Edmonton

City construction contributes to 13,000 jobs

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release City construction contributes to 13,000 jobs Edmonton’s 2021 construction season has kicked off with 268 capital projects underway, helping to put an estimated 13,000 people to work as we build a dynamic and thriving city. From bridges and LRT expansion, to freeway conversions and neighbourhood renewal, to new playgrounds and park renewal, the … Continue reading →

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Edmonton Fire Rescue wants you

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News ReleaseEdmonton Fire Rescue wants you Are you interested in an exciting, challenging and rewarding career? Submit an application for the opportunity to become one of Edmonton’s newest firefighters. Firefighter applications are accepted online until May 31, 2021, for potential recruit classes to be hired in 2022. “Firefighting is a challenging, demanding, exciting and fulfilling … Continue reading →

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Free Big Bin Events are back

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release Free Big Bin Events are back Starting next weekend, residents can drop off large, bulky items at one of the City’s Big Bin Events. The weekend events will be held at ten locations across the city. This service allows residents to recycle or dispose of household items too large for regular collection—at no … Continue reading →

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More safety and security measures coming to transit

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release More safety and security measures coming to transit The City of Edmonton, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and community partners are continuing to take an integrated, multi-layered approach to further enhance safety and security on transit with a goal to create safer outcomes and support across the system. In February and March 2021, additional … Continue reading →

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Fire restriction issued in Edmonton

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

Public Service Announcement Fire restriction issued in Edmonton Edmonton Fire Rescue Services has issued a fire restriction that prohibits open burning and fireworks. The decision is based in part on the Fire Weather Index (FWI), which takes into account weather data such as temperature, humidity, wind speeds and precipitation, as well as the progressive green-up … Continue reading →

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 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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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 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 →

Sports

Another Season of Stingers Basketball is Coming!

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

Another Season of Stingers Basketball is Coming! This morning, the Canadian Elite Basketball League and the Edmonton Stingers announced the 2021 regular season schedule! It will be a 14-game slate reduced from the standard 20 games and pushed back from a mid-May start to June 5 to accommodate the possibility of fans being able to attend … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Edmonton

City construction contributes to 13,000 jobs

Edmonton Fire Rescue wants you

Free Big Bin Events are back

More safety and security measures coming to transit

Fire restriction issued in Edmonton

New vaccine clinic to open at EXPO Centre

City reduces 2021 business licence, vehicle for hire fees

Edmontonians begin to receive their new waste carts

City responds to melt and temperature drop

Another Season of Stingers Basketball is Coming!