The Pulse
Friday, April 19
In this edition: Hydrogen convention to bring world to region; temporary service changes coming to Edmonton's Capital and Metro LRT lines; and more headlines and happenings
The Pulse
Our weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
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The Pulse
Thursday, April 18
In this edition: Edmonton Unlimited hires new CEO from within city ecosystem; calls for public engagement: Glenwood, Brander Gardens; and more headlines and happenings
The Pulse
Wednesday, April 17
In this edition: Edmonton ballroom organization rolls out first runway; a moment in history: April 17, 1919; and more headlines and happenings
The Pulse
Tuesday, April 16
In this edition: Prescribing joy: How Edmonton advocates help seniors age in place; councillors concerned about Blatchford development progress; Indigenous Box connects economic reconciliation and modern gifting
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Monday, April 15
In this edition: On the agenda: Climate and Blatchford audits, board recruitment; podcasters ponder what's properly part of proposed tax increase; and more headlines and happenings
The Pulse
Friday, April 12
In this edition: Edmonton food legend hits another kind of green; City of Edmonton proposes 8.7% property tax increase for 2024; and more headlines and happenings
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engagement
region
Calls for public engagement: Glenwood, Brander Gardens
Here are opportunities to inform city planning about neighbourhood and alley renewals in Glenwood and street safety in Brander Gardens.
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business
technology
Edmonton Unlimited hires new CEO from within city ecosystem
Edmonton Unlimited has hired Tom Viinikka, the current CEO of the Edmonton Screen Industries Office, as the permanent replacement for its former CEO Catherine Warren, whom its board parted ways with in January.
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history
downtown
A moment in history: April 17, 1919
On this day in 1919, James Ramsey, otherwise known as Edmonton's "Merchant Prince," was selling Easter clothes.
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city council
health
Prescribing joy: How Edmonton advocates help seniors age in place
The Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council is partnering with medical professionals to help the city's seniors keep living in their homes rather than in long-term care facilities.
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podcast
city council
Podcasters ponder what's properly part of proposed tax increase
City administration's proposal to increase 2024 property taxes from 6.6% to 8.7% might be traced back to a tax freeze during the pandemic and the provincial government's unpaid property taxes, the hosts of Episode 259 of Speaking Municipally said.
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engagement
region
Calls for public engagement: downtown entertainment, Meyonohk, wetlands
Here are opportunities to help shape the City of Edmonton's plans to establish an entertainment district and renew the Meyonohk area, plus a chance to contribute to discussions on Alberta's wetlands.
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