Edmonton Budget
55% of Edmonton businesses say they don’t get good value for property taxes: survey
According to a survey of 250 businesses in the region, just one-quarter of respondents agreed that Edmonton businesses get good value for their property taxes. Continue reading
Edmonton City Council wants budget changes as it faces economic headwinds
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Amid warnings that Edmonton’s economy is facing headwinds, city council is trying to batten down the hatches on city spending. Continue reading
City of Edmonton property tax notices are in the mail
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
According to the city, a typical single-family home assessed at $399,500 will pay $3,628 in property taxes this year. Continue reading
2.6% property tax increase passed by Edmonton city council
Edmonton councillors finalized and passed the annual budget Tuesday, confirming property owners will see a 2.6 per cent tax increase to cover costs. Continue reading
City to push province to help pay for Terwillegar Drive upgrade
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Edmonton city council is hoping to tap into a provincial grant that is specific to transit, to have bus lanes part of turning Terwillegar Drive into an expressway. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Regional mayors respond to suggestion municipalities help cover Edmonton recreational facility costs
A pair of mayors have responded to Mayor Don Iveson’s suggestion that regional municipalities should chip in to support Edmonton’s recreational facilities. Continue reading
Edmonton City Council puts Lewis Farms rec centre in funding queue but won’t confirm until next fall
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Edmonton City Council has given tentative approval to the $292-million Lewis Farms rec centre, however, they want to wait a whole year to nail down specific costs through a value-engineering exercise that could reduce the price. Continue reading
Council comes up with creative way to help fund Edmonton police helicopter
Edmonton is going to get another police helicopter but how it will be funded is still up in the air. Continue reading
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. Continue reading