Editor's Note for all of us. It seems like the whole city of Edmonton is following this incredible friendship, cheering for Ben and for the Oilers together. This is one of the most inspiring things we’ve seen; another statement of kindness and the big heart of people around us. Gord Steinke, one of the most familiar faces amongst TV news anchors, announced his retirement in April, and we are thrilled that we had an opportunity to talk to him about his career highlights, what’s on the bucket list and what his new adventures look like. After a long wait and a canceled concert due to the pandemic, Jesse Cook is finally coming back to Edmonton. In anticipation of his upcoming concert, our managing editor Beryl Bacchus had a great opportunity to talk to him and learn more about this guitar virtuoso.
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If you follow Modern Luxuria on social media, you may often think about how lucky we are to live in
know we are looking for Edmonton’s best dressed –
this community. I’m not talking about the
make sure you nominate yourself or someone you
city or the weather - by community, I really mean
know, if you feel you fit into this cool category. Fashion
people. Recently, I met a few people that are new to
remains one of our favourite areas to cover, whether
Edmonton, including the talented Assistant Conductor
it’s personal brands and styles or local boutiques. We
of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Cosette Justo
are always on the lookout for those who love fashion
Valdés. One of the first things she listed as her favourite
as much as we do.
parts about Edmonton are its people: kind, generous, We hope you’ll enjoy the May edition of Modern
welcoming.
Luxuria, as much as the beautiful weather, time with The Edmonton Oilers have embraced little Ben Stelter,
your loved ones, and the many generous and kind
a 5-year old cancer fighter, and the special relationship
people we’re surrounded with.
they’ve developed with him is so heartwarming. Seeing Ben doing morning skates with McDavid,
— Jelena
Draisaitl and the rest of the team has been a highlight www.modernluxuria.com
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