City Of Edmonton

• Edmonton fans and businesses prepping for Oilers’ playoff run

  The countdown to the Edmonton Oilers' first playoff game is on, and businesses around the city are hard at work prepping for what they hope to be another long cup run.

  Sports

  Apr 17
  
• Surplus school sites approved for affordable housing developments in north Edmonton

  Edmonton city council voted in favour to sell surplus school sites in the communities of Dunluce and Sifton Park for the purpose of building affordable housing units.

  Politics

  Apr 15
  
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• ‘Unofficial Opposition’: Former candidates aim to hold Edmonton city council accountable

  Former city council candidates are keeping the momentum going when it comes to criticizing Edmonton city council decisions. It's rare to see, but Mayor Andrew Knack welcomes it.

  Politics

  Apr 3
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• Inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup coming to Edmonton in July

  A dozen teams from six continents will play in July and November. They all qualified for the men's rugby World Cup next year.

  Canada

  Apr 3
• Edmonton removing all 3 scramble crosswalks along Whyte Avenue

  The City of Edmonton is implementing new transit priority measures and that means doing away with the three scramble crosswalks that have existed for five years on Whyte Avenue.

  Traffic

  Mar 30
• 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
• 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
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• 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