News Release FC Edmonton signs forward Marcus Simmons Edmonton, AB – FC Edmonton has signed forward Marcus Simmons for the 2022 season. The 21-year-old Edmonton product is a former member of FC Edmonton Academy.Last year, Simmons played nine games (five starts) with the University of York Lions, scoring one goal and recorded 11 shots on goal.Simmons played … Continue reading
News Release Spring/summer waste collection schedule begins March 29 With warmer weather around the corner, residents are encouraged to visit edmonton.ca/waste to confirm their waste collection schedule. Starting March 29, food scraps carts will be collected once every week. Garbage carts will continue to be collected every two weeks and recycling will be collected every week. The … Continue reading
News Release Masks required on transit and in transit spaces Face masks on transit and transit spaces, such as transit centres and LRT platforms, continue to be required after a bylaw was passed earlier today by Edmonton City Council. The decision aligns the City’s rules with the mandatory mask requirements put in place by the … Continue reading
Public Service AnnouncementNail down your home improvement permit Improvement projects such as a new deck, hot tub or greenhouse are great ways to enhance your home while enjoying the summer. Before starting a project, homeowners should visit edmonton.ca/naildownyourpermit to find out if their project requires a permit and what information is needed to submit a … Continue reading
News Release Edmonton ends masking in public spaces Edmonton City Council voted to repeal the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings bylaw (Bylaw 19408) during a special Council meeting this afternoon. Effective immediately, masks are now only mandatory in settings as required by the Government of Alberta. These locations include public transit, AHS-operated and contracted facilities, and all … Continue reading
The Pinoy Basketball Association in Canada (PBAC) successfully organized the final games between Kabayan Driving School and Prairie United/Brothers in the Master’s Division and Transcend Esthetics against Pinoy Truckers in the Open Division.A three-point competition spiced up the finals organized by PBAC under commissioner Rey Mendoza with the support of Red Pascua of Pascua Credit. Continue reading
News Release City of Edmonton invests in new affordable housing The City is investing in 565 units of affordable housing through six projects that will help people who have experienced homelessness, women and children fleeing violence, Indigenous peoples and low-income seniors. City Council approved $16.77 million in grant funding today as part of the third … Continue reading
News ReleaseGive back to your community: Become a firefighter Do you want to help your community? Become a firefighter! A modern firefighter has skills that go beyond physical strength including effective communication, emotional intelligence, customer service, compassion, creative problem solving, teamwork and resilience. “A career in firefighting is about making people feel safe and contributing … Continue reading
Public Service Announcement The new Business Licence Bylaw (Bylaw 20002) and associated fee schedule approved by City Council at the August 16, 2021 meeting (item 7.5) is now in effect. The old bylaw has been repealed but licences issued or renewed under the old bylaw will remain valid until they expire. The new bylaw provides clearer and more consistent … Continue reading
Public Service Announcement City services remain top priority as Omicron cases climb Like other Edmonton employers, the City of Edmonton is concerned about the potential impact that the highly transmissible Omicron variant of COVID-19 will have on City employees and all Edmontonians. Due to increasing COVID-19 cases across City departments, minor adjustments are being considered … Continue reading
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