Winter

Recent stories about winter


A small Case-brand plow clears snow at night.
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What's new for snow and ice control in Edmonton

A new type of salt, greater transparency, and maximized use of labour are all pieces in the complex puzzle of snow and ice control, say two of the City of Edmonton's leaders on that front.

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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 with the headline "Ski club requests aid to stay alive"
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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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Danielle Soneff stands in a parking lot with skyscrapers behind her, while Isla Tanaka stands in a snowy community park
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Downtown park presents chance to get winter-city design right

Warehouse Park offers Edmonton an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of the past when it comes to designing for winter, says an industrial designer who is studying how to make it inviting year-round.

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A lit-up version of the Glow logo
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Winter celebrations brighten up the city with holiday festivities

While many Edmontonians were caught off guard by the heavy snowfall earlier this week, the sudden shift in seasons also brings with it a slew of holiday events that will light up the city and feature local artists, exhibits, and other entertainment.

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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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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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