Governance

Recent stories about governance


A building on Whyte Avenue covered in plywood on a snowy day.
city council infrastructure

On the agenda: Lewis Farms, Army & Navy, advisory boards

This week, Edmonton city council is set to finalize a budget increase for a recreation centre in the west end, review a rezoning application for the Army & Navy building, and vote on the future of seven advisory boards.

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Mayor Andrew Knack speaks to an array of microphones
city council governance

Edmonton city council sunsets seven advisory boards

Edmonton city council has moved to conclude the work of seven boards that advise it on issues ranging from climate change to military contributions to local history.

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Coun. Andrew Knack stands at a podium, his hand raised, as he takes his oath of office
city council election

Changes to election law should be made independently: councillor

Coun. Andrew Knack hopes Premier Danielle Smith's directive to review the law governing local elections will address problems that arose from amendments made in 2020.

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A map showing the boundaries of the proposed Area Structure Plan for the Villeneuve Airport Area, which surrounds the Villeneuve Airport and excludes the hamlet of Villeneuve
region business

Sturgeon County continues push for development of Villeneuve Airport Area

Sturgeon County Mayor Alanna Hnatiw says she's going to keep pushing for a plan to develop the Villeneuve Airport Area, with or without the support of the regional governance board that voted it down in April.

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