2012 News
Anti-idling Bylaw Most Prominent Change for 2013
December 31, 2012
The most notable New Year regulatory development for Edmontonians will be the bylaw prohibiting vehicles from idling in front of schools and hospitals for more than 5 minutes per half hour when the temperature is above 0°C.
Edmonton’s Economy Expected to Remain Strong in 2013
December 19, 2012
The City of Edmonton anticipates a vibrant economic outlook for Edmonton and region during 2013.
Homeless Commission Welcomes Provincial Funding
December 13, 2012
The Edmonton Homeless Commission welcomed news of ongoing government support to help end homelessness.
City Re-opens Arena Negotiations with the Katz Group
December 12, 2012
Council voted to re-open negotiations on the proposed downtown arena following an update by administration and a presentation by the Katz Group.
City Budget Limits Tax Increase to 3.3%
December 11, 2012
City Council has approved the 2013 Operating Budget, which will deliver more than 200 distinct services and programs while limiting the tax increase to 3.3%.
December 04, 2012
Traffic reductions to remain in effect through 2013.
Edmontonians Show Busloads of Generosity
December 03, 2012
Edmontonians donated over 21,000 kg of food and $13,000 in financial contributions to the 2012 ETS Stuff a Bus campaign, an increase of 3,000 kg over last year’s campaign.
Google Street View Showcases Edmonton
November 30, 2012
Google has launched maps with Street View of several City of Edmonton facilities, including City Hall, Churchill Square, the Muttart Conservatory and the Edmonton Valley Zoo.
Council Roundup – November 28, 2012
November 29, 2012
Highlights from the November 28, 2012 Council Meeting.
City Council Appoints New Audit Committee Member
November 29, 2012
City Council has appointed Robert Bhatia to the Audit Committee, a standing committee of Council, for a two-year term ending December 31, 2014.
November 28, 2012
The City of Edmonton’s Office of Traffic Safety is encouraging motorists to extend consideration to one another by practicing courteous and safe driving habits.
Council Sets 2013 Utilities Budgets for Waste Management and Drainage Services
November 28, 2012
A typical Edmonton household will pay a rate increase of about $3.88 a month under the 2013 Operating Budgets for Sanitary and Stormwater Drainage Utilities and the Waste Management Services Utility passed by Council.
City Salutes Excellent Edmontonians
November 26, 2012
The City honoured inspirational individuals at the 2012 Salute to Excellence Citation and Performance Awards, an annual event that celebrates residents who go above-and-beyond to enhance arts and culture, community service and sport in the city.
Show You Care, Don’t Park There
November 26, 2012
City of Edmonton urges citizens to park responsibly this holiday season.
City Council Appoints New Police Commissioner
November 21, 2012
City Council has appointed John Lilley to the Edmonton Police Commission for the term January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014.
Edmonton, Teach Your Children Well
November 20, 2012
The City of Edmonton proclaims November 20, 2012 National Child Day in recognition of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Homes for the Holidays: City Celebrates Success of Cornerstones Program
November 20, 2012
The Cornerstones Affordable Housing Program has been a success, thanks to the City’s program partners and projects like the Peoples Pentecostal housing development.
Declining Whyte Ave Elms to be Removed
November 19, 2012
To ensure the continued health and longevity of our urban forest, a number of trees will be removed from the median on Whyte Avenue from 96-99 Street.
North LRT Breaks Through to Churchill Station
November 16, 2012
The Governments of Canada, Alberta, and the City of Edmonton are marking the end of the 2012 construction season with a bang as tunnelling crews break through the wall at Churchill Station, connecting the North LRT with Edmonton’s existing LRT network.
Edmonton Launches First Energy-Efficient Residential Community
November 15, 2012
New subdivision in Oxford will showcase sustainable homebuilding.
New Online Tool Provides Service Information
November 15, 2012
The City of Edmonton is pleased to announce the launch of the Citizen Dashboard, a new online tool that shows Edmontonians performance results for some of the services the City provides.
A fresh Approach to Food in the City
November 14, 2012
Edmonton City Council approved the City’s Food and Urban Agriculture Strategy on November 14, 2012. The strategy provides a means for Edmonton to begin working towards a vibrant and resilient local food system.
City of Edmonton Supports FCM Proposal for National Long-term Infrastructure
November 13, 2012
Agrees that Canada needs a 20-year plan with predictable funding to maintain and develop infrastructure.
2013 Proposed Budget Holds Tax Increase at 4% for City Services
November 08, 2012
The Proposed 2013 Operating Budget for all civic services, boards and authorities meets Council’s guideline to balance the budget within a 4% tax increase for civic services and 1.5% to continue building the fund for the Neighbourhood Renewal Program.
City Responds to Heavy Snowfall
November 07, 2012
The City of Edmonton is continuing to respond to heavy snowfall with coordinated efforts from across service departments to minimize delays for motorists and Edmonton Transit System passengers.
City Acts on Aquatic Safety Report
November 07, 2012
The City of Edmonton has released a comprehensive Aquatic Safety report following an extensive review by internal and external experts of two apparent drownings at City-operated pools last summer.
Whitemud Drive: Edmonton’s Worst Roadway for Collisions
November 07, 2012
The City of Edmonton’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is concerned about the number of collisions on Whitemud Drive. It says dangerous driving is partly to blame.
Winter Can Snowball if You’re Not Prepared
November 05, 2012
Cooler temperatures and snowfall are inevitable in Edmonton, but being well prepared can make the long winter months much easier when it comes to city roads.
Award-winning Ellerslie Fire Station Officially Opens
November 03, 2012
MLA Naresh Bhardwaj and Edmonton City Councillor Amarjeet Sohi drove a fire truck through a ribbon to officially open Ellerslie Station, the City of Edmonton’s 27th fire station.
Demolition Begins on Former Alberta Cycle Building
November 02, 2012
The old Alberta Cycle Building, located at 9131 118 Avenue, is being torn down to create a temporary green space for the area.
Council Roundup – October 31, 2012
November 01, 2012
Highlights from the October 31, 2012 Council Meeting.
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Proposal to Rezone Property in Windermere
November 01, 2012
Citizens are invited to a public meeting about a rezoning proposal in the Windermere neighbourhood.
City Continues Building Great Neighbourhoods in 2012
October 31, 2012
The City of Edmonton is wrapping up neighbourhood reconstruction in 2012 with two neighbourhoods rebuilt, seven under construction and various Drainage Renewal, Neighbourhood Renewal and Great Neighbourhoods projects completed.
Audit Counts Less Litter on City Streets
October 31, 2012
Capital City Clean Up’s 2012 Litter Audit reveals a 9.4% reduction in litter on city streets from last year and a 42% reduction from the highest litter count three years ago.
Fostering a Love for Natural Areas
October 30, 2012
Helping new Canadians discover the wonders of nature is the aim of a new Urban BioKit developed by the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers and Environment Canada.
Visionary Redevelopment of Airport Lands Honours Former Mayor
October 29, 2012
Blatchford selected as the name for the airport land redevelopment.
Shutterbug Photo Contest Winners Revealed
October 26, 2012
From hundreds of photos submitted to the Muttart Conservatory’s Shutterbug Contest, over 3 dozen photos will be featured in the 2013 Muttart calendar.
Edmonton Small Business Grows Green
October 19, 2012
Office with rooftop garden is one of seven winners in the City of Edmonton’s Small Business Eco Challenge.
Council Roundup - October 17, 2012
October 19, 2012
Highlights from the October 17, 2012 Council Meeting.
Edmonton’s Urban Forest Receives National Honour
October 18, 2012
Efforts to improve the city’s urban tree canopy received national recognition as Edmonton was awarded the Urban Forestry Award.
Council Ceases Negotiations and Work on Downtown Arena, Will Explore Options
October 17, 2012
Negotiations with the Katz Group companies and design work on the proposed downtown arena has stopped, following motions directing City Administration to cease work and to look at other options to advance the project.
Step on Board the Mill Woods to City Centre LRT Video
October 17, 2012
The City of Edmonton has released an animated video that describes preliminary details of the Southeast to West LRT.
High Credit Rating Confirmed for City of Edmonton
October 16, 2012
AA rating reflects good management, stable outlook.
LRT Governance Board Announced
October 15, 2012
Edmonton City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of six individuals to the newly-formed LRT Governance Board who will oversee the construction of Edmonton’s Southeast to West LRT extension.
Traffic Decongestion Helps Edmonton Drivers Breathe Easy
October 15, 2012
The City of Edmonton is pleased with a new report showing that Edmonton has one of the best records for decreasing traffic congestion among North American cities.
Registration Centres for Disaster Assistance set to Open
October 12, 2012
Registration centres to help Edmontonians who suffered uninsurable property damage and loss due to flooding in July 2012 are set to open.
Exploring the Future of Jasper Place
October 11, 2012
Citizens are invited to attend an open house on an Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) for the four Jasper Place neighbourhoods.
Edmonton Capital Region Hosts National Communities in Bloom Awards and Symposium
October 10, 2012
Participants gather to learn and share new environmental and community initiatives.
City of Edmonton to Sell Its Waste Management Expertise to the World
October 09, 2012
The City of Edmonton will internationally market its waste management expertise through a corporation owned by the City.
Edmonton Valley Zoo Awarded Top National Honour
October 05, 2012
The Edmonton Valley Zoo has been awarded the top honour for outstanding achievement among Canada’s accredited zoos and aquariums for the new Arctic Shores exhibit.
Council Roundup - October 3, 2012
October 04, 2012
Highlights from the October 3, 2012 Council Meeting.
October 01, 2012
The draft City Wide Food and Urban Agriculture Strategy is now available for public review.
September 27, 2012
Whyte Avenue inspires latest Giants of Edmonton mural.
City’s Environmental Strategic Plan Receives Provincial Recognition
September 27, 2012
The Way We Green has been honoured with the Government of Alberta’s 2012 Minister’s Award for Municipal Excellence in the category of Outstanding Achievement.
Zoo Welcomes Baby Seal to Arctic Shores
September 26, 2012
Nika, a 10-week old Northern Fur Seal, is engaging visitors at the Edmonton Valley Zoo.
City Ranked Very Strong by Credit-rating Agency
September 25, 2012
International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its AA+ credit rating for the City of Edmonton.
Edmonton Traffic Collision Information at Your Fingertips
September 25, 2012
Every year, the Office of Traffic Safety collects and analyzes information about traffic collisions, the injuries and fatalities that result from these incidents, and vulnerable road users involved.
Indy Race Ends its Run in Edmonton
September 21, 2012
The City of Edmonton benefited from 8 years of high-profile, international racing.
Community Members Reunited as Northgate Lions Seniors Recreation Centre Reopens
September 21, 2012
Friends and neighbours gathered on September 21, 2012 to mark the reopening of the newly rebuilt and improved Northgate Lions Seniors Recreation Centre.
Edmonton Named as Partner City with the Council for the Parliament of the World’s Religions
September 21, 2012
The City of Edmonton is the first Canadian city to be accepted as a partner city with the Council for the Parliament of the World’s Religions.
Mandel Invites Katz Group to Clarify Issues to City Council
September 18, 2012
Mayor Stephen Mandel provided the following statement today on issues related to the proposed downtown arena and entertainment district.
Residents of Revitalized Alberta Avenue Celebrate
September 16, 2012
Residents gathered at the site of the recently demolished Cromdale Hotel to celebrate its removal as a milestone in the ongoing revitalization of Alberta Avenue.
September 13, 2012
The City has unveiled Edmonton’s first bike box at the intersection of 116 Street and 87 Avenue.
National Report Card Shows Need for Long-term Funding Plan for Roads and Water Systems
September 12, 2012
Edmonton was among 120 municipalities included in a Canadian Infrastructure Report Card showing that infrastructure across the country is at risk if a long-term national funding plan is not developed.
Courts Fine Business Involved in Royal Scot Fire
September 11, 2012
Bed Bug Task Force Ltd. has pleaded guilty to one violation of the Alberta Fire Code in relation to a July 2011 fire at the Royal Scot Condominium.
City’s Cornerstones Program Creates Affordable Housing for Families in Castle Downs
September 08, 2012
Forty-two families have affordable townhomes thanks to a $6.3 million investment by the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta through the Cornerstones Affordable Housing Program.
Council Roundup – August 29, 2012
August 30, 2012
Highlights from the August 29, 2012 Council Meeting.
City Suspends Bar Licence After Shooting
August 24, 2012
The City of Edmonton is exercising its emergency powers under the Municipal Government Act to immediately suspend the business license of Clareview Pub Inc operating as Chrome Lounge, located at 104, 550 Clareview Road for 10 days.
River Stays Debris-free With Help From HSBC
August 10, 2012
Efforts to protect Edmonton’s greatest natural resource are strengthened thanks to a $50,000 donation from HSBC Bank Canada.
Edmonton in Bloom Awards Cultivate Community Spirit
August 09, 2012
Event recognizes residents who help beautify city neighbourhoods.
ETS to Go Now Available for Mobile Customers
July 19, 2012
ETS customers on the move have a new tool to get trip planning information.
Map Out Your Visit to Downtown Edmonton
July 18, 2012
Although there are fewer construction sites on Edmonton roads this summer, there is a significant amount of work taking place in the city’s downtown.
Proposed Downtown Arena Design Approved, $450 Million Budget Reaffirmed
July 17, 2012
City Council has approved the schematic design for the proposed downtown arena, and reaffirmed the budget is $450 million for the arena.
The Mill Woods Recreation Centre Remains Closed
July 14, 2012
The Mill Woods Recreation Centre pool and fitness centre will remain closed until further notice.
Edmonton's Population is Growing
July 13, 2012
The 2012 municipal census shows that city’s population as of April 1, 2012 is 817,498.
City’s Cornerstones Program Makes Rent More Affordable for Working Families
July 12, 2012
32 working families will find their rent more affordable thanks to a $1.16 million investment by the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta through the Cornerstones Affordable Housing Program.
July 11, 2012
The City of Edmonton is enhancing its commitment to worker safety by testing new technology at the City’s Aggregate Recycling Facility.
Historic Agreement Between the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations and City of Edmonton
July 06, 2012
The City of Edmonton and the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations have entered into a formal agreement that will strengthen their working relationship and set the foundation for further cooperation and dialog.
July 05, 2012
The City of Edmonton is launching a cigarette litter enforcement blitz.
O’Byrnes Irish Pub Fined $3,000 for Overcrowding
July 05, 2012
On June 8, 2012, O’Byrne's Irish pub pleaded guilty to a charge of overcrowding and received a $3,000 fine.
July 03, 2012
Famous Five inspire latest Giants of Edmonton Mural.
Construction Begins on New 12-Storey Hotel in The Quarters Downtown
June 29, 2012
Mayor Stephen Mandel joined developer Prem Singhmar to celebrate the groundbreaking for a new upscale hotel in The Quarters Downtown.
A Gathering Place to Enrich the Mind, Body and Spirit
June 28, 2012
Construction is underway on a new facility in Clareview that will bring together a recreation centre, library, multicultural centre and high school under one roof, and be surrounded by a new district park.
Survey Says Edmontonians Believe a Diverse City is a Better City
June 27, 2012
Edmontonians believe Edmonton is a better place to live because of the diversity of people who call it home, according to Racism Free Edmonton’s first survey that looked at residents’ perceptions of the city’s diverse population.
‘Keep it Light’ on Waste Collection Day
June 26, 2012
Heavy garbage bags and cans are unsafe for you and your collector.
Help Name Edmonton’s LRT Lines
June 25, 2012
Edmontonians can flex their creative muscles and enter to win an iPad in a contest to name current and future LRT lines.
Trash to Treasure: Edmonton’s First Eco Station Reuse Area Opens
June 22, 2012
The City of Edmonton celebrated the opening of its first Reuse Area, located at Ambleside Eco Station. The Reuse Area gives residents the chance to reuse large items such as sofas, chairs and other household items brought to Eco Stations.
Local Legends Awarded Hall of Fame Status
June 19, 2012
A former Poet Laureate, a renowned jazz musician, and a Canadian Lightweight boxing champ were among those inducted into the City of Edmonton Hall of Fame.
Capital Ex parade entry captures spirit and energy of the city
June 19, 2012
City of Edmonton officially unveiled the design for its new balloon entry in the Capital Ex parade.
Edmonton author wins Alberta Readers’ Choice Award
June 11, 2012
The debut crime novel by Edmonton author Wayne Arthurson has taken the $10,000 prize in the Alberta Readers’ Choice Award.
Many Happy Returns: City and C Returns Help Edmonton Homeowners Find Energy Savings
April 19, 2012
A new partnership between the City and C Returns is helping homeowners find energy savings.
City and Airport Authority Reach Agreement on Taxis
February 02, 2012
Edmonton taxis will no longer have to drive back from the International Airport empty, thanks to a memorandum of understanding signed between the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority and the City of Edmonton.
City’s Cornerstones Program Helps Build 27 New Affordable Apartments
January 23, 2012
27 new apartment suites will open with the help of the Cornerstones Affordable Housing Program funded by the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta.
Experts Encourage Edmontonians to Feel the Winter Love
January 20, 2012
Edmontonians gathered at City Hall to hear from international, national and local experts on how to make a winter city that’s lively, attractive, safe, sustainable and healthy.
City Helps Evacuees of South Side Fire
January 19, 2012
The City of Edmonton is providing assistance to evacuees of an apartment fire on Edmonton’s south side.
Preliminary Arena Interior Concept Sketches Available
January 19, 2012
Conceptual sketches based on preliminary work done by ICON Venue Group have been released.
Council Roundup – January 18, 2012
January 18, 2012
Highlights from the January 18, 2012 Council meeting.
City Council Appoints Three New Police Commission Members
January 18, 2012
After an extensive search and recruitment process, City Council has appointed Derek Hudson, Gary McCuaig and Suzanne Polkosnik to the Edmonton Police Commission.
ICON Selected as Project Manager for Proposed Downtown Arena
January 16, 2012
The City of Edmonton and the Katz Group have selected ICON Venue Group (ICON) as project manager for Edmonton's proposed downtown arena.
City Rolls Out Late Night Bus Pilot
January 04, 2012
Night Ride – a late night bus service on Whyte Avenue – is rolling ahead starting January 6, 2012.
City Launches Residential Sanding Cycle
January 04, 2012
The City of Edmonton is responding to freezing overnight rain by deploying sanding trucks throughout the city, including a full sanding cycle in residential neighbourhoods scheduled to begin at 3pm on January 4, 2012.
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