Fountain outside Edmonton City Hall won’t be ready until October
Progress on the City Hall Fountain has been slowed by rain and a membrane issue. Right now, officials expect construction won’t be finished until October. Continue reading
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Mayor asks for review of Edmonton’s back alley improvement plan
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The mayor would like to look at prioritizing the improvement of alleys in business districts as part of the overall alley program. Continue reading
Edmonton councillor drops idea of 2nd office in Ward 3 to meet constituents
Coun. Jon Dziadyk is giving up his idea to open a second constituency office in Ward 3 so people from northeast Edmonton wouldn’t have to come all the way downtown to meet him at City Hall. Continue reading
Edmonton economy woes wallop city hall revenue: report
By Scott Johnston Reporter
A new report heading to Monday’s executive committee details some unexpected money troubles at Edmonton City Hall. The economy is to blame as construction activity has taken a dive. Continue reading
Solar panel project in Edmonton’s river valley put on hold
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The proposed solar farm for Edmonton’s river valley is on hold after city council heard about the history of the site and its importance to the Enoch Cree. Continue reading
EPCOR decides not to expand parking lot in Gold Bar Park
EPCOR said Monday at Edmonton City Hall that it will no longer move forward with a parking lot expansion that would have covered a large area of river valley parkland. Continue reading
Pride flags raised at Alberta legislature, Edmonton City Hall on Friday
Rainbow flags are being raised at both the Alberta legislature grounds and Edmonton City Hall on Friday to celebrate Pride. Continue reading
Edmonton city councillors consider 2-tier residential speed limits; decision won’t be made until at least 2020
Pedestrian safety was discussed at Edmonton City Hall on Tuesday as city councillors warmed to the idea of adopting a two-tier system for residential speed limits in an attempt to make streets safer for those on foot. Continue reading
Distracted pedestrians in Edmonton prompt city councillor to request study
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Councillor Jon Dziadyk will put a motion forward at Tuesday’s city council meeting for administration to look at what other municipalities are doing when it comes to distracted pedestrians and come up with recommendations. 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