- City council has approved an agreement framework with Prairie Sky Gondola, which means the project can proceed to the design stage. The vote was 8-5, and the approval framework is non-binding.
- In a written statement sent late Monday afternoon, Premier Jason Kenney condemned the racist elements and symbolism of the weekend protest against public health measures. "Prominent racists promoted Saturday's protest at the legislature, and individuals attended the event from known hate groups like the 'Soldiers of Odin' and 'Urban Infidels.' I condemn these voices of bigotry in the strongest possible terms," he said.
- At Monday's COVID-19 newser, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said no decision will be made before March 1 about the next step in lifting restrictions, due to an upward trend in cases.
- The provincial government will present a new budget this Thursday, and Premier Jason Kenney said there will not be any new taxes introduced.
- Michael Janz, current public trustee for Ward F, announced he will not seek a fourth term this fall. "I’ll be organizing trustee training workshops over the next few months for interested candidates across Edmonton and across the country to learn more and get involved," he said on his website.
- A meteor lit up the ski early in the morning on Monday. Check out videos and accounts of the bright fireball from CBC.
