6 h. ago NDP sees Edmonton as a ‘New Democrat’ city, aims to win more seats in Alberta’s capital

One political analyst says he believes the NDP "have a legitimate shot" at winning races in Edmonton Strathcona, Edmonton Centre and Edmonton Griesbach.

Economics

29 h. ago Edmonton city councillors discuss provincial homelessness strategies

The recommendations include creating a fund to create more housing, a platform between social agencies and landlords, and a peer support service.

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42 h. ago Keith Gerein: Sarah Hamilton's departure a blow to an Edmonton city council short on seasoning

An Edmonton city council already thin on political experience could soon get even thinner. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is vying for a return to Ottawa, but whether he wins or loses that race, he won’t be back for a second term as mayor. Coun. Andrew Knack, council’s longest-serving member, declared six months ago that he won’t […]

Culture

3 d. ago Saturday's letters: City of Edmonton unprepared for snowstorm

The city knew the storm was coming. They were warning everyone. So why did all the accidents, chaos and traffic snarls happen? Why did my family and grandchildren have to spend two-and-a-half hours getting home on Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive Thursday evening when it would have been a 10-minute ride home? Why? Because no […]

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4 d. ago City of Edmonton to remove payment machines, change parking limits

Edmonton drivers will now have one less option to pay for parking, as the city starts to remove physical parking pay stations.

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6 d. ago City of Edmonton lights prescribed burn as part of fire prevention efforts

The Northeast River Valley Park was closed for a prescribed burn, meant to clear grass and weeds in the park. Preventative fire is a recent add to the city's fire protection plan.

Events

6 d. ago Edmonton businesses say city permit delays costing them thousands: ‘I’m running out of money’

Business owners are expressing frustration over permit delays with the City of Edmonton and some say they feel set up for failure.

Economics

7 d. ago Barnes: Hoop City, the core of Edmonton? It's back at WEM this July

“We often talk and it sounds like we're bragging, but it's only bragging if it isn't true, and it is true, we are the leader of FIBA 3X3 development, not only in Canada, but all across North America"

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7 d. ago Hoop City, the core of Edmonton? It's back at West Edmonton Mall in July

“We often talk and it sounds like we're bragging, but it's only bragging if it isn't true, and it is true, we are the leader of FIBA 3X3 development, not only in Canada, but all across North America"

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7 d. ago Prescribed burn planned for northeast Edmonton park to mitigate wildfire risk

In a news release issued Tuesday, the City of Edmonton said a prescribed burn will take place sometime mid-morning Wednesday as long as weather conditions are favourable to do so.

Events

8 d. ago Former Edmonton mayor, city councillor weigh in on Sohi attempting federal political comeback

Amarjeet Sohi is temporarily stepping away from his role as mayor to run federally for the Liberal Party of Canada in the Edmonton-Southeast riding.

Politics

1 week ago Mayor Amarjeet Sohi seeks federal Liberal seat in Edmonton, sources say

Amarjeet Sohi will run as a Liberal Party of Canada candidate in the upcoming federal election, according to multiple sources familiar with the Edmonton mayor’s immediate plans for his political future. Multiple city hall insiders, including one source close to the mayor, told Postmedia that Sohi will seek a seat as a member of Parliament […]

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1 week ago Opinion: Edmonton council breaks city policies in Nordic spa rezoning

Edmonton has declared a climate crisis, committed to being a “biophilic” city, and promises, in the City Plan, to “preserve what matters most.” City council and administration need to act on these words, especially when it comes to the river valley. On Feb. 24, council unanimously approved the rezoning of 10 acres of land adjacent […]

Events

2 w. ago Edmonton organization receives funding from Alberta to build city's first mountain bike park

The Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance has received a grant from the province to build the city’s first-ever dedicated mountain bike facility. At a press conference on Tuesday, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir said if Alberta Budget 2025 is passed, it will be investing $85 million through the Community Grants program. […]

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2 w. ago AHS confirms cases of measles in Edmonton, public exposure possible in two locations

Edmonton is the latest Alberta city to be issued an advisory after a string of confirmed cases were reported elsewhere in the province

Economics

2 w. ago Cases of measles confirmed in Edmonton, public exposure possible in 2 locations

Edmonton is the latest Alberta city to be issued an advisory after a string of confirmed cases were reported elsewhere in the province.

Economics

2 w. ago Edmonton to end curbside collection of Christmas trees next holiday season

Edmonton households that celebrate the holidays with a natural Christmas tree will have to dispose of it themselves next winter. Citing dwindling numbers and a need to save money, the City of Edmonton has decided to end its curbside pickup service of the holiday pines. “Christmas tree collection is done separately from regular curbside collection, […]

Society

2 w. ago Letters, March 16: Will the real Connor McDavid please stand up?

Are you concerned by measles outbreaks? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! SWITCHED IDENTITIES In terms of performance on the Edmonton Oilers, is Leon Draisaitl looking more like Connor McDavid than Connor McDavid? Asking for a friend … CHRIS ROBERTSON (Oilers fans are lucky they have a true superstar duo.) FALSE SAVINGS Edmonton city council […]

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2 w. ago Saturday's letters: Alberta's U.S. booze ban hurts local business

The premier announcing that the AGLC will no longer “buy” American alcoholic beverages is an empty gesture aimed at seizing on a trend. The ACLC acts as a tax-collection and policy-decision body, not a purchaser of alcohol. Alcohol is brought to Alberta by liquor-import agencies (some of them small local businesses) and purchased by local […]

Economics

3 w. ago Saturday's letters: Alberta budget favours Calgary — as usual

Re. “Latest budget aimed squarely at generating votes in Edmonton,” Don Braid, March 1 Don Braid laments the current Alberta budget as a “galling” attempt to curry favour with Edmonton voters. A cursory glance at the budget reveals the contrary. The government has budgeted nearly $2 billion for the Calgary Green Line LRT, among other […]

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