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Edmonton Transit fare changes start February 1

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release Edmonton Transit fare changes start February 1 On February 1, transit fare adjustments will take place for most fare categories. These adjustments help ETS provide safe and reliable transit service and maintain the vehicle fleet. The Fare Policy, approved by Council in 2019, is based on a model of affordability and a person’s ability … Continue reading →

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Celebrate our winter city with Winterscapes!

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release The City of Edmonton’s Winterscapes photo contest is back to recognize Edmontonians who beautify their neighbourhoods and build community spirit. Even while covered in snow, a yard can be a wonderful canvas to create beautiful scenes to add colour and joy to your area and for your neighbours to safely enjoy. A winterscape … Continue reading →

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Edmonton businesses closed due to COVID-19 may be eligible for BIA fee rebate

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

Public Service Announcement Edmonton businesses closed due to COVID-19 may be eligible for BIA fee rebate Businesses within Edmonton’s Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) may be eligible for a rebate of up to three months of their 2020 BIA tax if they were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rebate is part of the Edmonton … Continue reading →

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PSA: Stay safe, stay off the ice

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

Public Service Announcement Stay safe, stay off the ice Edmonton Fire Rescue Services urges Edmontians to stay off the North Saskatchewan River. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services has responded to seven river rescue calls in the last two weeks, an almost 50 per cent increase in call volume compared to the same time period last year.“I … Continue reading →

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New energy efficiency program provides rebates to Edmonton homeowners

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release New energy efficiency program provides rebates to homeowners Edmonton homeowners now have more ways to save money, support our local economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The new Home Energy Retrofit Accelerator (HERA), a residential energy efficiency incentive program, provides rebates to homeowners for a variety of home improvements.“The City of Edmonton remains … Continue reading →

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City issues permanent layoff notices as part of 2021 budget reductions

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release City issues permanent layoff notices as part of 2021 budget reductions Layoff notices have been issued to City of Edmonton employees as part of the organization’s 2021 budget reduction plan. In December of last year, City Council approved $49.9 million in budget reductions to arrive at a tax levy increase of zero per cent … Continue reading →

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City of Edmonton urges continued compliance with COVID restrictions

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

News Release City of Edmonton urges continued compliance with COVID restrictions The City of Edmonton asks Edmontonians to follow all COVID-19 rules and guidelines as the Province of Alberta extended restrictions to January 21.The province originally announced mandatory provincewide restrictions in December to protect Albertans and the health system, and slow the spread of COVID-19.“While … Continue reading →

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New waste carts coming soon to Edmonton

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

News Release New waste carts coming soon to Edmonton The way residents sort and set out waste in Edmonton is changing. As part of the Edmonton Cart Rollout service changes, all single unit and some multi-unit homes will automatically receive a large (240L) garbage cart, a regular-sized (120L) food scraps cart and a small food … Continue reading →

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Property assessment notices will be sent out February 12

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release Property assessment notices will be sent out February 12, 2021 In a change from previous assessment cycles, 2021 property assessment notices will be sent out on February 12. Notices were previously mailed in the first week of January, but the COVID-19 pandemic meant that City assessment work was more complex in 2020.“Our estimated … Continue reading →

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Upcoming LRT service changes for January 8-10

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

Upcoming LRT service changes for January 8-10 Construction work on the north and south ends of Edmonton’s LRT system to help improve the LRT system moving forward will require short-term service changes from January 8-10.From January 8-10, NAIT Station will be closed and Metro Line trains will start/end at Kingsway/RAH Station to accommodate work on … Continue reading →

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Edmonton Transit fare changes start February 1

Celebrate our winter city with Winterscapes!

Edmonton businesses closed due to COVID-19 may be eligible for BIA fee rebate

PSA: Stay safe, stay off the ice

New energy efficiency program provides rebates to Edmonton homeowners

City issues permanent layoff notices as part of 2021 budget reductions

City of Edmonton urges continued compliance with COVID restrictions

New waste carts coming soon to Edmonton

Property assessment notices will be sent out February 12

Upcoming LRT service changes for January 8-10