News ReleaseCity and downtown partners team up to pilot drug poisoning prevention and response program The City of Edmonton, Downtown Business Association and Boyle Street Community Services have joined together to pilot a new program to help prevent and respond to drug poisonings in Edmonton. Operated by Boyle Street, Overdose Prevention & Response Teams (OPRTs), … Continue reading
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City shares plan for a safer and more equitable Edmonton
News Release City shares plan for a safer and more equitable Edmonton City Administration is proposing a comprehensive strategy to advance community safety and well-being in Edmonton. “Edmonton will become one of the first Canadian cities to take this kind of system-wide approach to community safety and well-being,” said City Manager Andre Corbould. “The Community Safety … Continue reading
Nail down your home improvement permit
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
City of Edmonton invests in new affordable housing
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
New Business Licence Bylaw In Effect in Edmonton
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 The old bylaw has been repealed but licences issued or renewed under the old bylaw will remain valid until they expire.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
City of Edmonton services remain top priority as Omicron cases climb
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
City continues to respond to pandemic
Public Service Announcement City continues to respond to pandemic The Government of Alberta announced an update recently to the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP). All facilities operating under the REP, with a fire code capacity over 500, must operate at a maximum of 50 per cent of the fire code capacity. This includes all City of … Continue reading
Effective snow clearing requires a community effort
News Release Effective snow clearing requires a community effort The City of Edmonton is requesting an increase in community effort when it comes to moving vehicles during parking bans. “Our crews have been working 24/7 to address Tuesday’s snowfall and in order to ensure roads are safe, our maintenance equipment needs as much access to … Continue reading
City of Edmonton: Tips for safe, efficient winter waste collection
Public Service AnnouncementTips for safe, efficient winter waste collection This is the first winter when all Edmonton homes that have curbside collection will use carts to set out their garbage and food scraps, and with a few small changes, cart collection will continue to be easy and efficient. Setting out your cartsWhen setting out your … Continue reading
Watch the interview: Edmonton mayoral candidate Michael Oshry at the PMAA `Meet The Press’
4th Philippine Media Association of Alberta’s “Meet The Press”, September 19, 2021 at the Palabok House Restaurant. Guest is Edmonton mayoral candidate Michael Oshry. Host is Lito Velasco, editor of Alberta Filipino Journal. yegvote #michaeloshry #meetthepress #palabokhouse #philippinemedia #yeg Continue reading
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