RT @Ben_in_yeg: Happy Diwali to my Sikh/Hindu friends and followers. To all of us; good over evil and light over dark, always.
Promises made, promises kept? New Edmonton councillors eager to work
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
The dust has barely settled on the 2017 municipal election, but the councillor-elects in Edmonton are already making the rounds. Continue reading
Ahead of election, Edmonton residents question LRT expansion plans
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
Ahead of the municipal election, Edmonton residents question LRT expansion plans, calling for changes to be made to plans around major intersections. Continue reading
‘Home for life’ takes shape in an established Edmonton community
A company is trying to build infill housing which is universally accessible in Edmonton. Continue reading
The sound of music graces Edmonton’s Alberta Avenue once again
The sound of music is gracing Edmonton’s Alberta Avenue once again, with donated pianos set up beside various businesses. Continue reading
Call continues for St. Albert mayor to step down
In his ruling, Court of Queen’s Bench Justice B. Burrows found St. Albert Mayor Nolan Crouse did violate the Municipal Government Act rules on two occasions, but added the violations were “technical” and that Crouse did not intend to break the rules. Continue reading
Edmonton hiker raises questions about how B.C. wildfire evacuation was handled
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
An Edmonton woman is raising concerns about the evacuation order that was issued two days into her B.C. backcountry hiking vacation. Continue reading
Condo rule changes in the works for Alberta
The slow, bureaucratic process of making changes to the province’s condo act is underway. Continue reading
Edmonton looks at creating hub to make transportation smoother in the city
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
Edmonton is mulling over the idea of creating a hub to make transportation smoother for people travelling in the city. Continue reading
Friends call for change as fatality inquiry gets underway outside Edmonton
Betty Anne Gagnon, 48, died in November 2009, weighing just 65 pounds. Her sister and brother-in-law were sentenced to 20 months each for failing to provide the necessaries of life. Now, a fatality inquiry is underway in Sherwood Park. Continue reading
Canada’s largest vape expo takes place in Edmonton this weekend
With the growth of the e-cigarette industry in Edmonton, Canada’s Vape Expo has descended on the city. It’s the first time the convention has come to Alberta. Continue reading
Downtown Edmonton office vacancies see developer calling for action
In the last several months, two new office towers opened downtown and a third remains under construction. As tenants moved, older spaces have been vacated. The musical chairs, coupled with the economic downturn, has made it more difficult to fill the vacuum. Continue reading
Man speaks out alleging mistreatment from West Edmonton Mall security
An Edmonton man is recovering from scrapes and bruises he claims are the result of his interaction with West Edmonton Mall security. Continue reading
Crown stays 15 criminal cases; cites lack of prosecutors
The Crown prosecutor’s office in Edmonton has stayed more than a dozen criminal cases, citing a “lack of prosecution services.” Continue reading
Sturgeon County producer worried rule changes will hurt family farm
Proposed changes put forward by Sturgeon County planners would reclassify Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm as agri-business, limiting hours for things like market gardens and greenhouses. Continue reading
City of St. Albert’s governance under the province’s microscope
A review of how St. Albert is governed will soon get underway, following a request from the city itself. Continue reading
