Don Iveson

• Alberta budget: Edmonton mayor ‘confounded and disappointed’ with province on supportive housing

  Don Iveson doesn't understand why the province won't work with Edmonton on supportive housing initiatives.

  Economy

  Feb 25
• Another Black Muslim woman threatened at Edmonton transit station

  This is the fifth time Edmonton police have been called to investigate similar attacks against Black women wearing hijabs in three months.

  Canada

  Feb 24
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• Alberta budget: Edmonton mayor keeping an eye on jobs, infrastructure promises, homelessness

  The mayor said job creation, addressing homelessness, as well as the province keeping its infrastructure promises are the city's top priorities in the upcoming budget.

  Politics

  Feb 23
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• Protesters gather from across the province at Alberta legislature to fight COVID-19 health measures

  Edmonton's mayor has spoken out against a COVID-19 protest Saturday that will see a 'freedom convoy' travelling from Lethbridge through Calgary to the Alberta legislature.

  Health

  Feb 20
• Mayor requesting inquiry after police forced homeless people out of Edmonton LRT station

  Iveson will ask for an inquiry into the implementation of the extreme weather protocols, clarifying how city employees -- including police -- are expected to respond.

  Canada

  Feb 16
• City of Edmonton to reopen some city arenas, facilities Thursday

  The city said it doesn't want to open up facilities that won't be well used. At this point, fitness facilities within recreation centres will not reopen.

  Health

  Feb 10
• $14.9B promised to Canadian cities for ‘major public transit projects’

  The new money will not be specifically divided up between provinces, but instead put into a pot that can be accessed whenever a project is ready.

  Canada

  Feb 10
• Calgary, Edmonton mayors concerned with reopening as Alberta adds 355 new COVID-19 cases

  As Alberta’s added 355 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday afternoon and an additional 10 deaths, both Calgary and Edmonton’s mayors are questioning the provincial reopening plan.

  Health

  Feb 1
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• Walterdale Bridge still cost Edmonton $155M, even after contractor paid damages for delays

  Edmonton taxpayers paid full price for the Walterdale Bridge, despite fines that were levied against the contractor following major delays in the project. 

  Canada

  Jan 27
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• Edmonton Councillor Scott McKeen announces he won’t run for re-election

  "I will miss it dearly. It's been the privilege of my life to sit on city council."

  Politics

  Jan 15