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A few trees on fire in a forest.
city council climate

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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A bright yellow sign notifying residents of a snow clearing parking ban.
city council infrastructure

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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A lush garden in the summer, with high-rise buildings in the background.
history city council

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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A collage of photos published by Taproot
city council infrastructure

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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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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