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A look at how Edmonton's budget stacks up so far
In a proposed budget that city manager Eddie Robar described as "not sexy," Edmontonians can expect renewal, operating funding for basic maintenance, and the completion of several large capital projects. But the wishes of some community groups are so far unfulfilled.
On the agenda: District energy, downtown parking, construction
This week, council will hear options for the future of the downtown district energy system, consider a rezoning for a parking lot in the core, and learn more about administration's proposed business-friendly construction policy.
Your turn: Budgets across the region
This week's roundup of calls for engagement includes opportunities for the public to have input into municipal budgets across the region.
A moment in history: Oct. 30, 1973
On this day in 1973, Edmonton's two Army and Navy stores were advertising a winter sale.
Farmfair features food, family, and 4-H fun
Farmfair International will offer food tastings and hands-on activities exploring where food comes from from Nov. 5 to 8 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre.
Tech ministry taps undergrad for software contract
At just 21 years old, Kinza Mawji has landed a contract with Alberta's Ministry of Technology and Innovation for ScaleupMap, an AI-powered tool that aims to help founders, investors, and innovator programs unlock mutual success.
Edmonton to study data-centre regulation and restriction
Edmonton city council will receive a report in the spring about ways it could regulate and restrict data centres.
Discover Edmonton's future through a heritage lens
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot co-founder Mack Male. Mack recommends Evolving Heritage - Working Together on Heritage Places in Edmonton.
Attainable housing needs to come in all shapes and sizes, proponents say
When Omar Yaqub struggled to help an IslamicFamily client escape domestic abuse, he knew something had to change. That incident and others inspired his work on the Diamond of Dunluce, a forthcoming development that will offer affordable housing for multigenerational living.
Alberta Ecotrust sees role for AI to advance climate solutions
Though the use of artificial intelligence has come under fire for its impact on the environment, the technology has a role to play in addressing environmental challenges, says the vice-president of the Alberta Ecotrust Foundation.
Throws of passion: Love takes wrestlers outside the ring
The founder of Love Pro Wrestling is bringing his carnivalesque promotion to an unusual place — the Art Gallery of Alberta — as part of his mission to attract new audiences to the spectacle.
On the agenda: Municipal autonomy, public hearing
This week, council will discuss ways to enhance municipal autonomy and consider some rezoning applications.
Catalyst's Nevermore prepares to haunt England
London calling! Nevermore – The Imaginary Life & Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe is headed to the U.K.
Four municipalities convene supply-chain players
Strathcona County, Sturgeon County, the City of Fort Saskatchewan, and Lamont County will host the Regional Supply Chain Forum on Nov. 3, aiming to help local businesses access new supply chain and procurement opportunities.
Health-related hackathons seek diverse participants
November will feature at least two hackathons that tackle complex health challenges with tech and multidisciplinary expertise.
Halloween eats that go beyond sweets
Perhaps you are too old for trick-or-treating, but that doesn't mean you can't have something tasty this Halloween season.