covid 19 / Edmonton

New vaccine clinic to open at EXPO Centre

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News ReleaseNew vaccine clinic to open at EXPO Centre A new rapid flow vaccine clinic will open in Edmonton to help local residents quickly access the COVID-19 vaccine. On April 12, a large-scale, easily accessible COVID-19 vaccination site will open at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, through a partnership with the Government of Alberta, Alberta Health … Continue reading →

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City Closes Recreation Centres to comply with provincial restrictions

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release City Closes Recreation Centres to comply with provincial restrictions The City of Edmonton will close recreation centres to general public access to adhere with the Government of Alberta’s newly announced COVID-19 restrictions. “We know this is disappointing news for Edmontonians who’ve been using these facilities for the past month,” said City Manager Andre … Continue reading →

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City reduces 2021 business licence, vehicle for hire fees

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release City reduces 2021 business licence and vehicle for hire fees On April 6, 2021, City Council approved a 50 per cent reduction in business licence fees for all Edmonton businesses. City Council also approved a 100 per cent reduction in 2021 dispatch and vehicle licence fees for limousines and a 50 per cent … Continue reading →

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PSA: Sign up for a Pop-Up Community Garden

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Sign up for a Pop-Up Community Garden To help Edmontonians access fresh food and mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on food security, the City of Edmonton is bringing back the Pop-Up Community Gardens pilot. Pop-Up Community Gardens consist of raised planters on City-owned or community league licensed land designed for community food … Continue reading →

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Edmontonians begin to receive their new waste carts

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release Edmontonians begin to receive their new waste carts Between March 15 and August 31, approximately 250,000 homes in Edmonton will receive new garbage and food scraps carts as the City of Edmonton implements the Edmonton Cart Rollout program in six phases. The new cart-based system incorporates research and public engagement along with two … Continue reading →

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City of Edmonton recreation facilities reopen for low intensity activities

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release City recreation facilities reopen for low intensity activities The City of Edmonton will begin offering indoor fitness opportunities starting on March 5 in accordance with Step 2 of the Government of Alberta’s Path Forward plan, which allows the general public to participate in low intensity fitness activities. Fitness centres will reopen for low-intensity group fitness … Continue reading →

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City responds to melt and temperature drop

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release City responds to melt and temperature drop After a sudden drop in temperature, the City advises caution as roads and sidewalks may be icy and pose a risk of slips and falls for Edmontonians. Crews are working to address ice and buildup on roads and City-maintained pathways, including putting graders out to remove … Continue reading →

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Provincial Budget puts lives and jobs at risk: Edmonton Mayor Iveson

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News ReleaseProvincial Budget puts lives and jobs at risk Mayor Don Iveson offered the following statement on the 2021 Provincial Budget: “For a budget focused on health, recovery, and finding savings, I am confounded and disappointed the Province is still not prepared to work with Edmonton on supportive housing. Supportive housing not only ensures individuals … Continue reading →

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City provides update on COVID-19-related enforcement

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release City provides update on COVID-19-related enforcement The City thanks Edmontonians and businesses for their continued efforts to follow public health orders and for playing an important part in reducing the spread of COVID-19. City of Edmonton enforcement officers are dedicated to enforcing the Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders related to provincial public … Continue reading →

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Metro Line and System-Wide LRT closures February 25-28

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

Public Service Announcement Metro Line and System-Wide LRT closures February 25-28 There will be significant adjustments to LRT service from February 25-28 to accommodate testing and commissioning work for the Metro Line alternative signalling system. On February 25 and 26, the Metro Line will be closed. To travel between Churchill and NAIT, transit customers can … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Edmonton

New vaccine clinic to open at EXPO Centre

City Closes Recreation Centres to comply with provincial restrictions

City reduces 2021 business licence, vehicle for hire fees

PSA: Sign up for a Pop-Up Community Garden

Edmontonians begin to receive their new waste carts

City of Edmonton recreation facilities reopen for low intensity activities

City responds to melt and temperature drop

Provincial Budget puts lives and jobs at risk: Edmonton Mayor Iveson

City provides update on COVID-19-related enforcement

Metro Line and System-Wide LRT closures February 25-28