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Players face-off on an indoor pickleball court coloured blue, green, and brown. The court's net runs through the centre of the photo, with players holding paddles on either side.
region business

Pickleball facility expands as interest in sport soars

As interest in pickleball continues to grow in the region, a St. Albert-based facility is opening a second location in Edmonton.

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Rendering of the inside of a proposed pedway with signage on the ceiling indicating Street Level Access to the left, the Royal Alberta Museum to the right, and Station Lands straight ahead
city council region

Calls for public engagement: Pedways, streetscapes, and secondary suites

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on various civic issues, including downtown revitalization projects in Edmonton as well as housing and tourism in Strathcona County.

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A bus shelter on 124 Street with some light graffiti on an advertisement for the city's Arc card, in front of a parking lot and an overcast sky.
city council region

Calls for public engagement: Stony Plain economy, Fort Sask forest, Vision Zero

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on various civic issues, including Stony Plain's economic development strategy, Fort Saskatchewan's urban forests, and Vision Zero Street Labs in various Edmonton communities.

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Six smiling people in business attire stand in front of a screen that reads "Ciba Health"
health region

Ciba Health picks Edmonton for Canadian headquarters

An American virtual healthcare service is basing its Canadian operations in Edmonton, citing the city's strong health-innovation ecosystem.

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A colourfully painted crosswalk on a residential street
engagement city council

Calls for public engagement: Vision Zero Street Labs and Beaumont innovation park

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on various civic issues, including traffic-calming in McKernan and Northmount, pop-up dog parks, and Beaumont's proposed innovation park.

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John Crowley speaks at a podium while Peter Amer listens. Behind them are banners for Invest Alberta and Edmonton Global, with the AbacusBio logo projected on a screen.
region business

AbacusBio launches Canadian operations in Edmonton

A New Zealand-based agriscience consultancy has chosen Edmonton as the home for its Canadian operations.

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Council's urban planning committee and residents in council chambers discussing the draft zoning bylaw
engagement zoning

Calls for public engagement: Edmonton zoning and Fort Sask forest

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on various civic issues, including Edmonton's zoning bylaw renewal and Fort Saskatchewan's urban forest plan.

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A speed bump on a sun-dappled road
city council region

Calls for public engagement: Edmonton, Strathcona County, and Leduc

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on various civic issues, including traffic-calming in Northmount, family resources in Strathcona County, and transportation in Leduc.

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Four panellists and one moderator are seated atop barstools with two chairs in the foreground and two banners in the background of the photo. Each person depicted wears business casual attire.
region planning

More density sought to accommodate regional growth

The metro region is going to need more multi-unit housing, not only in Edmonton but also in the surrounding municipalities, to accommodate expected population growth, a panel discussion on land development heard on June 15.

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