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Edmonton climate policies drive up city building costs, report shows
The City of Edmonton is amending a key climate policy after a report showed building facilities like fire halls and recreation centres in Edmonton is higher due to its current standards than it would be if the city followed a basic design.
Edmonton may revise zoning bylaw to reduce mid-block multi-family units
A number of Edmonton city councillors are in favour of amending the city’s contentious zoning bylaw, in one way by reducing the number of allowable units in new multi-family buildings, from eight to six.
Stony Plain Road, 124th Street intersection set to re-open
The intersection of Stony Plain Road and 124th Street in Edmonton is expected to re-open to traffic and pedestrians next week, as crews wrap up construction on that section of the Valley Line West LRT, the City of Edmonton and Marigold Infrastructure Partners announced Friday.
Former Edmonton homicide detective charged with breach of trust
A former Edmonton police officer has been charged with breach of trust for allegedly sharing confidential investigative information with the media without authorization.
Affordable housing report card gives Alberta 'D+' grade, lowest in Canada
The Alberta government receives the lowest grade among Canadian provinces - a D+ - for its efforts to address the affordable housing crisis, according to the Report Card on More and Better Housing released Thursday.
'No choice' but to react to U.S. tariffs, Alberta premier says in supporting federal response
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Tuesday she’s disappointed with U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, 10 per cent on oil and gas products.
Edmonton man, 57, designated a dangerous offender for sexual crimes against boys
A 57-year-old man with a long criminal history of sexual offences against boys is now deemed a dangerous offender, Court of King's Bench Justice Doreen Sulyma decided Monday.
Two inmates in 3 days die at Edmonton Institution
The deaths of two men at the Edmonton Institution within the past week is prompting one advocate to renew calls for a public inquiry into conditions at the maximum-security prison.
'Record-setting' boom in development driven by new zoning rules and new LRT
Residential and commercial spaces are on the rise in Edmonton and while much of the growth is being attributed to the city’s new relaxed zoning rules, some say LRT projects are driving the long-term trend in reshaping adjacent neighbourhoods.
Edmonton creating wildfire strategy as part of emergency management plan
The City of Edmonton is developing a wildfire strategy to mitigate risks within the municipality and help neighbouring regions, the city's emergency advisory committee heard Wednesday.