City Of Edmonton

• Edmonton community leaders hope new derelict commercial tax leads to revitalization

  Edmonton community leaders in Alberta Avenue and other inner-city neighbourhoods are breathing a sigh of relief after council decided to get tough on derelict business properties.

  Canada

  Mar 27
  
• Fix up or fork out: Edmonton to hike taxes on neglected business properties

  Under the new tax subclass targeting derelict commercial buildings, owners could see a jump in their taxes by up to 57 per cent if they don't fix up or demolish them.

  Canada

  Mar 26
  
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• Lewis Farms Recreation Centre to get budget increase as inflation drives up cost

  The Lewis Farms Recreation Centre is coming in over its $309 million budget even after several elements were removed, as inflation has been twice as high as the city predicted.

  Economy

  Mar 18
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• Hawrelak Park reopens after 3-year rehabilitation in Edmonton’s river valley

  The changes to the 68‑hectare Hawrelak Park include a new playground and lakefront promenade, a modernized pavilion and updated washrooms, and extensive utilities upgrades.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 13
• Edmonton’s single-use waste rules unpopular — but working

  Edmonton's single-use waste rules were controversial and unpopular when introduced in 2023 — but new data shows the changes are having the intended effect of reducing garbage.

  Consumer

  Mar 9
• Chinatown shows signs of improvement as City of Edmonton weighs 3 new initiatives

  The City of Edmonton is exploring three initiatives aimed at improving Chinatown: a community cleanup group, changing the 97 Street bridge and housing incentives for the Quarters.

  Canada

  Mar 4
• Edmonton looks to incentivize downtown apartment development

  The annual grant program would cover between 25 and 100 per cent of property taxes for the developer, depending on how many attainable units a project includes.

  Economy

  Mar 4
• After 2 days of Edmonton infill debate, city committee sends decision to council

  Over two days, 70 speakers voiced their concerns and it became clear the amendments Edmonton council is mulling are not popular with people on either side of the infill debate.

  Consumer

  Feb 11
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• Edmonton to begin cul-de-sac snow-clearing operations

  The cul-de-sac clearing process is expected to take up to six weeks, with crews active daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. — including on weekends.

  Traffic

  Jan 21
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• Edmontonians frustrated with windrows left from residential snow-clearing

  Despite residential snow-clearing now being 75 per cent complete, Global News has received dozens of complaints about the windrows that were left on roadways and sidewalks.

  Traffic

  Jan 20