Mayor asks for review of Edmonton’s back alley improvement plan
The mayor would like to look at prioritizing the improvement of alleys in business districts as part of the overall alley program. Continue reading
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Edmonton business districts worry there’s higher tolerance of ‘more social disorder’
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Edmonton’s business districts have been telling city council’s executive committee that incidents of crime, graffiti and general disorder are becoming more common. Continue reading
Edmonton entrepreneurs offer praise, frustration as they seek business classification rule changes
Some small Edmonton businesses have had success navigating local rules, while others are pushing for change and frustrated with red tape. Continue reading
Shisha bars could be banned in Edmonton as early as July 2020
Consumption of hookah or shisha in bars and lounges could be banned across Edmonton earlier than expected. Continue reading
Edmonton dried meat business finds wider success with national retailer
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
A lot of hard work is paying off for an Edmonton entrepreneur. A national retailer now selling his product in Sobeys locations in Alberta and beyond. Continue reading
Communities surrounding Edmonton among best to start business: report
A new report suggests Edmonton suburbs are among the best places to start a business in Canada. Continue reading
Iconic Peters’ Drive-In ‘very excited’ to announce Edmonton location
After a decade-long search, “the drive-in you can’t drive by” will open an Edmonton restaurant as early as fall 2019. Continue reading
Court date set for Chinatown business association’s effort to close Edmonton safe injection sites
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The Chinatown and Area Business Association now has its day in court set as it battles to force the closure of the supervised consumption sites in Edmonton’s inner city. Continue reading
Esks out but Edmonton wins. Grey Cup expected to be windfall for local businesses
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Festival organizers estimate hosting the 2018 Grey Cup will bring 30,000 people to the city and will inject $100 million into Edmonton’s economy. Most businesses are thrilled. Continue reading
Edmonton business says traffic closures mean Grey Cup Festival isn’t a touchdown for all
An Edmonton cafe is concerned two weeks’ worth of road closures on Jasper Avenue for the Grey Cup Festival will negatively impact business. Continue reading