Jonathan, an avid community volunteer, amateur athlete, part-time journalist, and young parent (yes, all at once), currently interns at the U of A, his soon-to-be alma-mater. Although now Edmonton-based in the Southgate-Malmo-Landsdowne area, Jonathan is Japan-born and bred, still 'foreign' to this exciting, amazing, and -it must be said - ever incomprehensible country. His goal here is to entertain readers with his unique take on all things Edmontonian, including your local events, sports, politics, industry news, and whatever else is weird, strange or otherwise newsworthy. If you have questions or wish to contact Jonathan, you can email him at jfaerber@ourhometown.ca
Jul. 15, 2012: Calgary's been making headlines and inciting jealousy across Canada after Premier Stephen Harper called them “the greatest city in the greatest country on earth.” Politicians and cities have responded rapidly, with journalists in both Vancouver and Toronto already making the case for their hometown. Yet in Edmonton, it has been rather silent. FULL STORY
Jun. 4, 2012: Two first half goals was enough to earn the previously winless Atlanta Silverbacks their first win of the season by a score of 2-1, over a struggling FC Edmonton side.The loss leaves Edmonton without a win in their last three games and only two for the entire season. FULL STORY
Jun. 3, 2012: The Edmonton Prospects kicked off their 2012 season, dropping both ends of an afternoon doubleheader to the Lethbridge Bulls. The Bulls took game one by a score of 5-1 and came from seven runs down, winning 9-8. The Prospects next scheduled home game is on Friday, June 15th. FULL STORY
Jonathan Faerber, Just Another Suburbanite
Jonathan Faerber, Just Another Suburbanite
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