Citizens tell their own story of how Edmonton’s programs and services affect their lives in the State of the City annual report to citizens, released today. Release of the report coincided with Mayor Stephen Mandel’s State of the City...
April 26, 2012 3:02 pm / no comments
New images of a proposed downtown arena show how public input is being considered in preliminary design work. A building open to daylight, with a tall pedway over 104 Avenue that drops people down to a new public square are highlighted...
April 26, 2012 3:02 pm / no comments
The City of Edmonton is lowering the registration fee for the Food in the City conference to ensure the event is as inclusive as possible while maintaining the quality of the program. The regular conference registration fee will now be...
April 26, 2012 3:02 pm / no comments
Property taxes to cover municipal programs and services in 2012 will increase $7.25 a month, or 5.1%, for the typical Edmonton household. The increase is less than the 5.39% originally forecast during budget discussions in late 2011, partly...
April 26, 2012 3:02 pm / no comments
A new Independent City Council Compensation Committee is in place. During their term, the committee reviews the remuneration provided to Councilors, including base salary, benefits, pensions, other allowances and market and annual adjustment...
April 20, 2012 4:57 pm / no comments
The City of Edmonton is hosting an economic development workshop as it continues to get feedback on its creation of The Way We Prosper , the City’s strategic economic development plan. Date: Monday April 30, 2012 Time: 1–4pm Location:...
April 20, 2012 2:14 pm / no comments
Increased police officers to implement Violence Reduction Strategy City Council approved adding an additional $1.8 million to the Edmonton Police Service 2012 Operating Budget to hire 65 police officers to implement the Violence Reduction...
April 20, 2012 2:14 pm / no comments
Edmonton Valley Zoo Director responds to Calgary Zoo elephant announcement Edmonton Valley Zoo Director Denise Prefontaine released the following statement in response to Calgary Zoo officials announcing its long-term plan to relocate its...
April 20, 2012 2:14 pm / no comments
A new partnership between the City and C Returns will benefit Edmonton homeowners. The City of Edmonton is providing $200,000 for C Returns to help residents make their homes more energy-efficient. C Returns is a local non-profit organization...
April 20, 2012 2:14 pm / no comments
Retired Fire Captain Bert Toornstra is traveling more than 3,500 km to deliver two decommissioned City of Edmonton fire trucks to a small village in Mexico. Mayor Stephen Mandel and Fire Chief Ken Block officially presented the keys to...
April 20, 2012 2:14 pm / no comments
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