News — Page 47
User fees quietly pushing Edmonton property taxes higher
Over 25 years, the city shifted costs from user fees to property taxpayers — a trend driving the 6.9% tax increase this year.
School bus crashes into ditch on Yellowhead Trail
Four students taken to hospital after St. Matthew Catholic Elementary bus experienced tire blowout returning from field trip.
Council motions to revise 2027 patio program, ditch encroachment fees
Mayor Andrew Knack reversed his stance after learning licensing fees could hit some establishments $7,000 on top of up to $70,000 in other costs.
Parkview residents fighting eightplex builds in court and appeals
West Edmonton neighbourhood seeing developer pressure and multiple infill projects; residents argue new zoning bylaw is too vague.
34 new Edmonton police officers graduate, including two canines
Recruit Training Class 165 sworn in at City Hall includes Const. Benjamin Williams, a former Canadian track sprinter, and two new police...
Canada draws with Bosnia in World Cup opener at Ice District
Edmonton fans watched Cyle Larin equalize late as Canada earned 1-1 draw in first men's World Cup match on home soil.
Police seek dashcam footage from April shooting in northeast Edmonton
Investigators looking for video of dark-coloured truck linked to Schonsee incident that injured two adults near 78 Street and 173 Avenue.
Edmonton Heritage Festival returns to Hawrelak Park
Three-day multicultural celebration August 1–3. Free admission, 900+ performances, 100+ international awards.
Alberta separatism: university to cost out exit scenario
U of Calgary tasked with analyzing financial impact ahead of October referendum. Expert panel to review study.
Alberta appeals court decision that blocked separation referendum
The province filed notice Friday challenging a ruling that quashed a citizen-led petition over concerns about First Nations treaty rights.
Canada Post expanding community mailboxes to 56,000 Edmonton addresses
The Crown corporation will transition more neighborhoods away from door-to-door delivery starting next year as part of cost-reduction efforts.
City launches 'Edmonton Advantage' to court business
New four-year economic strategy aims to shake off 'business-unfriendly' reputation, but restaurant owners say change has to be real.
