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Example of naturalization on a shared path
city council region

Your turn: Naturalization, West 240, and budget

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a project to return natural vegetation to parts of Edmonton, consultations on a neighbourhood area structure plan in the West 240 development, and continued budget input across the region.

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tech region

Feds invest $6M into defence in Edmonton region

Wyvern, the University of Alberta, and the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (Cando) will share $6 million from the federal government's Defence Industrial Strategy.

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Exterior of city hall in the winter
city council budget

Your turn: Budget consultations and Acheson changes

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes budget consultations in Edmonton, the City of Leduc, and Strathcona County, plus Parkland County's information sessions on changes to Acheson's industrial area.

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arts city council

City seeks Indigenous artist for legacy project

An Indigenous artist from Treaty 6 territory will be tasked with creating a piece to represent Edmonton and nation-wide municipal collaboration.

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An example of a Street Lab installation with a curb extension
city council region

Your turn: Street Labs, St. Albert housing, future of Gibbons

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes new additions to Edmonton's Vision Zero Street Labs project, a housing survey in St. Albert, and one last chance to weigh in on the future of Gibbons amid an expedited viability review.

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A screenshot of Sturgeon County Mayor Alanna Hnatiw speaking into a microphone
region

Gibbons viability review raises concerns in Sturgeon County

The county that may absorb the financially crumbling town of Gibbons says an expedited viability review process does not fit the unprecedented situation the municipalities find themselves in.

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The corner of Whyte Avenue and Calgary Trail on a sunny day.
city council business

Your turn: Whyte, transit accessibility, and Street Labs

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey on development along Whyte Avenue, a town hall on transit accessibility, and additions to Edmonton's Vision Zero Street Labs project.

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region

Sturgeon County open to sharing some services with Gibbons

Sturgeon County says it is open to integrating fire services and Family and Community Support Services with Gibbons as the town undergoes a viability review, but it is not able to enter into a revenue-sharing model or to make transfer payments.

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A snowy street edited to show space that is not being used by vehicles.
city council region

Your turn: Sneckdowns, playgrounds, and Leduc budget

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a call for photos of snow on roads, an invitation to provide input on several Edmonton playground renewals, and a survey about budget priorities in Leduc.

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