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Confusion, questions surround new Alberta policing committee obligations
New rules requiring Alberta municipalities to form or join policing committees that oversee RCMP have now come into effect but some communities have yet to form them and still have questions about how they will work.
Edmonton mayor celebrates downtown investments, restored grants in Alberta budget
After years of criticizing the provincial government for shortchanging Edmonton, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi says the province's latest budget, which restores provincial grants in place of property taxes and funds several revitalization projects in the city's core, is a step in the right direction.
Edmonton city council approves rezoning application for nordic spa development
After weighing the pros and cons of allowing a nordic spa to be built in southwest Edmonton, city councillors voted unanimously to pass a rezoning application for the project on Monday, allowing it to go forward.
Edmonton company fined $300K for contravening environmental protection order
The Alberta Energy Regulator has fined an Edmonton company $303,769 for contravening an environmental protection order related to a release from an oilfield disposal well.
Improvements coming to Edmonton's accessible transit service, following audit
Edmonton’s city auditor has made eight recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the city’s paratransit service, saying clients who rely on the service will benefit from the changes.
Mayor of Alberta village 'elated' after investigation by province ends on positive note
A provincial inspection of the Alberta village of Andrew has concluded now that the village council and CAO have satisfied a series of directives ordered by the municipal affairs minister.
City of Leduc eyes southern boundary expansion with plan to annex nearly 2,500 hectares
The City of Leduc plans to annex up to 38 quarter-sections of land to prepare for population growth over the next 50 years.
Edmonton city council, business leaders talk tariff strategy as administrators review contracts
Tariffs on Canadian goods are expected to have far-reaching effects on the City of Edmonton's budget. Local leaders and city staff are preparing for that reality.
Drivers frustrated by pay parking in Edmonton since app change
Nine months after the City of Edmonton rolled out a new payment platform for public parking spots, some drivers say they prefer the old system.
Residents organize anti-hate demonstrations in St. Albert after weekend protest
As RCMP investigate and work with a hate crimes coordinator after a demonstration in St. Albert on Saturday, some residents in the region are planning protests of their own.