River Valley
Recent stories about river valley
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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Explainer: the battle over a proposed national urban park in Edmonton
An Alberta MLA says his private member's bill, now set for debate as the legislature reconvenes for its spring session, could grant both the provincial government and Albertans control over national urban parks, including one proposed in Edmonton's river valley.
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Calls for public engagement: Civic boards and public washrooms
Here are opportunities to get involved in civic projects, including the chance to join an advisory body or provide input to shape the city's washroom strategy.
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Urban national park in Edmonton seen as opportunity for reconciliation
The proposed national urban park in Edmonton's river valley needs to be developed with reconciliation in mind, says the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations.
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Podcast explores intersection of river lots and parks
Edmonton's river valley is a cherished nature getaway for many Edmontonians. Canada's largest contiguous area of urban parkland didn't come about by accident, as Episode 65 of Let's Find Out demonstrates.
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Calls for public engagement: River Valley, retrofits, and a Street Lab
Here are some opportunities to offer your input on various civic issues, including River Valley planning, energy retrofits, aquatics programming, and Vision Zero in McKernan.
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A moment in history: April 19, 1979
On this day 44 years ago, the Edmonton Ski Club faced an uncertain future. Learn the ups and downs of this river valley institution.
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A moment in history: July 6, 1950
On this day 72 years ago, the city was sniffing out a location for a new zoo. As part of the search, the city invited a representative from the famous St. Louis Zoo to help advise on locations.
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A moment in history: April 13, 1963
On this day 59 years ago, a showdown was brewing within the city government over the fate of the river valley, culminating in a big fight over a plan to build half a dozen freeways through the middle of the city.
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