2012 News
Mayor Awards Edmontonians Who Support Accessibility
May 23, 2012
Mayor Stephen Mandel honoured Edmontonians who enhance the lives of people with disabilities at the annual Mayor’s Awards on May 23, 2012.
City of Edmonton Ends Fire Ban
May 23, 2012
The City of Edmonton has lifted a fire ban which prohibited open burning and fireworks in Edmonton.
City Seeks Input on Downtown Arena Designs
May 22, 2012
The City of Edmonton wants to hear what residents think about the proposed downtown arena designs.
Northgate Transit Centre Service Changes Begin
May 22, 2012
Edmonton Transit is rebuilding the Northgate Transit Centre. The work will affect bus routes and the building structure at the transit centre.
Jewish Community Celebrates Shavuot
May 18, 2012
Join Mayor Mandel and representatives from the Jewish community to celebrate Shavuot.
Edmonton Fire Ban Remains in Effect
May 18, 2012
Despite recent precipitation, the City of Edmonton fire ban on open burning and fireworks remains in effect due to dry conditions.
City Mails 2012 Property Tax Notices
May 18, 2012
The City of Edmonton is mailing more than 327,000 property tax notices to collect enough revenue to cover about half the cost of providing all City services and programs that citizens use in 2012.
Soak Up the Summer at an Outdoor Pool
May 17, 2012
The forecast is for hot summer sun and fun at the City of Edmonton’s outdoor pools!
Mayors of Edmonton and Rochester Issue Friendly Wager
May 17, 2012
National Lacrosse League championship prompts Mayoral rivalry.
Changes Proposed for Development in Boyle Street Neighbourhood
May 17, 2012
Citizens are invited to a public meeting to discuss a proposed rezoning that would reconfigure and reduce the size of previously approved development in the Boyle Street neighbourhood, located just east of Downtown.
City Hall Career Centre Goes Digital
May 17, 2012
The City of Edmonton is on the leading edge of its employee recruitment with the opening of the new Digital Career Centre in City Hall.
New Designs for Downtown Arena Released
May 16, 2012
Public input process on the designs will start May 22, 2012.
May 15, 2012
Edmontonians who have played an integral role in creating more connected, caring and vibrant neighbourhoods were recognized at the City of Edmonton’s Good Neighbour Awards at City Hall.
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It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for the Subway® Coronation Triathlon
May 15, 2012
It’s not too late to get active in the City of Edmonton’s 28th annual Subway® Coronation Triathlon – one of Alberta’s first urban triathlons.
Edmonton Public Library Open Sundays Year-round
May 15, 2012
Responding to a recurring theme in customer requests, Edmontonians can now visit public libraries on Sundays throughout the year.
Building Great Neighbourhoods in 2012
May 15, 2012
City invests $215 million in infrastructure projects this year.
Employment Rebounds in Edmonton
May 11, 2012
April marked a welcome return to job growth in the greater Edmonton area, with a gain of over 6,000 new positions.
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City of Edmonton Issues Fire Ban
May 11, 2012
Dry weather conditions have led to a ban on open burning and use of fireworks within City of Edmonton limits.
Last Week to Shop at the City Market Downtown at City Hall
May 10, 2012
The City Market Downtown will soon head outdoors after spending the winter months indoors at City Hall.
Structure collapse at Commonwealth Stadium
May 09, 2012
A contractor doing work in the Eskimos dressing room at Commonwealth Stadium has been transported to hospital following a ceiling collapse on May 9, 2012.
May 09, 2012
The City of Edmonton is developing a Growth Coordination Strategy in order to responsibly accommodate the growth of neighbourhoods as Edmonton’s population grows over the next 30 years.
Keep an Eye Out for the Wheeled Ones!
May 09, 2012
The warm spring weather has resulted in more than just greener grass, blooming buds and smiling citizens. It also means there are far more motorcyclists sharing the road.
Edmonton Named as Host City for Women’s World Cup Canada 2015
May 04, 2012
FIFA, the international governing body of soccer, and the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) have named Edmonton as 1 of 6 official Host Cities for the 2015 Women’s World Cup.
May 04, 2012
Students learn about Edmonton’s urban forest at Arbor Day.
May 04, 2012
City offers workshops during International Compost Awareness Week.
Start Your Garden Growing with Help from the Muttart
May 03, 2012
The Muttart Conservatory opens its greenhouses to the public for its annual bedding plant sale May 10, 11 and 12, 2012.
Edmonton’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness Delivers Results
May 03, 2012
The City of Edmonton is 3 years closer to ending homelessness.
May 02, 2012
The City of Edmonton’s 311 call centre has been recognized as the #1 medium sized call centre in North America.
May 01, 2012
The City of Edmonton is hosting Big Bin Events for household items that can’t be set out for regular waste collection.
Edmonton Buses Now Connect to Edmonton International Airport
April 27, 2012
Edmonton Transit System and Edmonton International Airport are partnering to provide the Capital Region with seamless regional and international travel.
April 26, 2012
City Council has approved a municipal property tax increase of 5.1% for the typical household, less than originally forecast.
City Reduces Fee for Food in the City Conference
April 26, 2012
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.
LRT Schedule Changes Due to Construction
April 26, 2012
A new LRT schedule goes into effect on Sunday April 29, 2012.
City of Edmonton Welcomes Supreme Court of Canada Ruling
April 26, 2012
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled in favour of the City of Edmonton, and will not hear an appeal on a court case regarding Lucy, the 36-year-old Asian elephant living at the Edmonton Valley Zoo.
New Preliminary Arena Images Available
April 25, 2012
New images of a proposed downtown arena show how public input is being considered in preliminary design work.
City of Edmonton Archives Launches First Virtual Exhibit
April 24, 2012
The City of Edmonton Archives is launching an online virtual archive that will profile important people and places in Edmonton’s history, and the subject of the first archive is a key figure in the city’s artistic and historical communities.
Citizens Tell Their Story in State of the City Report
April 24, 2012
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.
Journey for a Cause: City Fire Trucks en Route to Mexico
April 20, 2012
Retired Fire Captain Bert Toornstra and a colleague are traveling more than 3,500 km to deliver two decommissioned City of Edmonton fire trucks to a small village in Mexico.
Many Happy Returns: City and C Returns Help Edmonton Homeowners Find Energy Savings
April 19, 2012
A new partnership between the City and C Returns is helping homeowners find energy savings.
Calgary Zoo and Edmonton Valley Zoo Both Making Decisions in Best Interest of Their Elephants
April 19, 2012
Edmonton Valley Zoo Director responds to Calgary Zoo elephant announcement.
15-to-Clean Challenge Begins with a Bang
April 19, 2012
The third annual 15-to-Clean Challenge kicked off with 60 elementary students putting a new spin on garbage bins by delivering a rousing STOMP performance in celebration of Capital City Clean Up’s spring clean season.
Independent Council Compensation Committee Appointed
April 17, 2012
A new Independent City Council Compensation Committee is in place.
Edmonton Valley Zoo Mourns the Loss of Sea Lion
April 13, 2012
Nauticus, a 21-year-old South American sea lion and resident character of the zoo, dies.
PCL Construction is Preferred Arena Construction Manager
April 13, 2012
The City of Edmonton and the Katz Group have selected PCL Construction as the preferred company to manage construction of the proposed downtown arena, pending successful contract negotiations.
NAIT and City of Edmonton Collaborate on Groundbreaking Solar Energy Research Project
April 13, 2012
New solar panels on NAIT’s roof are being used to evaluate the potential of the sun to produce green energy in Edmonton, one of the sunniest cities in Canada.
Tickets to Ride Made Possible Through DONATE A RIDE
April 13, 2012
The recent DONATE A RIDE campaign raised about $200,000, helping 66 local Edmonton charitable agencies provide 91,120 ETS tickets to Edmontonians in need.
Food in the City: A Conference on Edmonton’s Food and Agriculture Future
April 11, 2012
The City of Edmonton will host the Food in the City conference May 25 and 26, 2012 as a key step in the development of a city-wide food and agriculture strategy.
April 10, 2012
Join Councillor Amarjeet Sohi and representatives from the Sikh community to celebrate Vaisakhi.
City of Edmonton Moves to Google
April 10, 2012
First major city in Canada to adopt office technology.
April 04, 2012
Escape to the pyramids for dinner at Culina Muttart Café. Then visit the iconic Muttart Conservatory for a perfect night out in the river valley.
Street Sweeping Coming to a Neighbourhood Near You
April 04, 2012
Roadway Maintenance team turns its attention to spring cleaning.
Construction Ramps Up for 2012
April 03, 2012
Reduction in scope of work on roads means easier commuting this season.
Mayor Leads China Mission Promoting Edmonton’s Industrial Business, Environmental Leadership
April 02, 2012
Mayor Stephen Mandel will lead a mission to China starting on April 3, 2012 along with senior administration, economic development and education officials and Edmonton business leaders.
Search and You Shall Find the Fitness Program You Love
March 29, 2012
New online search tool makes it easy to track down your favourite fitness and recreational programs.
March 29, 2012
Swing into spring as the Victoria Driving Range and Rundle Park Golf Course open for the season.
Census Workers Hit the Streets Sunday April 1, 2012
March 23, 2012
Starting Sunday April 1, 2012 more than 1,400 census workers will begin knocking on doors to count every person who lives in Edmonton.
Property Assessment Complaints Drop
March 22, 2012
The number of property assessment complaints filed with the Assessment Review Board in 2012 was down from last year.
A Warm Welcome: Communities Show They Care with the Launch of Welcome Home
March 22, 2012
New program helps the homeless start a new life.
City Smooths the Way for Motorists
March 22, 2012
Pothole repair crews kick into high gear across Edmonton.
Edmonton Honours Excellence in Combative Sports
March 21, 2012
The Edmonton Combative Sports Commission has handed out its 35th annual awards for excellence in combative sports and outstanding achievements and commitment to those sports.
Edmonton Businesses Face a New Reality
March 21, 2012
Racism Free Edmonton employment symposium encourages diverse workforce to combat labour crunch.
Record, Report, Remove Efforts Paying Off
March 20, 2012
Audit shows graffiti vandalism down 43 per cent in one year.
St. Albert and Edmonton receive provincial funding for LRT study
March 16, 2012
Future transit between Edmonton and St. Albert received a boost on March 13, 2012 as Alberta Municipal Affairs approved a $250,000 grant towards an LRT alignment study.
Arctic exhibit shores up the future for Edmonton Valley Zoo
March 16, 2012
The Arctic Shores exhibit at the Edmonton Valley Zoo is now complete – come and check out this northern Arctic wonderland!
There’s no place like home – if you’re a seal
March 16, 2012
The Edmonton Valley Zoo’s seals and sea lion are set to welcome Edmontonians to their new home, Arctic Shores.
City hopes to paint the town green on Saturday night
March 16, 2012
Six Edmonton home builders will be called green and the rest will be green with envy over a new award recognizing Edmonton’s most environmentally responsible residential construction companies, sponsored by the City of Edmonton.
Nurture your inner artist at the Muttart
March 16, 2012
The beauty of the Muttart has inspired local artists for decades. Discover how artists translate that inspiration into works of art, and create your own masterpiece at the first Artists in Action event at the Muttart Conservatory.
Edmonton shares economic best practices with Ukraine
March 16, 2012
The City of Edmonton welcomed Ukrainian and Canadian municipal officials to City Hall for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Local Economic Development economic forum.
March 15, 2012
The City of Edmonton is taking advantage of the mild weather to officially launch the second full construction season for the North LRT to NAIT.
March 15, 2012
The long, sunshine-soaked days of an Edmonton summer are coming. Fill them with fun, adventure and learning with City of Edmonton summer daycamps.
Council Roundup – March 14, 2012
March 14, 2012
Highlights from the February 15, 2012 Council meeting
March 13, 2012
Dog named Hope gets second chance from City of Edmonton and emergency veterinary clinic.
Amaze Yourself at the New Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre
March 12, 2012
The newly renovated Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre is opening its doors to the public on Tuesday March 13, 2012 at 6am.
Hardisty: Newer, Better, Faster, Stronger
March 10, 2012
Edmontonians celebrated the re-opening of the newly renovated Hardisty Fitness and Leisure Centre by playing underwater hockey, learning to snorkel and working out with a personal trainer.
Employment Numbers Decline Again
March 09, 2012
A second month of job losses for greater Edmonton results in a rise in the unemployment rate but at the same time eases labour shortage concerns.
New Recycling Facility Cuts Construction Waste Going to Landfill
March 05, 2012
The City of Edmonton opens a mixed construction and demolition (C&D) recycling facility at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre.
2011 City Council Budget and Expense Reports Released
March 02, 2012
Edmonton City Council’s annual budget and year-end expenditure reports are now available. The reports include summaries of the Councillors’ Budgets, Common Travel and Training Budget, and Mayor Mandel’s Budget for 2011.
Council Roundup – February 29, 2012
February 29, 2012
Highlights from the February 29, 2012 Council meeting.
Edmonton Makes a Global Commitment to the Environment
February 29, 2012
Edmonton City Council has signed the Global Covenant on Climate giving a global commitment to going green.
North LRT to NAIT Project Wins Award
February 29, 2012
The City of Edmonton has been recognized with an Award of Merit from the Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA) for the North LRT to NAIT Project.
Edmonton Seeking Second Historian Laureate
February 27, 2012
Edmonton made history in 2010 when it became the first municipality in Canada to name a Historian Laureate. Now it’s searching for a successor.
Alcohol Awareness Campaign Inspires Action by Molson Coors Canada
February 17, 2012
A pilot alcohol awareness campaign developed by a City of Edmonton and Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Neighbourhood Empowerment Team (NET) has prompted Molson Coors Canada to stop distributing a product in Alberta.
Cities Key to Welcoming Newcomers
February 16, 2012
Community leaders share insights on how City services contribute to the successful transition of immigrants in Edmonton
Nominate an Outstanding Citizen
February 16, 2012
Mayor’s Awards honour people and projects that improve life for people with disabilities
Council Roundup - February 15, 2012
February 15, 2012
Highlights from the February 15, 2012 Council meeting
On Your Mark, Get Set…. REGISTER!
February 13, 2012
Train, compete or volunteer for the City of Edmonton’s 28th annual Subway® Coronation Triathlon.
Granted! Edmontonians Benefit from Public Facility Upgrades
February 10, 2012
City invests over $700,000 in six non-profit public projects
Edmonton Population on the Rise
February 08, 2012
Edmonton’s population growth rate is stronger than expected and among the highest in Canada.
Demolition of York Hotel will Clear the Way for New Development
February 04, 2012
The demolition of the York Hotel is underway.
February 03, 2012
ETS ridership increased more than 5 percent in 2011.
February 03, 2012
Edmonton lost jobs in January 2012 but saw gains in full-time employment, mostly in high-paying industries.
Take the Plunge at Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre
February 03, 2012
Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre aquatic area will re-open on February 6, 2012 following the completion of required warranty maintenance work.
City and Airport Authority Reach Agreement on Taxis
February 02, 2012
Edmonton taxis will no longer have to drive back from the International Airport empty, thanks to a memorandum of understanding signed between the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority and the City of Edmonton.
Council Roundup - February 1, 2012
February 02, 2012
Highlights from the February 1, 2012 Council meeting.
Better Collaboration and New Urban Agenda Needed to Sustain Mature Neighbourhoods
February 02, 2012
Community Sustainability Task Force releases report and recommendations.
Transit Fares Increase February 1, 2012
January 31, 2012
The cash fare to travel on Edmonton Transit goes up to $3 starting February, 1, 2012.
Oil Kings Trade Crowns for Halos
January 24, 2012
Edmontonians helping neighbours with snow and ice are being rewarded by those really familiar with ice time.
City’s Cornerstones Program Helps Build 27 New Affordable Apartments
January 23, 2012
27 new apartment suites will open with the help of the Cornerstones Affordable Housing Program funded by the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta.
Experts Encourage Edmontonians to Feel the Winter Love
January 20, 2012
Edmontonians gathered at City Hall to hear from international, national and local experts on how to make a winter city that’s lively, attractive, safe, sustainable and healthy.
City Helps Evacuees of South Side Fire
January 19, 2012
The City of Edmonton is providing assistance to evacuees of an apartment fire on Edmonton’s south side.
Preliminary Arena Interior Concept Sketches Available
January 19, 2012
Conceptual sketches based on preliminary work done by ICON Venue Group have been released.
Council Roundup – January 18, 2012
January 18, 2012
Highlights from the January 18, 2012 Council meeting.
City Council Appoints Three New Police Commission Members
January 18, 2012
After an extensive search and recruitment process, City Council has appointed Derek Hudson, Gary McCuaig and Suzanne Polkosnik to the Edmonton Police Commission.
Tikes on trikes take over Kinsmen
January 18, 2012
Pull out your preschoolers’ bikes, trikes and ride-on toys and head to the Kinsmen Sport and Fitness Centre for an afternoon of pedaling fun and safety.
ICON Selected as Project Manager for Proposed Downtown Arena
January 16, 2012
The City of Edmonton and the Katz Group have selected ICON Venue Group (ICON) as project manager for Edmonton's proposed downtown arena.
January 16, 2012
The City of Edmonton is beginning to gather ideas for its comprehensive economic development strategy, called The Way We Prosper.
City Rolls Out Late Night Bus Pilot
January 04, 2012
Night Ride – a late night bus service on Whyte Avenue – is rolling ahead starting January 6, 2012.
City Launches Residential Sanding Cycle
January 04, 2012
The City of Edmonton is responding to freezing overnight rain by deploying sanding trucks throughout the city, including a full sanding cycle in residential neighbourhoods scheduled to begin at 3pm on January 4, 2012.
2012 Assessment Notices Mailed
January 03, 2012
The 2012 property assessment notices are being mailed to 326,600 property owners in Edmonton.
Is Your Christmas Tree Pining to be Recycled?
January 03, 2012
Curbside Christmas tree recycling starts January 10, 2012.
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