Edmonton Economy

• Is Alberta ready for population growth?

  The Alberta Medical Association says the population boom raises concerns there will not be enough resources for people to access safe and timely health care.

  Economy

  Feb 11
  
• City agency teams up with Indigenous partners for Indigenous tourism strategy for Edmonton area

  Details about the strategy were revealed at a media event at the Telus World of Science Edmonton.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
  
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• Flair announces 1st-ever direct flight from Edmonton to Quebec City

  Edmonton Global, a regional business group, says the new route will help attract economic activity and investment. 'We have everything it takes to be the gateway of Canada.'

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
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• Downtown commercial vacancy rates continue to rise in Edmonton

  A new report shows that Edmonton's downtown commercial vacancy rate is more than 24 per cent, significantly higher than the average than the national average.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2023
• Edmonton’s Manchester Square sees uptick after rocky start

  After a rocky start opening in 2020, Manchester Square is nearly 70 per cent fully occupied with business tenants with more on the way.

  Economy

  Feb 4, 2023
• Nearly a quarter of Alberta small businesses at risk of closure: CFIB

  Canadian Federation of Independent Business data showed two thirds of Alberta small businesses are still working to pay off debt incurred over the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Economy

  Dec 29, 2022
• Business community has ‘deep concerns’ with Edmonton budget, tax increases

  Members of Edmonton's business community is concerned with the city budget and has asked city council to consider reining in spending and do its best to keep taxes low.

  Politics

  Dec 13, 2022
• Highway construction to begin on Edmonton airport trade corridor

  The new interchange, which will create close to 700 jobs is set to start construction in late 2022 and take three years to complete.

  Traffic

  Nov 30, 2022
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• Edmonton businesses hoping for busier downtown even after Oilers playoff run ends

  The playoffs won't last forever, but that doesn't mean the fun has to die down, according to Puneeta McBryan, the Downtown Business Association's executive director.

  Economy

  Jun 6, 2022
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• Edmonton, Calgary bars and restaurants benefiting from NHL playoffs

  The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames are both in the NHL playoffs and data shows bars and restaurants are coming out on top when it comes to increased consumer spending.

  Economy

  May 22, 2022