The Pulse
Friday, Sept. 22
In this edition: Advocates gear up for public hearing on zoning bylaw; two new Edmonton affordable housing projects approved; things to do around the city this weekend
The Pulse
Our weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
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Thursday, Sept. 21
In this edition: Industry vet opens Little Wolf in former Three Boars space; calls for public engagement: Griesbach, street safety, rural broadband; Edmonton's deficit likely to cause pain, podcast posits
The Pulse
Wednesday, Sept. 20
In this edition: Podcast explores the serious work of places to play; data integration, violent offenders focus of inaugural Safety of Our Cities Conference; a moment in history: Sept. 20, 1912
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Tuesday, Sept. 19
In this edition: Happy and Olive embraced by community in Crestwood; city closes emergency reception centre; Sturgeon wins appeal to develop Villeneuve Airport Area
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Monday, Sept. 18
In this edition: On the agenda: Surface parking lots, Metro Line to Blatchford, and funding transit growth; Alberta government prioritizing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles; coming up this week: Sept. 18-22, 2023
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Friday, Sept. 15
In this edition: Cleantech startups see opportunity in Alberta's Industrial Heartland; city unveils plans to improve transit safety and cleanliness; things to do around Edmonton this weekend
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events
Weekend agenda: Sept. 22-24, 2023
This weekend offers an outdoor shopping experience, a welcome-back to the Copper and Blue, a stroll along the North Saskatchewan, a plant exchange, a park opening, and a celebration of tiny films.
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city council
region
Calls for public engagement: Griesbach, street safety, rural broadband
Here are some opportunities to offer your input on civic issues, including a proposed redevelopment of Griesbach, traffic safety solutions in Bonnie Doon and Idylwylde, and Sturgeon County's broadband strategy.
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city council
budget
Edmonton's deficit likely to cause pain, podcast posits
Tax increases or service cuts seem inevitable in light of the $73.8-million deficit the City of Edmonton is projecting by the end of this year, noted the city hall watchers at Speaking Municipally.
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history
playgrounds
Podcast explores the serious work of places to play
Playground design has changed a lot over Edmonton's history, but regardless of the equipment, the essence of the space is the way it builds community, say experts consulted during Let's Find Out's quest for the city's best park for kids.
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history
arts
A moment in history: Sept. 20, 1912
On this day 111 years ago, the Bijou Theatre, Edmonton's first cinema, was advertising its latest showings.
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events
Coming up this week: Sept. 18-22, 2023
Events this week include an AI discussion for board directors, a peek at tech ideas in development, a film festival's opening night, an exploration of some wild history, and a focus on Black-owned businesses in Western Canada.
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