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City takes opportunity to enhance evacuation plan
Now that Edmonton city council has approved changes to the municipal emergency plan, administration is working on improving the city's processes should it ever be necessary to evacuate.
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On the agenda: Parking ban fines, municipal assets, brand framework
This week, councillors will consider reducing fines for violating parking bans, learn about the state of municipal assets, and review a framework for promoting Edmonton.
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Beloved community garden deemed a resource worth conserving
The Strathcona Rail Community Garden has been added to Edmonton's inventory of historic resources, which could signal a widening of the definition of heritage in Edmonton, says the advocate heading the preservation effort.
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Updates: What happened next in city-building
Here's what happened next and what to expect on some of the city-building stories Taproot brought you.
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Regional collaboration still desired, despite Edmonton Global exodus: Knack
Although several municipalities have left Edmonton Global, mayors in the metro region remain dedicated to regional economic development rather than going their own way, says Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack.
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Capital projects mostly on time and on budget, council hears
Most of the projects in the City of Edmonton's 2023-2026 capital budget are on budget and on time, but a handful are beyond the city's tolerance for how much they are costing or how long they are taking.
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On the agenda: Rezoning in McKernan, Crestwood, Queen Alexandra
Before heading into the holiday break, Edmonton city council is scheduled to debate rezoning applications and interview candidates for the Edmonton Police Commission.
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Edmonton nearly halfway to tree goal, with slight extension
The City of Edmonton says it is on track to add two million trees by 2031, lengthening its deadline by one year after condensing a 30-year plan to a decade-long one.
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On the agenda: Surplus, capital budget, Winspear parking
This week, council is set to receive an update on the operating and capital budgets and discuss a potential parking revenue agreement with the Winspear Centre.
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