Infrastructure
Recent stories about infrastructure
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.
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Your turn: Sneckdowns, playgrounds, and Leduc budget
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a call for photos of snow on roads, an invitation to provide input on several Edmonton playground renewals, and a survey about budget priorities in Leduc.
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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.
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Inside the Rossdale Power Plant
Paul Collis remembers a time when the Rossdale Power Plant was filled with steam, noise, and life.
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Carbon tax removal throws wrench into Blatchford utility's financial sustainability
The Blatchford renewable energy utility's path to financial sustainability is more complicated now that the federal government has axed the consumer-facing carbon tax.
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On the agenda: Budget process, road-widening, rezoning
This week, council will look at the forecast of the city's financial position ahead of the 2027-2030 budget deliberations, discuss widening roads in the city's southeast, and debate rezoning applications.
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A moment in history: Jan. 23, 1968
On this day in 1968, there were questions about what would happen to the "wasteland" of railroad right-of-ways that snaked through downtown Edmonton.
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On the agenda: Parking ban fines, municipal assets, brand framework
This week, councillors will consider reducing fines for violating parking bans, learn about the state of municipal assets, and review a framework for promoting Edmonton.
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A moment in history: Jan. 9, 1954
On this day in 1954, a new sanding truck was setting off on Edmonton's snowy roads.
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