Mosquito numbers ‘a little bit up’ in Edmonton; here’s how to reduce bites
The city of Edmonton is seeing slightly elevated numbers of mosquitoes compared to past years but one pest expert said they’re not out of the ordinary. Continue reading
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Edmonton Police Chief Rod Knecht’s contract not being renewed: sources
He’s been on the job for nearly seven years but Global News has learned Rod Knecht’s term as chief of the Edmonton Police Services is coming to an end. Continue reading
Extra $10 million needed to charge and park Edmonton’s new electric buses
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The City of Edmonton is going to have to spend an additional $10 million to house 40 new electric buses because of a design flaw with the garage they’re intended to be housed in. Continue reading
A new corpse flower is about to bloom at the Muttart Conservatory
Putrella, the infamous stinky flower, has a younger cousin who is about to make their debut at Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory. Continue reading
Edmonton’s Accidental Beach is on probation: Mayor Don Iveson
The city is continuing to discuss the possibility of constructing a permanent beach in one of several areas in the river valley after the popularity of Accidental Beach last year. Continue reading
Council committee looks at green grid for Edmonton’s energy needs
The city is poised to buy all of its energy from green sources, after a 4-1 vote by council’s urban planning committee. Continue reading
Edmonton 2018 tax notices in the mail
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The City of Edmonton says property tax notices should be turning up in mailboxes soon. Continue reading
Edmonton businesses to go through open lottery system to sell marijuana
The City of Edmonton is moving to a lottery-based system to determine who gets development permits to sell marijuana once its recreational use becomes legal in Canada. Continue reading
Edmonton sees rise in fatal collisions but number of pedestrian and bike crashes drop
New numbers released by the Office of Traffic Safety show the number of fatal collisions in Edmonton increased 23.8 per cent from 2016 to 2017. Continue reading
Atrium of Shaw Conference Centre to be replaced with solar cells
The atrium’s current glazing system, which is a regular glass-sealed unit, has been persistently leaking and is nearing the end of its lifespan. Continue reading
