River Valley

Recent stories about river valley


An illustration shows the current and proposed location of Fulton Creek.
city council zoning

Business park proposes relocating creek and downing 6,900 trees to expand

The Fulton Creek Business Park in southeast Edmonton has requested a rezoning to expand its footprint that would require a creek to be relocated and the loss of 6,900 mature trees.

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An diagram showing how urban development must be set back from the bank of Edmonton's river valley.
city council river valley

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
engagement river valley

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
engagement zoning

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.
business food

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.
city council downtown

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
engagement parks

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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