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A screenshot of Coun. Reed Clarke
city council budget

No easy answers for city budget, says rookie councillor

So far, Edmonton city council's budget process has taught Coun. Reed Clarke that there aren't as many levers to pull as he thought when he ran for office.

About 60 cyclists ride past a group of people on the sidewalk
city council infrastructure

Province seeks input on bikes lanes, cyclists push back

The provincial government launched a portal to submit concerns about bike lanes in municipalities on July 15, a day before Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen met with concerned residents about a proposed bike lane in Capilano.

A graphic shows the proposed location of a youth centre in the west part of Kinsmen Park in Leduc
region city council

Your turn: BGC Leduc, resilient landscaping

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes outreach about a proposed youth centre from Boys and Girls Club Leduc and climate-resilient landscaping in Edmonton.

A playground with a wide, gently sloped ramp into the play area
health city council

City would benefit from more inclusive playgrounds, says advocate

As Edmonton city council gets ready to set its next four-year budget, playground reviewer Jill Footz has a wish.

A screengrab of Coun. Aaron Paquette sitting at a microphone
city council budget

Large capital projects likely off the table in next budget, councillor says

Don't expect anything too flashy out of the upcoming four-year budget, says a councillor with a couple of budgets under his belt.

business housing

Treaty 6 nations aim to redevelop contentious Rossdale lots

The Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations says it wants to turn vacant land in Rossdale into Alberta's first major Indigenous-led redevelopment.

A dozen people pose at a booth, collecting feedback
city council region

Your turn: Chinatown housing, Windsor Park rezoning, and more

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a questionnaire about housing in Edmonton's Chinatown and a rezoning proposal in Windsor Park.

People cross the street at Calgary Trail and Whyte Avenue
city council transit

Removal of Whyte Ave scrambles delayed until 2027

Three scramble crossings on Whyte Avenue will remain in place for another summer season so the city can better coordinate with events and construction projects.

A two-storey mall with a colourful Chinatown sign
city council

On the agenda: Pacific Mall rezoning, active transportation

This week, council will consider several rezoning applications from Westrich Pacific, including for the Pacific Mall in Chinatown, and they'll look at a proposal to preserve parking alongside active transportation infrastructure on 50 Street.