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city council region

Your turn: Street Labs, St. Albert housing, future of Gibbons

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes new additions to Edmonton's Vision Zero Street Labs project, a housing survey in St. Albert, and one last chance to weigh in on the future of Gibbons amid an expedited viability review.

March 20, 2026

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history

A moment in history: March 20, 1931

On this day in 1931, talk of secession was floating around the Alberta Legislature.

March 20, 2026

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transit health

ETS 'eager to learn' when it comes to accessibility

Accessibility on transit is improving for Edmontonians who are blind and partially sighted, but there's still work to be done, says an advocate with CNIB.

March 19, 2026

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technology business

Robot-made trusses among pilot projects in new program

A robotics company aiming to make the modular building industry more efficient is among the first pilots supported by the new Venture Pilots program at Edmonton Unlimited.

March 18, 2026

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region

Gibbons viability review raises concerns in Sturgeon County

The county that may absorb the financially crumbling town of Gibbons says an expedited viability review process does not fit the unprecedented situation the municipalities find themselves in.

March 17, 2026

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city council budget

On the agenda: Lewis Farms, money matters, and more

This week, council is set to discuss a budget increase for a new recreation centre on the west end, hear an update on the financial stabilization reserve, and review shortlisted candidates for boards and commissions.

March 16, 2026

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history business

A moment in history: March 13, 1959

On this day in 1959, Edmonton's first shopping mall was advertising its "pre-Easter" sales.

March 13, 2026

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city council business

Your turn: Whyte, transit accessibility, and Street Labs

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey on development along Whyte Avenue, a town hall on transit accessibility, and additions to Edmonton's Vision Zero Street Labs project.

March 13, 2026

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community leagues volunteering

Connection seen as the key for healthy community leagues

Calls to action from community leagues should be framed as an invitation to build social ties, not just a plea to keep the lights on, suggests the executive director of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues.

March 12, 2026

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