Edmonton

City closes playgrounds and urges residents to practice physical distancing

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

NEWS RELEASECity closes playgrounds and urges residents to practice physical distancing The City of Edmonton announced today that it is closing all City playgrounds, effective immediately. This move is to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Playground equipment is not cleaned or sanitized, so this decision helps limit potential transmission of the virus from hard … Continue reading →

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City of Edmonton declares State of Local Emergency

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release City of Edmonton declares State of Local Emergency The City of Edmonton has declared a State of Local Emergency as the COVID-19 pandemic becomes more urgent and the need to protect the public increases. The measure helps to expedite decision making and ensure City operational decisions are centralized, prioritized and coordinated. The State … Continue reading →

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City enacts further measures to protect and assist citizens

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release City enacts further measures to protect and assist citizens March 20, 2020 The City of Edmonton is taking new measures to enhance safety and assist Edmontonians in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These new measures will be implemented until further notice or until additional direction is provided by City Council. Suspension of Transit Fares and … Continue reading →

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Changes coming to transit service, low-income passes

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

NEWS RELEASEChanges coming to transit service, low-income passes Today, the City announced adjustments to the changes made yesterday to Edmonton Transit Service. These new changes are effective immediately and will respond to the unexpected demand for service during this morning’s commute. “COVID-19 brings challenging times for all of us. We have adjusted a number of … Continue reading →

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City of Edmonton reports first employee case of COVID-19

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release City of Edmonton reports first employee case of COVID-19March 15, 2020 Today, Interim City Manager Adam Laughlin confirmed that a City of Edmonton employee has tested positive for novel coronavirus. The case is travel related.“As Edmontonians, we know that the COVID-19 virus is in our community. Today, the disease came even closer to … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 update: City to close its recreation facilities and attractions

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

NEWS RELEASECOVID-19 update: City to close its recreation facilities and attractions The City of Edmonton is closing all City-operated recreation facilities and attractions starting Saturday, March 14, at 6 p.m. “The safety of the public and our employees is our main priority,” said Interim City Manager Adam Laughlin. “We don’t yet know how long the … Continue reading →

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City pays tribute to Edmontonians lost on Flight 752

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTCity pays tribute to Edmontonians lost on Flight 752 Edmontonians are invited to join Mayor Don Iveson and the Iranian Heritage Society of Edmonton to pay tribute to the members of our community who perished in the crash of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 on January 8, 2020. Date: Saturday, February 22Time: 1 … Continue reading →

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Family Day fun in Edmonton

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTFamily Day fun in Edmonton Family-focussed fun is happening in Edmonton this Family Day, including arts and crafts, music, skating, live performances and more. Family Day at City HallCelebrate Family Day at City Hall with a variety of family-friendly entertainment and activities, including a performance by the Alberta Musical Theatre Company, magic acts, … Continue reading →

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Panciteria de Manila’s Bayani is new Filipino business association president

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

Bayani Alcantara is the new president of the Philippine Business Society of Alberta (PBSA). Alcantara, owner of Panciteria de Manila Restaurant, will be serving as PBSA head for the next two years. He succeeded Celso Andrade, owner of Sunfreight Cargo. “The new executive board and directors are excited to serve our members and the Filipino … Continue reading →

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Special Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet at Palabok House

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

Palabok House has announced a Special Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet on February 14, starting at 6 p.m. For only $16.95 for adults, a family with kids will get a 50% off and if their children are eight years old and under, there’ll be no charge for them. Palabok House, which celebrated its 25th year last … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Edmonton

City closes playgrounds and urges residents to practice physical distancing

City of Edmonton declares State of Local Emergency

City enacts further measures to protect and assist citizens

Changes coming to transit service, low-income passes

City of Edmonton reports first employee case of COVID-19

COVID-19 update: City to close its recreation facilities and attractions

City pays tribute to Edmontonians lost on Flight 752

Family Day fun in Edmonton

Panciteria de Manila’s Bayani is new Filipino business association president

Special Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet at Palabok House