Edmonton city council

• Loitering tickets will no longer be handed out at Edmonton transit facilities

  Edmonton city council has made a landmark decision when it comes to how it handles vulnerable people hanging around transit facilities.

  Politics

  Jul 8
• City council rejects proposal to charge Edmontonians for parking at city attractions

  A proposal to charge Edmontonians to park at certain city attractions and parks was unanimously rejected by city councillors on Monday.

  Politics

  Jul 5
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• Edmontonians share concerns with cost-saving plan for city services

  Speakers suggested having more consultation with the public and stakeholders, including unions and community leagues, before implementing the Reimagine Services recommendations.

  Money

  Jun 23
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• City launches strategy to bring life back to Edmonton’s downtown

  The city has announced a strategy to kickstart downtown after the pandemic moved people out of offices and into at-home workspaces.

  Canada

  Jun 16
• Edmonton will rename Grandin LRT Station, cover mural linked to residential schools

  Edmonton city council unanimously passed a motion Monday to cover up the Grandin LRT mural and to remove the Grandin name from the LRT station.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Edmonton mayor calls to rename Grandin LRT Station, cover mural: ‘It is time to take this action’

  Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson is calling for city support to change the name of the Grandin LRT Station and cover the mural at the site.

  Politics

  Jun 3
• Cuts to Edmonton’s weed control budget could be reversed in June

  A handful of passionate speakers at committee Friday all opposed a cost-savings plan to reduce manual weeding across the city and replace it with increased herbicide use.

  Environment

  May 28
• Edmonton launches alcohol consumption pilot project at designated river valley parks

  There are 47 picnic sites throughout seven river valley parks where alcohol consumption will be allowed — about 25 per cent of total picnic sites in the parks. 

  Canada

  May 28
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• Outgoing mayors in Calgary, Edmonton reflect on wide open races to replace them

  Calgary and Edmonton will both experience big political changes this fall, with both city's mayors not running for re-election in the upcoming municipal elections.

  Politics

  May 24
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• Proposed bylaw in Edmonton aims to protect, preserve urban trees

  The city has drafted a new preservation bylaw aimed at protecting about 380,000 trees on boulevards and open spaces.

  Canada

  May 23