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city council engagement

Your turn: Wîhkwêntôwin renewal, child-care zoning, RCMP priorities

The City of Edmonton is inviting feedback until Feb. 8 on the draft design for neighbourhood renewal in Wîhkwêntôwin, which could see several new active transportation routes and changes to make the area more friendly to pedestrians.

Jan. 30, 2026

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history poverty

A moment in history: Jan. 30, 1935

On this day in 1935, tensions were rising between Edmonton's mayor and the province over food relief during the Great Depression.

Jan. 30, 2026

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food business

King of Tarts finds 'redemption' at old Sugared & Spiced location

A popular vegan baker is back in action after hanging up his apron last year.

Jan. 29, 2026

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technology business

New program pairs Edmonton startups with businesses that build

Edmonton Unlimited is looking to be the matchmaker connecting tech startups with businesses that want to innovate.

Jan. 28, 2026

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city council transit

Frequency is freedom, but it's not free, says ETS head

The manager of the Edmonton Transit Service says she wants a frequent and reliable system — one where a rider can show up at their stop and know that a bus or train is just minutes away.

Jan. 27, 2026

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city council budget

On the agenda: Budget process, road-widening, rezoning

This week, council will look at the forecast of the city's financial position ahead of the 2027-2030 budget deliberations, discuss widening roads in the city's southeast, and debate rezoning applications.

Jan. 26, 2026

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city council region

Your turn: Infill changes, Leduc County annexation, climate action

Check out the latest calls for public engagement in the Edmonton region, including the City of Edmonton's invitation to give feedback on proposed amendments to the zoning bylaw.

Jan. 23, 2026

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history downtown

A moment in history: Jan. 23, 1968

On this day in 1968, there were questions about what would happen to the "wasteland" of railroad right-of-ways that snaked through downtown Edmonton.

Jan. 23, 2026

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city council climate

City takes opportunity to enhance evacuation plan

Now that Edmonton city council has approved changes to the municipal emergency plan, administration is working on improving the city's processes should it ever be necessary to evacuate.

Jan. 22, 2026

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