June 2012 News
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.
ETS Receives National and International Recognition
June 20, 2012
Two areas of Edmonton Transit received 2012 national awards honouring excellence in public transit from the Canadian Urban Transit Association.
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 Transit Hosts Security Technology Pilot Project
June 19, 2012
The City of Edmonton is hosting a federal research and development pilot project designed to enhance public safety on public transit systems in Canada.
The Other 9-to-5 Economy is Thriving
June 19, 2012
Edmonton’s late night entertainment economy creates thousands of jobs and generates millions of dollars in economic output per year according to a new City report.
End the Silence: Help Victims of Elder Abuse
June 15, 2012
Edmontonians are urged to help seniors who experience abuse by helping them access support services or reporting suspected cases of elder abuse to the appropriate authorities.
Modern City Building Takes Historic Prize
June 15, 2012
The Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre has received a national award for being a historic modern landmark and a significant piece of Canadian 20th century architecture.
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City Helps Open Long-term Affordable Housing for Women in Need
June 14, 2012
29 Edmonton women and their families will have safe new homes with the help of a $4.3 million investment by the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta through the Cornerstones Affordable Housing Program.
Edmonton is Growing Up and Out
June 12, 2012
New reports on residential development in Edmonton show how much the city is growing in new neighbourhoods as well as in existing neighbourhoods in the city’s core and mature areas.
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.
City Takes Honours for Infrastructure Approach
June 08, 2012
Canada’s civil engineers recognize Edmonton’s leadership in sustainable infrastructure.
City Honours Green Actions of Its Employees
June 07, 2012
Dedication to improving the City’s green practices was honoured with the presentation of the Charles Labatiuk Awards for Environmental Excellence in City Hall.
June 07, 2012
City programs recycle concrete and asphalt for streets and sidewalks.
Strides Made for Traffic Safety
June 05, 2012
Report shows significant decrease in injuries and fatalities on Edmonton streets.
Edmonton Awarded 2015 Panamerican Junior Athletics Championships
June 05, 2012
Athletics Canada has awarded Edmonton the right to host the 2015 Panamerican Junior Athletics Championships.
Pennsylvania Eyes Edmonton’s Innovative Paper Recycling Project
June 04, 2012
Edmonton’s newfound expertise in turning waste paper and cotton textiles into recycled paper and paper products could soon be crossing the border into the United States.
Spotlight Shines on Infrastructure
June 04, 2012
Civil engineers from across Canada and around the world discuss issues relating to public infrastructure.
Edmonton Councillor Karen Leibovici Named New President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
June 03, 2012
Edmonton City Councillor Karen Leibovici was today acclaimed President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) by municipal government delegates at FCM’s 75th Annual Conference in Saskatoon, Sask.
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