Edmonton Budget Deliberations

• Nearly 5% tax increases for next 4 years in Edmonton’s 2023-2026 budget

  The 2023-2026 Edmonton budget was presented with an annual property tax increase of 3.9 per cent each year — but on Friday, council passed it with an even higher increase.

  Money

  Dec 16, 2022
  
• Edmonton’s Northlands Coliseum to be demolished

  The building, home to the Edmonton Oilers for 42 years, costs around $1.5 million a year in dark operation, according to Ward Métis Coun. Ashley Salvador.

  Politics

  Dec 13, 2022
  
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• Terwillegar Drive expansion may be ‘at risk’ amid budget deliberations: Edmonton councillor

  The three-phase project includes upgrading Terwillegar Drive to an expressway with four lanes in each direction — three for vehicle traffic and one dedicated bus lane.

  Traffic

  Dec 2, 2022
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• Edmonton projecting $67.8M budget surplus for 2022

  Tax-supported operations show a surplus of approximately $45.3 million as of Sept. 30. The year-end projected results estimate a surplus of $67.8 million.

  Politics

  Nov 25, 2022
• Edmonton council debates increasing taxes or delaying neighbourhood renewal

  Edmonton city councillors are having to decide between increasing taxes or cutting back on neighbourhood renewal in an effort to fund needed infrastructure improvements.

  Politics

  Oct 17, 2022
• City council passes revised budget, Edmonton homeowners will see 2.08% property tax increase

  Edmonton city council has passed a revised budget for 2020 that brings with it a 2.08 per cent property tax increase.

  Politics

  Dec 13, 2019
• Edmonton city council agrees to push back construction of Lewis Farms rec centre

  Plans to build a large rec centre for a quickly growing part of west Edmonton were officially put on hold on Day 2 of budget deliberations at city hall on Thursday.

  Politics

  Dec 12, 2019
• Budget crunch: how much is too much when it comes to Edmonton rec centres?

  How much is too much when it comes to Edmonton rec centres? A cost comparison exercise.

  Economy

  Dec 4, 2019
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• Council settles on 2.6% Edmonton property tax increase for next 4 years

  After weeks of debate and weighing pros and cons, Edmonton city councillors settled on a property tax increase of 2.6 per cent each year over the next four years with dedicated portions for alley renewal and LRT expansion.

  Money

  Dec 14, 2018
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• Councillors decide Edmonton police will get budget boost but not as much as requested

  Council voted to give the Edmonton Police Service $75 million more over four years. That means the force could add 101 more positions, 58 fewer than interim chief Kevin Brezinski asked for.

  Crime

  Dec 5, 2018