Sohi sends 6-page letter to Smith detailing ways Alberta can help Edmonton
Edmonton's mayor says decades of neglect from the province have put the city in a difficult financial situation. He's calling on the premier to give the city equitable treatment.
Politics
Apr 2
Mayor, some staff returning to Edmonton City Hall next week after shooting closed building
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, a few city councillors and some municipal staff will begin to return to city hall on Monday, two weeks after a shooting happened in the downtown building.
Crime
Feb 2
Man who shot and killed homebuilder in south Edmonton identified
Sources have told Global News that the person responsible for shooting and killing an Edmonton homebuilder this week was Nick Dhaliwal, who was also found dead at the scene.
Crime
Apr 10
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
Affordable housing announcements get mixed reviews in Edmonton
A plan by the federal government to combat the affordable housing crunch across the country is coming under scrutiny in Edmonton.
Canada
Apr 4
Edmonton residents calling for dangerous knife sale restrictions speak at city hall
'When you hold these in your hand you realize they're for one purpose only, and that's to — when you're in a fight — kill the other person.'
Crime
Apr 9
Edmonton City Hall to reopen to the public on March 25
Two months after a shooting forced the closure of Edmonton City Hall, the civic building will reopen to the public next week with new security measures in place.
Politics
Mar 20
2024 federal budget gets mixed reviews in Alberta amid housing crisis
On Tuesday, the federal Liberal government delivered its 2024 budget with promises to help young Canadians.
Canada
Apr 16
Andre Corbould out as City of Edmonton manager
After three years on the job, the City of Edmonton announced Friday night manager Andre Corbould will part ways with the city on April 3.
Politics
Mar 22
8.7% tax increase recommended to meet Edmonton’s 2024 operating budget
The city's spring operating budget adjustment recommends a 8.7 per cent tax increase for 2024 — an additional 2.1 per cent increase than what was approved in November 2023.
Money
Apr 11
B.C. boy identified as victim of fatal Edmonton dog attack
An 11-year-old boy who was killed in a dog attack in south Edmonton on Monday night was a Grade 5 student at Osoyoos Elementary School.
Canada
Apr 3
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
Not much ‘wiggle’ room as Edmonton council has final debate on 8.7% tax increase
City councillors are discussing amendments to the operating budget that would translate to a 8.7 per cent property tax increase for Edmonton homeowners.
Politics
Apr 23
Commonwealth Recreation Centre becomes latest City of Edmonton building with solar installation
The solar installation at the Commonwealth rec centre has 1,128 panels that the city said cover an area of 40,760 square feet.
Environment
Mar 12
Edmonton city council approves 8.9% property tax increase in 2024
The City of Edmonton announced the approved budget adjustments just before 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Money
Apr 24
Eddie Robar named interim City of Edmonton manager while permanent replacement sought
Eddie Robar has been named Edmonton's interim city manager until council hires someone to permanently be the most senior official in city administration.
Politics
Apr 3
‘Dangerous’ cave found in Edmonton’s river valley was purposely dug out for shelter: police
Edmonton police posted about seeing the cave on Facebook on Monday. They said someone found it in the river valley and alerted them to the hole.
Canada
Mar 12
Edmonton explores ways to replace aging transit buses amid $240M funding shortfall
The City of Edmonton is exploring ways to replace its aging ETS bus fleet, as hundreds of the buses are nearing, or going past, their expected lifespan.
Politics
Mar 22
Alberta says Ottawa is overstepping by funding municipalities directly for housing projects
Alberta's Social Services Minister Jason Nixon told reporters on Friday provinces are best equipped to deal with local housing issues.
Politics
Apr 5
Tentative deal reached between City of Edmonton, CSU 52 members
A tentative deal has been reached between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52, after thousands of workers were expected to walk off the job.
Politics
Mar 14