Mayor asks for review of Edmonton’s back alley improvement plan
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The mayor would like to look at prioritizing the improvement of alleys in business districts as part of the overall alley program. Continue reading
Don Iveson
Forecast says corridor between Edmonton and Calgary will boost Alberta population to 6.6M
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Alberta is projected to add roughly 2.3 million residents over the next 28 years, reaching 6.6 million by 2046. We’ll get there by migration, with around 47 per cent coming from other parts of the world. Continue reading
Pride flags raised at Alberta legislature, Edmonton City Hall on Friday
Rainbow flags are being raised at both the Alberta legislature grounds and Edmonton City Hall on Friday to celebrate Pride. Continue reading
Kenney government introduces bill allowing multi-year tax incentives for business
Introduced Tuesday, Bill 7 would amend the Municipal Government Act to allow for multi-year tax incentives for a wide range of non-residential properties. Continue reading
Edmonton mayor describes meeting with Premier Kenney before throne speech as ‘positive’
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Don Iveson described his pre-Throne Speech get together with Premier Jason Kenney as an “overall positive meeting.” However has questions about LRT funding. Continue reading
Fort Edmonton Park 1967 centennial time capsule opened: ‘It’s a connection to our past’
Flags from Canada’s centennial celebrations, a $1 bill and silver dollar, and a copy of the Edmonton Journal newspaper from July 1967 were among the artifacts at Fort Edmonton Park. Continue reading
Edmonton city councillors consider 2-tier residential speed limits; decision won’t be made until at least 2020
Pedestrian safety was discussed at Edmonton City Hall on Tuesday as city councillors warmed to the idea of adopting a two-tier system for residential speed limits in an attempt to make streets safer for those on foot. Continue reading
Prime minister, mayor talk infrastructure during Edmonton meeting
The pair discussed the federal government’s Municipal Infrastructure Top-Up program, which Iveson said will be a significant contribution to municipalities. Continue reading
What Alberta election results — and a mostly NDP Edmonton — could mean for the city
Out of the 20 Edmonton ridings in the Alberta election, 18 have (unofficially) elected NDP MLAs. So, what does that mean for Edmonton? Will the city’s voice still be heard at the provincial level? Continue reading
Bob Layton: What else didn’t we know about Thales?
Two years of LRT frustration have come to an end, Bob Layton says. Continue reading