Rate increases to pay for decades of upgrades to Edmonton's sewer system were approved by city council's utilities committee on Friday. Councillors also set the rate plan in motion for Blatchford's development.

As the Edmonton Heritage Festival winds down for another year, it could also be one of the last times the cultural extravaganza takes place at Hawrelak Park.

The first four builders for phase one of Edmonton's eco-friendly Blatchford neighbourhood have been announced, along with designs and prices for the townhouses they are selling.

City council's utilities committee was presented with one unlikely option to build a special green utility for Blatchford: a 0.4 per cent property tax increase to cover off a missing $93 million.

The consolidation will see two satellite campus sites eventually move to the central Edmonton development.

One century after a fateful flight over the skies of France that left Germany without its "Red Baron," the life and accomplishments of an Edmonton war hero are being recognized once again.

Officials in charge of transforming the former municipal airport lands in the heart of the city say would-be homeowners could start house shopping by next summer.

Companies are lining up for a chance to help with building the district energy system at Edmonton's Blatchford neighbourhood, and Mayor Don Iveson says federal and provincial carbon tax revenue could help get the job done.

Approximately 250 townhomes, low to mid-rise condos and apartments will be built in the first phase, located on the west side of the site.