Tourism officials use pandemic to launch new master plan for Edmonton’s next decade
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Tourism officials use pandemic to launch new master plan for Edmonton’s next decade
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Tourism officials use pandemic to launch new master plan for Edmonton’s next decade
04:45 | July 14, 2021
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Alberta students win sustainability award in Abu Dhabi
04:05 | January 21, 2026
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Opioids not necessary for kids with fractures and sprains: Study
05:12 | January 8, 2026
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University of Alberta expert weighs in on ‘back to office’ debate
07:06 | January 8, 2026
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The Wedding Fair returns to Edmonton
05:08 | January 7, 2026
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RiverCity Bluegrass Festival returns to Edmonton
06:14 | January 5, 2026
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Alberta’s syphilis spread is slowing, researchers say
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Heavy snow, whiteout conditions across Alberta
04:41 | December 17, 2025
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Edmonton documentary showcases accessibility advocate
05:50 | December 16, 2025
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Holiday health tips
05:22 | December 15, 2025
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Edmonton afternoon weather forecast: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
02:03 | July 30, 2025
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Jasper marks 1 year since thousands fled wildfire ahead of townsite devastation
21:48 | July 22, 2025
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Plenty to see and do in Jasper National Park
04:25 | July 22, 2025
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Jasper commemorates 1 year since wildfire evacuation
02:38 | July 22, 2025
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Alberta Next panel to hold town halls soon
08:09 | July 8, 2025
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Bull rider becomes safety advocate after suffering life-altering brain injury
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Edmonton teacher facing child pornography charges
01:21 | June 25, 2025
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Stanley Cup final: Edmonton Oilers fans gear up for Game 6
01:38 | June 17, 2025
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Stanley Cup final: Oilers prepare to face Panthers in Game 6
01:47 | June 17, 2025
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Sherwood Park hit with heavy rainfall Sunday night
01:26 | June 16, 2025
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Edmonton police release video of crash to issue warning about street racing
00:55 | June 13, 2025
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Oilers’ 2025 playoff run providing boost to Edmonton
06:01 | June 13, 2025
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Canada to increase defence spending
06:48 | June 12, 2025
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Parts of Alberta seeing warm temperatures
02:02 | June 9, 2025
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June is National Employee Wellness Month
06:51 | June 9, 2025
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PickUp app offers handyman services
06:46 | June 2, 2025
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Impact of wildfire on Chipewyan Lake becoming clearer
01:52 | June 2, 2025
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Alberta continues to cope with dangerous wildfires
01:43 | May 30, 2025
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Ground broken on new housing project for homeless Edmontonians
00:55 | May 23, 2025
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New bladder cancer combination therapy extending survival times for patients
02:25 | May 13, 2025
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Dangerous wildfire conditions expected in Sturgeon County on Wednesday
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Premier Danielle Smith to take questions from reporters about Alberta’s future in Canada
01:44 | May 6, 2025
Tourism officials use pandemic to launch new master plan for Edmonton’s next decade
Description
July 14, 2021
With limited international travel the competition for domestic tourism dollars is now tougher than ever. Officials in Edmonton used the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to create a 10-year master plan. The immediate strategy includes a focus on sporting events, meetings and conventions. As interim Explore Edmonton CEO Maggie Davison tells Global News at Noon, the aim is to make Edmonton a destination of choice.
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Tourism officials use pandemic to launch new master plan for Edmonton’s next decade04:45 | July 14, 2021 -
Alberta students win sustainability award in Abu Dhabi04:05 | January 21, 2026 -
Opioids not necessary for kids with fractures and sprains: Study05:12 | January 8, 2026 -
University of Alberta expert weighs in on ‘back to office’ debate07:06 | January 8, 2026 -
The Wedding Fair returns to Edmonton05:08 | January 7, 2026 -
RiverCity Bluegrass Festival returns to Edmonton06:14 | January 5, 2026 -
Alberta’s syphilis spread is slowing, researchers say05:30 | December 18, 2025 -
Heavy snow, whiteout conditions across Alberta04:41 | December 17, 2025 -
Edmonton documentary showcases accessibility advocate05:50 | December 16, 2025 -
Holiday health tips05:22 | December 15, 2025 -
Edmonton afternoon weather forecast: Wednesday, July 30, 202502:03 | July 30, 2025 -
Jasper marks 1 year since thousands fled wildfire ahead of townsite devastation21:48 | July 22, 2025 -
Plenty to see and do in Jasper National Park04:25 | July 22, 2025 -
Jasper commemorates 1 year since wildfire evacuation02:38 | July 22, 2025 -
Alberta Next panel to hold town halls soon08:09 | July 8, 2025 -
Bull rider becomes safety advocate after suffering life-altering brain injury03:14 | June 26, 2025 -
Edmonton teacher facing child pornography charges01:21 | June 25, 2025 -
Stanley Cup final: Edmonton Oilers fans gear up for Game 601:38 | June 17, 2025 -
Stanley Cup final: Oilers prepare to face Panthers in Game 601:47 | June 17, 2025 -
Sherwood Park hit with heavy rainfall Sunday night01:26 | June 16, 2025 -
Edmonton police release video of crash to issue warning about street racing00:55 | June 13, 2025 -
Oilers’ 2025 playoff run providing boost to Edmonton06:01 | June 13, 2025 -
Canada to increase defence spending06:48 | June 12, 2025 -
Parts of Alberta seeing warm temperatures02:02 | June 9, 2025 -
June is National Employee Wellness Month06:51 | June 9, 2025 -
PickUp app offers handyman services06:46 | June 2, 2025 -
Impact of wildfire on Chipewyan Lake becoming clearer01:52 | June 2, 2025 -
Alberta continues to cope with dangerous wildfires01:43 | May 30, 2025 -
Ground broken on new housing project for homeless Edmontonians00:55 | May 23, 2025 -
New bladder cancer combination therapy extending survival times for patients02:25 | May 13, 2025 -
Dangerous wildfire conditions expected in Sturgeon County on Wednesday06:18 | May 7, 2025 -
Premier Danielle Smith to take questions from reporters about Alberta’s future in Canada01:44 | May 6, 2025
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Tourism officials use pandemic to launch new master plan for Edmonton’s next decade04:45 | July 14, 2021
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Alberta students win sustainability award in Abu Dhabi04:05 | January 21, 2026
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Opioids not necessary for kids with fractures and sprains: Study05:12 | January 8, 2026
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University of Alberta expert weighs in on ‘back to office’ debate07:06 | January 8, 2026
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The Wedding Fair returns to Edmonton05:08 | January 7, 2026
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RiverCity Bluegrass Festival returns to Edmonton06:14 | January 5, 2026
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Alberta’s syphilis spread is slowing, researchers say05:30 | December 18, 2025
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Heavy snow, whiteout conditions across Alberta04:41 | December 17, 2025
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Edmonton documentary showcases accessibility advocate05:50 | December 16, 2025
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Holiday health tips05:22 | December 15, 2025
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Edmonton afternoon weather forecast: Wednesday, July 30, 202502:03 | July 30, 2025
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Jasper marks 1 year since thousands fled wildfire ahead of townsite devastation21:48 | July 22, 2025
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Plenty to see and do in Jasper National Park04:25 | July 22, 2025
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Jasper commemorates 1 year since wildfire evacuation02:38 | July 22, 2025
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Alberta Next panel to hold town halls soon08:09 | July 8, 2025
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Bull rider becomes safety advocate after suffering life-altering brain injury03:14 | June 26, 2025
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Edmonton teacher facing child pornography charges01:21 | June 25, 2025
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Stanley Cup final: Edmonton Oilers fans gear up for Game 601:38 | June 17, 2025
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Stanley Cup final: Oilers prepare to face Panthers in Game 601:47 | June 17, 2025
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Sherwood Park hit with heavy rainfall Sunday night01:26 | June 16, 2025
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Edmonton police release video of crash to issue warning about street racing00:55 | June 13, 2025
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Oilers’ 2025 playoff run providing boost to Edmonton06:01 | June 13, 2025
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Canada to increase defence spending06:48 | June 12, 2025
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Parts of Alberta seeing warm temperatures02:02 | June 9, 2025
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June is National Employee Wellness Month06:51 | June 9, 2025
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PickUp app offers handyman services06:46 | June 2, 2025
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Impact of wildfire on Chipewyan Lake becoming clearer01:52 | June 2, 2025
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Alberta continues to cope with dangerous wildfires01:43 | May 30, 2025
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Ground broken on new housing project for homeless Edmontonians00:55 | May 23, 2025
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New bladder cancer combination therapy extending survival times for patients02:25 | May 13, 2025
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Dangerous wildfire conditions expected in Sturgeon County on Wednesday06:18 | May 7, 2025
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Premier Danielle Smith to take questions from reporters about Alberta’s future in Canada01:44 | May 6, 2025
Tourism officials use pandemic to launch new master plan for Edmonton’s next decade
Description
July 14, 2021
With limited international travel the competition for domestic tourism dollars is now tougher than ever. Officials in Edmonton used the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to create a 10-year master plan. The immediate strategy includes a focus on sporting events, meetings and conventions. As interim Explore Edmonton CEO Maggie Davison tells Global News at Noon, the aim is to make Edmonton a destination of choice.
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