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city council budget

On the agenda: Budget presentations, attainable housing, Chinatown

This week, councillors will begin hearing presentations about the 2027-2030 budget, review a new attainable housing incentive, and get an update on the Chinatown Strategy.

March 2, 2026

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city council region

Separatism's impact, Beacon Heights renewal, Stony Plain development

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey to gauge the economic effects of the Alberta separatist movement, a neighbourhood renewal plan for Beacon Heights, and a proposed development on the northeast end of Stony Plain aiming to create jobs.

Feb. 27, 2026

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history region

A moment in history: Feb. 27, 1967

On this day in 1967, the Edmonton Flying Club was recovering after a fire that destroyed all of its aircraft.

Feb. 27, 2026

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technology business

RWI adapts internal AI for third-party use

RUNWITHIT Synthetics is going to market with a licensable version of the tech it uses internally to help organizations foresee the consequences of their actions.

Feb. 26, 2026

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food business

Feed the Soul pivots from dining week to year-round guide

Feed the Soul YEG is releasing a year-round dining guide to Black-owned food businesses rather than holding a February dining week, expanding the ways it supports businesses despite funding challenges.

Feb. 25, 2026

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arts technology

New vrCAVE game to let players swashbuckle from home

Virtual-reality company vrCAVE is ramping up to launch Heroes Together VR, the company's first direct-to-consumer game.

Feb. 24, 2026

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city council housing

On the agenda: Construction planning, Wîhkwêntôwin rezoning, aging infrastructure

This week, councillors are set to discuss an integrated approach to construction planning, a rezoning application in Wîhkwêntôwin, and aging infrastructure.

Feb. 23, 2026

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city council region

Your turn: Snowberry, playgrounds, and Gibbons

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a neighbourhood structure plan for Snowberry, playgrounds in southeast Edmonton, and the future of the Town of Gibbons, along with other surveys and public hearings in Edmonton and the metro region.

Feb. 20, 2026

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history sports

A moment in history: Feb. 20, 1952

On this day in 1952, the Edmonton Mercurys were rowdily representing Canada at the 1952 Olympic Games in Oslo.

Feb. 20, 2026

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