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'Keep on building': Iveson is confident Edmonton will continue improving after his term ends
Mayor Don Iveson delivered his final State of the City address on May 5, reflecting on his first address seven years ago when he predicted Edmonton would become "one of the best places to take a risk, to innovate, to launch ideas."
Thursday, May 6, 2021
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Innovate Edmonton awarded $5M to help attract business accelerators
City council has approved $5 million in new funding for Innovate Edmonton to help make Edmonton more attractive to business and technology accelerators.
Monday, May 3, 2021
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Coming up at council: May 3-7, 2021
Last week, community and public services committee recommended that a pilot project to allow public alcohol consumption in select parks run from May 28 to Oct. 11 and executive committee referred the second phase of the **Edmonton Economic Recovery Grant to council without a recommendation. Both items will be considered by city council on Monday, May 3.
Monday, May 3, 2021
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Misleading or helpful: Should city councillors use branded graphics on social media?
Increasingly, city councillors are putting their own branding on the visuals they share on social media. Four city councillors spoke to Taproot about their approach.
Friday, April 30, 2021
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'It has to work for everyone': Edmontonians call for more inclusive city planning
Edmonton residents want the city's planning and infrastructure to accommodate everyone — regardless of income, housing status, or how they choose to get around.
Friday, April 30, 2021
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Top headlines include a higher world ranking for the University of Alberta, plus a friendly competition between Edmonton and Calgary when it comes to vaccine uptake.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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Speaking Municipally: Episode 126
In Episode 126 of Speaking Municipally, co-hosts Troy Pavlek and Mack Male discussed the letters being sent back and forth regarding unscheduled "tours" of the Tipinawâw shelter at the Edmonton Convention Centre.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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Coming up at council: April 26-30, 2021
Here are some of the notable agenda items coming before city council for the week of April 26-30, 2021.
Monday, April 26, 2021
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$2M available for second phase of economic recovery grant
More than $2 million is available for the second phase of the Edmonton Economic Recovery Grant (EERG).
Monday, April 26, 2021
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