Aaron Paquette
New mobile grocery store launches in Edmonton to improve access to fresh, affordable food
A different kind of food truck launched in Edmonton on Wednesday with the goal of bringing “healthy, fresh, and affordable food into neighbourhoods facing barriers.” Continue reading
No free transit for Edmontonians on election day
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
On Tuesday, city council voted 10 to three against allowing residents to ride fare-free on Oct. 21 to get the federal election polls. Continue reading
Edmonton councillor wants free transit on election day
Coun. Aaron Paquette wants Edmonton to offer free transit on election day but the mayor argues they should be debating subsidies as part of a broader transit approach. Continue reading
City councillor raises concerns about financial agreements around next Edmonton composter
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Council’s utilities committee has agreed on the next step in approving a $12 million demolition of the composter facility, but one councillor doesn’t agrees with the plan for the replacement building. Continue reading
EPCOR responds to large power outage in northeast Edmonton Wednesday night
Crews responded to a power outage that affected over two dozen neighbourhoods in northeast Edmonton on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Transit satisfaction still pretty good but declining among Edmonton riders
By Scott Johnston Reporter
An annual report on customer satisfaction shows Edmonton Transit riders see a “softening in satisfaction for fare purchase options, duration of trips and safety.” Continue reading
Big compost didn’t work so councillor wants Edmonton to go small scale
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Aaron Paquette says after Edmonton’s one-time world class facility had to close because the roof rotted, it’s time to bring a compost program down to the community level. Continue reading
Councillor wants Edmonton to address what he believes is inefficient city spending
With belt-tightening needed by Edmonton City Council to weather coming fiscal headwinds, Councillor Aaron Paquette wants to take a closer look at whether the city can’t manage its resources more efficiently. Continue reading
Solar panel project in Edmonton’s river valley put on hold
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The proposed solar farm for Edmonton’s river valley is on hold after city council heard about the history of the site and its importance to the Enoch Cree. Continue reading
Edmonton councillor wants sidewalk-clearing policy that’s quicker than waiting for ice to melt
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Andrew Knack has asked city staff to report back on ways to have your complaints about unshoveled sidewalks dealt with more quickly. Continue reading