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A man in a navy suit and blue glasses.
city council region

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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A chart comparing where capital projects were at in terms of budget and schedule in September 2025 compared with June 2025
city council infrastructure

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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A map showing a proposed rezoning in McKernan.
city council police

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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Snow covered trees and vehicles along a street.
city council trees

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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The exterior of city hall in early winter
city council budget

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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A city sign that encourages people to slow down but that has been vandalized
podcast city council

Noted: Surplus money, surplus speed, and private chats

As Edmonton's new city council sits to discuss the fall budget adjustment, with administration suggesting a 6.4% increase to property taxes, the co-hosts of Episode 334 of Speaking Municipally looked at some surprising developments within what was an otherwise routine week for our municipal government.

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City council in council chambers.
city council budget

On the agenda: Fall budget adjustment

This week, council will deliberate over changes to the fall budget adjustment at a council meeting scheduled for Dec. 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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A photo of Edmonton city council in council chambers.
podcast city council

Noted: New council tone, trees, Kendal traffic

Edmonton's newly-elected city council used some of its first public meetings to set a new tone as compared to its predecessor, the co-hosts of Episode 333 of Speaking Municipally discussed.

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City hall in fall.
city council budget

On the agenda: Fall budget adjustment, orientation

This week, council will get its first look at the fall budget adjustment and will continue with orientation.

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