Ian Kucerak
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Pro photographer and video consultant based in Edmonton, Alberta. Ex-visual journalist. Rescue dog buddy, guitar player, sci-fi fan, Dad-joke aficionado.
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Articles by Ian Kucerak
Year in Review: Ian Kucerak remembers capturing a celebration of a life motivated by love for others
Author of the article: Ian Kucerak Alliance White, Robert White's younger son, gives a eulogy in memory of his father during a celebration of life held for the artist, family man and friend at Buena Vista Park in Edmonton, on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. Photo by Ian Kucerak /Postmedia Article content The most memorable story I photographed this year was that of the celebration of life held for Rob White. White perished while rescuing a dog on the North Saskatchewan River in April 2021.
Eye On Edmonton: Pink and white blossoms at Henrietta Muir Park, by Ian Kucerak
Author of the article: Ian Kucerak A visitor takes a moment sitting by the flowering cherry trees at George F Hustler Memorial Plaza in Edmonton, on Monday, May 17, 2021. Photo by Ian Kucerak /Postmedia Article content Spring has sprung in Alberta’s capital city. If you’re looking for a great spot to snap some gorgeous, colourful photos outdoors look no further than the flowering cherry trees at George F Hustler Memorial Plaza in Henrietta Muir Edwards Park in downtown Edmonton.
Eye On Edmonton: Pink and white blossoms at Henrietta Muir Park, by Ian Kucerak
Author of the article: Ian Kucerak A visitor takes a moment sitting by the flowering cherry trees at George F Hustler Memorial Plaza in Edmonton, on Monday, May 17, 2021. Photo by Ian Kucerak /Postmedia Article content Spring has sprung in Alberta’s capital city. If you’re looking for a great spot outdoors to snap some gorgeous, colourful photos look no further than the flowering cherry trees at George F Hustler Memorial Plaza in Henrietta Muir Edwards Park in downtown Edmonton.
Eye On Edmonton: Revamped ETS bus system rolls out on city streets
Author of the article: Ian Kucerak, Larry Wong, Greg Southam Transit riders at Edmonton Transit System's Mill Woods Transit Centre on Monday April 26, 2021. The city revamped the entire transit system on Sunday April 25, 2021. Photo by Larry Wong /Postmedia Article content Edmonton Transit Services (ETS) has rolled out their revamped bus system that sees new direct, crosstown routes and more frequent bus service, as well as the closing of hundreds of former routes.
Violence in Africa's Tigray region brings supporters to Edmonton streets
Author of the article: Ian Kucerak Demonstrators protesting genocide in the Tigray region of Ethiopia by Ethiopian federal government and Eritrean troops drove in a caravan through Edmonton on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Photo by Ian Kucerak Article content Demonstrators protesting violence in the Tigray region of Ethiopia by Ethiopian federal government and Eritrean troops drove in a caravan through Edmonton on Saturday.
Violence in Africa's Tigray region brings supporters to Edmonton streets
Author of the article: Ian Kucerak Demonstrators protesting genocide in the Tigray region of Ethiopia by Ethiopian federal government and Eritrean troops drove in a caravan through Edmonton on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Photo by Ian Kucerak Article content Demonstrators protesting violence in the Tigray region of Ethiopia by Ethiopian federal government and Eritrean troops drove in a caravan through Edmonton on Saturday.
Year in Review: Ian Kucerak on witnessing a community come together to remember Sierra Chalifoux-Thompson Original
Author of the article: Ian Kucerak Publishing date: Dec 29, 2020 • • 1 minute read Angela Chalifoux (centre), mother of Sierra Chalifoux-Thompson, is surrounded by family and supporters during a candlelight vigil and march to remember her daughter in Edmonton, on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020.
Police reform - not defunding - high on new Alberta justice minister's list of priorities
Author of the article: Jonny Wakefield Publishing date: Sep 08, 2020 • • 4 minute read Kaycee Madu was named to the Justice and Solicitor General portfolio in a cabinet shuffle Aug. 25, making him the first Black person to hold the position in Canada. Photo by Ian Kucerak /Postmedia, file Article content Reforming Alberta’s dated policing law, including addressing complaints and carding, is a priority for the province’s new justice minister.
Edmonton weather: Hot weather on the horizon, but not today Original
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: Aug 13, 2020 • • 2 minute read A runner crosses the Terwillegar Park Footbridge over the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. The bridge will be closed at night from 9pm to 7am for maintenance from Aug. 13 -21. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.
'Wasn't a random attack': First-degree murder charge laid after Red Deer doctor slain at walk-in clinic
Author of the article: Lauren Boothby Publishing date: Aug 12, 2020 • • 4 minute read RCMP officers investigate a homicide at the Village Mall Clinic in Red Deer, south of Edmonton, on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. A man was taken into custody.
'WASN'T A RANDOM ATTACK': First-degree murder charge laid in slaying of Red Deer doc
Author of the article: Lauren Boothby Publishing date: Aug 11, 2020 • • 4 minute read RCMP officers investigate a homicide at the Village Mall Clinic in Red Deer, south of Edmonton, on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. A man was taken into custody.
'He cared': Red Deer doctor dies following walk-in clinic attack
Anina Mullin, a witness who was inside the clinic, said she was standing in line when heard her doctor screaming for help. Author of the article: Lauren Boothby Publishing date: Aug 11, 2020 • • 4 minute read (Left to right) Nora Gueffroy, Janelle Bulloch, Lisa Tory and Les Gueffroy placed flowers as RCMP officers investigate a homicide at the Village Mall Clinic in Red Deer, south of Edmonton, on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. A man was taken into custody.
Edmonton weather: Cloudy, cool, and rainy. Perfect
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: Aug 07, 2020 • • 2 minute read A cyclist looks over the river valley and downtown from Saskatchewan Drive in Edmonton, on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Friday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 13.8 C with 24 km/h winds out of the west, northwest. Apologies to all the heat enthusiasts out there but I needed a break.
Credo's renos and Jeff Sylvester's dusky art a perfect mix on 104 Street
Author of the article: Fish Griwkowsky Publishing date: Aug 06, 2020 • • 4 minute read Credo owner Geoff Linden with Jeff Sylvester's art at the cafe's 10134 104 St. location. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content During the depths of the pandemic this spring when almost everything was sealed off behind prohibitive plastic, any sense of normal glowed like a surreal beacon.
ASIRT launches three Edmonton-area investigations in past two monts Original
Author of the article: Dylan Short Publishing date: Aug 02, 2020 • • 3 minute read Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT). / Postmedia, file Article content A fatal car crash, a man dying in police custody and a takedown by an RCMP officer have led to provincial police watchdog investigations in the Edmonton-area in the past two months. The first case began after a 48-year-old man died at Edmonton’s southwest division police station.
Autopsy results in suspicious death case inconclusive, Edmonton still at 13 homicides this year Original
Author of the article: Dylan Short Publishing date: Aug 01, 2020 • • 2 minute read Edmonton Police Service officers are investigating a suspicious death at 1687 42 Street NW in Edmonton, on Monday, July 27, 2020. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content A Wednesday autopsy was unable to determine the nature or cause of a suspicious death last weekend, keeping Edmonton’s official homicide count at 13 this year.
Matthew McKnight condamné à huit ans de prison pour 5 agressions sexuelles
Contenu de l’article suite McKnight a également organisé des centaines d’afterparties dans son appartement du centre-ville d’Edmonton. Les cinq femmes de McKnight ont été reconnues coupables d’agression – qui étaient âgées de 18 à 22 ans à l’époque – ont déclaré les avoir violées dans sa chambre après des nuits d’alcool.
Edmonton weather: Not as hot as hot-hot but still hotter than not hot Original
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: Jul 31, 2020 • • 1 minute read CISN-FM radio host Chris Scheetz is framed by sunflowers as he arrives in Edmonton Thursday afternoon after driving a zamboni from Calgary to Edmonton as part of a fundraiser for the Edmonton Food Bank, in Edmonton Wednesday July 30, 2020. David Bloom / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.
Bunny colony grows at cemetery, threatened by syphilis and predators
Author of the article: Lauren Boothby Publishing date: Sep 08, 2020 • • 4 minute read Rabbits are seen relaxing in the shade at Holy Cross Cemetery, 14611 Mark Messier Trail, in Edmonton, July 31, 2020. After a decades-long outdoor adventure beset by ravenous predators, harsh weather, and a struggle between landowners and rescue groups over what’s best for them, the colony could now collapse on itself under the threat of a deadly and painful venereal disease.
Watch: Lemurs enjoy cool treats on a hot day at the Edmonton Valley Zoo
Author of the article: Ian Kucerak Publishing date: Jul 31, 2020 • • 1 minute read Makayla Ohlmann, a zoo attendant at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, gives ring-tailed lemurs a cool popsicle treat on July 30, 2020. Article content Makayla Ohlmann, a zoo attendant at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, ran an enrichment activity for ring-tailed lemurs at the Edmonton Valley Zoo as temperatures soared on Thursday.
Edmonton weather: Hotter than the hottest hot that ever hot Original
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: Jul 29, 2020 • • 2 minute read Canoeists make their way down the North Saskatchewan River on a hot day in Edmonton, on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Wednesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 17.7 C with 4 km/h winds out of the north, northeast.
Final fundraising push for Edmonton's first free-standing residential community hospice
Author of the article: Lauren Boothby Publishing date: Jul 29, 2020 • • 2 minute read The exterior of the under-construction Roozen Family Hospice Centre, Edmonton's first compassionate and family-friendly residential hospice centre, July 28, 2020. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content Pilgrim’s Hospice Society is making its final fundraising push to build Edmonton’s first free-standing residential community centre for palliative care.
Edmonton weather: Risk of hot, followed by hotter Original
Author of the article: Nicole Bergot Publishing date: Jul 26, 2020 • • 1 minute read A honey bee collects nectar in the river valley on a warm day in Edmonton, on Friday, July 24, 2020. Photo by Ian Kucerak/Postmedia Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Sunday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 12 C with 7 km/h winds out of the west, southwest. Here it is, that week in July we call summer.
Edmonton weather: Hockey's back and things are about to sizzle Original
Author of the article: Nicole Bergot Publishing date: Jul 25, 2020 • • 1 minute read Fencing has been put up in the Edmonton Ice district outside the south entrance to Rogers Place, in Edmonton Monday July 20, 2020. Fencing has been set in the area as part of the NHL Hub City 'hockey bubble'. Photo by David Bloom Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.
Edmonton weather: Foggy morning gives way to slight risk of thunderstorms Original
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: Jul 24, 2020 • • 2 minute read Dog walkers are seen on a trail under a walking bridge in Mill Creek Ravine Park in Edmonton, on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Friday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 11.2 C with 4 km/h winds out of the south. One of the things I do miss about working from the office is being downtown.
Edmonton weather: You get a thunderstorm! You get a thunderstorm! Everybody gets a thunderstorm! Original
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: Jul 23, 2020 • • 2 minute read Golfers get in a round in the river valley at Highlands Golf Club in Edmonton, on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Thursday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 16.8 C with 2 km/h winds out of the east, northeast. So. Much. Humidity (By Alberta standards).
Edmonton weather: Humidex levels near 30, chance of evening thunderstorms Original
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: Jul 21, 2020 • • 2 minute read A father and daughter ride a Bird scooter to the 124 Grand Market in Edmonton, on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Tuesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 16.6 C with 10 km/h winds out of the south, southeast. Ah yes, the ol’ Humidex strikes again.
Edmonton weather: Rest assured, not a single thunderstorm in sight
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: Jul 20, 2020 • • 1 minute read A canola field is seen in the sun between Beaumont and Edmonton, on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Monday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 13.1 C with 8 km/h winds out of the west.
Edmonton weather: Mostly sunny but we could see more thunderstorms
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: Jul 17, 2020 • • 2 minute read A thunderstorm rolls through Edmonton on Thursday, July 16, 2020 seen from Ada Boulevard and 75 Street. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Friday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 12.5 C with 8 km/h winds out of the southwest. Well then, let’s talk about that storm shall we?
Rogers Place sees water damage in severe thunderstorm - won't slow hub city plans
Author of the article: Lauren Boothby Publishing date: Jul 17, 2020 • • 2 minute read The home of the Edmonton Oilers took some damage during a severe thunderstorm Thursday evening. Ford Hall suffered some water damage, and smaller leakers were found throughout the building. Dylan Short / Postmedia Article content The home of the Edmonton Oilers was flooded during a severe thunderstorm Thursday that saw torrential downpours and dime-size hail hammer down on the city.
Edmonton weather: Another day, another chance of evening thunderstorms
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: Jul 16, 2020 • • 2 minute read Thursday nights thunderstorm was electrifying producing quit a lightning show in southwest Edmonton, July 9, 2020. Ed Kaiser / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Thursday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 14.9 C with 4 km/h winds out of the south, southwest. Seems like this has become the “new normal.” Man, I hate that saying.
ASIRT investigates fatal, fiery crash on Walterdale Bridge after driver fled police Original
Author of the article: Lauren Boothby Publishing date: Jul 15, 2020 • • 1 minute read An Edmonton Fire Rescue Services firefighter responds to a two-vehicle crash on Walterdale Bridge on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content Alberta’s police watchdog is investigating a fiery crash on the Walterdale Bridge Tuesday evening that killed the driver of a vehicle that sped away from police and seriously injured two others.
Fiery, serious crash blocks off Walterdale Bridge Original
Author of the article: Lauren Boothby Publishing date: Jul 15, 2020 • • 1 minute read An Edmonton Fire Rescue Services firefighter responds to a two-vehicle crash on Walterdale Bridge on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content A serious two-vehicle crash shut down the Walterdale Bridge Tuesday evening. Emergency workers were seen doing chest compressions on two patients on the roadway shortly after 8 p.m., and smoke was in the air after one vehicle caught fire.
Edmonton weather: No more rain, probably, but plenty of wind, definitely
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: Jul 14, 2020 • • 2 minute read A cyclist makes their way through the pouring rain along Saskatchewan Drive near 105 Street in Edmonton Monday July 13, 2020. David Bloom / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Tuesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 13.2 C with 21 km/h winds out of the west, northwest gusting to 32 km/h. This summer sure has sucked.
New legislation would force Alberta employees to opt-in to have union dues spent on political causes
Author of the article: Ashley Joannou Publishing date: Jul 08, 2020 • • 4 minute read Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping. David Bloom David Bloom / David Bloom/Postmedia Article content Alberta is set to become the first jurisdiction in Canada to require employees to opt-in if they want their union dues to go towards political parties or causes.
Edmonton's police reform plan gets mixed reviews Original
Author of the article: Jonny Wakefield Publishing date: Jul 07, 2020 • • 4 minute read An Edmonton Police Service vehicle makes its way through the 107 Avenue and 101 Street intersection on June 26, 2020. Council has voted to reduce the police service budget by $11 million, the first step in a 20-point police reform plan that is garnering mixed reviews.
Exclusif: WE Charity a offert des camps d’été jusqu’à 25 000 $ pour accueillir des bénévoles
Contenu de l’article suite Les cofondateurs de WE Craig (à gauche) et Marc Kielburger parlent lors de WE Day Alberta à Rogers Place à Edmonton, le mardi 22 octobre 2019. Photo de Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Le porte-parole conservateur en matière d’emploi, Dan Albas, a déclaré jeudi qu’il était « incroyablement préoccupé » par le montant d’argent qui aurait été immobilisé par WE Charity pour le recrutement.
Province aims to reduce expected two-year delay for ring road completion Original
Author of the article: Sammy Hudes Publishing date: Jul 01, 2020 • • 3 minute read Construction on the ring road at Glenmore trail and Sarcee trail in Calgary on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia Article content The provincial government is hoping to minimize delays to the Calgary ring road project after revealing last week that complications could extend construction by an extra two years.
Nick Lees: Alberta's lieutenant-governor vows to keep working 'until I am 100 years old'
Author of the article: Nick Lees • Edmonton Journal Publishing date: Jun 28, 2020 • • 4 minute read Alberta Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell and husband Doug Mitchell pose at McDougall Centre in downtown Calgary on Sept. 25, 2019. Jim Wells / Postmedia, file Article content Alberta Lt.-Gov.
David Staples: The big story in Alberta education? There's no ugly battle over school choice Original
Author of the article: David Staples • Edmonton Journal Publishing date: Jun 26, 2020 • • 3 minute read Vimy Ridge Academy Grade 7 students race as a team as they learn the skills Canadian soldiers used in the 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge in Edmonton on April 26, 2017. Ian Kucerak / Postmedia, file Article content Sometimes the big story isn’t bitter disagreement, it’s quiet agreement.
Arts groups in Edmonton struggle with COVID-19 restrictions: 'I couldn't make the math work' Original
Author of the article: Liane Faulder Publishing date: Jun 25, 2020 • • 4 minute read Annemarie Petrov is president and chief executive officer of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Winspear Centre. Greg Southam / Postmedia Article content Even as Alberta enters stage two of the provincial relaunch, Edmonton arts organizations — large and small — know their collective debut is anything but assured.
Edmonton weather: There's something in the air...it's the humidity! Original
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: 0 minutes ago • 1 minute read Children enjoy the water at the Jackie Parker spray park on Saturday, June 20, 2020 in Edmonton. Seven of the city's spray parks opened for the first time this year. Greg Southam / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Monday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 15.0 C with 3 km/h winds out of the south.
Edmonton weather: Hey dads, a thunderstorm may cap the weekend Original
Author of the article: Nicole Bergot Publishing date: 23 minutes ago • 1 minute read A late-day thunderstorm may be in store for Father's Day, say forecasters. / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Sunday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 13 C with 6 km/h winds out of the south. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or tap here to see other videos from our team.
Edmonton weather: Outside awaits glorious sun, no dots or arrows to follow Original
Author of the article: Nicole Bergot Publishing date: 10 minutes ago • 1 minute read Marilyn Huff shows off the engine in her 1953 Chevy pickup truck as members of the Edmonton Antique Auto Club prepare to hold a Father's Day parade for seniors, near the Northgate Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, 7524 139 Ave., in Edmonton Friday June 19, 2020. Photo by David Bloom David Bloom David Bloom / David Bloom/Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.
Edmonton weather: Strap on some shades it's gonna get sunny Original
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: 1 minute ago • 1 minute read With sunshine in the forecast for the Edmonton region, this wise old owl donned sunglasses while perched on a rooftop in downtown Edmonton on Monday June 15, 2020. Larry Wong / POSTMEDIA NETWORK Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Tuesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 9.2 C with calm winds. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Edmonton weather: Wetter weather makes sweater better Original
Author of the article: Trevor Robb Publishing date: 2 minutes ago • 1 minute read Pedestrians walk along Strathearn Crescent through the rain on Monday, May 4, 2020, in Edmonton. Greg Southam / Postmedia Article content A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Monday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measured 10.5 C with winds blowing at 12 km/h out of the west. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Rally held at Alberta legislature to protest federal gun ban Original
Author of the article: Anna Junker Publishing date: 1 minute ago • 1 minute read Todd Brown, executive director for the Firearms Institute for Rational Education, speaks during a rally against the Liberal government's assault rifle ban at the Alberta Legislature grounds in Edmonton, on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Photo by Ian Kucerak/Postmedia Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content About 100 people gathered at the legislature grounds Friday afternoon for a protest against the new federal gun ban.
‘One protest just isn't going to cut it’: hundreds march against police brutality in Edmonton Original
Author of the article: Lisa Johnson Publishing date: 5 minutes ago • 2 minute read Demonstrators speak out against police brutality against Black people in Canada and worldwide during the Silence the Sirens march in Edmonton, on Friday, June 12, 2020. Photo by Ian Kucerak/Postmedia Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content A crowd of hundreds marched through downtown Edmonton Friday calling for an end to racism and police violence Friday.
Damage estimated at $500,000 after north Edmonton apartment fire Original
Author of the article: Lisa Johnson Publishing date: 5 minutes ago • 1 minute read An Edmonton Fire Rescue Service fire investigator returns a cat to some residents after a fire damaged an apartment building at 13125 69 Street in Edmonton, on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Photo by Ian Kucerak/Postmedia Article content Fire investigators are still looking into the cause of a fire in a three-story north Edmonton apartment Wednesday night.
Fire forces evacuation of north Edmonton apartment Original
Author of the article: Lisa Johnson Publishing date: 3 minutes ago • < 1 minute read An Edmonton Fire Rescue Service fire investigator returns a cat to some residents after a fire damaged an apartment building at 13125 69 Street in Edmonton, on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Photo by Ian Kucerak/Postmedia Article content A fire in the Balwin neighbourhood in north Edmonton Wednesday night forced the evacuation of a three-story apartment building.
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