she's #Top40YEG. #yeg #edmonton edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…

Andrew O’Dell is raising Edmonton’s profile as a destination for business — and inspiring other young leaders to get involved. Read why he's #Top40YEG. #yeg #Edmonton edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/…