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1 day ago · Edmonton’s city council heard from residents Monday about the new public spaces bylaw. While some councillors believe the new rules and tickets strike a balance, some Edmontonians fear it will target the city’s vulnerable population. The proposed fine for public drug use or living in a tent on city streets would be $25. “The enforcement […]

18 hours ago · The Alberta government is again accusing national union leaders of interfering in negotiations between the Edmonton Public School Board and striking support workers. In a joint statement issued Tuesday, Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides say in Edmonton, “after nurses were contracted to administer insulin and other medications to medically ...

14 hours ago · An Edmonton city council committee has accepted a new proposal that would see intersections along Stony Plain Road completely or partially closed for several weeks to speed up Valley Line West LRT construction. Those representing businesses in the area say the short-term pain is worth the long-term gain. “Our businesses have dealt with 45 months […]

12 hours ago · Edmonton police say two men and a woman have been charged following a drug trafficking investigation. EPS says in November 2024, officers began an investigation into drug trafficking between B.C.’s Lower Mainland and the Edmonton area. The investigation led to police executing a search warrant at ...

Feb 5, 2025 · Edmonton got a call out from a White House advisor on American TV over fentanyl overdoses. “In Edmonton last summer, I walked out of my hotel and they had an ambulance helping someone who sadly overdosed on fentanyl, and then as I’m walking to my restaurant, two people get into a fight with the cops over drugs, and that’s just on my one day staying there,” said Kevin Hassett, a White ...

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Dec 31, 2024 · The removal of homeless encampments across Edmonton reached an all-time highs in 2024. Edmonton police have shown throughout the year some encampments were beyond what was normal, like one dug into the River Valley below the High Level Bridge. Police said several people were living there with weapons. RELATED: Edmonton police find, remove ‘rather large’ […]

Sep 12, 2024 · The City of Edmonton says it is introducing an auto review process for housing development permits in the city. The new digital tool will allow people to apply for a development permit, which will also allow them to begin building on the same day.

Mar 28, 2024 · It’s rare, but not unheard of, for the province to intervene in municipal affairs. Last year, the province fired the mayor and half the councillors in the city of Chestermere, just east of Calgary, saying they failed to act on demands to fix their dysfunctional government.