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Business park proposal that would relocate Fulton Creek, remove 6,900 trees fails to pass
A rezoning application to relocate a creek in southeast Edmonton and remove thousands of trees to allow for more industrial land failed at a public hearing at Edmonton's city hall Wednesday.
As the municipal election heats up, here's why there is concern over campaign spending
Changes to political financing rules ahead of October's municipal election has one current Edmonton city councillor warning of creating an unfair playing field.
City council approves 5.7% tax increase, wants education levy split from property tax
Edmonton city council finalized the municipal property tax increase at 5.7 per cent Wednesday, while council members pointed fingers at the province for an increase in its education tax.
Edmonton bike lane project met with provincial opposition
Tensions ran high during a town hall at the Killarney Community League in north east Edmonton, over the Alberta government's opposition to the city's plan to expand bike lanes as part of 132 Ave renewal.
Edmonton city council approves reallocating $5M for more transit peace officers
City council will redirect $5 million toward placing transit peace officers at LRT stations throughout Edmonton, to try to address social disorder and crime.
Jasper calls on province to help seniors displaced by wildfire
Jasper is calling on Alberta government to help seniors displaced by last year's wildfire. The Pine Grove Senior Citizens Manor was among the 358 structures incinerated when the fire breached Jasper, Alta., on July 24, 2024.
Here are three ways Edmonton's housing task force is trying to tackle city's supply issue
The city's Community Mobilization Task Force on Housing and Houselessness has released recommendations to council to find faster ways to build more housing in Edmonton.
Could the influx of new Albertans affect voting in Edmonton ridings this election?
The Edmonton area has seen record population growth since the last federal election, driven mainly by migration. But a political scientist says how newcomers could affect local ridings — if at all — is unclear.
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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.