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Five new mayors bring fresh leadership to Edmonton-area municipalities
Five communities in the Edmonton region will be welcoming new mayors — including some political newcomers and plenty of new ideas — following the Oct. 18 municipal election.
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Former Morinville mayor looks at gender parity in municipal elections
Lisa Holmes, former mayor of Morinville, is passionate about seeing more women to run for office. She's currently analyzing races throughout Alberta to study gender parity among candidates.
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Make sure regional relationships are a priority, says outgoing Mayor Don Iveson
As Mayor Don Iveson nears the end of his second term, he hopes his successor will continue to build relationships with the municipalities surrounding the city.
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Edmonton region prepares to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Most municipalities in the Edmonton region will mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 as a statutory holiday, with commemorative events, educational opportunities, and more planned.
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Most Edmonton region municipalities opt-in to proof-of-vaccination program
All but two municipalities that are part of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board have opted-in to the province's Restrictions Exemption Program (REP), which came into effect Sept. 20.
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Local mayors lament letter advocating for vaccine passport in the Edmonton region
Several mayors in the Edmonton region are speaking out about how an open letter advocating for a vaccine passport system was rolled out.
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Mayoral races in the region begin to take shape
Edmonton's municipal election is on Oct. 18, and residents of the surrounding municipalities will also vote in their respective local elections that day.
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Divisions differ on mask requirements as new school year starts
Classes are about to begin across the Edmonton region and school divisions are taking different approaches in their efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including whether students and staff will be required to wear masks.
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Flair Airlines expanding operations out of Edmonton airport
Edmonton-based budget airline Flair Airlines is establishing four direct routes to the United States from Edmonton International Airport (EIA) this holiday season.
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