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Your turn: Vehicles for hire, transit-related art, reconciliation
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a City of Edmonton survey about rideshare services and other vehicles for hire, as well as a couple of invitations to inspire some transit-related art and an opportunity in Sturgeon County to pledge action on reconciliation with Indigenous people.
A moment in history: Sept. 18, 1915
On this day in 1915, the City of Edmonton gave notice that it would be laying some new wooden sidewalks.
Alberta Ecotrust wants to help Edmonton meet climate goals through partnership
A 35-year-old charity dedicated to advancing environmental solutions hopes the City of Edmonton will contribute $10 million toward its work in the next four-year budget, suggesting that such a collaboration would save time, money, and CO2 emissions.
West-end BIA seeks to enhance community through compassion
Jerry McFeeters met a man in a bad situation with few options to get out of it. His clothes were dirty. His shoes didn't fit. He was in no shape to take a bus, and no one would let him use a washroom to clean himself up.
Watch this! Edmonton's rise eyed by Oxford Economics
New York, London, Tokyo — Edmonton? The latest Oxford Economics Global Cities Index includes our city as one of five North American metropolises in its inaugural "Top Cities to Watch."
Pitches plus pizza from eHUB Spark
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot co-founder Mack Male. Mack recommends the eHUB SPARK Pitch Night.
Summer's last party brings folk and roots to the river
Down by the River Festival is back for a second year at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, bringing together more than two dozen local, national, and international performers from Sept. 18 to 20.
Carbon-capture policy a key focus of conference
As industry and government leaders gather in Edmonton this week for the Carbon Capture Canada convention, ground has been broken on a project in central Alberta meant to store 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year from industrial developments, including many in the Edmonton region.
Sport Edmonton seeks funding boost to expand grants, measure impact
The CEO of Sport Edmonton plans to make the case for a significant funding increase as Edmonton city council prepares its 2027-2030 capital and operating budgets.
On the agenda: Parking audit, lodging houses, McKernan rezoning
This week, councillors will review an audit of city parking operations, consider tighter rules for lodging houses, and evaluate a rezoning in McKernan across from the Cross Cancer Institute.
A moment in history: Sept. 11, 1976
On this day in 1976, the rapidly expanding south Mill Woods area was about to finally get direct mail delivery.
Artist's postcards bring miniature Edmonton to the world
Cory Johnn spent hours making miniatures of famous Edmonton landmarks. They are exquisite, but the number of people they can reach is, well, small.
Lab2Market explores commercialization during Life Sciences Week
Lab2Market's annual summit takes place Sept. 23 to 25 — conveniently when researchers, businesses, funders, and dignitaries are gathered for Life Sciences Week.
Too Good To Go reflects on 1M+ rescued meals in Alberta
Four years into its presence in Alberta, the Denmark-based Too Good To Go has noticed some trends among users of its app, which connects consumers to surplus food from restaurants, bakeries, cafés, and grocers at a discount.
'Hi' hopes: Fintech company helps students find money
If you had just graduated high school, would you pay a 15% fee to connect with post-secondary funding? Zach Prusko would.
MNP backs Edmonton Unlimited's pitch stage with three-year commitment
MNP is committing $135,000 over three years to sponsor the pitch stage at Edmonton Unlimited.