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Amarjeet Sohi sits behind a microphone in his office.
city council politics

Sohi to run for federal Liberals, says Canada needs 'serious' leadership to face Trump

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has confirmed he will run for the Liberal Party of Canada in Edmonton Southeast in the upcoming federal election.

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Edmonton city council in chambers.
city council budget

On the agenda: Budget process, peace officers, rezoning

This week, council is scheduled to discuss its budget process, adding peace officers to transit stations, and several rezonings in south-central Edmonton.

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Councillors sit in council chambers.
city council infrastructure

Council ponders new infrastructure committee

Edmonton city council will vote in mid-March on whether to establish a standing committee focused on infrastructure before the municipal election in October.

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A white fence surrounds waste drop-off bins and a sign for the Coronation Eco Station.
city council waste

On the agenda: Coronation Eco Station, Christmas trees, advisory boards

This week, council committees will debate whether the city should expand the Coronation Eco Station, discuss the end of curbside Christmas tree collection, and review candidates for advisory boards and committees.

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A photo of people partying at Edmonton's ICE District.
city council downtown

Public benefit of extending CRL explored

The executive committee's recommendation that Edmonton City Council should extend the downtown community revitalization levy for 10 years beyond its current 2034 expiry date may not yield decent returns on investments, the co-hosts of Episode 298 of Speaking Municipally said.

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An overhead shot of Commonwealth Stadium
city council business

Commonwealth Stadium field could be renamed Play Alberta Field

A field at Commonwealth Stadium may soon be renamed to Play Alberta Field, a member of Edmonton's Naming Committee confirmed to Taproot.

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A ground-source heat pump.
city council climate change

Council urged to accelerate adoption of heat pumps

A city committee is urging council to partner with EPCOR to accelerate the adoption of ground-source heat pumps.

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People wait at a bus stop in downtown Edmonton.
city council downtown

On the agenda: Community revitalization levy, violence prevention, transit priority

This week, council committees will meet to debate whether to extend the community revitalization levies in downtown and the Quarters, hear about the city's new plan to prevent violence, and discuss more locations for transit priority measures.

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A sign that reads Edmonton Police Headquarters Downtown District Station.
podcast city council

Police commissioner's link to healthcare scandal could create turmoil, podcasters say

A newly reported link between a provincial appointee to the Edmonton Police Commission and a businessman at the centre of corruption allegations within the province's healthcare system may create turmoil for the commission, the co-hosts of Episode 297 of Speaking Municipally said.

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