5 h. ago Wednesday's letters: Extending Downtown CRL is the right decision

Re. “Edmonton council extends Downtown CRL, ending two days of council, community debate,” June 27 While this process has been frustrating and unnecessarily uncertain, we’re relieved that council ultimately saw the light and came to the right conclusion. Extending the CRL is the right move for Edmonton’s future, and we’re grateful that the opportunity wasn’t […]

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5 d. ago Opinion: Extending downtown CRL comes at too high a cost for Edmonton

In their June 23 op-ed in support of the City of Edmonton extending its Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) for another decade, Annette Trimbee (MacEwan University) and Carolyn Campbell (NorQuest College) extoll what they see as the benefits of the proposed CRL extension for students at their respective campuses. What they fail to mention, however, is […]

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6 d. ago Amarjeet Sohi: Let's extend the CRL for a stronger downtown and stronger Edmonton

What does a successful downtown look like? It is a question that Edmonton has been asking for decades. We have long imagined a core that is vibrant, safe, inclusive and filled with opportunities for connection and culture. Over the past few years, city council has prioritized investments to incentivize these changes. We are now seeing […]

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7 d. ago Opinion: CRL funding could turn Winspear Centre into a hub for music education

My name is Dennis Prime, and I have been a longtime resident of Edmonton and musician who has helped write the tenor of the city. I started my career as a conductor and teacher in 1972, creating the Edmonton Wind Sinfonia, a wind ensemble of the best players in the city that still thrives today. […]

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8 d. ago Opinion: CRL benefits downtown Edmonton and the Education District

As downtown post-secondary institutions, MacEwan University and NorQuest College have experienced the profound and positive impacts of the Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) on Edmonton’s core. The CRL is more than a financial tool — it is a catalyst for creating a dynamic, inclusive and sustainable downtown that benefits students, faculty, staff, residents, businesses and visitors […]

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2 w. ago Opinion: Oilers playoff run shows the potential of investing in downtown Edmonton

Any story about Edmonton nowadays has to include the Oilers — even when it’s about the economy and downtown revitalization. The team’s playoff runs bring huge benefits: Last year, Edmonton saw $280 million in extra economic activity. And the impact continues — recent Moneris data shows restaurant spending near Rogers Place surged as much as […]

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