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Proposed incentive program aims to boost downtown Edmonton student housing
A proposed city incentive program could make housing more accessible and affordable for students in Edmonton, advocates say.
Wild boar's future in jeopardy as Yellowhead County upholds pet prohibition bylaw
Rosie's Rescue in Yellowhead County, Alta., is wrestling with a prohibited pets bylaw, so it can keep a wild boar named Wilber.
One year on: Jasper residents still waiting to rebuild after wildfire
Jasper is holding events this week to commemorate the one year anniversary of the wildfire, and to give residents an opportunity to get together. Some residents are looking for answers, after little progress has been made to rebuild their homes.
Jasper to commemorate 1 year since wildfire ripped through townsite
Parks Canada is conducting a formal review of the fire and response, which is not yet public. Last week, Jasper published its own review based on surveys and interviews with more than 300 firefighters and other emergency personnel.
Indigenous-led data centre in Alberta slated for development amid AI infrastructure boom
Woodland Cree First Nation is in the process of acquiring an abandoned power plant site for its data centre. If successful, it would be one of the first Indigenous-led data centres in the province.
Edmonton a step closer to tap credit, debit payments to ride transit
The City of Edmonton is launching a trial period to expand its transit payment system to include direct credit and debit card transactions. Advocates and riders say this would make transit more accessible.
Council votes to maintain existing infill requirements after several intense meetings
City council passed a motion to maintain the current cap on infill units, and to introduce a public engagement process on the merits of unit reduction. This comes after tumultuous debates extended city council into their summer vacation.
Edmonton to pull photo radar from school and playground zones this summer
The City of Edmonton is planning to scrap mobile photo radar in all school and playground zones because it's not generating enough revenue.
City policy could keep some Cold Lake, Alta., minor hockey players off ice, league says
Some minor hockey officials in Cold Lake, Alta., are worried players in non-profit leagues could lose ice time, after the city changed how it prioritizes ice sporting events to try to generate more revenue for local businesses.
New Camrose high school ready to go — but no road leads to it
Construction on a new Catholic high school in the central Alberta city has finished well ahead of its planned September opening, but an unresolved dispute has left the building without utilities and paved access.