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• Leduc council rescinds support for homeless shelter, will use Edmonton services instead

  In a 4-2 vote Monday night, Leduc city council decided not to open an emergency shelter this winter and instead look at bringing people to services in Edmonton.

  Politics

  Jul 9, 2024
• Edmonton city councillors reject changes to code of conduct

  On Wednesday, Edmonton city councillors voted almost unanimously to send back proposed changes to the code of conduct which they said would decrease transparency.

  Politics

  Jul 3, 2024
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• Charges pending in south Edmonton pedestrian collision that killed 3-year-old boy

  Edmonton police confirmed charges are pending in connection with a collision between a pickup truck and family that killed a three-year-old boy on June 27.

  Crime

  Jul 2, 2024
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• Is Edmonton council ‘normalizing’ the 15-minute city conspiracy theory?

  'It's normalizing the embrace of misinformation and this can only do harm," Tim Caulfield said of Edmonton city council amending the district plan bylaw to clarify its intent.

  Politics

  Jun 26, 2024
• Miscommunication causing rift between Edmonton council, police commission

  The head of the Edmonton Police Commission doesn’t know exactly how or when the relationship with city council began to erode, but believes it’s time to get back on track.

  Politics

  Jun 14, 2024
• Edmonton police chief concerned with recent rise in traffic fatalities

  Edmonton Police Service Chief Dale McFee said the rising number of traffic fatalities involving pedestrians is 'a big concern,' with 11 fatal crashes so far in 2024.

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2024
• Crown seeks 22 years parole ineligibility for men guilty in fatal Edmonton community hall shooting

  The Crown is seeking 22 years parole ineligibility for two men found guilty in a deadly south Edmonton community hall shooting.

  Crime

  May 29, 2024
• Edmonton hosts contentious public hearing on district plans

  The district policy would be a broad guideline on growth that would look at what the city should do in terms of land use.

  Politics

  May 28, 2024
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• Edmonton to create new homelessness plan as deaths skyrocket

  The City of Edmonton is about to release a new plan in its efforts to end homelessness as the number of people who have died on Edmonton streets is increasing.

  Canada

  May 21, 2024
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• Edmonton police commission meeting goes virtual, citing safety concerns

  Days after Edmonton police took down encampments at a pro-Palestine rally at the University of Alberta, the chief appeared at the Edmonton Police Commission meeting.

  Canada

  May 16, 2024
• Workers react to details of Alberta health-care system restructuring plan

  After the government of Alberta released details about its plan to overhaul the healthcare system, frontline workers say the transition needs to be done properly to avoid disaster.

  Politics

  May 15, 2024
• Alberta municipalities say Bill 20 could cost tens of thousands to implement

  At least two rural municipalities are raising concerns about the cost to implement the Alberta government’s Bill 20, saying it could be in the tens of thousands of dollars.

  Canada

  May 13, 2024
• Edmonton mayor, Alberta government meet to talk about Sohi’s 6-page funding letter

  There could soon be movement on money Edmonton says it is owed by the Alberta government, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said after meeting with Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver.

  Politics

  May 6, 2024
• City of Edmonton to take over aging Citadel Theatre

  Nearly 50 years after it was first signed, the Citadel Theatre’s lease with the city will expire in September. One way or another, Edmonton will take over the building.

  Money

  May 3, 2024
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• Edmonton councillor at the centre of anonymous letter sent to province speaks out

  Edmonton Coun. Keren Tang is responding to concerns raised in an anonymous letter sent to the province and used by the premier as an example of issues in Edmonton.

  Politics

  Apr 24, 2024
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• Municipal Affairs staff cannot find letter referenced by Alberta premier

  Three weeks after Premier Danielle Smith highlighted a letter that raised concerns about the City of Edmonton, a Freedom of Information Request has failed to produce the document.

  Politics

  Apr 19, 2024
• Strathcona County family says Crusaders arena would end century-old farm

  A family that has owned and operated a farm in Strathcona County for 140 years says if a new hockey arena goes ahead, the farm will cease to exist.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2024
• ‘I would have never let him go’: Mother of boy killed by dogs in Edmonton shares grief

  The mother of an 11-year-old boy killed by two dogs Monday in Edmonton is sharing her grief, saying she did not know the boy would be staying with aggressive dogs.

  Crime

  Apr 4, 2024
• Edmonton looking at ways to improve evening economy

  Edmonton city councillors are being presented with ideas to encourage people to patronize events and businesses past 5 p.m. city-wide.

  Consumer

  Apr 1, 2024
• Premier Smith offers Edmonton help, city councillors indicate it’s not needed

  Premier Danielle Smith alluded to concerns about the City of Edmonton on Wednesday but did not go into depth about those concerns.

  Politics

  Mar 28, 2024
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• Edmonton finalizing severance for city manager — the 7th high-ranking official to depart in a year

  The City of Edmonton is finalizing severance details with Andre Corbould, as the city manager suddenly leaves his position after three years on the job.

  Politics

  Mar 25, 2024
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• Edmonton’s fire department looks to send firefighters to fewer medical calls

  Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is about to implement a four-point plan in an effort to bring down the number of medical calls firefighters are sent to.

  Politics

  Mar 18, 2024
• Expert calls Alberta’s latest social studies curriculum draft ‘Eurocentric’

  The province of Alberta is making its third attempt at replacing the 20-year-old social studies curriculum currently being taught in elementary schools.

  Education

  Mar 14, 2024
• Alberta man Anthony Bilodeau, found guilty of killing Metis hunters, appeals conviction

  Four years after shooting and killing two men on a rural road north east of Edmonton, Anthony Bilodeau is appealing his conviction.

  Crime

  Mar 6, 2024
• Brian Mulroney instrumental in freeing Edmonton mayor from wrongful imprisonment in India

  Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is being remembered by politicians in Alberta from both sides of the aisle as a dedicated statesman who helped others.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2024