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A large green box reads "SAND BOX IF EMPTY CALL 311."
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Edmonton cuts community sandboxes to beef up other snow control measures

The City of Edmonton's plan to reduce the number of community sandboxes from 770 to 100 over two years could dismay residents, say the hosts of Speaking Municipally.

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A newspaper clipping of a notice from the City of Edmonton related to snow removal warning motorists to respect No Parking signs put in place for clearing
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A moment in history: Nov. 9, 1968

On this day 54 years ago, the city was issuing a perennial warning to Edmonton drivers about parking restrictions due to snow removal.

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Snow-clearing equipment on an Edmonton street
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Snow-removal budget needs a permanent upgrade, says Knack

It's time for Edmonton to invest in the equipment and staff needed to clear snow more quickly, Coun. Andrew Knack said on Episode 162 of Speaking Municipally, which he guest-hosted with an assist from Coun. Keren Tang.

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Water bottle filling station
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Five temporary water stations are now operational as part of Edmonton's extreme weather response

Five temporary water bottle filling stations have been installed around Edmonton as part of a new pilot project aiming to keep vulnerable people safe during hot weather.

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Chart of the week: So low
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Chart of the week: So low

Here's the graphic evidence of how cold it really is right now, courtesy of the data visualization talents of Edmonton Weather Nerdery.

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Extreme cold warning issued for Edmonton

Edmonton is in the midst of a deep cold snap, with homeless agencies increasing support for vulnerable populations and closures and cancellations amassing across the province.

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Chart of the week: Low snow
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Chart of the week: Low snow

A look at Edmonton's snowfall so far this winter, courtesy of Edmonton Weather Nerdery

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Chart of the week: Winter's bottom
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Chart of the week: Winter's bottom

Historically speaking, we have made it through the bottom of winter for 2020-21, writes Chris Nelson of Edmonton Weather Nerdery.

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Chart of the week: December highs
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Chart of the week: December highs

In this week's chart, Edmonton Weather Nerdery dives into just how unseasonable this so-far-pretty-warm December has been.

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