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  • Edmonton city council rejects proposed changes to remaining bike lane routes
  • Edmonton city council faces urgent call to address downtown business closures
  • Edmonton councillor seeks study on infill property values

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Edmonton city council rejects proposed changes to remaining bike lane routes

City administration recommended changes to remaining bike routes, citing community concerns, construction challenges and expected changes to provincial legislation.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Edmonton city council faces urgent call to address downtown business closures

The Downtown Revitalization Coalition is calling on city council to implement emergency business measures after several restaurants in the core announced closures this summer.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Edmonton councillor seeks study on infill property values

The city's zoning bylaw changed at the start of 2024 to allow more infill development. There is no timeline for when the city report could be completed.

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globalnews.ca /4 weeks ago

Edmonton city council considering rule changes for e-scooters, e-bikes

The City of Edmonton is considering permanent changes to where e-scooters and e-bikes can go and park, along with how fast they can travel.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

City of Edmonton offers incentives to encourage transit-oriented development

The proposed Infill Infrastructure Program would incentivize building residential units along priority growth areas identified by the city.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Edmonton looking to improve snow and ice clearing policy

Among the improvements being proposed in Edmonton's snow and ice clearing policy is moving residential blading to a monthly basis, if needed.

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thebeaverton.com /1 month ago

Edmonton plans separation referendum to separate from Alberta separation referendum

EDMONTON – With the October 19th Alberta Separation referendum approaching, residents of the provincial capital have announced that they will be holding their own referendum to sep...

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Federal government, Edmonton community groups talk downtown safety

Secretary of State for Combatting Crime Ruby Sahota addressed an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday, with the discussion including talk on downtown safety.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Hope Mission looks to expand permanent shelter services in Edmonton

A public hearing was held Monday on a rezoning application for the site near Argyll Road and 75th Street. Currently, the building is used as a thrift store and a warehouse.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

City of Edmonton considering return of controversial calcium chloride

The City of Edmonton ran a pilot program for two years but stopped using the de-icing agent in 2019, after increased concerns about damage to vehicles, concrete and infrastructure.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Epcor mulls accelerated storm-water resilience plan after Edmonton’s record rainfalls

After a summer of floods, EPCOR and the City of Edmonton are looking at accelerating stormwater system improvements — part of a 20-year, $1.6-billion flood resilience plan.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Concern over social media posts by Edmonton city councillor Michael Janz

Some recent Instagram posts by Edmonton city councillor Michael Janz about Gaza has the city's Jewish community concerned he's is spreading misinformation that could be harmful.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Nenshi seeks Calgary seat in next election as Estabrooks vies for Edmonton-Strathcona

Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi says in the next election he'll seek a seat in Calgary, where he grew up and was mayor, instead of running for re-election in Edmonton.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Wetaskiwin mayor returning to city hall after being banned

The City of Wetaskiwin and its mayor Joe Branco have come to a court approved agreement to allow the mayor back inside city hall after being banned in mid-January.

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oilersnation.com /5 days ago

Oops! It’s all Edmonton: St. Louis Blues name leadership group full of Alberta ties

Pound for pound, the city of Edmonton and its surrounding cities have produced some of the best hockey players the world has ever seen. In fact, according to Quant Hockey, Edmonton...

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webwire.com /1 month ago

Keeping Edmonton moving: Inside the operations powering the Valley Line Southeast LRT

Edmonton is a bustling city of over a million people in Alberta, Canada. It is the northernmost metropolis of its size in North America. Since November 2023, the city has been enjo...

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globalnews.ca /4 days ago

Special city council meeting called over leak of confidential Calgary budget docs

Preliminary budget documents obtained by Global News show a large property tax increase would be required to pay for the funding requests in front of Calgary city council.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Thunderstorm cleanup expected to cost City of Edmonton $20-$30 million

Edmonton city manager Eddie Robar says this is the first time in his current role he's seen the effects of summer storms cost more than in the winter.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

New Hope Mission homeless shelter approved in southeast Edmonton

The Hope Mission has been looking to expand services as the need for more emergency spaces grows, and is aiming to open the permanent, 24/7 southside shelter in time for winter.

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globalnews.ca /4 weeks ago

Rollie Miles Park rec centre plans remain in limbo after City of Edmonton update

A City of Edmonton report said there is long-term support for a rec centre in the south-central Queen Alexandra neighbourhood but immediate priorities are elsewhere.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Another Edmonton bike lane draws varying opinions from community members

To accommodate the bike lanes along 79 Street, much of the on-street parking would be removed. A portion from 76 to 90 Avenue would also change into a one way, southbound lane.

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globalnews.ca /5 days ago

Calgary mayor claims confidential budget docs show ‘wishlist’ as whistleblower revealed

'This is a wishlist. Everybody comes out of the woodwork around budget time and asks for all of the stuff,' Mayor Jeromy Farkas told reporters Thursday.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Edmonton’s stormwater system strained after repeated heavy rain

Saturated ground is no longer absorbing water normally, sending more runoff into drains and contributing to flooded underpasses, sinkholes and washed-out roads, EPCOR said.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Deep sinkhole opens up in north Edmonton after weekend thunderstorms

The City of Edmonton and EPCOR say Mother Nature has pushed the wastewater system to its limits in recent weeks, as several thunderstorms have dumped massive amounts of rain.

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