Downtown

Recent stories about downtown


The downtown Edmonton skyline, including the Rogers Arena.
city council downtown

Noted: Downtown Action Plan

The city's proposed $553-million Downtown Action Plan was top of mind for the hosts of Episode 308 of Speaking Municipally.

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A wood building under construction.
city council housing

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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Dozens of people mill about at the Downtown Farmers' Market.
city council downtown

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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A group of people pose in front of a mural depicting a dragon.
arts downtown

Documentary about Chinatown mural to screen at inaugural Edmonton edition of FascinAsian

A short film that embodies the spirit of a mural in Chinatown will screen at the first Edmonton edition of the FascinAsian Film Festival on May 10.

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[A front yard with sunflowers.
podcast city council

Noted: Front yards out of bloom, problem properties, triple bill

A city-connected gardening program is dead, a downtown property remains a problem, and the United Conservative Party has proposed new measures to limit municipal powers, the co-hosts of Episode 303 of Speaking Municipally said.

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A white, blue, and yellow bus.
transit downtown

Several central neighbourhoods to see on-demand buses replace regular service

Edmonton Transit Service is set to cancel regular bus service in three core neighbourhoods, primarily due to low ridership, and replace it with on-demand service.

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Edmonton city council in chambers.
city council downtown

On the agenda: Homeless services, contracts, CRLs

This week, city council committees return from spring break for their first meetings during Mayor Amarjeet Sohi's leave of absence to run for the federal Liberal party.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "The Bay" Opens New Department
downtown business

A moment in history: March 28, 1936

On this day in 1936, the Hudson's Bay store downtown was undergoing another major addition.

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Two people in blue and yellow work wear move garbage bins that say Hiregood on a dolly.
downtown transit

Downtown leader wants more funds for Hiregood

As city administration prepares a Downtown Action Plan, Puneeta McBryan, the executive director of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association, says the Downtown Core Patrol service that her organization contracts to Hiregood, a company that employs people with lived experience with being unhoused, needs more money.

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