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Edmonton ordered to revert to former zoning bylaw

The Alberta government says it will force Edmonton to revert its zoning bylaw to where it was before 2024 and reinstate minimum parking requirements to where they were before they were removed in 2020.

arts business

Indie game studios seize moment to lead

A contraction in the games industry that especially affects heavy hitters has helped spur a boom of indie studios led by top talent, attendees of an Edmonton Startup Week event heard.

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city council region

Municipalities grapple with communicating about data centres

An Edmonton-based communications company is helping Alberta municipalities talk about AI data centres as public opposition grows as rapidly as demand for the facilities.

region business

Edmonton needs buyer-led innovation, MIT REAP cohort says

Entrepreneurs in the Edmonton region are full of good ideas, but all of that creativity is for naught if they're solving problems that no one wants to pay for, the Edmonton cohort of the MIT Regional Entrepreneurial Acceleration Program has concluded.

health technology

Health innovators showcased at Edmonton Startup Week

Close to a third of the "top 10 companies to watch" pitched health innovation at the sold-out kickoff party for Edmonton Startup Week.

food business

Food entrepreneurs featured at Edmonton Startup Week

Edmonton Startup Week isn't just for tech — food companies will also be on display at multiple events.

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technology business

Aqtiva heads into Edmonton Startup Week on a winning streak

A company that helps farmers with crop yields is riding a wave of recognition as Edmonton Startup Week shines its annual light on promising companies.

business housing

Edmonton city council to allocate development fee surplus

Representatives of the development industry are urging city council to make sure surplus development revenues benefit all developers and not just those building infill.

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region business

Agritourism grows in Strathcona County

As Strathcona County aims to attract more visitors with its newly launched Go Strathco brand, agritourism is an important piece of the puzzle, advocates say.