Winter
Recent stories about winter
Winterruption brings new events and old faves to multidisciplinary festival
Winterruption is trying new events and bringing in some familiar faces for its sixth annual festival of music, comedy, drag, and more.
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A moment in history: Jan. 9, 1954
On this day in 1954, a new sanding truck was setting off on Edmonton's snowy roads.
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Why it costs so much more to clear snow from sidewalks, bike lanes than roads
The City of Edmonton spends close to the same amount clearing snow from 11,000 linear kilometres of roads as it does clearing it from about 1,500 kilometres of active pathways and other pedestrian spaces.
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Voters told Taproot they want better snow and ice removal
The growing responses to Taproot's listening work with voters in the lead up to the 2025 municipal election in October reveal that many are concerned about snow and ice clearing — though they have myriad priorities for that service.
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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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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 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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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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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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