Regional
Recent stories about regional
'Edge cities' should maintain unique identity, says urban scholar
While much effort has been put into creating a cohesive identity for the Edmonton metropolitan region, something important will be lost if the municipalities around the big city lose themselves, says Murtaza Haider, executive director of the Cities Institute at the University of Alberta.
Municipal councils need sharper fiscal scrutiny, says former mayor
The financial troubles in Gibbons highlight a broader need for Alberta municipal councils to develop financial oversight skills, former St. Albert mayor Nolan Crouse wrote in a St. Albert Gazette column.
Collaboration talks between Gibbons and Sturgeon County stall
Gibbons town council is calling for "a more mature approach to regional collaboration" as it looks for ways to solve its financial crisis.
Final electoral boundary report adds more hybrid ridings
The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission has released its final recommendations, incorporating feedback from a series of hearings.
Report reveals lack of homeless supports outside of Edmonton's boundaries
There are zero emergency shelter beds open permanently to the general public in the municipalities surrounding Edmonton, a report from Edmonton's administration said.
Province eyes stronger regulation amid $250M in unpaid oil and gas taxes
The Alberta government is reviewing 17 recommendations to improve how the province recovers unpaid property taxes from oil and gas companies.
Edmonton region defence alliance to steer defence investment into local industry
The new Edmonton Region Defence Alliance is showcasing more than just the capital city as it seeks to steer defence investment into local companies, research labs, and industrial sites.
Nearly $254M in municipal tax arrears tied to Alberta oil and gas companies
Several oil and gas companies were in arrears on property taxes owed to counties in the Edmonton region. Reporting suggests nearly 600 Alberta companies owed almost $254 million in municipal property taxes by the end of 2024.