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Advocates sound alarm over children without status being denied education in Alberta
Education and migrant rights advocates say they are deeply concerned by reports that children of undocumented workers are being denied the ability to attend school. Concerns were brought forward at an Edmonton Public School Board meeting on Dec. 10 by two youths and members of the public.
Sensory-friendly market aims to be Edmonton's one-stop shop for neurodivergent customers
With dimmed lights and a quiet atmosphere, Edmonton's Neurospicy Market aims to showcase local artisans and vendors while offering a sensory-friendly environment for neurodivergent customers who want a different shopping experience.
Boyle Street drops plans for proposed overdose prevention site in southeast Edmonton
Plans for a new health hub, which would have included an overdose prevention site, are not proceeding in Edmonton's Ritchie neighbourhood. Boyle Street Community Services sought a development permit multiple times from the City of Edmonton's Subdivision and Development Appeal Board but was not successful.
Yellowhead Trail freeway conversion project faces $105M shortfall
As budget deliberations continue at Edmonton's city hall, councillors are casting a critical eye on major infrastructure undertakings like the Yellowhead Trail freeway conversion project, which will cost over $100 million more than expected.
Edmonton city council looking for ways to lower tax increase as budget deliberations heat up
The 2023-2026 budget debate is in full swing at Edmonton city hall. The final set of deliberations began Monday. City councillors discussed how to lower the tax increase of 8.1 per cent but also the bigger picture of how the city has to change the way it budgets.
Next stage of Imagine Jasper Avenue project construction to begin next year
The Imagine Jasper Avenue project is inching closer to being fully realized as the City of Edmonton seeks out a contractor to deliver the second phase of the project, which covers 114th Street to 124th Street.
Proposed central Alberta wind project met with opposition from residents, conservation group
A proposed wind project, over 265 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, is facing opposition from some nearby residents.
Edmonton police investigating several suspicious fires in south Edmonton
Edmonton police are investigating a case of arson in the King Edward Park neighbourhood reported on Thursday. Edmonton Fire says they responded to a fire which originated in a dumpster and spread to the adjacent detached garage.
Edmonton public schools adding 'one modular classroom every day' in enrolment
Edmonton public schools are adding the equivalent of one modular classroom every day in terms of enrolment. That's according to a new report discussed during Tuesday's Edmonton Public School Board meeting.
ASIRT finds no 'serious injuries' during Edmonton police's dismantling of U of A encampment
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has ended its investigation into the response by Edmonton police during an encampment removal in May at the University of Alberta during a pro-Palestinian protest. ASIRT said it could not verify accusations of serious injuries.