River Valley

Recent stories about river valley


An diagram showing how urban development must be set back from the bank of Edmonton's river valley.
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Council's decision on Nordic spa erodes public access to river valley: Advocates

A Nordic spa that city council recently approved breaks the city's own policies meant to enhance public access to the river valley, an advocate says.

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A person crosses a snowy street, cars are parked on the right side
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Calls for public engagement: Winter park use, snow and ice control, passenger rail

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about parks, snow and ice control, and more.

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Rendering of proposed development in the Rossdale area, along the North Saskatchewan River
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Calls for public engagement: Rossdale rezoning, renewal, green economy

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about rezoning applications, renewals, economic growth, and more.

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The exterior of Cloverdale Coffee, which includes a sign with its name and many QR codes.
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Cloverdale Coffee helps add amenities in river valley, proponent says

Jay Downton thinks opening a new coffee shop in the Cloverdale neighbourhood later this month could help increase interest in Edmonton's river valley.

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A path in Edmonton's river valley.
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On the agenda: Downtown parking lots, river valley plan

This week, council will discuss a program to regulate downtown surface parking lots, financial updates for the capital and operating budgets, and a new plan for redevelopment in the river valley.

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An adult and a child on a paddleboard, with a covered bridge, a grassy field filled with people, and autumn trees in the background
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Calls for public engagement: River valley park, short-term rentals, Wîhkwêntôwin

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about the Northeast River Valley Park, short-term rentals, neighbourhood renewal, and more. Please only answer surveys from the municipality where you live.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "New river valley plan put forward"
history river valley

A moment in history: Sept. 11, 1982

On this day in 1982, Edmonton was debating something called the river valley parkland proposal.

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A newspaper clipping with a headline that reads, "Mayfair's in fine shape for Dominion amateur golf tourney
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A moment in history: June 26, 1946

On this day in 1946, the Mayfair Golf and Country Club was preparing to host the Canadian Amateur Golf Tournament.

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Newspaper clipping of a story with the headline "Expert Recommends City Build Five More Bridges"
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A moment in history: April 10, 1950

On this day in 1950, Edmonton was looking at new ways to span the North Saskatchewan River.

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