Budget

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arts city council

Edmonton Arts Council makes case for budget increase

The head of the body that distributes grants to Edmonton artists will be asking for a funding increase this fall when city council deliberates on the next four-year budget.

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city council budget

On the agenda: Budget adjustment, transit garage, community halls

This week, council is set to make some adjustments to the final year of the 2023-2026 capital budget, examine options for building the southeast transit garage to its original scope, and hear an update on the state of community league facilities.

A brown, rusty steel truss bridge over the North Saskatchewan River.
city council infrastructure

On the agenda: Bridges, trees, and office budgets

This week, councillors will hear an update on bridges in the core, vote on amendments aimed at protecting trees on infill lots, and discuss the common budget for the Office of the Councillors.

Three people stand behind a podium, one holding a bus mask in front of his face.
city council transit

Garage capacity key to expanding transit service, advocate says

Transit advocates are urging Edmonton city council to consider the long-term effects of shrinking the southeast transit garage to stay within budget.

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city council region

Your turn: Naturalization, West 240, and budget

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a project to return natural vegetation to parts of Edmonton, consultations on a neighbourhood area structure plan in the West 240 development, and continued budget input across the region.

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city council budget

Your turn: Budget consultations and Acheson changes

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes budget consultations in Edmonton, the City of Leduc, and Strathcona County, plus Parkland County's information sessions on changes to Acheson's industrial area.

A rendering with a pickleball court on the left with an elevated running track on the right.
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.

Seven waste receptacles behind an infill development.
city council waste disposal

On the agenda: Waste reduction, Queen Alexandra rezoning, budget

This week, councillors will review the waste reduction roadmap for the next four years, vote on rezoning applications, and continue planning the 2027-2030 budget.

region budget

Services will struggle under Alberta budget, says ABmunis

Alberta Municipalities predicts municipal infrastructure and services will be stretched thin as a result of the provincial budget tabled on Feb. 26.