City of Edmonton
Edmonton will see utility rate hike; council may consider full privatization of garbage collection
By Scott Johnston Reporter
City council will be asked to approve 2.5 per cent utility rate hikes over the next four years to pay for changes coming to waste management in Edmonton. Continue reading
In Photos: Edmonton’s Stantec Tower becomes title-worthy tall with final touches
Edmonton’s Stantec Tower was topped-off on Friday, officially making it the tallest Canadian tower outside of Toronto. Continue reading
2 scramble crosswalks added by Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton
Two new pedestrian scramble crosswalks have opened near Rogers Place, which should help quickly move people going to and from events at the downtown Edmonton arena. Continue reading
Edmonton councillors frustrated by lack of speed with which city staff are dealing with playground zone speed signs
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Members of Edmonton City Council’s community services committee admitted frustration on Wednesday at the slow pace — in a few instances — with which signs outside of playgrounds, that are a sufficient enough distance away from main roadways, are being corrected. Continue reading
Edmonton wrestling events no longer need commission regulation
On Wednesday morning, a decision was made to end the regulation of wrestling in Edmonton, which was in place for nearly 100 years. Continue reading
Residents and drivers question massive amount of traffic signs on south Edmonton street
Within a 15-block distance, there are about 220 different signs — from playground zone notifications and speed limits to bike lane advisories, traffic advisories and more. Continue reading
Skewed Amazon HQ bid process has city officials glad Edmonton wasn’t in that league
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The large subsidies that Amazon was able to get from New York and Virginia prove to Mayor Don Iveson that Edmonton doesn’t want to play the subsidy game. Continue reading
Alberta increasing solar rebates as the green energy industry grows 500% since 2015
To up the incentive, Energy Efficiency Alberta is increasing solar rebate levels by 15 per cent for homes and 25 per cent for non-profits. Continue reading
City reviewing how Edmonton cannabis store next to daycare was approved
City officials are looking into how a retail cannabis location was approved to open in the same strip mall an Edmonton child-care facility operates out of. Continue reading
Freezing rain, blowing snow covers Edmonton roads
Freezing rain fell in the Edmonton region on Sunday and as the temperature dropped overnight, roads and area highways became slippery. Continue reading
