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city council business

On the agenda: Zoning bylaw, Happy Beer Street, tax forgiveness

This week, councillors are scheduled to discuss proposed changes to the zoning bylaw, an entertainment district on Happy Beer Street, and whether they should forgive taxes for a handful of non-profits.

Feb. 9, 2026

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business region

Your turn: Nuclear energy, county satisfaction, Fort Sask policing

The provincial government's public engagement sessions on nuclear energy will make their way to Edmonton on Feb. 17. Plus, opportunities for public engagement in Leduc, Strathcona County, Leduc County, and Fort Saskatchewan.

Feb. 6, 2026

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history region

A moment in history: Feb. 6, 1947

On this day in 1947, there were hints of an oil discovery that would forever change Edmonton and Alberta as a whole.

Feb. 6, 2026

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business technology

EPIC co-founder focuses on better event bookings after food-hall closure

After getting sick of the friction involved in booking events, the co-founder of the shuttered EPIC Market has decided to develop a new software-based venture called Better Venu.

Feb. 5, 2026

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city council business

Zoning overhaul starts to deliver on promise of mixed-use neighbourhoods

A bakery and baking school in Bonnie Doon could be one of the first commercial establishments to open within a mature residential neighbourhood under Edmonton's renewed zoning bylaw, more than two years after the overhaul made such developments easier.

Feb. 4, 2026

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food business

Georgian restaurant finds success within fried chicken joint

The owners of Twist & Taste have moved their business from a sandwich counter outside of Edmonton's city limits into the heart of Old Strathcona, citing high demand for their Eastern European food.

Feb. 3, 2026

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city council development

On the agenda: Century Park development, election, engagement

This week, councillors are set to discuss transit-oriented development in Century Park, an audit of the 2025 municipal election, and community engagement during the neighbourhood renewal process.

Feb. 2, 2026

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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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