Edmonton Winter

• Silver Skate Festival celebrates 34 years in Edmonton — this time at Wildfred Laurier Park

  Silver Skate Festival celebrates winter sport, recreation, arts and culture in Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park at 13221 Buena Vista Road from Feb. 9 - 19. 

  Entertainment

  Feb 9, 2024
  
• Extreme cold weather makes snow removal challenging in Edmonton

  The city uses various vehicles for different jobs. Trucks have front-mount plows or under-body plows and can also spread traction material on the road.

  Traffic

  Jan 19, 2024
  
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• Edmonton mayor wants $5M added to snow-removal budget

  Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi proposed adding $5 million from EPCOR to the city's snow removal and clearing budget as it's expected the service will be worse this winter. 

  Environment

  Oct 12, 2023
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• Snow-clearing warnings spur frustration on Edmonton’s Candy Cane Lane

  After weeks of hosting a popular Edmonton holiday tradition, some homeowners on Candy Cane Lane are now dealing with warnings from the city.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2023
• Edmonton firefighters on North Saskatchewan River for winter water rescue training

  Winter swift water rescue operations are among "the highest risk activities for fire rescue personnel," EFRS said.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2023
• Phase 1 parking ban declared in Edmonton after weekend snowfall

  During a Phase 1 ban, drivers are not allowed to park on major roads and bus routes, or in the city’s 13 business improvement areas until after they have been cleared.

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  Dec 19, 2022
• Fun things to do in Edmonton this winter

  From skaters and skiers, to diners and downtown shoppers, thrill seekers, light followers and more, we have your full guide for winter fun in Edmonton.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2022
• City of Edmonton activates extreme weather response

  The response is triggered when a temperature of -20 C with wind chill is reached for at least three consecutive nights and shelter utilization rates are over 90 per cent. 

  Weather

  Nov 29, 2022
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• Edmonton committee recommends increasing seasonal parking ban fine to $250

  City administration said compliance rates are higher when the fine for the infraction is $250 rather than $100.

  Politics

  Oct 28, 2022
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• Review of Edmonton’s snow-removal program finds insufficient staff, equipment

  City administration is presenting two options to increase the snow and ice removal program in Edmonton, after a review found insufficient staff and equipment to get the work done.

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  Apr 15, 2022