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On the agenda: Douglas Manor, downtown plan, African Multicultural Community Centre
This week, council committees will meet to discuss the restoration of the historic Douglas Manor, a plan to invest in downtown, and the business case for an African Multicultural Community Centre.
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Noted: State of city event, traffic troubles, police commission calm
The State of Our City 2025 event, traffic congestion, and the Edmonton Police Commission's relationship with city council were on the minds of the hosts of Episode 307 of Speaking Municipally.
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Edmonton eyes selling naming rights for 29 public facilities
City administration is set to ask councillors to allow it to pursue discussions with potential sponsors about naming rights for 29 city-owned facilities, arguing in a report set for discussion on May 12 that it could generate up to $21 million over the next 10 years if allowed to do so.
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City proposes adding second downtown entertainment district on 104 Street
Patrons of the Downtown Farmers' Market could enjoy an alcoholic beverage on 104 Street NW this summer if council approves a new downtown entertainment district at a meeting on May 20.
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Bill 50 could allow money to 'overpower democracy': Knack
One Edmonton city councillor says the United Conservative Party government's Bill 50 could create cascading financial disadvantages for independent candidates running against candidates who are part of a party in the municipal election in October.
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On the agenda: Councillor expenses, rezoning applications
This week, council is scheduled to discuss travel budgets and expenses, and review several rezoning applications.
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Noted: Free parking, app fixes, austerity
With council passing a motion to make the transition from physical EPark machines to an app easier, Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette joined the hosts of Episode 305 of Speaking Municipally to provide more context.
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Council seeks potentially 'radical' solutions in Belgravia traffic assessment
Edmonton city council has asked its administration to conduct a traffic study to find new ways to reduce the number of drivers avoiding congestion by taking shortcuts through the Belgravia neighbourhood's residential streets.
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Ban on tabulators means election results will arrive much later in 2025, official says
While the unofficial results for Edmonton's 2021 municipal election were ready by 8:30pm on voting day, voters should not expect similar in 2025.
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