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Edmonton Transit Service seeks more input from youth
The Edmonton Transit Service is doing qualitative research with young Edmontonians because their opinions are underrepresented in research, even though they make up at least 40% of ridership, says the service's branch manager.
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How NAIT helps Edmonton food companies develop delicious
NAIT's Centre for Culinary Innovation is embarking on a new waste-reduction project worth $1 million as it continues to develop groundbreaking products with local food and beverage companies.
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A moment in history: July 17, 1917
On this day in 1917, beachgoers in Edmonton were taking the Moonlight Express train to Alberta Beach, 60 kilometres northwest of the city.
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Applied Pharma facility could open local doors while bridging national gap
The head of Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation said a new manufacturing facility and start-up incubator that the company is building at the Edmonton Research Park should help spur a new wave of health innovation in the city.
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Calls for public engagement: Downtown tower, Fort Sask bike park
Here are opportunities to help shape civic planning about new developments, strategies, and services. Please complete surveys only for municipalities where you are a resident.
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Podcasters taxed by administration's non-residential tax report
A new administration report shows the percentage of taxes the city collects from non-residential properties is smaller than that same percentage across the region. Given non-residential taxes from businesses net a municipality far more than residential ones, the report poses a problem that the co-hosts were keen to discuss in Episode 269 of Speaking Municipally.
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Calls for public engagement: Walking 102 Avenue, future planning for the river valley
Here are opportunities to help inform municipal planning for downtown transportation, updates to regulations in the river valley, rezonings, and more.
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Calls for public engagement: Knife sales, Wagner Road, St. Albert mobility
Here are opportunities to help shape municipal decision-making about public safety, street safety, mobility, and more. Please only complete surveys if you are part of the target audience or a resident of the affected municipality.
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Rain improves drought outlook in Edmonton region
A rainy and cool May has made a "tremendous improvement" to drought conditions across the Edmonton region, but experts warn that a dry month could quickly reverse that progress.
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