Mrinali Anchan

Reporter

Mrinali is a reporter with CBC Edmonton with a focus on stories centring on municipal affairs. She has worked in newsrooms across the country in Toronto, Windsor and Fredericton. She has chased stories for CBC's The National, CBC Radio's Cross Country Checkup and CBC News Network. Reach out at Mrinali.anchan@cbc.ca

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Community Revitalization Levy sparks debate over use of public funds for private projects

The Community Revitalization Levy has come into the spotlight for the millions of dollars it could provide to infrastructure projects in Edmonton — but some controversy around what the model can fund remains.

Garneau rezoning contentious as councillors try to balance growth, historic character

Edmonton city administration is exploring rezoning in Garneau to allow for more housing on a single lot located at 10948th 89th Ave.

AGLC pauses storage fees for Alberta vendors with U.S. liquor stuck in warehouse

Alberta liquor agencies whose purchased U.S. products are stuck in a warehouse will not be charged storage fees for up to three months, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis said in a bulletin to all agents Thursday.

Edmonton emergency departments struggle to keep up with increased patient numbers

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is implementing measures to help Edmonton paramedics, who are facing increased workloads, according to an internal email, a copy of which was obtained by CBC News.
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Despite record ridership, many Edmontonians still don't think transit is safe, report shows

While data indicates taking transit in Edmonton is getting safer, a new report from city administration shows that many Edmontonians still don't believe it.

City of Edmonton charts path for violence prevention through new blueprint

City administration outlined a new plan for violence prevention in Edmonton. It focuses on how the city can keep youth and various communities safe.

Public spaces bylaw passed by Edmonton city council includes fines for drug use, panhandling

A contentious revamp of Edmonton's public spaces bylaw was unanimously passed by city council Tuesday.

Public hearing underway for proposed central Alberta wind project

The Alberta Utilities Commission has begun its public hearing into the Fox Meadows wind farm project. From fires to toxic gas, the risks and benefits of a wind farm in the Municipal District of Wainwright was up for discussion.

Downtown biz group worries Edmonton bridge construction crunch could hurt city's core

A downtown Edmonton business advocacy group is worried about how a series of planned bridge closures due to construction could impact the city.

Stony Plain Road businesses dreading expedited construction plan for Valley Line West LRT

A series of staggered full and partial road closures to build the Valley Line West LRT has businesses in the Stony Plain Road area worried.