Edmonton City Council

• Calls for a more business-friendly Edmonton as economic development strategy released

  The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by the plan and priorities put forward by city council, but notes it's tough to please everyone.

  Economy

  Jun 11
  
• No more free 15 minutes, city facility parking fees being mulled in Edmonton

  The proposals include eliminating a 15-minute free grace period in paid parking zones, updating rates and introducing paid parking at several City of Edmonton attractions.

  Traffic

  Jun 3
  
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• Edmonton city councillors discuss ways to save High Level Bridge

  Councillors asked staff if any changes could be made to keep the High Level. Administration says even if no one used the bridge, it would cost millions just to keep it standing.

  Traffic

  May 25
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• Heavy traffic gridlock in southwest Edmonton as construction ramps up: ‘Everyone is frustrated’

  Some southside residents say what used to be a 30-minute drive has turned into a two-hour nightmare as the City of Edmonton has ramped up summer road construction.

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  May 22
• Elizabeth Fry Society’s shelter closes after lease extension denied

  The site along Fort Road near the Belvedere LRT Station was meant to be a temporary home but since the Elizabeth Fry Society hasn't found a new one, it has been evicted.

  Canada

  Apr 10
• ‘Unofficial Opposition’: Former candidates aim to hold Edmonton city council accountable

  Former city council candidates are keeping the momentum going when it comes to criticizing Edmonton city council decisions. It's rare to see, but Mayor Andrew Knack welcomes it.

  Politics

  Apr 3
• Could Coronation Park be one of Edmonton’s last big recreation centres for a while?

  Coronation Park's most notable feature is a 250-metre Category A velodrome: the only facility with such a track in Western Canada and just one of three in the country.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 30
• City of Edmonton seeks feedback on Wîhkwêntôwin neighbourhood renewal

  Proposed neighbourhood renewal designs could bring more green spaces and bike lanes in Wîhkwêntôwin, but might reduce where Edmontonians can drive and park.

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  Jan 27
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• Edmonton council wants city to be more prepared for extreme winter weather

  Edmonton city councillors were set to present motions on the city's snow and ice clearing efforts. The motions looking to revamp current policies and create and emergency plan.

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  Jan 27
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• 90% of Edmonton drivers ignored latest seasonal parking ban: City report

  City council is discussing how to get Edmontonians to comply with parking bans for snow clearing and a new report shows only 10 per cent of people obeyed the latest ban.

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  Jan 19